Award-Winning Summer Tutors in Norwalk, CT

...hobby. I also enjoy reading, creative writing, and perfecting the poached egg (the key is vinegar). In my spare time I act, perform improv, and think about how great dogs are. As a tutor, I believe my greatest strength is that I am not a textbook. I'm here to make even the driest material interesting and personally relatable, and to talk out difficulties when they arise. I hate memorizing, and would much prefer to make...

...what the student's strengths and weaknesses are and then go from there. I explain each step carefully and then allow the student to eventually try more difficult topics on their own once I have helped them understand the concepts they need to know. I encourage a great deal of practice and organization to help clarify any problem areas the student might have. Other than academia, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and exercising. I have been...

I am a passionate junior at the College of Engineering the Carnegie Mellon University. I am a strong proponent of individualized tutoring methods for individual students, which has earned me acclaim from the many students I have dealt with. I have developed strategies to deal with test prep and regular coursework. As a person, I am hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to achieve the student's desired goals.... I think the most important part of teaching is not just imparting information, but giving the student a sense of intellectual independence.

...problem could be solved. If my student is lacking the knowledge of the basics, I always make sure to cover them quickly before teaching the more advanced subject. In high school, I myself struggled with physics and math, so I have a good idea of what could be confusing to students, and I know a lot of memorization tricks and analogies to simplify the hard concepts. I also specialize in teaching College math and physics...

...am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a variety of subjects (primarily liberal arts.) Everyone has a unique learning style. As a tutor, I identify and utilize study techniques that each student feels works best for them. When a student is not sure how to approach a subject, I gain their perspective and...

...have 5 years of intensive experience to bring to the table. Since 2011, I have gained a fairly significant following of families that turn to me when they need a tutor. The reason why is very simple: I provide a tutoring service that is individualized, caring, engaging, and most importantly, honest. I may have fallen into tutoring, but it is something that I truly feel for. The service that I provide to my families is...

...I have had the opportunity of engaging in the most unique mixture of peculiar, fun, and stimulating positions. My experience ranges from ESL classes with Somali refugee students in high school to Special Needs students in elementary school. I have also done some freelance tutoring intermittently for friends and family. All of these experiences have been contributed to my teaching style. My philosophy for tackling challenging academic subjects is also an outgrowth of my own...

...also tutored per-calculus, biology, geometry, and SAT Math, reading, and writing. My strengths as a tutor are quickly analyzing student's learning habits and tailoring my approach to best suit their needs and skills. I set reachable goals for every session and clear expectations about my responsibilities and the students responsibilities in preparing for our work together in order to maximize the time we have. I pride myself on being able to explain abstract concepts in...

...name is Rachel! I am a college English professor at Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it...

...Biophysical Chemistry course in the spring. Prior to pursuing my PhD, I graduated from Northeastern University where my group won honorable mention in the National Student Design Competition from the American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE) in my senior year. I was also a member of Engineers Without Borders (EWB), and won a grant from AIChE, to fund the design and building of water systems in Honduras and Uganda. After earning a Bachelor's Degree in...