Reading Comprehension Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Westport, CT

For the past 10 years I have been tutoring, working with students and helping them in various subjects. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Binghamton University, SUNY in 2005. My GPA was 3.8, and I was on Dean's list every semesterOne of the subjects I tutor is college statistics and a student of mine went from an F to a B. Also, I prepare students for SATs/ACT, and my last student improved by over 200, total score 1420. I tutor individually as well as in small groups. I am an excellent English, ESL and Russian tutor. I can help my pupils with grammar/reading/writing at beginner- advanced level. I have had many ASVAB students, who were very pleased with the results they attained. The GRE and LSAT are also subjects I cover. I am very patient and I make sure the student thoroughly understands a topic before moving on. I motivate the student to succeed and teach good study skills and test ta

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I have a degree in Psychology, Elementary Education, and Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities. I work as a Special Education Teacher for individuals with autism. I have past experience teaching individuals from kindergarten to middle school level, including individuals with varying needs or disabilities. I work my hardest to find a learning style that works best for the individual and vary it to provide more support when needed or fade out support create independence with the learning material.

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I like to get students to comprehend the material and then have them push themselves and use what they have learned. I have been a teacher in Stamford Public Schools K-12,a United Nations correspondent, published a novel, and have a BA in Literature from Purchase College. I have experience with teaching large classes or individual tutoring, and I'm great at presenting ideas that the student can identify with. I get people I'm working with to realize they can do more than they think they can.

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I am very hands on and make learning fun. I design a child's individual program based on their unique needs. Qualifications I was a special education teacher in the CT public schools for 9 years. I worked both as a resource and a self contained teacher. I am trained in Wilson Reading, Touch Math and many other programs to help create a truly unique tutoring experience for you child! I am currently working with parents to help them become better advocates for their special needs child.

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Reading comprehension purposes need to be set prior to the reading task. Each structured skill can be identified through the reading and rereading and underlining the necessary information to the specific task. It is a fun searching skill. The younger students love being detectives!! My teaching style is very structured due to my training, however, I can be extremely creative and motivating with the most challenging students! I received my bachelor degree in elementary education. After having my two daughters, I went to graduate school and achieved a masters degree as a Reading Specialist. I was a graduate assistant and taught in a learning center for two years while earning my masters degree. Upon graduation I was an adjunct professor at C.W. Post, taught reading at a private school, a public school and then worked full time managing the reading department In an elementary school for e

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I'm a brazilian student studying Information Systems. I love teaching and learning. I consider myself to be really experienced in the English language. Also, as a Portuguese native speaker, I offer help with this amazing language for those who are learning it. I'm also really good with kids, so I can be a homework helper for you kid with math, science, geography and other subjects. Don't hesitate in contact with you have any question. I will be more than happy to assist you with your needs. So, shall we tutor together?

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Currently, I work as a Museum Assistant at the Yager Museum of Art & Culture in Oneonta, New York. As a museum assistant, I perfect my verbal communication skills, anticipate others' wants and needs, and take initiative in assisting museum visitors. I've also lent my creativity and excellent writing to The Mommy Dash and Hilltops, or Hartwick College's newspaper. From my employment history, I've built strong leadership skills and gained a strong need to work and constantly better myself. I believe these traits qualify me as a strong tutor, as I've learned to communicate effectively with children, discern their strengths and weaknesses, and encourage them to progress at their own pace. I have tutored children for three years in such subjects as English, math, and science. If given the chance, I believe I can help your child become a stronger student. I focus more on individual progress th

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I am an Ivy League English major undergrad and enjoy teaching. Business executive looking to assist elementary and high school children with their studies. I am a voracious reader and a life-long learner. I like children, have had exposure to tutoring before, enjoyed it immensely, was very good at it (in the sense that the children enjoyed my friendly manner and enjoyed the learning experience) and would like to help children remedy deficiencies and perhaps even learn how to enjoy learning as much as I do. Friendly, non-threatening, clear and accomplishment-oriented.

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Individual attention, multi-disciplinary approach. We'll find out what works for you and we will experience together toward you learning goals. Over 30 years diverse experience. Certified NYS Early Educator, NY State Certified Special Educator, Certified TEFL teacher. I have worked in America and Asia , teaching learners from American pre-school to advanced negotiation businesses classes in Tokyo , Japan. My experience includes General, Special and ESL education.

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Certified public school teacher for 22 years. Special Education certified. Grades Pre-K -12, Elementary Education Grades 1-6. Certified school counselor. K-12. Background in differentiated instruction and study skills. Experience with ADD/ADHD. Experience working one-one, small and large groups. Knowledge of common core.

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I prefer to teach from the known to the unknown. I usually have a pretest and a post test to ensure that my students learn what I teach. I have 28 years of teaching experience during which time I taught students from kindergarten to the 11th grade. I have always believed that every child can and should learn. My motto is Education is not the end but the means to an end.Furthermore, I believe in upward mobility not only for myself but for everyone.

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I graduated from St. Joseph's College in May 2012 after four years at the college. I received a bachelors degree of cum laude in English Secondary Education and a minor in Speech communications. I am in the process of receiving my New York State Certification in secondary education in grades 7-12 with an extension for grades 5 and 6. I only have one more test to pass in order to receive my New York State certification. I was a student teacher at Miller Place's Middle School and Three Village's Murphy Junior High. I taught both 7th grade honors classes, 8th grade, and 9th grade honors classes. Also, at Three Village I co-taught with the reading department for students who are struggling in English. I've worked with some of my students after school in a one on one tutoring sessions. I really enjoyed working with middle school students and helping them transition and supply them with the sk

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Graduate of The University of Vermont in May of 2015 - Double Major Degree; English and Classical Civilizations. Before that I have taught poetry at a School for underprivileged in Freeport L.I. I am Applying to the Brown University Education program with a plan to graduate with my Masters of the Arts in Teaching. I want to be the teacher that opens the door of wonder that is the literary world.

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Hello, I'm Amanda and I am a Brown University graduate and current doctoral candidate available to tutor History and English. I am qualified to tutor American, World, and European History as well as ESL, TOEFL, Writing, Reading, Literature and the SAT II subject tests and advanced placement exams in these subject areas. I am also available to help students preparing to apply to college with their admissions essays, so that they might put their best foot forward. I have had previous experience tutoring high school students in History, English, French and Writing. I am also a guest lecturer for a freshman world history course at a university in New York City and was selected to speak and serve on a panel at an international World History conference in the Spring of 2015. I am a former Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor in History and English and scored a 750 on the SAT Writi

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