Award-Winning Tutors serving Old Saybrook, CT

...into place for a student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context. To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software company in NYC. In my free time, I love reading,...

...student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and outgoing person, and I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with...

...believed that every student deserves and is capable of academic success, it was my time spent as a school teacher in East New York that most thoroughly convinced me of this fact. While the time I spent in an urban classroom was challenging in a way I never could have expected, it likewise brought with...

My name is Sam, and I recently graduated from Yale University with a BA in History. I really enjoy helping people learn. Teaching is great, and I'm here to help!

...differently, and that the key to education is adapting to each student's learning style. I was recently awarded my MD, and have a dual masters in education and chemistry. My extensive science background combined with my experience and training as an educator has given me a unique set of tools that help me maximize the...

...di Cultura, where I was a scholarship recipient. Gaining fluency in these two languages as an adult helped me to learn highly efficient language training methods that I have used in turn with private students in English, Spanish, and translation work. In New York, I also began studying French and German, including courses at the...

...the individual has a proper grasp of the fundamentals. Students can often be hesitant to admit they are unsure of concepts that were taught in previous years because they feel they are expected to know them. However, without a proper understanding of the simple facets of a subject, the more complicated features can never be...

...and editing written material. I believe that q & a sessions are outdated and a banal approach to actually getting through to a student. Instead, I believe it is the duty of a tutor to inspire his/her tutees with creative study ideas and helpful organizational skills that they will be able to implement on their...

...but with intentions of one day going to medical school. I am currently doing research at the Hospital for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students...

...completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED talks, running, or...

...Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to...

...have been a teacher for 27 years. I had the privilege of teaching at all the levels. I was able to motivate my high school students in a way that made them submit themselves to the rigor of the French language and its culture. As a result, I was able to successfully prepare the for...

...adptability and empathy. My thematic experience is in areas of education: History, geography, political sciences, economy, United Nations Model, human security, youth participation, fight against corruption, etc. Sure, Spanish-language. Imagination and build confidence are my goals, also help to change experiences with students as pairs in the learning process. I like to work under preassure,...

...Lewis and Clark College and I am in the process of earning my TESOL certification from The New School. Teaching experience includes tutoring and teaching at Berlitz Language Center in Portland, OR, International Catholic Charities Community Services in NYC, and am currently teaching at the Vietnamese Learning and Cultural Center in NYC.

...One invoves material wealth whereas education is an intangible asset. This relationship is based on trust and communication. My philosophy revolves around getting to know the student's unique approach to learning and identifying their strengths. It helps them not only in achieving their immediate goals but rather makes them independent in the long run.

My mission is to be the tutor I wish I had growing up. As someone with different learning needs, I strive to find the most effective methods for each individual learner!

...teaching because of my personal philosophy and belief in life-long learning. I am currently working with the Organizational Development and Learning Department at one of the largest hospitals in the nation to help individuals further develop at the workplace. I was born and raised in China until age 14 and attended a secondary school in...

...giant leaps into manageable steps, and support them in succeeding at each individual step. Finally, for students who struggle with English and literature, the identification of important themes and synthesis of big ideas can be profoundly frustrating. My strong grounding in textual analysis, extensive knowledge of the Western canon, and deep love of literature allow...

...Michigan. I majored in History at the University of Michigan, and I am a freelance processional writer and marketing expert for the United Way. In the past, I worked for a tutoring chain called Kumon, and I'm excited to be with Varsity Tutors now. In my free time, I love reading, exploring the city, and...

...where I am able to work closely with a mentor as I plan and conduct lessons. I have always had a passion for teaching and plan to continue furthering my education in order to expand and perfect my skills. Aside from my degree program, I have experience working with groups of up to 6 elementary-age...