(88) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 06096
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Megan
Patient, Passionate Earth Science/Geology Tutor
- $50 / h
- Simsbury , Connecticut ( 06070 )
- 20 miles
I am currently finishing my PhD in Geography studying landscape change in New England. I have taught at the college level for the past ten years and have been teaching classes in Geosciences, Geography, and Earth Science. I enjoy teaching and helping students understand material that I am passionate about. I have received great reviews from students in the past and proud of being able to explain complex material in a simplistic way so that students can relate to the material in the best way p... Read more
Maureen
Published Writer Specializing in Common Application College Essays
- $45 / h
- 40 ratings
- Simsbury , Connecticut ( 06070 )
- 20 miles
Your Common App essay needs to be compelling and smooth, yet authentic. How to achieve this? Let me guide you to crafting a powerhouse essay. The Common App is even more important now that the SAT is not being considered on applications as frequently. This 650-word limit can seem like too much, and yet not enough! I have extensive experience in helping students meet the criteria with success. I get it--it can be daunting to even begin these essays, because the stakes feel so enormous. ... Read more
Sean
Graduate Student Looking to Tutor Elementary Students
- $50 / h
- South Windsor , Connecticut ( 06074 )
- 20 miles
To tell you a little bit about myself, I am currently a graduate student at Eastern Connecticut State University. I am studying to obtain my master's in elementary education. I received my bachelors in Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire and then moved home to commute and get my masters at Eastern. I am looking to tutor students that are in Elementary School and provide a lot of fun, while learning at the same time! I have worked as a substitute teacher for about two years sin... Read more
Karin
Experienced Tutor Specializing in Writing and Reading Comprehension
- $85 / h
- 11 ratings
- Simsbury , Connecticut ( 06070 )
- 15 miles
WRITING QUALIFICATIONS: After receiving a BA in English from Bard College, my career has been focused on writing and publishing from starting as a journalist for a Connecticut newspaper to an editor for a book publishing company in London to a Senior Subsidiary Rights Manager for a California publishing company. In addition, I have authored two award winning picture books, and am currently writing a middle-grade novel. As a member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators) I... Read more
Dan
Dan A. Simsbury, CT
- $50 / h
- 15 ratings
- Simsbury , Connecticut ( 06070 )
- 10 miles
I have over 25 years experience as a math teacher and tutor. Simply put, I love working with students, both in a classroom setting and one-on-one as a tutor. I enjoy explaining things and the challenge of trying to make complicated topics simpler or at least understandable. For me, it's very satisfying to see a student finally get something they've been struggling with for a while, to experience that moment when something clicks and becomes clear. Although I certainly like working with st... Read more
Carleton
Retired Actuary - who really knows and loves to help people with math
- $55 / h
- Simsbury , Connecticut ( 06070 )
- 25 miles
Hello, I am Carleton. I graduated from university with a double major in Mathematics and Economics. I took enough math courses to nearly graduated with a Masters in that subject. So I really know my math. Throughout school (elementary to university) I liked math and was very good at it. Not only was I able to do the steps to solve the problems, but also comprehend the important principles. Consequently, if a problem has an unexpected twist, that twist did not frustrate me to correctly so... Read more
Suzanne
Hands-on Education in Elementary Reading and Math
- $30 / h
- 100 ratings
- South Windsor , Connecticut ( 06074 )
- 7 miles
Early in my teaching career I was a title I teacher, instructing grades 3 to 5 in math and reading. I then became a second grade teacher for nine years. I believe in making education fun and captivating for students. I am well versed in phonics, reading comprehension, reading skills (inferencing, summarizing, retelling, cause and effect, comparisons etc. ). In math, I was the leader for 4th and 5th grade Math Olympiads and have been teaching with Everyday Mathematics, an interactive and hands... Read more
Kathy
Public speaker and writer
- $60 / h
- Simsbury , Connecticut ( 06070 )
- 12 miles
I am a corporate trainer taking time away from the road to write my second novel. For over ten years, I have taught people all over the world how to solve problems and how to better communicate their finished product. I lived abroad in London and have traveled extensively. For the past five years, I have worked mostly with people in their early to mid-twenties, who are in their first job after college. I enjoy helping people learn how to structure their thoughts and to improve their skill... Read more
Mariel
PhD Student - Skilled in Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods
- $120 / h
- 13 ratings
- Somersville , Connecticut ( 06072 )
- 20 miles
I am a third year PhD student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Connecticut, focusing on trauma and health psychology research. I have worked in research labs for the past 9 years, and have developed an extensive background in conducting research, analyzing data, and communicating findings both orally and in writing. I have presented my research at numerous local, national, and international conferences, which has enabled me to become an effective writer, communicator, and teacher t... Read more
Garrett
Garrett - Criminal Justice/Sociology Tutor
- $50 / h
- South Windsor , Connecticut ( 06074 )
- 30 miles
I have spent the better part of the last 15 years learning everything I can in the Criminal Justice world. At Central Connecticut State University, I obtained my Bachelors in Criminology with a minor in Sociology. From there, I went on to Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts, where I obtained my Masters in Criminal Justice. Since then, I have gained working experience as a Private Investigator, conducting investigations on every kind of fraudulent insurance claims. I am now moving o... Read more