Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...individualized and properly scaffolded instruction first-hand. My teaching experiences have been varied across all departments. I have partnered with several different co-teachers in an ICT environment in the English and Math departments. I have also taught pull-out interventions for literacy, along with writing and conducting testing for Individualized Education Plans. I have received comprehensive training to prepare our students for standardized state assessments, as well as integrating our curriculum with Common Core Learning Standards. In...

Education is the key to success. I am a caring, thorough educator with 20 + years of experience. Have taught ages 7 through 18 as well as college ages 18 to over 50. In addition to teaching I am an artist. I do graphic arts, computer graphics and fine arts. I look forward to meeting you during one of our tutoring sessions. Cheers.

..."lessons" - and I still enjoy creating those innovative, engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language...

...my peers and working as a tutor for kids K-12 in a tutoring center. I tutor in a variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My teaching philosophy is success stems from understanding. I want to help the student...

...now writing tutor! I am here to help you find your voice and to love writing as much as you do! I studied creative writing, literature, and journalism at Tufts University. I also scored 800 on the writing section of the SAT and I would love to help you improve your score. After college, I taught English in Spain for a year and loved working with middle school students! I can help you with essays,...

...program called peer mentoring, where I worked one-on-one with students. I have seen students progress tremendously with my help and guidance. I am patient, creative with my lesson plans, and encourage students to implement the strategies we use in our lesson plans in their individual work. This encourages independent thinking and success when working alone. I believe every student has potential and I am looking forward to helping student meet their fullest potential.

...access to Duke's fascinating lemurs and primates. My aspiration since my matriculation at college has been to pursue medicine, and I have just recently finished piecing together my application for medical school. Naturally, having just finished studying for the MCAT, I have a particular expertise in science of all kinds ranging from Biology and Chemistry to Physics. However, having also taken many AP courses in high school, I have a thorough working knowledge in English,...

...I also believe that education is not simply the memorization of facts and their regurgitation, but the method by which a person learns to pursue their passions. As a tutor, my aim is to do whatever it takes to light that fire and keep it burning. Through scientifically documented means, the student can begin to take control of their education and use it as a means to pursue their goals in school and in life.

...island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia for a year and teach reading and writing to high school juniors and seniors. Although my formal experience is working with high school aged students, I have background experience working with younger students, as well. I have experience teaching reading and literature, essay, creative and persuasive writing as well as public speaking. I am also experienced in teaching test preparation and test-taking strategies, resume and personal...

...year volunteering at a tax clinic where I filed tax returns for low income households. Through this volunteer service I learned the importance of philanthropy and saw how impactful these services can be. I'm passionate about education and firmly believe that strong academic support can boost confidence and open doors. My goal is to help every student I work with feel capable, motivated, and prepared. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family...

...Sevilla, Spain during my undergraduate studies and that remains one of the best experiences of my life. I have experience tutoring in several subjects though anything language-related is nearest to my heart. I have always been a gifted writer, and I enjoy being able to pass on that knowledge to learners. I am a talented editor with thorough knowledge of English grammatical intricacies that one might need to learn for English class, the SAT, the...

...in social sciences (psychology and sociology), English (writing, editing, and literature), and biology. My tutoring style varies depending on who I am working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch me do a practice example, instead I will give them one and have them talk me through the steps they are going through. Each student is unique and should feel empowered! I like to foster...

...That is my inspiration. My interests in learning and teaching can also be attributed to the fact that I grew up on three continents and view myself as an internationalist. I've been exposed to people and places that remain culturally rich and varied, and I love connecting with people from other parts of the globe. Travel and participating in cultural exchanges have played an equally important part in shaping my learning experiences. As a training...

...although I hated going to Spanish and/or French classes as a teenager, I have learned that being fluent in other languages open many doors for new opportunities. Whether as a tourist in a foreign country or a having a job offer, you will be ahead of your peers with the knowledge of a second language. Not to mention, it is a highlight to any resume. I am here to help you learn and enjoy speaking...

...others. I've been working as a tutor to students in an online classroom for about a year. I've also worked as a teacher for a high school class for a few months. I have a good handle on math and science subjects. I also like tutoring test prep subjects to share my tips and tricks. You'll probably hear a sports analogy or two while working with me :) I like mixing up my tutoring style...

...in English Literature and Secondary Education certification in 2000 from Lycoming College. I then attained my Master of Arts in English Literature in 2011 from Mercy College. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I love to witness the moments when my students are successful. My objective as an educator is to learn about my students in order to assist them in discovering their strengths. This is so that they can learn how to help themselves...

...program, where I helped students K-6 with their homework of all subjects. I also volunteered at the New York Child Learning Institute where I worked with students with autism in every subject; it was an extremely rewarding experience and greatly strengthened my teaching skills. Finally, I worked for Grade Potential Tutoring and tutored 2nd and 4th grade English and writing as well as GED prep. My past experiences make me confident that I can help...

Hello! My name is Jackie DeFilippo and I am enthusiastic about tutoring. I have tutored before in college, and I am currently a middle school Science teacher. I have a license and degree in Elementary Education, with experience in both elementary school education and middle school education. I am a new teacher, and have a passion for teaching and learning. I look forward to meeting you!

...excited to help others explore them! Education in STEM is extremely important to me. I've always loved helping others, but I especially love helping people to appreciate the beauty of the universe we live in through math, physics and astronomy! Aside from science I also love history, reading, going on walks, drawing, listening to music, and watching films. I enjoy taking drives to the beach and stargazing as well! I also love to spend time...

...I not only am not only knowledgeable in the field, but genuinely enjoy discussing a majority of the topics. I've had the pleasure of teaching weekly courses on Congress and Governmental Procedures to young students, and found that hands-on, interactive learning like debates and group projects are not only fun for students, but more intellectually engaging. I'm passionate about helping students as I believe that access to a good foundational education is what sets one...