Award-Winning Tutors serving New Canaan, CT

...degree in English Literature. I have a lot of practical test-taking and study skills to offer, particularly in high school and middle school academics and standardized testing! I also consider myself a well-rounded student, so though my passion lies in English and writing, I love to teach math, science, and history subjects as well!

...In the past, I have tutored everyone from elementary to college level students in subjects ranging from math to economics. I hope to inspire my students to love learning as much as I do. "If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can...

I strive to make quality, personalized education available to students everywhere.

I believe everyone can learn and persever, math can be fun to learn If you met the right tutor. I am a caring, patient, knowledgeable, experienced teacher/tutor , different levels of math. An expert in NYS math certification tests.

...students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and varying levels of cognitive and social development. I have had success in engaging students with individual educational programs and with classifications that require special accommodations in their classroom environment including: ADHD, cognitive LD, autism spectrum, and emotional and social challenges. I have also worked with precocious children,...

...discovering another culture and another way of viewing the world, which has been a very sensitizing and enlightening experience for me. I believe that this is something everyone should be exposed to, especially in the times that we live in, where globalization seems to be the order of the day. I also believe that teaching...

...New York State Regents. My experience has taught me that not all students learn the same way, but that all students can learn--and enjoy learning--with the right approach for them. Even prepping for standardized tests becomes rewarding when students start to see results. In my spare time I enjoy reading (of course), crossword puzzles, photography,...

...ages. While I am confident in tutoring a wide-variety of subjects, science is my passion and I have a great love of biology. As a student, I always enjoyed learning most through examples and case studies, and when appropriate, I enjoy bringing in my research and patient experiences as a way to illustrate core concepts....

...it's algebra, calculus, or standardized test preparation, I tailor my lessons to suit each student's learning style, breaking down complex problems into easy-to-understand steps. My goal as a tutor is not only to help students improve their grades but also to build their problem-solving skills and confidence in mathematics. I strive to create a supportive...

...overcome?) 2. Make a Plan (What is the objective for today? Where do we need to go, and what steps are we going to take to get there?) 3. Get to Work! (this is the majority of the session, and will include frequent comprehension checks) 4. Review (What worked? What didn't? Which concepts are still challenging,...

...the difficult subjects in school and outside. I attended SHSAT, SAT, and MCAT test prep, and have benefited greatly. After years of benefiting from tutoring myself, I've amassed a set of interpersonal skills that are essential to effectively explaining complex concepts and relationships. I've learned that patience and adequate communication, in collaboration with a stable...

My love of mathematics and over 25 years of teaching experience provide me with the ability to motivate students, give them confidence, and make them successful math students.

...Weill Cornell Medical School in the Fall. I am an experienced tutor in high school and college English, Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Additionally, I tutor for the SHSAT and SAT. I believe that all students are unique individuals, and so I tutor them as such. I cater to each students' learning style.

...Mechanical Engineering. At CCNY, I taught General Chemistry for 3 years to sections small and large in a classroom setting as well as online. My experience shows me that students are capable of overcoming most if not all academic barriers, provided they are given the right tools and support: that's how I can do my...

...Defeat: Spanish Civil War Refugees and the French Concentration Camps of 1939" won the Columbia History department's Charles A. Beard Prize as well as the George Watt Prize. I have also received multiple creative writing awards through National YoungArts Foundation and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. I have reading knowledge of Spanish, French, and...

...in May of 2017. I have extensive mathematical, strategic, and leadership experience. I am currently the Data manager/Teacher assistant for Algebra 1 and Geometry at Promise Academy HS. In addition, being apart of a sports club which is rugby provides me with skills of managing time and work. I am able to succeed on the...

To help each student that I teach to gain a deeper understanding of the material at hand. In the process, the student will gain confidence in applying the concepts learned.

...and something I feel in element doing. In life, I have traveled places, changed careers and gone through many challenges -Sometimes, they were good and sometimes, rough. But, I have always enjoyed when I learned something, and even more when others gain or do well at something with my help. I believe one can never...

I currently teach in a self-contained kindergarten classroom in a public school as a special education teacher. Prior to this, I taught pre-k inclusion and first grade. I love working with children and seeing them get excited for their own learning. When I tutor children, I use their interests and strengths to create fun games...

...Since graduation, I have traveled extensively (especially within Central America). In my experience, I was a teaching assistant at the University at Buffalo for an environmental design studio, I was also residential advisor (RA) and held various programs specifically arts and craft programs throughout the year. I am a firm believer in education and in...