Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors in New Haven, CT

...hold a Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction. I am a lifelong learner believing that it is critical to impart an ongoing passion for learning to my students. I have had great success in my teaching and tutoring in many subjects because I combine the essential mastery of foundation skills with a creative approach. My other interests include Asian Brushwork painting, guitar, singing, tennis, golf, and walking.

...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 can grasp easily. I try to tailor activities that help in maintaining the interest of high level students well as the less skilled students. I communicate regularly with my students regarding their progress and how they are improving....

Hi! I am Antoinette Russolello. 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!

...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 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 a student's love for...

...is in the area of mathematics education. I am always thinking of new ways to teach difficult material, and I have an intense knowledge of common core subjects, methods, and procedures. I care mostly about both how and why you do something in mathematics, not just how to do it. I love to be challenged with hard questions, and even if I don't have an answer ready, I will undoubtedly research, and I will have...

I believe an instructor should make a subject exciting and interesting. Being positive, pleasant,and humorous is important. Maya Angelou put it the right way: "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them FEEL." My goal is to make a student feel something positive, then associate that with information. They won't forget that.

...favorite to teach! I have additional experience with ESL students and those with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD and cognitive impairments. Language arts are a true passion of mine, both academically and professionally. As a bilingual writer for the State Department and two publishing companies, I've learned effective writing 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...

...in the Spring of 2010. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Mathematics Education degree. I love relating math to real life applications, and trying to make my tutoring experiences enjoyable and helpful. I absolutely love competition. I was a pitcher for the varsity baseball for SUNY Cortland. I could talk about sports for hours. Go Yankees. Coming right out of college, I believe I can relate with my students and provide them with a...

...freely). Students I have worked with have been accepted to Columbia, Harvard, Yale, NYU, Cornell, USC, Johns Hopkins, Stony Brook, and many other top universities. With my rigorous education in English and literature, I love to help students discover their ability for working with English. Most students understand more than they realize and simply need guidance and wisdom to realize their potential. My enthusiasm for teaching English will help them get there. Beyond English, rhetoric,...

Would you like a little help to understand Math, Science or Engineering? Would you like to become more successful at these subjects? I have been working with students of all sorts for over 28 years. It would be my pleasure to help you! My hobbies include carpentry, singing, and outdoor activities especially canoeing and hiking.