Award-Winning Tutors serving Sherman, CT

I am a graduate from Rutgers University - New Brunswick where I majored in Economics and minored in Religions. After graduation, I changed course and decided to pursue law school. The difficulty the LSAT posed for me inspired me to give back and help other students along their path to law school.

...a very difficult geometry class. Outside of my close family, I have been a camp counselor for animation, a role which required me to monitor and have much one-on-one teaching time with students from 8th to 11th grade. I primarily tutor math subjects such as Geometry, pre-Algebra, Algebra, pre-Calculus and Calculus. I am well versed...

...love math and I believe my skills and comprehension of math, which is currently at the upper college-level, will have a unique impact on the person I'm tutoring. I am also on the pre-med track so I have a strong science background which I know will be helpful when I am tutoring.

...counselor, in which I empathetically and nonjudgmentally provided emotional support to others who were struggling with an issue. With these skills, I am comfortable with leading a student through academic material while minimizing frustration and confusion. Furthermore, my undergraduate training in human development allows me to confidently work with others whom are different ages and...

...and GRE as well as high school and college math and science courses. I believe that effective teaching is not about transfer of knowledge from instructor to student but rather providing an interactive learning environment that motivates students to be active and fully engaged in their education. I understand the importance of not only learning...

...within a traditional classroom setting, but how to motivate people to achieve their goals and guide them through the process. Teaching, to me, is much more than just explaining material and ensuring students understand concepts; teaching is about enabling the student to think critically and go beyond what they thought was their limits.

...Through my experience as a student who used tutors in the past, I learned that the key to strengthening one's abilities in any subject is through practice and repetition. For this reason, my lessons emphasize the need for the students to engage themselves in order to take what they have learned in school, in the...

...years. I have worked in self-contained classrooms and am currently working as a 4th grade resource room Reading and Math teacher. Next spring, I will graduate from Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education with an Ed.M in Reading Education. I will be a certified Reading Specialist as well as a certified supervisor. I am currently...

Coming from a long line of educators, I have a true passion in life which lies with making connections with my students. I love seeing the lightbulbs go on and seeing them grow and retain knowledge. But most importantly, I love sparking a passion for learning more than anything. ... Take your time. We will go paragraph by paragraph or line by line if need be to assure that the level of understanding is happening. We...

...learners including English as a Second Language students, honors and AP students in reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. She has extensive experience working with students needing support in history, math (up to Calculus), English, Spanish and Science. Ripsime specializes in working with elementary through high school students. She received her Bachelors of Arts from Occidental...

...be very hard for some. I always try to instill a deep understanding and appreciation for math in the people I tutor by connecting math to things my students enjoy. I am very passionate about math and have studied it intensely over the years, giving me a powerful background in the subject.

...California. We have developed writing, enhanced critical reading capacity, honed grammar and strengthened subject-based knowledge. Ask what connection a task has to your life and the things you care about as a way of awakening your interest. Let's focus on critical analysis and creative reflection along with basic skills and structure as a way to...

...in Education. I love the challenge of working with students, as I struggled with classes as a youth, rarely finding a teacher who could tap into my interests as a conduit to the class materials; consequently, this has informed my pedagogy, as I try to adapt curriculum to my students' interests. I believe with time,...

...school's Chemistry Olympiad team, so I am comfortable with competition Chemistry as well. I have over three hundred hours of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects like Math, Chemistry, and English. Tutoring STEM subjects is always fun for my students and me, because it is always interesting to see the connections and logic behind concepts....

...year of high school, I've been tutoring students in a variety of different subjects, though I am most passionate about science and math. I am a strong proponent of education and love to see my students excel in their academic journeys. It is my philosophy to ensure that my students feel encouraged, understood, and supported...

Approaching math and science problems with optimism and desire for learning are key to developing one's mind and skills. More than helping to understand subjects, my goal in tutoring is to transmit desire for the sciences and passion for learning, which I believe is key to learning in the long run.

Mathematics is a fundamental tool for understanding and exploring the real world.... My teaching philosophy is to maximize the potential of each student, and to help them find the best solution and learning skills for them by using my professional knowledge and patience.

...My grades were always 90's, and even now I'm an A student. I know school doesn't come easy to some people. Therefore, I've always enjoyed helping others comprehend the work. When they go from having no clue on what to do, to getting 90's, I feel accomplished. I helped someone, and made a difference even...

My motto is "Si, se puede". I believe that with positive thinking and hard work, anything can be achieved.

Simple rules to follow to learn more and more are: Build relation Adapt to teaching methods Keep motivated Keep checking the progress Encouraging And yes at last the success