
Susanna
Certified Tutor
...where he or she is coming from. It is through this student-centered learning that I encourage the student to express themselves and to find meaning in the work. My background in English writing and education, and first hand as an undergraduate professor of Critical Writing, allows me to push my students to work hard on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters, Education

Peter
Certified Tutor
...many years of experience in the education field. I have a B.S. in Physics, and I am working both towards a Masters of Mathematics and a Teaching Certification, which I plan to complete within a years time. I have tutored students from ages 12 to 60 in math (elementary through Algebra, Geometry, Calculus and Graduate...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Mathematics(minor) Philosophy (minor)
Masters, Mathematics and Teaching Certification

Jamie
Certified Tutor
...as an academic and teacher. My experience includes eight years of teaching Freshman Composition and Upper Division courses at Ohio State University and Capital University. While at OSU, I was selected as a teaching assistant for graduate level theory courses as well. I have participated in the School for Criticism and Theory at Dartmouth, and,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English/History
Master of Arts, English

Ryan
Certified Tutor
...volunteer. My educational background is a BA in Political Psychology from Claremont McKenna College and an MA in Communications from Fairfield University. Written and verbal communication is a great strength of mine as both an academic and professional – English, History, the Social Sciences, etc. With that being said, I have worked with students of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Government & Psychology
Master of Arts, Communications

Katherine
Certified Tutor
...our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Owen
Certified Tutor
...but they all come back to the same point: all students can learn. My second principle relates to the first: high expectations and proper support are a pathway to success. High expectations are an educator's way of saying, "I believe in you" to their students. Throughout my career, when I have challenged my students, they...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Mera
Certified Tutor
...in California for a few years, and now love life in Detroit. I would love to team up with you to help you feel confident and excited about your academic endeavors. I earned a B.A. in Politics from Fairfield University in Connecticut, and have years of writing experience. Most recently, I helped write Requests For...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics

Chelsea
Certified Tutor
...my parents. Education is something that no one can take away from you, and I believe it is important that everyone have a fair chance at success. I am devoted to helping others have that fair chance. I tutor a variety of subjects including Psychology and the Social Sciences, Test Prep, Spanish 1-3 and College...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

Angela
Certified Tutor
...my teacher training, I am a writer, actor and performer, possessing excellent skills in communication and being in front of small or large groups of people. I have a burgeoning writing career, writing for various websites and working on a blog and novel. I achieve amazing satisfaction from inspiring others to learn and communicate. Overall,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Theatre

Anya
Certified Tutor
...lot of experience tutoring and being qualified educationally; I am also a funny, outgoing, goodhearted and friendly person. I love to build personal relationships with my clients, which makes me unique in that each tutoring session is structured around the individual needs of my student. However, although I am friendly and fun I also am...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Political Science, American Studied, Journalism

Edwin
Certified Tutor
I am currently a fourth grade teacher in Harlem. I live in Astoria, Queens. I have been teaching for five years and I am very passionate about teaching. I have taught math, reading, writing, science and social studies at the elementary level and am certified to teach special education as well.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education & Psychology
Masters, Special Education

Alphonse
Certified Tutor
...system. While in college I was named captain of our rugby team and enjoyed helping other learn and work together. I was a teacher assistant for an anatomy and physiology class during my time at Fairfield University. I continued my passion of helping others while at Palmer College of Chiropractic where I tutored the first...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Current Grad Student, Chiropractic (DC)

Haley
Certified Tutor
As a junior at Fairfield University studying mathematics, my passion for math runs very deep. I spend my free time as a Fairfield University Cheerleader and enjoy hot summer days. My goal as a tutor is to enable my clients to feel that there is nothing they can not do.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics Teacher Education

Sean
Certified Tutor
...be the one to find the answers they need. Rote memorization, reciting, and hurling out facts without context will always place second to a true desire to learn when it comes to succeeding in academics. Not only should the tutor and the student aim to understand a subject, they should also try to develop a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Writing: 710

Kristin
Certified Tutor
...research at Yale University. Kristin received her M.F.A. in Fiction and Poetry from Fairfield University. She has experience in freelance journalism, travel writing, and science writing. As well as teaching English Literature at Fairfield University, She conducted college interviews for Stanford University admissions for two years and helped write and publish the New SAT Guide,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, English

Derek
Certified Tutor
...minors in Educational Studies & Economics. I'm currently a Master's student at Columbia University studying Actuarial Science. At Fairfield I spent time at a local elementary school, gaining some hands-on experience teaching the children and helping them with their homework. We accomplished what we needed to in a lighthearted but timely fashion which kept them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Current Grad Student, Actuarial Science
SAT Math: 740
GRE Quantitative: 165

Kenneth
Certified Tutor
Truly enjoy chemistry and math and it is a joy to see students struggling with content fully understand. Love my pets as I have 4 dogs and 3 cats. They like I enjoy the simple things in life
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 700

Catherine
Certified Tutor
...am confident that I have the ability to tutor anyone in the language and literature of English. I also am able to proofread and help edit any English assignment because of my passion for English. I also have many skills including understanding of literature, and grammatical writing, proofreading, and editorial work. These qualities make me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English

Deirdre
Certified Tutor
...have, because it gives you the power to make a difference. I think that every student has the ability to succeed.I am invested in working with students to review and teach different topics to make sure they have the foundations they need to succeed and thrive in school and life. In my free time, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Sharon
Certified Tutor
...school. I did an adult literacy program in high school and have wanted to teach since then. I was particularly intrigued with Math as I enjoy figuring out problems. In college and after, Accounting and Taxes were my field of choice as they are a more in depth way of solving problems. I enjoy teaching...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Master of Science, Taxation
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