(285) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Southbury
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Elizabeth
Friendly, enthusiastic history and art teacher
- $45 / h
- Bethany , Connecticut ( 06524 )
- 30 miles
Dear Students and Parents, my name is Elizabeth Ives, and I have degrees in both art (my BFA from the School at the Art Institute of Chicago) and pre-modern history (MA from Villanova University). I have a passion for both, with a special interest fashion history. I have found that history is often seen as a boring subject made up of names and dates, people you have a limited connection to, and things that seem very far away. Indeed some course work does make history seem that way. During... Read more
Christina
Writing and Reading Specialist, Essay writing for Common Application
- $75 / h
- 14 ratings
- Bethany , Connecticut ( 06524 )
- 20 miles
As a New York City middle school teacher, I have worked with students of all abilities, and I have developed a repertoire of skills and teachable strategies that help students become better readers and writers. I am a nine-year veteran of teaching the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop model. The skills and strategies I teach in reading allow any student to understand, infer and interpret any book, not just the “ assigned classroom text†that students are req... Read more
Timothy
Professional Writer, Editor, and Writing Tutor
- $50 / h
- 2 ratings
- Bethany , Connecticut ( 06524 )
- 40 miles
I recently taught writing and professional communications to undergraduate students in engineering at McGill University in Montreal. My students came from all over the world, and many spoke English as a second language. My approach to that course was to give students the basics in simple rhetoric so they could structure their written work with confidence. The writing assignments were varied and I assigned readings from both fiction and non-fiction to give the students at least a minimal... Read more
Russell
I am a 4-8 certified math teacher. I have taught middle school.
- $50 / h
- Bethany , Connecticut ( 06524 )
- 20 miles
I am a certified math teacher grades 4-8. I have taught temporarily in several school systems the past few years. I have done tutoring for middle school students. I am very familiar with young adults and am comfortable tutoring them. I am involved in Little League Baseball and referee youth football. My favorite thing about tutoring is the satisfaction I get when the student understands what I have been trying to communicate and goes back to his regular class armed with knowledge and un... Read more
Nick
Experienced Photoshop Instructor
- $50 / h
- Bethany , Connecticut ( 06524 )
- 30 miles
I have more than 10 years of experience in photography, digital photo retouching, printing, and a variety of other photographic skills. My passion is for image-making and I would love to share my knowledge with you. I am a graduate of a fine arts college with a degree in Fine Art Photography. My areas of expertise are Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom as well as digital and traditional film photography. With a background and education in fine arts I can help you understand what makes a strong ... Read more
Quinn
Experienced Special Education Instructor (PK-8)
- $50 / h
- Bethany , Connecticut ( 06524 )
- 20 miles
Helping students love learning and feel confident about their ability to grow is my main priority and something I truly enjoy getting to do in my work with students. I've been lucky enough to experience this many times over in my over 5 years of teaching experience. I obtained my Masters in Childhood Special Education from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2022, but have been teaching since 2018 in several different contexts. I have spent years as a lead classroom teacher in grades fr... Read more
Arnie
Published author, university and high school teacher.
- $180 / h
- Bethany , Connecticut ( 06524 )
- 20 miles
I am a published author in both small, academic journals and large circulation magazines (Fly Fisherman, American Baby, Adirondack Life...)--with a book of creative nonfiction essays very likely to be published within the year. With over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience at the university level (Yale, Quinnipiac University, Kalamazoo College...) and 10 years as a full time English teacher at a small college preparatory high school, I have helped students at all levels with their wr... Read more
Cindy
Certified Reading/LA Specialist
- $60 / h
- New Milford , Connecticut ( 06776 )
- 20 miles
I am a reading specialist with over 30 years teaching experience ranging from middle school to college. I have supported the instruction of SPED, ELL, GED and RTC placed students requiring academic support. As a newly retired teacher, I was fully trained in Common Core practices, and the application and interpretation of close reading, and formative and summative assessments. In conjunction with the current focus on the comprehension of non-fiction text, I have provided direct instruction to ... Read more
Andrea
inspiring learning in a fun and individualized aproach
- $40 / h
- New Milford , Connecticut ( 06776 )
- 25 miles
I believe that for a student to succeed, subjects must be taught with an individualized approach. The multiple intelligences and learning styles of each student need to be taken into consideration when planning a lesson. I strive to make a difference in the lives of students by creating an excitement for learning through fun and goal orientated lessons tailored to the individual learning style of each student I work with. I love to read and write and inspire to have that passion p... Read more
Chris
Fun History Tutor: I can get your child excited about history!
- $50 / h
- New Milford , Connecticut ( 06776 )
- 35 miles
My name is Chris G., I am 33 years old. My profile photo is my wife and I having a little fun during the birth of our baby girl on May 8th of this year. I will be finishing my bachelors degree In History this fall. I also hold four associates degrees; most relevant to your needs is my pathways to teaching degree from Manchester Community Collage. I was at one time substitute middle school teacher, as well as a basketball coach in the same school system. It is when I left that position to purs... Read more
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