I am looking for a tutor in person, only for my son (fifth grade) and my daughter (second grade). Since it's in person, you would need to live within a convenient distance to Weston, CT.
We need someone who can push them to excel academically in a respect that the public schools will not. We would like a special emphasis on reading comprehension, critical thinking and math (but math, as it’s done with age-appropriate “math Olympics” problem solvingexamples can be found online). For both, but my daughter especially (because of her age) we also want someone who can find a way to weave in some fun, when possible.
So we need a teacher/tutor who is able to teach mathematics and English/language arts, with more thought, and reasonable expectations, than “common core” offers. But we are talking about elementary age learning. This is not complicated stuff. Both kids are about a year ahead in math, especially my son (so he will mostly work at a sixth-grade level). Both children are, for their ages, avid readers.
We are located in Weston, CT, close to the Weston public school campus. Both children are upbeat, have that childlike enthusiasm, energetic, well rounded, have myriad fun activities (weekly piano and many sports teams), and yet understand the value we place on academics (within reason, for their age).
If you're interested, please send (1) your experience as a teacher or tutor, with a resume attached (2) confirm you will have three references and your willingness to have a standard employment background check, if we get to that stage (3) your availability in summer and once the school year starts (4) confirm you can do in-person (5) if you have specific experience with "math Olympics" and/or RSM (Russian School of Mathematics).
Ideally, this would be a long-term relationship, and you'll bond with the kids over time. We will come up with days and times that work for you as well as us, as we want this to be good for all! I look forward to hearing from you!
