Top Social Studies Tutors serving Fairfield

Sarah: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...graduate student at Harvard University in Earth and Planetary Sciences. I did my undergraduate at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I study geology, though I 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...
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Geology

Tracy: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...graduate of Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey. I began my tutoring journey in college while a member of the New Jersey Public Research group at Rutgers University in Camden. NJPIRG provided complimentary tutoring and mentor services to underprivileged students in the city. It was very gratifying to me how my skills and ability to teach could have such a great impact on students. I continued tutoring for various organizations in the United States as...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelors, French

Henry: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
My name is Henry. I am currently a graduate student in the mathematics doctoral program at the State University of New York at Albany. I have been tutoring high school and college math for many years. I especially love algebra, calculus, and discrete math.
Education & Certification
Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Albany - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Ethan: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...of the Hopkins School and current sophomore at Northwestern University. During my time in high school, I tutored fellow students in reading comprehension and writing skills 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Cameron: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...and I bring this to my students. Patience comes from my naturally calm demeanor, and my strong desire to help my students understand the materials in front of them. It also comes from knowing that everyone learns at their own pace, and that everyone can learn any concept, if given the proper opportunity. Reliability reflects my ability to let my students know they can count on me to help them advance in their studies. It...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science, Media Studies
Pace Law School - Juris Doctor, Law

Caroline: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
Hi! I'm Caroline, a senior at Fordham University. I love interacting with students and explaining new concepts to them! My special interest lies in the liberal arts, but I can also offer test prep and grade-level tutoring in various subjects!
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Cassandra: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...with others! I am most passionate about math and hard sciences, such 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...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Sasha: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...with students for whom English is a second language. I am most interested in tutoring the ACT Reading and English and SAT verbal sections, as this is where a majority of my experience lies. Prior to relocating to Connecticut for the time being, I was working as an English/verbal tutor at a tutoring agency based in Brooklyn. I am passionate about finding what works for every student, whether that be a chat about revising an...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

reid: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...College where I double majored in political science and philosophy. I'm an aspiring academic in Political Science and I hope to soon be off to grad-school! Academically, I'm Interested in Political Theory and Philosophy. I took classes in many different departments in college, and can help with subjects all over the humanities. In my spare time I love all things sports and binge watching documentaries and podcasts. I'm looking forward to working with new students...
Education & Certification
Hobart William Smith Colleges - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Rachel: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...about various psychology concepts, and learn through interactive activities the ways in which these concepts might apply to their everyday lives. I also served as an instructor for Research Methods in Psychology for 8 semesters at the college level. Along with teaching basic principles of conducting scientific research, interpreting results, and presenting findings, I emphasized students' roles as research consumers and how they can effectively understand and critique research, both in scientific journals and the...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology

Kayla: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...Binghamton University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Development, I am dedicated to fostering a love for learning through my work as an elementary special education aide and as a tutor. With over two years of experience, I specialize in high school writing, providing tailored support for students in English subjects, including essay editing and homework assistance, as well as in music, psychology, and elementary education. My teaching philosophy centers on creating engaging and productive...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

Jacquelyn: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...a shorter period in both France, and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the few non-native speakers of fluent Icelandic. I have a passion for learning. every situation is an opportunity to learn, and I enjoy encouraging others in their learning endeavors. In...
Education & Certification
Universitt Mozarteum - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Voice and Opera
Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, Germanic Languages, General
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800

Benjamin: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...strength, whether you need someone to help develop strong original ideas, or to simply help you go over your grammar and formatting. I am also a well qualified ESL tutor for any non-native speakers looking for an edge. I specialize in helping non-native speakers correct their college papers, but would be happy to tutor other non-native speakers for any reason. I'm a new New Haven resident. My favorite foods are New Haven Pizza, Broccoli, and...
Education & Certification
University of Bridgeport - Bachelors, International Political Economy and Diplomacy
GRE Quantitative: 153

Brendan: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...especially East Asian history, geography, writing, and literature, all multifaceted subjects which lend themselves to open discussion. I consider dialog between the tutor and student essential as my experience has been that students who actively engage make much larger and more rapid improvement. Besides simply memorizing facts, I find that in-depth discussion of historical figures, characters, and places generates a greater interest in the topic area and in turn leads to more engaging and productive...
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT English: 34

Jessica: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to my skill in teaching English reading comprehension. When I'm not teaching students or sitting in a library, I'm walking my...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, South Asian Studies
GRE Verbal: 166

Christy: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...double major I honed my writing, research, and critical thinking skills, all of which have served me well. When I taught skiing, I found that the most effective way to teach was by connecting what the student was there to learn with things they enjoyed. While skiing and academia are different, both require a strong base of knowledge to pull from. It is so important to cultivate a passion for learning, so that no matter...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Bryan: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...a digital media production company. We've produced six comedic digital series, built a website, and created targeted social media campaigns. Running a business was a lot of hard work, and fortunately, I was able to build upon a strong educational background to achieve my goals. That's one of the primary reasons why I'm so passionate about helping students. Every class matters and they all empower students to accomplish great things in the future. My teaching...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, DUAL DEGREE: Business Administration with a Specialization in Economics; Film Studies
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, TV Writing and Producing

Danielle: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...believe firmly in what I call "text coding." I encourage my students to read through a passage and underline words they are unfamiliar with and then rephrase many sections of the writing in their own words. This allows students to break down a text in a way which will allow them to understand the meaning and also grammatical aspects of the literature. There are many other methods which I use to teach, but one which...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, History/Philosophy; Minor Environmental Studies
Columbia University, Teachers College - Master of Arts, Social Studies Education
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 32

Chimdi: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
I'm an incoming sophomore in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. I've been tutoring since my junior year in high school and self-tutored for the SAT/ACT, so I can help you get the score you want.
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790

Jennifer: Fairfield Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Fairfield, CT
...a Teaching Assistant in the Special Education Department at Glen Cove High School. I currently hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certification. I'm fluent in Spanish and have tutored language for many years. I have also tutored my students at the high school in many different subject areas. I'm extremely patient and caring and I just love helping people. I always keep things positive and try to boost my students confidence. I live my life...
Education & Certification
Centenary College - Bachelors, Equine Science
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