Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Danbury, CT

Hello, my name is Kendall Lestrade. I have been teaching Middle School math for about 3 years and also have 2 years experience teaching High School algebra. I enjoy teaching and look forward to working with any students who need academic assistance in math.

...degree in Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut. I am a certified professional in both general and special education. I have conducted academic assessments, chaired planning and placement team meetings, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted behavior evaluations, and created individualized curricula. I have expertise working with learners from elementary school...

...working as a translator at an art museum in the Middle East! You can see me in my photo walking the ruins of a 4th century synagogue, examining the carved stone work. Breaking down a language into its basic grammatical parts is something I very much enjoy, and I hope I can be of help...

...in your future. My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but...

...have worked in the education field for over ten years and have spent the last two years tutoring students online from all over the country. I also have experience in a classroom setting teaching students from Pre-K to 5th grade. I look forward to meeting you and helping you fulfill your academic goals!

...student, based on their interests and hobbies. I find that if a student is more interested in the task at hand, they tend to produce better results. While understanding certain topics may be frustrating for some, education is a vital part of life, and it is important to help students see the value of learning.

...students, who may often see their school subjects as uninteresting or irrelevant to their lives. My goal is to help generate within my students a genuine excitement and even passion for what they're learning, through lesson plans that are organized, concise, thorough and tailored to each individual's needs. Most of my tutoring experience has been...

...help with a diverse range of subjects, including SAT prep, essay editing, and core subjects such as science, math, history, and literature. I have experience teaching kids of all ages, and I also teach non-academic subjects such as art, music, and creative writing. In my tutoring, I enjoy employing interactive teaching methods that encourage curiosity...

...4 through 8th grade in all subjects. I have tutored for the past decade, with successful results. I am committed to providing each student a personalized lesson that will meet their individual needs. Whether remediation or enrichment are needed, we will work together to meet your goals. In my personal time, I enjoy traveling, hiking...

...have a great amount of experience teaching and learning all STEM fields. Currently, I am starting my graduate school research early at Harvard. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Earth Science and writing. I find learning fun and interesting, especially if it is approached in ways that are tangible for students...

...history, as well as with private clients in Elementary Language Arts and Math. While I enjoy teaching all subjects in the humanities, my favorite subjects are History, Essay Writing, and English. I love helping students find their passion, explore it, and overcome academic obstacles so they can find their favorite subjects enjoyable and stress-free rather...

As a tutor, I want to enable young minds to develop, and achieve their potential. I also want them to understand the vast perspectives of others around them, and prepare them for the world outside of school.

...a elementary math tutor for 13 years, I had know all the basic concepts of teaching math to my students from learning their numbers to algebra. I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in accounting. I have my master of arts in teaching from Sacred Heart University. I...

...a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a new and understandable way. My goal is to help students develop a love...

...with; otherwise it becomes tedious and irrelevant for them to learn. History is a topic which lends itself to being able to draw parallels to modern day society. By using comparisons to my students lives I am able to engage them in the subject and provide them with the capacity to learn the material. Writing...

...I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they...

...to make it my main academic focus in college where I studied not only Spanish language and grammar but also Spanish and Latin American history, civilization, and culture. I have also studied Hebrew both in pursuit of my degree in Judaic Studies and informally for religious purposes. As someone who has acquired all of his...

...years of hands-on elementary education and classroom management experience, dedicated to creating a positive, diverse classroom environment and introducing innovative learning activities to students. An effective educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of the students and promote the philosophy of the school.

...and acted as a senior mentor for a group of freshman students. My interests lie mainly in the social sciences and humanities. At school, I'm pursuing a degree in Social Policy with an emphasis on communication. I'm looking forward to tutoring in a variety of subjects ranging from the ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP...

...at Washington University in St. Louis. I attended Blind Brook High School. I am planning on double majoring in either philosophy or anthropology, with a second major in computer science. During the school year, I work in the Office of Residential Life and serve on the executive boards of two volunteer clubs.