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.

...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 through college and am a certified K-12 teacher. As an education professional, I am skilled at helping all learners achieve mastery. Let me help you become the student you have...

...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 to anyone who needs it. Explaining works of art - and studying for the AP art history exams 250 works! -...

...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 the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student can learn to understand the language of test-taking. As someone lucky enough to be fluent, I hope...

...help you achieve your academic goals? If so, you've found her! I 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...

...school and middle school subjects. I believe that listening and understanding a student's personal struggles is very important in the journey of improvement. I try my best to adapt my lesson plans so that they are the most fun and intriguing for the individual student, based on their interests and hobbies. I find that if...

...work as a tutor for a private company, is relaxed, empathetic, encouraging and personable. I truly believe there is something valuable and exciting to be found within even the most "boring" of academic subjects. I see this as incredibly important to emphasize to my students, who may often see their school subjects as uninteresting or...

...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 and critical thinking, and I'm dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment! My interests include: drawing, writing, hiking,...

...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 and spending time with my...

...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 and involve thinking outside of the classroom. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing, fitness (I compete in...

...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 than daunting. Additionally, I love helping students prepare for Standardized Tests, especially in critical reading and grammar, for these stressful events can decide so much in a student???s life and...

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.

...learn in elementary school in order to help the my students with that day's lessons so they would be able to move forward without having their regular teacher have to use valuable time to repeat teaching concepts. As a elementary math tutor for 13 years, I had know all the basic concepts of teaching math...

...college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with...

...and writing skills since many of my students are below grade level at this point. In order to motivate my students I employ various tactics to differentiate my instruction. Firstly, it is vital that students can relate to the subject which they are struggling with; otherwise it becomes tedious and irrelevant for them to learn....

...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 are struggling. I also can help students with writing assignments for ANY class as well as for college/medical school applications.

...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 language ability from learning in a classroom setting, I understand the most common challenges that students tend to face. I am very...

...teaching professional with seven 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...

...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 Exams to academic writing, reading comprehension, and social studies. I understand the value a knowledgeable, accommodating tutor can provide. I have greatly benefitted from having a tutor in the past, and...

...from Westchester County, New York. I'm a rising sophomore 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...