(187) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 06840
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Maria
MA in TESOL with long experience in ESL, College Reading and Writing
- $50 / h
- Norwalk , Connecticut ( 06850 )
- 20 miles
My name is is Maria C and iI hold a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the past I taught and tutored Developmental Reading and Writing classes for the English Department at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago from 2014 until 2017. The scope of my tutoring and teaching Developmental Reading and Writing at Wilbur Wright College was to help students develop the appropriate reading and writing skills in order to help them achieve their academic goa... Read more
Brad
Effective Math Tutor
- $120 / h
- 9 ratings
- New Canaan , Connecticut ( 06840 )
- 40 miles
As a master teacher who taught a university course on effective teaching methods, I know that what matters in tutoring is not what content the tutor knows, but how effectively the tutor is able to help each student gain understanding and skills. That is my specialty - high-quality, scientifically-based effective instruction. While I currently work as a school counselor, I am also a CT certified math teacher grades 7- 12, and I taught math as a classroom teacher for 9 years. Additionally, I ... Read more
Judith
Needlework teacher
- $35 / h
- Norwalk , Connecticut ( 06850 )
- 20 miles
I have thirty years of experience in embroidery, smocking, quilting, tatting, knitting and needlepoint. I was a member of the Smocking Arts Guild of America from 1987 through 2005 and a member of the Embroiderers Guild of America from 1997 through 2002. I have taught individuals knitting in the past and some basic hand piecing techniques to beginning quilting students. My expertise is in my needlecrafts and I sold embroidered projects at craft fairs for twenty years. I am friendly, ... Read more
Dylan
Wordsmith & Essay Guru
- $80 / h
- 38 ratings
- Norwalk , Connecticut ( 06850 )
- 10 miles
I am a recent Honors graduate from Alfred University, a small liberal arts school in upstate New York. I studied English (Creative Writing focus) with a minor in Political Science. In college, I was the Editor-In-Chief of the school newspaper and a Writing Center tutor. At Alfred, I won a number of writing and public speaking awards that represent my dedication to the craft. In the summer of 2013, I interned at The Stamford Times in Connecticut and I was a part-time copy editor for a video ga... Read more
Kristin
Energetic and Insightful Spanish Tutor
- $85 / h
- 119 ratings
- Norwalk , Connecticut ( 06850 )
- 15 miles
Hi potential student and parent! First, I will tell you a little about my professional experience. I am a certified teacher, grades 7-12 and a certified administrator. I taught Spanish for 11 years at the high school level until I went on hiatus to care for my 3 young children. I have taught everything from freshman level through senior level, including honors courses. I have also tutored in lower Fairfield County and Westchester for over 10 years for students from various high schools (... Read more
Anthony
Maximize Your Potential: Expert Tutor in Reading, SAT Prep, Writing
- $30 / h
- New Canaan , Connecticut ( 06840 )
- 20 miles
Hello! My name is Anthony, and I am a Senior at Boston College. I can support you at any stage of your writing process (brainstorming, drafting, revising, publishing). I scored in the 95th percentile on my SAT Reading/Writing section. I also completed AP Literature and AP History subject tests and can help others successfully pass them. After beginning my undergraduate education at Emmanuel College, I was able to transfer to Boston College with the support of my well-written supplemen... Read more
Anshu
Maths Tutor from K to Algebra II with Master's in Maths
- $30 / h
- 5 ratings
- Norwalk , Connecticut ( 06850 )
- 10 miles
I’m Master’s in Mathematics and certified in Actuarial Techniques. I’m passionate about Mathematics, and love teaching. Lot of students struggle with Math; however, I believe, with proper guidance and sufficient practice anyone can excel in Math. I have more than 3 years of tutoring experience and 6 years of corporate experience. I have experience teaching Math from Grade K to Algebra II. I have worked with 4-5 students at once and have also provided private 1-on-1 coaching. I believe, ke... Read more
Barry
College Philosophy Tutoring
- $50 / h
- 4 ratings
- Norwalk , Connecticut ( 06850 )
- 30 miles
I have earned both undergraduate (BA) & Master's Degrees (MA) in Philosophy from the University Of Tennessee. My Master's Thesis concerned Sartre's observation of self-division in modern man as outlined in his Being and Nothingness. (I used examples from both philosophy and literature to back up this claim.) Areas of Specialization include the following: Twentieth Century Philosophy, The Existential movement (Sartre, Nietzsche, etc.), Philosophy of Literature (broadly conceived as including... Read more
Katie
Experienced Chemistry, Physics, and Biology Tutor
- $125 / h
- New Canaan , Connecticut ( 06840 )
- 40 miles
I attended Brown University where I studied neuroscience. I graduated with honors in neuroscience and Magna Cum Laude in May 2023. I currently work in Boston while applying to medical school. I scored a 124 (100th percentile) on the MCAT. I worked as a physics, chemistry, and biology tutor throughout high school. In college, I was a teaching assistant for 3 neuroscience classes. I think it is important to tailor my teaching methods to the needs of my students. I use mixed methods of conte... Read more
Richard
ACT, SAT, and math tutor (grades 7-12) with 18 yr experience
- $120 / h
- 4 ratings
- New Canaan , Connecticut ( 06840 )
- 20 miles
My objective is to make a positive difference in the lives of my students. I think I manage to do that more often than not. My approach to tutoring is simple: I try to understand how a student is thinking. This can be done by sharing how I am thinking and invite the student to do the same. This is a collaborative process built on mutual trust. I started tutoring in 2004, working with high school and middle school students who needed academic support in math. The objective was to improv... Read more