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...As a tutor, I seek to find ways to make learning fun for children who are stressed by the "sit still and listen method" they regularly encounter in school. Sometimes a young child can focus better if a puppet gives the directions, or if she can dance while reciting new rules (of grammar or spelling, for example). Usually, older children have been... read more

...I have been studying Mandarin Chinese for about 8 years and have tutored children and adults in the past. I would be more than happy to serve as your Chinese tutor. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like some advice on studying Chinese! Thank you very much. I recently graduated from Hamilton College with a degree... read more

...Making foundations strong by understanding the 'what' and 'why' of math rather than simply 'how to' builds a strong future in math. Last, but not least, I'm well versed with the new Common Core State Standards of Curriculum. I am CT-certified math teacher for grades 4-8 and taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade for 5 years in public schools. Prior to this,... read more

...My education is as follows: Graduated in 2003 from Old Dominion University with a MA/English (concentration: the teaching of English). My undergraduate education is a BA/English (concentration: literature); minor in Communications from Christopher Newport University. Currently I am teaching at Lincoln College in Southington, CT and when classes... read more

...Therefore through music a student can have an outlet for the ability to express his or her true feelings of life. It can be beneficial, a way to help students with the stresses of living, an attempt to make their life successful no matter what they decide to do. I plan to provide a curriculum of music that will help students through life. Through... read more