Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.

...the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs. Asking questions is an integral part of the learning process and my approachable nature allows students to feel comfortable enough to ask the questions that they feel they need to. Because of this I am able to have an open and honest working relationship with all of my students.

...NY area. I tutor Spanish and English. I graduated from Villanova University and am starting my MA in Spanish at Middlebury College. I studied for eight months in the beautiful city of Madrid, Spain. I have tutored students in Spanish at the middle school, high school and undergraduate levels. My approach is explicit instruction and drills combined with practical conversation so students can get comfortable speaking and using the language. I truly enjoy helping my...

...teacher at an elementary school, as well as a tutor. I earned a Bachelors in Science in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. I have my Masters in Teaching and Learning in Technology. I believe all students can learn. A tutor’s job is to use the student’s strengths as a leaner, and their learning style to teach them successful strategies to master skills and concepts. Outside from my career, I...

...abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding the right answer is important, I also want my students to develop critical thinking skills that can be transferred to many realms of life. "Bring a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."... Bring a man...

I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...

I currently teach in a self-contained kindergarten classroom in a public school as a special education teacher. Prior to this, I taught pre-k inclusion and first grade. I love working with children and seeing them get excited for their own learning. When I tutor children, I use their interests and strengths to create fun games and activities to help them develop their literacy and math skills.

...with debt capital market, equity capital markets, and credit analysis experiences primarily and the Author of a book on sustainable finance debt financings, so writing is an area of focus as well where I can help. As a graduate of Columbia (SIPA) and NYU (CAS) with a Masters and Bachelors, respectively, I excelled in the finance and economics-oriented subjects, political science/government and history-oriented, yet Art history was of much interest, and minored in English literature...

As a teacher, I see how students can struggle in reading and writing on a daily basis. My experience is working with elementary school students as well as high school, in reading and writing. I have worked with English Language Learners, special education students, as well as general education. My experience has taught me that there are always solutions to every problem. ... I believe the unique abilities and strengths of a child is critical in...

Hello! I have over 8 years of teaching experience in humanities, communication and writing programs, as well as tutoring experience at 4 different universities. You will find that I take a personal 'user-centered' approach to support your learning goals, and I will help you prepare to have success in school.

...University in Philadelphia, PA. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics there and went on to develop my love for exploring by moving to Los Angeles shortly afterward. While in Southern California, I worked hard to build up my experience by doing private tutoring, working at after school institutes and substitute teaching. I eventually received my teaching credential in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics and taught at a charter school for 3...

...English as a New Language (ENL) teacher in Westchester County working with Kindergarten and 1st grade students. This is my second year in this position. Previously I was a PreKindergarten teacher in the Bronx for two years. `I love working with students and developing their literacy skills to become confident and skilled readers, writers and build social skills to communicate effectively with peers and adults. Please reach out if you have any questions and I...

...Health science from Boston University. In the future I plan to attend physician assistant school as well as getting a masters in public health nutrition. I have tutored many types of students over the years. I've worked with students from as young as preschool age to high school age. I've tutored fundamental reading skills in preschool children I tutored algebra, geometry, algebra 2 in high school students. Outside of the basic subjects I've tutored health...

...an outgrowth of my own personal study habits. I believe that organization is key. I have found that a certain combination of systematic organization and simplification of every detail helps to illuminate the solution. Having a structured and repeatable approach can then be engrained in the thought process through repetition, and improvement will surely follow. Furthermore, I believe positive reinforcement and encouragement are also invaluable tutoring tools. Inspiring confidence in students so that they don't...

...of expertise span across English and the Humanities. This includes Writing, Grammar, Phonics, and Standardized Test Preparation. I am also experienced in teaching Geography, Accounting, Health Education, and Resume and Interview Preparation. I have made education a primary passion of mine, and one I take quite seriously. My love for teaching and providing quality support to students is evident in the success of my pupils, and I hope to bring this to you and your...

...of Varsity Tutors for this reason. My life as a student has brought me to the realization that finding out what sort of learner you are makes all the difference. A focus on building your learning toolkit makes you stronger than simply amassing answers to questions ever will. I'm here to help young adults find the personal and unique tools they can use to be lifelong learners, no matter what the circumstance.... My teaching philosophy is...

I believe that I am a good fit for this tutoring position because I 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 the French and Spanish Regents Exams.

I am a New York native and a graduate of Virginia State University. I am a young, hardworking student that will probably be a student long past receiving my Ph.D! I have a hunger for education and will never stop learning. My experiences range from Criminal Justice and Sociology to ESL and U.S. History! I hope to share this passion for knowledge with anyone willing to listen.

My goal is to support student learning according to their individual needs and to help them to feel successful in a supportive way. Learning must be presented in a positive way.

...reach their full academic potential. I earned my BA from Boston College, a MS in Education from Lehman College and a JD from Tulane Law School. I have taught full time in schools in New York, Paris, and Abu Dhabi. I love teaching and live for those "aha" moments when a student finally understands a concept. I have taught all grade levels and subjects from Pre-K through College age students. My favorite level of students...