Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Bridgeport, CT

Hello! My name is Jackie DeFilippo and I am enthusiastic about tutoring. I have tutored before in college, and I am currently a middle school Science teacher. I have a license and degree in Elementary Education, with experience in both elementary school education and middle school education. I am a new teacher, and have a passion for teaching and learning. I look forward to meeting you!

...problems that matter to them. This is the lens that I teach through, since there's always an application for the skills that we're tasked with learning. By jumping right into problems that matter and learning as we go, students will master topics in both theoretical and applied contexts. On a more personal note, I'm a biomedical engineering student at Georgia Tech. I also study computer science with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and conduct research...

...degree in Computer Science, a topic I am very motivated and passionate about. I have been a peer tutor for over a year, working primarily with students towards their goals in mathematics. Academia and education have always been at the top of my priorities, and I would love to help students' further their progress in their own academic journeys. My preferred tutoring style works off of examples to make sure that students understand the topics...

...in lecture and lab courses and served to broaden my cultural and academic perspective through the exploration of Grenada's sea-side culture, the Grand Etang Forest Reserve, the Caribbean Ocean and its complex life systems, conservation programs such as Ocean Spirits, facilitated hands-on Veterinary care training, and provided exposure to a Graduate-level environment. In 2013, a small group of peers and I were accompanied by Dr. James Engman to go on a spelunking expedition in the...

I graduated Binghamton University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a B.A. in Physics. I am employed at Thermo Fisher Scientific currently as a Quality Analyst. My goal is to help YOU understand why your subject matters, in respect to you and your interests. This will get you eager to learn, and make any class less painful :)

...I currently tutor Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and general science. I have loved Biology since I was in High School and especially love Microbiology because it is completely fascinating. My tutoring style tends to be a mix of both auditory (explaining) and visual (drawing) styles with the understanding that each student learns in their own way. I think it is essential for each student to find meaning in what they are learning. In my spare...

My mission is to inspire students to believe in themselves. I teach students with compassion and patience. I work towards helping students progress by meeting their intellectual and emotional needs. I firmly believe in the implementation of effective practices and fostering an environment that encourages student growth and positive results. Motivating students to be independent thinkers and apply the strategies taught to them will help them overcome challenges. In doing this, students are...

...of my graduating class. When I entered college, I decided to get two bachelor's degrees in order to give me thorough training. My first degree was in biology and my second was in medical technology. I worked as a medical technologist at Stamford Hospital for three years but then I wanted to do biomedical research. I soon began at Yale University and worked side by side with some of the top research scientists in the...

...a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs and problems.

...for high school student. I am also interested in tutoring college students preparing for the GRE general test. For test preparation, I assign a decent amount of homework each week and I spend the majority of my sessions going over the questions my students answer incorrectly. While all of my "professional" and "academic" qualities are certainly important, I think it's also necessary for you to understand more about me as a person. I consider myself...

...pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, and introductory trigonometry and precalculus) - German (introductory and intermediate) - Test prep (including SAT, ACT, and GRE) - Biology (high-school and introductory, college-level) - Chemistry (high-school and introductory, college-level inorganic) I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, along with minors in Chemistry, German Language and Literature, and Environmental Studies. Currently, I am studying toward a Master of Information degree with specialization in Library and Information Science....

...a teacher leader at my current school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I have been teaching for 9 years in a NYC title 1 public school and I currently teach 10th...

Hello! My name is Kaitlin, and I am a recent graduate from Yale University. As a STEM major on the premed path, I specialize in STEM subjects, but also excelled in high school english and reading courses. I am an FGLI student from a small town in PA and have made it this far through A LOT of studying, and therefore I have found some fun and effective ways to study, especially in difficult subjects....

...foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of any learning difficulties so we can work together to overcome those difficulties and achieve success. I have always had an interest in learning foreign languages. I have traveled throughout Europe and also...

...to craft semester-long, individually-researched projects that they then presented to the class. I also have experience tutoring middle school math, and am especially excited to teach middle and high school age groups. I have worked as a gymnastics instructor for middle-school aged children, an ultimate frisbee captain for college students, and have led a summer hiking and Spanish learning program with high school students. In all of these instances I was able to gain valuable...

...many different settings and have experience in both one-on-one tutoring and group tutoring. Not only am I diligent in actively engaging my students into the academic material, but I am also experienced in coming up with strategic methods as to how they can improve. I try to look out for the cause of the students’ confusion, and then move on to resolve it by teaching the student the key concepts that are necessary for understanding...

...as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to help you with all of your tutoring needs and to promote student success!

I'm an engineering scientist working on water purification. I like mentoring students in my spare time. I have experience tutoring Korean to non-native speakers. I am proficient in tutoring Mathematics (Calculus, applied linear algebra, intro to differential equations and etc ), College Physics, Chemistry (Environmental/Water chemistry, General chemistry, Organic Chemistry), Statistics, Physical chemistry/Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Environmental engineering courses and offering academic coaching. I enjoy tutoring across a variety of subjects. To me, tutoring is like...

...absorb the material quickly and effectively to make time for other classes/activities. In addition, I can help make studying be less of a chore! There are many studies that suggest a positive mindset best promotes learning and growth, and this is how I approach my tutoring sessions in addition to my own studies. I can show you how to balance a difficult workload while keeping up your mental health. Outside of classes, I enjoy rock...

...tutor with EKC (Every Kid Counts Readiness and Enrichment Program) where I worked with elementary and Junior High School Students I worked to prepare them for NY State Core exams in all subjects while helping them to develop better study skills, writing skills, Organizational skills and much more; and tutoring High School and College students in Science. As a classroom instructor I prepared students for the MCAT exam with Examkrackers where I taught all of...