Award-Winning Tutors serving Old Lyme, CT

...Any lesson from me includes tips on note taking, study skills, and test-taking, which I believe are the foundations of academic achievement. Although I am studying business, I firmly believe in the power of creativity in all its forms. I love reading and writing, graphic design, and even participate in a ceramics workshop. Another passion...

...arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals. I have several years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students across all subjects, with a focus on reading, writing, social studies, and math....

...I tutor many subjects, but I am probably most passionate about Chemistry, Math, and English. It is particularly rewarding when some complex chemistry problem suddenly snaps into clarity. As for my approach to education, well it can be summed up in the words of Mark Twain: "I have never let schooling get in the way...

...University with my Bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology. Currently, I am an Administrative Assistant at a cancer hospital. I have previously worked with children, primarily kindergarteners, through America Reads and Counts. My specialty areas are Psychology, Biology and Math. I am very focused and patient. I am looking to be a mentor and a...

...Degree in Human Rights Studies. I am extremely passionate about providing quality education to each of my students. I've worked as a tutor for several years across a range of subjects, specifically those of the humanities and social sciences. I plan to utilize my interpersonal communication skills to connect with my students and cater to...

...I never forget it but I also scored the highest in my program and a very high percentile on the PANCE. My students in clinic adopted this technique and also succeeded on their exams as well as in their careers. My goal is to change the approach in which you study to ensure the best...

I am a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant with 22 years of teaching students with all disabilities in my background. I will assist in such areas such as Orton Gillingham Reading Method, Algebra Skills, Writing Skills, Organizational Skills, and many other skills. Just ask and I will respond immediately.

...A lot of these state exams and tests are designed to fail hasty test takers, but my techniques allow students to eschew these pitfalls. In addition to tutoring, I have three years experience teaching high school English: American Literature, AP English Language & Composition and AP English Literature. Some of my best days have been...

I am a Columbia University alumna who majored in biology. I have experience tutoring geometry, algebra, biology, SAT and other subjects.

...prepared to coach them through every step of the writing process. My experience in opinion journalism -- a concise, accessible format -- informs my focus on sharp prose, and persuasive rhetoric. - History and Social Studies: with experience across the social science disciplines, and a particular focus on American History, I'm passionate about helping students...

...fun is at in Brooklyn, where I live. Studying hard is obviously essential, but so is taking care of yourself. I'm a huge fan of exercise, yoga and meditation. They all help relieve your stress, and help you become more focused and disciplined as a person in general. I can't recommend them highly enough for...

...course for a required teacher certification test through Relay Graduate School of Education. I revised curriculum materials from the program and worked with small groups of up to 6 graduate students. During the class, I modeled individual problems, assessed student understanding through giving rapid feedback on practice problems completed by students, and adapted to fix...

My goals is to give the tools students need to become lifelong learners

...am a student at Hampshire College. Since my school does not give grades and it is a discussion and critical thinking based school, I believe finding out the form of student a child is, is essential for their learning. I base my sessions on their learning skills, difficulties in understanding and responses to topics.

I'm enthusiastic about teaching and learning.

...studied German language & literature for teaching at the University of Osnabrueck/Germany. I finished with my 1st State examination and specialized afterwards in the arts: I have been trained as an actress and vocalist at the"Schule fuer Schauspiel" (School for acting) in Hamburg/Germany and worked as a freelance actress and vocalist (Belcanto & Jazz) in...

...Education in Film and theatre field which is my passion. I am currently learning Italian and already speak three languages fluently; Farsi (native), French and English, so there would be no problem communicating in these languages. I am also an author and translator. I have translated two English books into Farsi (that have already been...

...them ways to learn and comprehend the information for themselves and to assist in their studies even beyond the tutoring session or particular subject area. Also, I find that motivation is a key factor in studying and that finding what interests you about a subject or even an unconventional (but effective) way to approach a...

...understanding and being able to approach a subject from different angles to help students ultimately visualize a concept or properly execute a difficult technique. As like-minded as we all are in our pursuit of knowledge and happiness, everybody's mind works in a slightly different way, and I know how some ideas that come easily to...