Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...past two years and have been homeschooling a fourth grade student for the past year. I am very familiar with the Common Core Standards. I am also working at a learning center tutoring students from pre-k to middle school in English and Math. I have a learning difference and was classified in first grade. Due to my difference, I have had to apply many different strategies and techniques to figure out which works best for...

...Sanoja, and I live in Brooklyn, NY. I am a graduate of Yale University, where I studied Political Science with Urban Studies, wrote and edited for a monthly magazine, and worked at the Yale University Art Gallery. I spent the last year as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow in Bogota, Colombia. I am passionate about education, politics, history, and writing. I have extensive experience tutoring high school math, high school and college writing, and application essay...

...that the most important attribute I possess that makes me a great tutor is my open-mindedness. I understand on a personal level that different people have different learning styles, strengths, etc., and that often problems can be solved and concepts may be grasped just by looking at them from another perspective. I have experience working with students of varying age groups. I also have some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and...

...I have also worked with students of varying degrees of ability and have extensive experience helping struggling students catch up. One of my favorite aspects of teaching English is helping you develop a strong writer's voice which will help guide the tone and structure of all your future essays in a way that makes sense to you. I like to begin by gauging how the student currently approaches writing, understanding what works well and what...

...grade social studies teacher in my second year. I pride myself in teaching/improving student writing and literacy skills. I start every session with a diagnostic test in order to see the strengths and weaknesses of each student. Then I design a specific curriculum to strengthen the student's skills holistically. With these new found skills students can apply them to any class (math, science, english) and even in their personal and professional lives. The idea is...

I am a graduating senior at Barnard College of Columbia University, earning my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Urban Teaching. I am a certified middle and high school history teacher, but also have over 4 years of experience teaching elementary-aged students. I love working with all subjects, but especially in English and History. I can't wait to work with you!

...was a member of the Math Honors Society. It was a really awarding experience. In college I tutored students in Math and Science. I tutored students in Calc 1 and various science classes such as Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biochemistry and many other classes. Nothing would give me greater joy than seeing my students understand something that they once couldn't comprehend. Teaching not only requires knowledge of the subject but it also requires great interpersonal...

In May of 2017, I graduated from New York Institute of Technology with a bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.

...dialogue, and shows that the conveyance of ideas is not one way. However, my job does not end with class. I have encouraged and mentored students from various backgrounds in my career. It is greatly satisfying when they come to me requesting letters of recommendation to a program, law school, graduate school, a scholarship, or a job posting. It is gratifying seeing students apply what they learned to further their endeavors and enrich their lives.

I am a rising Senior at Williams College where I major in History and Political Science with a certificate in Arabic. Having learned Spanish, Arabic and Korean from scratch, I am a major proponent of learning new languages and enjoy helping others on their language journeys. I am also an avid chess player, and love to introduce others to the game.

...students "find their words" through various approaches to writing: examples include having the student write a letter to a character in a story, or an historical figure; or create an imaginary diary; or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively -- and enjoy...

...centered around the Age of Jackson, Ancient China and Ancient Greece. In addition, I do have some tutoring experience when it comes to essay preparation, editing and writing. I was a copy-editor for my college newspaper, The Cynic, and am currently a volunteer writer/editor for a non-profit, IMM Print, which seeks to humanize immigrants within the United States' detention system, so I'm very comfortable with knowing how to produce an effective, readable and interesting piece...

...just in things like homework help and the like, but in learning how to play the violin and in performing as a part of a musical. As you can imagine, my work experience is just as varied as this tutoring experience! I'm excited to put my multi-discliplinary work and education experience to good use as a part of Varsity Tutors for this reason. My life as a student has brought me to the realization that...

Hi! I am a finance student at the University of Connecticut. I specialize in tutoring in math and economics, but also enjoy tutoring sciences and test prep.

...be passionate about many subjects, not just those in the social science fields. It is important to identify the things that allow me to be successful as a student because it is indicative of my tutoring style. Both in high school and college, I have been able to take on a rigorous and challenging course load because my organizational skills maximized my academic strengths. I know these skills are often overlooked, and I am excited...

...and a veteran test taker, I maintain that learning can be fun and test-taking doesn't have to be tedious. In addition to tutoring, I also teach drama, sing, and play piano. I am always seeking out new ways to reach my students and get them excited in the learning process-- no boring textbook readings here! I received my B.A. from Macaulay Honors College at Queens with Highest Honors in English/ Drama. I was also awarded...

...grammar and spelling. From this experience I know that the hallmark of a great tutor is the ability to listen first before asking a multitude of questions. This philosophy allows for the pupil to show his or her understanding of the assignment and subject matter before the tutor makes any assumptions. As a result, the tutor can tailor an individual strategy for each student that targets specific needs or areas for improvement. I would welcome...

...degree in French and Italian, and my master's in art history. Most recently I was able to apply my two interests of language and art by 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...

I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...

...ongoing relationship that has to be nourished as a mutual, goal-based friendship. An absolute strong asset in my continued, mutual success for both my students and myself. I believe in working smarter, not harder for high-end results. I encourage teamwork and lead by example. I do not micro-manage the pupil. I entrust students and respect their skill-sets and only step in when absolutely necessary to steer the ship on course. I employ active listening and...