Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Hartford, CT

...someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from...

...These successes as well as extraordinarily positive references from parents, students, teachers, and school principals are set forth in my website: www.eratnertutor.com . I urge the reader to check them out. I am hugely proud of them. They present a more complete and personal description than I could possibly present in a Personal Statement. My...

...worked with both regular and special needs children in helping them improve their communication needs. This includes social language as well as verbal and written language. I have a lso tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I...

...instruct and reinforce skills that equip students for lifelong learning and success. Tutoring is really about meeting a child where she or he is and guiding them to where they need to be for optimal learning. I am a great tutor because I understand that each student learns as an individual and that learning occurs...

I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University studying biomedical engineering and applied mathematics. I have tutored elementary through high school students in my area in some capacity for the past four years. I am most passionate about math and science (particularly chemistry), though I am well versed in a broad range of subjects. In...

I'm Jenna. I'm a Junior at Smith College, majoring in Government with a minor in History. My academic career is preparing me for a life-time career in Human Rights advocacy and policy. I've tutored for the last 4 years and am looking forward to facing (and overcoming) any challenges you may bring my way.

My mission as a teacher, writer, and researcher is to change the world one conversation at a time.

I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.

...teach in classrooms, churches, small group settings, swimming pools (as a swim instructor) and even in my own home. As a homeschool mom, I teach my own children and am preparing them for college. I believe that if learning is boring, frustrating or upsetting, it's not being done right. We can do better! So my...

...West Africa. I have a BS degree in education from Eastern Connecticut State University and was a high school social studies teacher in Connecticut for five years. I love teaching and working with people to help them reach their goals. It is very rewarding. I am proud to say that I have helped people pass international...

I strive to find balance in my life through personal and academic success, while being able to make a difference in my community and inspire my students to be more than they thought they could be through positive energy.

...are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to learn a subject that they struggle with but I believe anyone can learn anything if they have the desire and the are committed to work at it. Outside of teaching I enjoy playing games of all types, such...

...my own work. In college, I became the opinion section editor of my student newspaper. Last year, I served as its editor in chief. At The Justice, I've applied the skills I learned from creative writing to journalism and op-ed content. I already had experience clarifying sentences, helping writers develop a unique written voice, and...

...is especially rewarding to help students grasp that academic subjects really do matter in real life. There is something wonderful about every age group but I must admit elementary students are my favorite. Likewise, I am good at Math, Essay Writing, and Government, but Language Arts is my favorite subject to teach.

...worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've...

...reinforce mutual learning, in my class, is to provide regular feedback to students. I ask students lots of questions. They also complete course evaluations, where they reflect on the course, their goals and relay on whether the course is helping them meet their individual goals so far. Students are very insightful and always provide me...

...my high school's yearly award for being the most outstanding tutor on campus. I am comfortable tutoring most high-school subjects and especially proficient at standardized test prep. In my spare time, I'm on Dartmouth's club skiing and cycling teams. I enjoy cycling for long distances, and am most proud of riding across America during an...

...and helping you fully understand things you already sort of know. And in computer science - my field of expertise - any big problem you throw into the world can be divided and conquered, as long as you know how. The door is already there. You've already got the keys in hand. I'm happy to...

...centered. Each of us learns differently, and we each have our own unique virtues and vices as learners. Above all, I strive to establish a relationship of mutual recognition of mutual respect between myself and my students. This is the groundwork for any trusting relationship, and is the key to establishing free flows of information...

...they have the confidence and curiosity to find the answer to problems themselves. I try to ask stimulating questions and provide relevant information and resources to help the students get where they need to be. Outside of tutoring, I am currently an aspiring software developer who recently graduated from the University of Connecticut