Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Connecticut

I am a sophomore at Wake Forest University intending to major in finance with minors in statistics and sociology. I have tutored students in math since my freshman year in high school because it is my favorite subject and I want to share the wonders of it with others.

...address their specific needs and devise an individualized program of study for them. I find that humor is often a great pathway to making a personal connection and establishing trust. My husband and I own an instructional baseball business where, in addition to helping students perfect their baseball skills, we mentor players who are striving to play baseball in high school, college and on the professional level. I have three children who have either graduated...

I enjoy helping people reach their potential. If you're struggling in a class, there's probably a good reason. It may take some work, but I'm confident that I can help you succeed.

...to Speakers of Other Languages and taught at an international English school in Westchester County. I am also an accomplished pastry chef with an interest in low sugar baking. I am excited and inspired by learning and continue to be a student of pastry, music, Spanish, Italian, Latin dancing, and cooking. My strength as a tutor lies in my ability to analyze a student's data and use it to craft a personalized study plan. I...

...have encountered scholars with diverse reading levels and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing, and elementary math. In each of these subjects, my goal and objective is for my scholars to become independent learners using the skills that I...

...so much lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been developing materials...

Hi, my name is Dammy. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelors in Public Health in 2010. I have taken the MCAT and will be matriculating to medical school in the fall. I have tutored students in middle school all the way through college. I love learning, especially about science, but more importantly, I love teaching and helping others.

...of Spanish, Science and Math. I enjoy working individually with students, understanding and learning the strategies that work best for each student. I incorporate visual and kinesthetic strategies, among others, to my teaching. My goal is for my students to discover which strategies work best for their learning and success, and for them to apply these strategies to become independent lifelong learners. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking and yoga.

...work with students to develop effective study methods that work best for the ways in which they learn. The key is to not only learn information, but to retain it. I also enjoy working with young students who may need help with reading, writing, science, and pre-algebra. My tutoring sessions will give students the practice and understanding needed to excel in their coursework. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis, cooking, catching up on new...

As an educator, I strive to make math available to every student. Each student has their own learning style and is capable of learning. My job is to connect the student to their learning, using techniques that suit their needs. We need to include a few laughs along the way, as this is Math after all!

...understand and critique research, both in scientific journals and the popular press. I also enjoy helping students develop their writing, critical thinking, and verbal reasoning skills generally. As a teacher, I pride myself in making difficult concepts understandable through the use of interesting examples, media, and activities, and discussion. I also strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for my students, so that they feel comfortable to ask questions about material and raise other concerns. I...

...from my teaching in the classroom. I love to help students to be successful and my goal is to make sure that all students are able to reach their goals. This is why I think that it is so important to get to know the students I am working with and design instruction that will meet their needs. I would love the opportunity to help your child reach their goals. I look forward to hearing...

Hi! I am Antoinette. I am a Junior at Quinnipiac University, studying to be a Physician Assistant. I have been tutoring since my second year of high school! I am new to Varsity Tutors, and look forward to meeting new students!

I am an experienced tutor who loves to teach. I believe that every child learns differently. So it is my job to make sure to think outside the box inorder to get my students to understand what they are struggling in.

...students to build confidence in themselves and to find success! My teaching career began in 1995 at Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I taught Algebra there, as I have almost every year since: 5 years at college, 6 years middle school, and 7 years high school, here in Connecticut. At the middle school, I served as the head of the math department, IT, and SSAT testing, including English, verbal, and more. Along the...

...What does a degree in Fabric Science have to do with Reading Comprehension, or Business in general? That is a fair question and it deserves an answer. The degree in Fabric Science required participation in English Literature. Art History, Physics, Chemistry and Calculus. I found that I absolutely loved and excelled in both reading and analyzing English Literature. My grades were such that I qualified to serve as an English and Physics tutor at the...

...York City in 2007. A few years later, I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time I do a lot of reading and a lot of writing, on topics ranging...

...through this on-campus job to Vietnam where I helped Vietnamese students prepare to apply to boarding schools and colleges in the U.S. I served as a teaching assistant for English and test-prep classes, from intermediate and advanced writing to SAT classes, TOEFL tutoring, and college essay consultations. It was a joy to put my ESL training to use and to learn how to identify talent in a student and make sure that individuality is manifest...

I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.

I am an experienced, certified educator in the state of Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and...