Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Hartford, CT

...students and teach simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics. I enjoy working with children and careful preparation of lessons allows me to break down complicated concepts to simple examples that students can grasp easily. I try to tailor activities that help in maintaining the interest of high level students well as the less...

...I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because I am strongly against the practice of teaching to the lowest common denominator of students and I believe that every student is entitled to a teacher that will personalize their curriculum and teaching pace to make sure that the...

...was interning in the Hamden Police Department, in an effort to engage the community into the workings of the police department, the detective I was working under and I created a citizens academy to teach community members about law, and the police department. While teaching classes at our newly established, my intern supervisor insisted I...

...in the state of Massachusetts on their Math and ELA state tests, respectively. In addition to teaching, I have spent the last 1.5 years working on ELA curriculum design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master’s degrees in Children’s Literature (M.A.) and Library and...

...work for a nonprofit arts center in downtown Hartford. I'm passionate about education, and I love the experience of one-on-one teaching. It's my way of giving back to the incredible teachers that shaped my childhood and offered me the doors to the professional experiences I've been fortunate enough to have. Let's learn!... I believe that great learning happens when a student feels supported and empowered. Creating a safe space to learn and creating a space that's supportive of a student's learning style and strengths make great learning a reality. Good teaching begins with the student -- knowing where they are, and teaching to that place.

...I earned my masters from University of New England in Educational Leadership. I have taught in both traditional and non-traditional school settings. I have taught everything from sixth grade math through Calculus. I have tutored students from kindergarten through college. During my free time, I enjoy spending time outside, cooking, crocheting, and working out at...

...that the school system fails to provide these kids with a window to discover how enjoyable and important education can be. I am sophomore in college, studying philosophy. I started college at 16 and aim to work in medical ethics. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading, writing, playing viola, and playing video games.... Everyone is capable of learning. Nobody is inherently "stupid"- some subjects are more challenging for some than others, and that has more to do with interest than intelligence. Learning is an enriching experience, but it has to be approached with a light heart and with the right foundations, or else it can be stressful and hurtful.

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 have in learning.

...mathematics, one student at a time. My experiences include over 10 years of tutoring experience (peer-professional) as well as extensive work on lesson prep, lesson plans and curricula development. I have strong content knowledge for Mathematics from Elementary through Secondary and College, and I have experience tutoring graduate students for the NYS Teaching Certification Tests...

...believe all students can learn. A tutor’s job is to use the student’s strengths as a leaner, and their learning style to teach them successful strategies to master skills and concepts. Outside from my career, I love to listen to music, run, and most importantly spend time with my friends and family. I cannot wait...