Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...growth. I try to match my teaching style with their learning style. I am always looking for fun activities to help them understand what they are learning. All of my students improve academically. I received my bachelors degree in psychology. I have been tutoring children since I was 14. I tutor in reading, writing, social studies, and math. My favorite subject to tutor in is reading because it is an important subject and it can...

...Adelaja, but you can call me Ms. A. I hold a Master's degree in History from New York University and am certified to teach in New York. With over 2 years of classroom experience and a passion for creative writing, I strive to inspire my students to explore their voices and think critically about the world around them. I believe in fostering a collaborative learning environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and I aim to...

...School in Biology and Calculus. I may not be able to help children medically until I become a doctor, but until then I want to be able to help in any way that I can, which includes educationally. I tutor in a variety of subjects, but my favorite has to be tutoring Math, from Pre-Algebra to Calculus, because a lot of students seem to dread doing math and I love it when I'm able to...

...every student that I work with leaves with an understanding of the content that I teach them. I do not only have my students strive for excellence, but I want them to find what they love about learning overall. Especially, in a subject they are struggling with. It is important when you are teaching a child that we get them invested in their own education. It is not enough for a teacher to be the...

...University and New York Institute of Technology. The courses were in the fields of finance, statistics, management, computer science and mathematics. I was also the Math Specialist at Albertus Magnus College within the Academic Development Center. In this capacity, I provided one-on-one help to students and administered mathematics competency examinations to incoming freshmen. I have also taught spreadsheet, word processing and database fundamentals at non-degree technical schools such as Connecticut Business Institute and Branford Hall....

...goal is not simply to help a student perform for a test or even whole course. That's only goal one. I aim for a tutoring environment which generates discussion, and proposes solutions, in which students think critically about the content at hand, ask their own questions, and exercise ways to find their own answers. Learning in this manner allows students to better face future challenges, and think critically about topics in and out of academia....

...comfortable with nearly all subject areas, particularly reading comprehension, writing, social studies and early math. You can expect plenty of humor in my tutoring sessions. I use it as an ice-breaker to build rapport with my students. I pride myself on being able to determine where problems lie and how best to tackle them. I rarely give students answers - I think it's my job to help them figure it out for themselves so they...

...who have varied in age, grade level, and coursework. I began tutoring almost seven years ago working with disadvantaged students on mathematics. Since then, I have constructed curriculum for a program for middle school girls, and spent a semester training in preparation to be writing tutor at Duke’s writing center which serves graduate and undergraduate students across disciplines. I have a love for learning, and an appreciation for the richness that a interdisciplinary education provides....

...from the University of Chicago in 2011 I decided to take the skills I had learned from my time in the Collegiate Scholars Program and my time in college and apply them to the position of College Countdown Instructor. I led a class of forty students in the college application process. We drafted personal statements, conducted informed college searches, and scouted out scholarship applications. It was one of the most rewarding and significant experiences in...

...International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help students improve the style and structure of their writing, as well as teach grammar and copy editing. I have also tutored History, Science, Economics, and Social Studies -- all at high school or college levels.

...worked as a tutor for Columbia Athletics. As such, I feel very confident tutoring a wide-range of students, in both their abilities and ages. While I am confident in tutoring a wide-variety of subjects, science is my passion and I have a great love of biology. As a student, I always enjoyed learning most through examples and case studies, and when appropriate, I enjoy bringing in my research and patient experiences as a way to...

...knowledge. In my opinion, a key to success is not only a hard work, but understanding also. When we understand the material, we have all the chances to learn something. Being an honored student myself, I know how to break down and teach the hardest topics. My teaching style will help students to memorize the material quickly and effectively with the help of mnemonics, visualization and spaced repetition. I look forward to see you in...

...life be without math? I also tutor in Spanish. Nowadays in this world being bilingual is very important so I can provide with that help as well. I love working with people because I treasure the opportunity of inspiring them to take an interest in something that will benefit them in their lives. I'm able to work with students individually or in groups to achieve improved math concept comprehension and retention. I'm adept at implementing...

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunities available to every student.

...subjects, including preparing for exams. I also have experience in providing peer reviews and constructive critiques in graduate level writing in multiple fields. Coming from a family of teachers, education has always been a central value in my life, and I try to use this love of learning to help create the best experience I can for my students. I believe that every tutoring session should be built around the interests and learning styles of...

...allow them to succeed to the best of their ability through out their time as a student. I have lived in New York City for my entire life and int hat time have gone to school on the upper west side for both elementary and middle school and attended Bard High School Early College II for high school, where I accumulated 48 college credits during my time there. I studied ballet for eleven years at...

...first to do something so I'd have to mentor those before me. I just find the best part about tutoring is when a student just gets it. When it finally all clicks. My philosophy is that I don't give up on students because I know all of them that come to me have the potential to succeed they just need a helping hand to lead them. Not everyone learns the same way it's why teachers...

...working as a private tutor for families and for individual students. Although there are a variety of subjects that I enjoy tutoring, my favorites include English and History. I also have experience in tutoring the SAT. I try to make each tutoring session fun and engaging, tailoring the lesson to the student's specific needs and interests. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, watching sports, playing chess and spending time with friends and family.

...students and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from TOEFL to SAT to IB and I am proud to have helped my students fulfill their potentials and cease being afraid of these tests.

...for both tests and have experience in peer editing various essays and papers. I aim to aid my students by first assessing their learning styles to see what types of tutoring methods best fit their needs. In my experience tutoring, studying for, and taking standardized tests, I learned that there are several different ways to answer the same question, which is what I love the most about tutoring for the SAT and LSAT. It is...