Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in West Haven, CT

...I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my...

...skills I love to share with students. I believe that each individual learns differently, so I tailor my teaching strategies to every student's needs. Seeing students overcome challenges and meet their goals is always the highlight of my day. When I'm not tutoring, I'm an avid film photographer and an enthusiastic yoga amateur.

I have been in the teaching field now for almost eight years. I love working with children and knew I wanted to be a teacher from the age of...... "No written word, nor spoken plea can teach young minds what they should be. Not all the books on all the shelves -- but what the teachers are themselves." Rudyard Kipling There are many teaching philosophies that already exist. I don't have any one in particular at which I can point and say, "That's my teaching philosophy!" Rather, as I have made my way through college and worked with many different kinds of teachers, I have collected various aspects of each of these philosophies and made them my own. Here is a brief glimpse at what I consider to be the most important bits of advice: A good teacher is a role model. She teaches her students how to be moral, well-rounded members of society. She understands that social skills are just as, if not, more important than academic skills. And she knows that it is not enough to preach compassion and manners to her students, she must live what she teaches. For where the teacher leads, the students will follow. A good teacher is a facilitator of learning. She expresses a contagious enthusiasm for all that she teaches. She, herself, is a continual learner and works to pass on that love of learning to her students. She understands that successful students have an intrinsic motivation to learn. She works to find and build on that motivation with each and every student in the hopes that they will love learning just as much as she does. A good teacher understands that each and every student is an individual and treats them accordingly. She knows that fair isn't always equal, and she adjusts her lessons to fit the needs of every student. She understands that if a student fails to understand what is taught, she will re-teach the topic and adjust her methods accordingly. She is constantly assessing her students for understanding and herself for effectiveness. A good teacher is warm and caring. She understands that school is a place of safety for all children. The classroom is a place where children are free to be themselves without judgement and criticism. The atmosphere of the classroom must be warm and welcoming, a place the children can call their own. All areas of the classroom must be easy to access and the room should be decorated with the students' work. A good education is the greatest gift we can give our children. They are our future, and it is up to the teachers of the world to make sure they grow into happy and healthy adults who are capable of running our country. Teachers have one of the most important jobs in this world. They must act as role models to our children and teach them to be the best they can possibly be. They must encourage their students' creativity and pass on to them a thirst for knowledge that will lead them to be lifelong learners. A good teacher's reach is never ending. As Henry Adams once wrote, "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."

...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...

...of Rochester Class of 2015, working towards a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. I have been tutoring for four years in a professional setting and seven years on a volunteer basis, specializing in math and science education. I also worked as a curriculum designer for an SAT tutoring firm. I enjoy tutoring because...

...that I lived by since I was old enough understand what it even meant. I'm currently a 5th grade teacher at a public school in my hometown. I love to make learning fun, because that's how I learn best. And I want that for my students as well. There's joy in learning and even more...

...a variety of subjects, but my true passion is the structure, mechanics, and analysis of language - both English and Spanish. I graduated as Valedictorian from Stony Brook University with my B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature. I have been studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which...

...NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop...

...of Pennsylvania (B.A. in Economics and in Psychology) with 5+ years of teaching and tutoring experience covering a wide range of subjects, including various standardized tests, math, writing, and literature. During the years I spent living in Shanghai, China, I helped hundreds of Chinese and international students achieve their dreams of studying abroad by preparing...

...with children who need more guidance than those typically found in a traditional classroom. I have the ability to connect with my 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...