Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...I began to work in part-time managerial roles and privately tutor students in various subject areas. Over the past few years, I continued my professional development, which now includes 4+ years of full-time management experience. I leveraged my academic and professional success into acceptance into the prestigious Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College where I am currently pursuing my MBA. With my academic success comes a responsibility to assist students in their scholastic growth....

...I was sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History, and Theatre Arts. I've also helped students with AP courses like Language, Literature, Government, and US History. In college, I was known as the go-to tutor among my peers, covering a wide range of subjects. I'm thrilled to be part of Varsity Tutors now, where I can help students not only succeed academically but also enjoy the learning...

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I have been teaching for over 5 years. I am very passionate about teaching and strongly believe that each child learns at their own pace and in their very own way. I look forward to helping your child succeed in their academic journey!

...I attempt to create connections between the content, process, and student. Because students tend to struggle in mathematics and science, I enjoy making these concepts transparent, fun, easy to understand and remember. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy coaching my middle school Step and Basketball Teams, in addition to taking these students on trips and retreats. With your child's specific learning needs as the foundation of my platform, I hope to establish...

...pneumonic devices, while others are visual learners and work best with concept maps or flashcards. It is critical to tailor my style to each student’s needs and interests in order to help them succeed. The way I explained multiplying decimals may not work the next week when I try to explain multiplying fractions, for example, I have to be malleable to the student’s needs. Outside of school and studying I enjoy hiking, nature photography, baking,...

I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.

...major at The College of New Jersey. I am working towards my Bachelors Degree to teach Grades K-6 and to be certified to teach Mathematics in Grades K-12, and English in Grades K-8. I have worked at an after-school program, a summer day camp, and have had experience observing and teaching in multiple classrooms. I have always been passionate about helping students reach their goals and I believe that education is a top priority. My...

...passion for these subjects with you! I have worked with students from Kindergarten to College within both subjects and love to help students find their own niche and voice! I have also worked with students of varying degrees of ability and have extensive experience helping struggling students catch up. One of my favorite aspects of teaching English is helping you develop a strong writer's voice which will help guide the tone and structure of all...

...read and develop literacy skills Math: (My student will learn) Make new learning meaningful by teaching a subskill before they perform the whole task Have the student visualize a math problem by drawing Use real-life situations to make the problem functional to everyday life Adapt worksheets to the meet the student's needs (lined paper to help keep the numbers in line) Practice with age-appropriate math games (as a motivator) The use of manipulatives to solve...

I am a certified NYS General Education Teacher for grades 1-6 with five years experience. I also have certification in ESL Instruction for Pre-K-12 grade.... I believe that learner-oriented teaching promotes learning that is both purposeful and enduring. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to know who my learners are, what kinds of knowledge and experience they have, and what they want to achieve so that I can tailor a curriculum that fits their needs...

I am passionate about helping my students achieve success! I am confident I can help my students improve in anything they need help in. I have been teaching for 10 years. We work together to identify what they need, make a plan, and work hard to meet your goals.

...6 years. In my time, I have tutored elementary students to college students. Additionally, I have tutored children with a variety of needs (Autism, hearing impairment, deafness, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure out the problem, I will try and help them learn process of elimination. Furthermore, I have tutored in a variety of different styles depending...

...gym and at a local language school. In addition, I taught an English for Business class to local business owners and local government employees. My grant ended abruptly due to Covid-19 and I am now back in New York City. While I tutor and love a broad range of subjects, I would say I am most passionate about Math, World History, and Foreign Languages. I speak Spanish, French, Russian and some basic Romanian and Turkish...

...who seeks to blend both creativity and structure into an effective teaching practice. I work to inspire children and adolescents to explore what they are taught and to find meaning through the literature they read. I try to mold my teaching styles and strategies around the students I interact with to make them feel comfortable in our shared learning environment so that they can get the most out of our time together.... My teaching philosophy focuses...

...my love for education in my senior year of high school. This led me to pursue my degree in Secondary Education (English) at Buffalo State Collage in Buffalo, New York. In Buffalo, I taught and tutored in inner city schools, charter schools, and magnet schools for a year. After teaching in Buffalo, I decided to travel abroad, because I also have a deep passion for traveling, learning foreign languages and experiencing new cultures. I ended...

...I created lesson plans, assessed data, and planned out goals for my students. My expertise is in Spanish and Math, but I have taught ELA, social studies, and science. Moreover, one of my specialties is preparing students for the NYS exams including the REGENTS exams. The teaching philosophy I find most effective is to customize lessons based on the student's interests and learning style. In my spare time, I play tennis and volleyball.

My passion and goal is to provide students with academic success in an engaging way. I have been a kindergarten teacher since March of 2015. I am currently on tenure track for the Elmont Public School District. While teaching, I differentiate my activities. I use different modalities of instruction to fit the students' needs.

...in primary education and general science. I have also tutored and worked one to one with kindergarten up to 8th grade. I offer expertise in primary education with a passion for general science, ELA and writing. My philosophy focuses on creating a supportive and reflective relationship between student and tutor and my objective is to meet each student's unique needs. Outside of the classroom, my passions include technology, art, travel and health and wellness. I...

...facts over and over. I tutor a wide variety of subjects that I'm personally and professional passionate about. I was a comparative literature/religious studies dual major in college so I'm very familiar with history, writing, and literature analysis. In high school I took 8 AP classes and I'm familar with the rigors and stresses of these classes. I work hard with my students to make sure that they feel they can get 5s on all...

...in English from NYU, and I went on to complete a Ph. D in English at Stony Brook University. I am extremely passionate about my subject. I love interacting with my students, and helping them to feel more confident in their reading and writing skills. I have been helping students to navigate the college admissions process, including preparing for standardized tests and writing the college essay, since I began teaching. My primary motivation is to...