Award-Winning Tutors serving Westport, CT

...why I love tutoring. Tutoring to me is more than just giving the answers. It's about imparting a mindset of working hard until you can solve the problem. It's about finding out WHY the answer is right and understanding the answer well enough to able to teach it to someone else. I want my students to know that hard work makes you a better person and that it's fun to learn new things; and I'm...

...on the greatness of Greek and Roman culture: "All the prerequisites to a learned culture, all the methods of science, were already there; man had already perfected the great and incomparable art of reading profitably that first necessity to the tradition of culture, the unity of the sciences". In this vein, I believe that teaching careful and thoughtful reading is one of the most important assets that a pedagogue can give to a student, and...

...Engineering from Manhattan College, where I worked as a tutor in the Center for Academic Success. As a math tutor, it is my personal goal to make fractions less scary, I really enjoy taking higher level math concepts and make them accessible to those who feel like they will never understand them. I also want to encourage those who enjoy math to be curious and learn more than what their teachers teach.

...to understand big chemistry topics in each area such as organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and forensic chemistry. I love quantitative chemistry because math comes easily to me. Math is a language that I understand, and when applied to chemistry it is easier to picture things in my head. Outside of tutoring and academia, I am an avid reader. My favorite genres are romance and fantasy. My favorite authors are Roald Dahl and Jane Igharo....

To help students gain a proper understanding of the subject material and gain confidence in their abilities.

...and perseverance, ease with literature and writing, and the fluency of a new language like Spanish, is quite possible. In fact, you will learn how to enjoy the awesome details and life lessons of literature, the surprising quality of metaphors as they paint the picture of the exact message you are communicating through writing, and that the Spanish language is much easier than your native language. Literature, writing and Spanish are not insurmountable; in fact,...

...can cater to the student's preferences. Personally, I am a visual learner and I find that there's nothing better than a diagram to assist with solving a problem in science, technology or math. Any problem can be broken down and solved with enough patience and thinking. I am looking to tutor students in Python or C, the two languages in which I have the most experience. In my free time I am an avid musician,...

...At Long Island University: CW Post, I am a double major in horn and voice, and hope to assist many students in finding their own musical voice. I have had the pleasure of many great performing experiences- I have performed in the Montreux Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, and St. Peter's Church in Manhattan. As a teacher, I have worked as a section leader of the Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and I am a...

...old female, with a true passion for mathematics. I have been tutoring for three years now and enjoy the satisfaction that I bring to my students. I have worked with middle school and high school math students with a variety of backgrounds. I graduated two years ago from Binghamton University and will be attending master's school for mathematics education this fall. It would be my honor to help you or your child succeed in mathematics...

...Medical Student in New York City and will be graduating in May 2025. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Physiology, and completed my Masters in Physiology. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my...

...excel in tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and AP Computer Science A. My commitment lies in not only imparting a strong understanding of these subjects but also instilling a genuine love for learning. With a proven track record of helping students succeed, I am eager to guide you through the intricacies of mathematics and computer science, ensuring both comprehension and a passion for the subjects. Let's work together to unlock your academic potential.

...as a writing tutor through my college writing center, assisting students in brainstorming, drafting and revising academic 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. While at Brown...

...most passionate about math and hard sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to help you with all of...

...I am a senior at Fordham University. I am currently a double major in Spanish Language and Literature and International Political Economy. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Soninke (west African dialect). I have a passion for helping people in any way that I can. My friends would describe me as an outgoing, fun, and patient person. I look forward to working with you any way that I can. Thank you for your time!...

...regents and 1430 on my SAT! I specialize in tutoring high school mathematics and science, however I have been a straight A student so I feel comfortable in tutoring all high school subjects! I have experience in tutoring students who have IEPs as well as students who need more support outside of the classroom! I always strive to foster a supportive and personal environment and love helping in anyway that I can!

...Due to unfortunate circumstances, I need to stay home for the next few months. I do not want to stop my tutoring so here I am looking to help students virtually! Medical school has made biology my favorite subject to tutor in as I've really nailed in me how to learn and understand a lot of material in a short amount of time. Medical school has taught me many approaches and tactics to making learning...

...veteran of the AP system and of the SAT, and a more recent veteran of the GRE, so I know what's tough about these tests and how to conquer them. My tutoring philosophy is centered around teaching the core concepts of a subject, so students have a good sense of where strategies come from and how to apply them. Ultimately I think most math, science and humanities is extremely interesting if you can build confidence...

...Sunday School, I tutored middle school students in English and Math, and I assisted other high school students study for standardized tests at my local test prep school. During my many experiences teaching and tutoring children and students younger than me, I have found that many of them still try to achieve instant gratification through their studies, although that is simply not possible. I aim to avoid teaching "plug-n-chug" methods to solve problems, but help...

...The Brearley School and Juilliard Pre-College, as well as a current student at Carleton College where I am studying Anthropology and Archaeology. I have previous tutoring experience in both essay writing/editing and SAT verbal. The subjects I am most passionate about are History, English, Creative Writing, and Literature. I truly love everything related to history, and am constantly reading and learning about the subject on my own time. My tutoring approach is to make the...

...synthesize material, and upper level science classes have helped me develop fine attention to detail. Public health coursework and experiences have allowed me to contextualize these learnings within community situations. I believe that I channel these strengths effectively as a tutor in order to allow me to form connections with what the students value most, and mold lessons that will provide a valuable platform to synthesize the material. Equally as important is understanding weaknesses and...