Experienced, Friendly, & Inspirational Tutor

Greetings! My name is Nick and I am an experienced tutor in variety of subject areas and specialties, including those covered in elementary school, middle school, high school, and even college. Whether you're searching for an experienced academic to help you or your child learn a difficult subject, prepare for a college admissions exam, or reinforce classroom material, I am ready to provide you with an individualized action plan and superior tutoring to help you achieve your academic and professional goals. But first, let me tell you a little bit about myself and qualifies me to offer you the best tutoring available.

I graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut, where I double majored in political science and sociology with a minor in criminal justice. With a 3.97 cumulative G.P.A. I graduated summa cum laude -- a distinction for those who graduated in the top 5 percent of their graduating class. In addition to being elected into Phi Beta Kappa Society, often considered the nation's most prestigious academic honors societies, I served as the President of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, held numerous leadership roles, and completed a senior honors thesis that received departmental and community awards.

After graduating from the University of Connecticut I was invited to join Teach For America. As one of the most competitive teaching programs in the United States, Teach For America provided me with intensive teaching instruction and a variety of methods to help students at both the individual and group levels. Prior to the fall term, I gained valuable experience by teaching 3rd grade reading at an inner-city elementary school in Atlanta, GA for the students who failed the standardized test in reading. After a successful experience in GA, I moved to Jacksonville, FL to teach 4th and 5th grade science in a low-income community. In addition to providing differentiated instruction for all of my students, I created approximately twelve specialized learning plans for students with learning disabilities.

Nicholas's Subjects

Math:	ACT Math, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math, SPSS, trigonometry
Science:	ACT Science, psychology, sociology
Music:	voice (music)
Art:	theatre
English:	English, literature, proofreading, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT Math, ACT Science, college counseling, GED, PSAT, SAT math, SAT reading, SAT writing, SSAT
Computer:	general computer, Macintosh, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, SPSS, STATA
History:	criminal justice, government & politics, social studies
Special Needs:	ADD/ADHD, special needs
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary math, reading, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Sports/Recreation:	volleyball
Corporate Training:	college counseling, criminal justice, general computer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, SPSS
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, elementary (k-6th), English, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, reading, SAT math, SAT reading, study skills, writing

Elementary (K-6th)

After my undergraduate career I was selected to join Teach For America as an elementary school teacher in Jacksonville, Florida. During the initial summer training, I taught 3rd grade reading and writing in an Atlanta elementary school for students who had failed the 3rd grade standardized test. Subsequently, in Jacksonville I was placed by Teach For America in inner-city elementary school where I served as the 4th and 5th grade science teacher. Finally, I have had experience at the elementary... Read More

Study Skills

For the past seven years, I have offered individuals of all ages (elementary - college and beyond) personalized instruction on how to enhance their existing study skills, utilizing diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. While taking into consideration the specific subject material, I have guided students to maximize their efficiency and learn new material in shorter periods of time. Of the various study skills I have demonstrated, I have provided students with new techniques for reading... Read More

Theatre

I have more than 8 years of theatrical experience as an actor, including roles in "Guys in Dolls," "Crazy for You," "The Basil Zone," "Much Ado About Nothing," "Blithe Spirit," "Arsenic and Old Lace," "You Can't Take It With You," "Fiddler on the Roof," and many more. In addition to my previous acting roles, I have additional theatre experience as a dancer. Notably, I have more than 10 years of dance experience in tap, jazz, and ballet.

