Award-Winning Tutors serving New Canaan, CT

...in a variety of subjects including algebra and physics. At Vanderbilt, I've had the opportunity to teach at local Nashville elementary and middle schools as part of Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science. I am passionate about tutoring math and science, and even though these subjects are often considered "dry," the right teaching style can spark...

...of hours familiarizing myself with dozens of real SAT tests and SAT format-specific strategies. While a tutor, and later general manager, at a boutique university admissions consulting company in Cairo Egypt, I applied my teaching experience to a leading role developing SAT curricula for a variety of skill levels. Though I have played a number...

...Literature from Yale University in 2010. Both in college and since graduation, I have gained extensive experience working with students in many subjects, with an emphasis on English, foreign languages, and History. I have also written English and Humanities curriculum for students from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I have been working in education,...

...learning is based solely on YOU! There's no "formula" that you can follow, rather you need to see what works best. For example, I'm a visual learner, so I spend more time creating diagrams that I can remember come test day. Maybe you're an auditory learner and hearing me explain a topic will be more...

...followed by an M.S. in Computer Science. I'm currently in the pursuit of a Ph.D. at Columbia, where my studies focus on high dimensional geometry for data analysis. My academic journey has centered on the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and computational geometry. I have had the privilege of contributing and publishing exciting research. My work...

I have been an educator for 14 years (11 as a classroom teacher and 3 as a vice principal), and I love my job! Both of my parents were also teachers, so it definitely runs in my family. I believe any child can do well if he/she has the ability to do so.... I believe every child can do well if he/she has the ability and skill set to do so. All children want to do...

...my affinity for math and problem solving, I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computational Linguistics, the interface between computer science and human language. Fluent in Spanish and German, I also study second language acquisition in my course and lab work. My hobbies include biking, camping, woodworking, travel, puzzles, writing, and lots of reading....

...have experience tutoring students in a variety of areas, but I am most passionate about STEM subjects, namely Physics and Mathematics. I believe that while students find these subjects interesting, many students are not in the correct mindset to properly grasp certain concepts. I steer students toward this mindset through patience and detailed, step-by-step lesson...

...and as a result, I've had a well-rounded, eclectic education covering everything from math to fine arts. I've won awards in community service, dance, and film, but most notably, 20 writing prizes before I reached eighteen. I was a National Merit Semi-Finalist in high school and I've had a passion for education and the art...

...I have been tutoring Math and English to French students for about 4 years. Other relevant experiences include translations for the French Red Cross and large financial groups. I like to work with students by encouraging them to have the appropriate reasoning by themselves, making them better understand the grammar rules and the use of the...

...Surprisingly, although my educational background is very science-intense, I enjoy teaching English writing and composition the most! I like teaching students how to find their voice in writing and I think that writing is one of the most important life skills you will use, no matter what field you go into. My philosophy in teaching...

As a passionate and motivated math teacher, I have been teaching math for 10 years in a classroom and 15 years as a tutor for all ages in mathematics. I love math and I am dedicated to help every student to learn to appreciate math at any grade.

...Calculus 1 and Calculus 2. I have a strong foundation of Calculus since I joined an intensive Calculus program in City College in my junior year in high school and got a 5 in AP calculus AB in my senior year. The math course in Cooper Union is very challenging, but that's what motivate me...

...high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of...

...I am a tutor now. One of my major skills as a tutor is breaking down skills and concepts into small parts to identify exactly where someone is struggling. I can do this with organization and learning needs, too, not just math and English content. I am also versatile and flexible; I can work on...

...fields, as I believe that I am well versed in those fields and will be able to thoroughly explain whatever the student needs. To add on to that, I also have a belief that can be summarized into a quote,: "Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers."...

...for a young boy who had Downs Syndrome. I was excited when he learned to write his name. I was ecstatic when he tied his shoelaces. I was hooked. Special Ed was for me! When I decided to work part time I had an opportunity to work at St Barnabas Medical Ctr teaching ESL. It...

...for the Trinity, Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET and First Certificate Cambridge exams. As a native English speaker, I know exactly how I would like to be taught Spanish and design a variety of activities based on what the student desires. I am a firm believer in education and enjoy sharing this appreciation with others. I...

...Engineering. Previously, I spent a few months working at Mathnasium as a tutor when I was a high school senior, and I also currently have a work-study job as a tutor at a nearby middle school. I usually tutor middle school and high school math ranging from Algebra 1 to Calculus. I believe that math...

...essays in a wide variety of subjects. I love learning languages and tutoring people who are in the process of learning a new language; in the past I have worked as a Spanish tutor and as an ESOL teacher and one-on-one English tutor. I graduated from Brown University with a degree in History in 2014....