Voice (Music)

I have more than 8 years of vocal music experience. Notably, I have been in a variety of choirs, including a show choir, concert choir, church choir, madrigal choir, gospel choir, and men's choir. As a high school student I was a leading tenor for our selective performance group, which was awarded 1st place at a number of national competitions. Additionally, I have auditioned and qualified for regional and all-state choirs for the state of Connecticut. Beyond my participation in choirs, I have... Read More

Special Needs

I have had a number of teaching and tutoring experiences working with special needs students, encompassing different disabilities (i.e. mental, psychological, medical, etc.). Even as a high school student, I had the opportunity to weekly tutor a local college student who struggled in her courses due to a learning disability that impacted her ability to retain new information and utilize logical reasoning. As a college student, I also had a number of courses in which I provided notes and outlines... Read More

Volleyball

I have over four years of indoor volleyball experience under my belt, including positions on a school varsity team and a regional club team for the state of Connecticut. While I can certainly provide advanced training for defensive specialists, my primary specialty for volleyball is in setting. Notably, during my senior year in high school, I was the starting varsity setter on CT's top ranked team that went on to win the Connecticut Men's Volleyball Championship.

College Counseling

Over the past 6 years I have provided a number of students college counseling, including anywhere from basic explanations to advanced guidance throughout the preliminary stages all the way through the application (i.e. providing feedback and individualized assistance with constructing an admissions essay). In addition, I have experience providing individuals with advice in order to apply for scholarship opportunities and other financial aid to cover their educational expenses. As such, I have... Read More

ADD/ADHD

I have a variety of firsthand teaching experiences working with students who have ADD/ADHD. As a teacher with Teach For America, I had a number of students with ADD/ADHD who benefited from individualized instruction and/or reinforcement exercises. As such, I have a variety of techniques and skills to help these students learn new and difficult material while simultaneously helping students gain better concentration, passion for their work, and the ability to focus their efforts to complete the... Read More

Macintosh

I have more than a decade worth of experience using Macintosh computers for business, academia, and personal use. I have experience using Macintosh computers to teach individuals who have no computer experience and those who are moving over from a PC. Notably, I can provide thorough instructions to those wishing to use their Mac alongside other products made by Apple (i.e. iPad, iPhone, etc.).

Microsoft Outlook

Over the past 10 years, I have had extensive experience working with Microsoft Outlook in both personal and business settings. As such, I have the necessary skills to teach individuals this software program for any version released over the past decade. Notably, I can provide introductory lessons to those individuals who are unfamiliar with this program and would like to enhance their email experience. Similarly, I can also help the more advanced user who is looking to sharpen his or her skills... Read More

Microsoft Windows

I have had more than a decade and a half of experience using Microsoft Windows and teaching others to master the various operating systems available. In addition to mastering the latest version of Microsoft Windows (Windows 7), I have a thorough knowledge of all versions released since 1995 (Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, etc.).

Sociology

As an undergraduate at the University of Connecticut, I received a Bachelor of the Arts in Sociology (in addition to Political Science). My coursework provided both breadth and depth to a variety of sociological concepts and social phenomena. Among others, I have taken courses in social research methods, criminology, social theory, quantitative analysis in sociology, and sociology of sexualities. Additionally, I have completed independent studies, research projects, and semester-long internships... Read More

Criminal Justice

As an undergraduate at the University of Connecticut I received a minor in criminal justice. Among the required coursework, I completed courses in criminology, the politics of crime and justice, and abnormal psychology. Notably, I supplemented my classroom knowledge with a semester-long prosecutorial internship (24 hrs./week), where I worked alongside a Connecticut Assistant State's Attorney. During this time I reviewed high-level criminal law cases under state jurisdiction, evaluated legal precedent,... Read More

Social Studies

Academically, I have a multidisciplinary background in academia that would allow me to excel as a social studies tutor. In addition to maintaining a solid 4.0 in both Political Science and Sociology at the University of Connecticut, I have taken advanced courses in history, anthropology, psychology, and human development and family studies.

STATA

As a Ph.D. student, I have a strong background in utilizing STATA for basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of quantitative analysis. I am able to help those individuals who are looking to utilize existing datasets and those who want to create their own datasets. Likewise, I am skilled at offering assistance to individuals who would like help at navigating this software as well as interpreting the output/results of the data.

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Education

University of Connecticut (Political Science) University of Connecticut (Graduate Coursework)

Great Tutor — Nick's great. Engages well with my daughter, and is quite knowledgeable of the subject matter. I would highly recommend him as a tutor.

— A from Avon, CT

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