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Jennifer

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jennifer

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College where I majored in History. I also received my M.Ed. from Boston College so that I could become a middle school and high school social studies teacher. Currently, I am working concurrently on my JD (at Duke University) and my Ph.D. in Education (at Boston College...

Education

Boston College

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Dartmouth College

B.A. in History

Duke University

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

Candice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

I am an English instructor dedicated to enriching the lives of my students. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature from The University of Chicago and an MFA in Creative Writing from The New School. Over the years, I have merged my love of language and literature with my long-standing commitm...

Education

The New School

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

Sydny

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sydny

Bachelor of Science
Sydny's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Genetics
Chemistry

I am an incoming first-year medical student with a deep passion for the human body and mind. As a student who thrived with tutoring, I love teaching students how to think about problems and answer tough questions.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science

Medical University of South Carolina

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

MBA in Finance
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

I am very good at explaining difficult concepts and breaking down problems into manageable steps. My undergraduate eduction is in engineering and I have an MBA in finance. I am an adjunct professor of finance and have experience tutoring high school and college students.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MBA in Finance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor's in Engineering

Heather

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Heather

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am starting graduate school in September of 2024 (PhD in clinical psychology at UMass Boston). Throughout high school, I tutored all subjects at a nearby elementary school. I also tutored another high school student in Spanish, at the request of my Spanish teacher. Before college, I took a gap yea...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Kenneth

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Kenneth

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Neuroscience
Kenneth's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Chemistry
Biology
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1520
ACT
32
Jamie

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jamie

Masters in Education, Special Education
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
IB Further Mathematics
Discrete Math

I am very flexible with teaching, ethics and focus on student needs, styles and interests. In languages especially, I can bring students to great leaps in proficiency through low-stress, research-backed methods like immersion in "comprehensible input" and learning through stories and cultural materi...

Education

CUNY Hunter College

Masters in Education, Special Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts

Adel

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Adel

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Adel's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Competition Math
Pre-Calculus

I'm Adel, a native of Atlanta, GA and graduate of Georgia Tech. I love playing basketball, football, eating all kinds of great food, catching the newest movie or new TV show and most of all, hanging out with my friends and family. I have been tutoring since my freshmen year in college a variety of s...

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
34
Luis

Certified Tutor

Luis

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Luis's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am most passionate about chemistry, physics, biology, and math. In my experience helping struggling students is a matter of time and mentoring before they dominating a topic. I am a strong believer in preparing students in the science, technology, and engineering fields. In my spare time, I enjoy ...

Education

Northwestern University

Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

DePaul University

Master of Science, Physical Chemistry

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Kaitlyn

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Kaitlyn

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a medical student committed to helping your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am comm...

Education

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33

Frequently Asked Questions

Executive functioning refers to the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, focus attention, and regulate behavior—skills essential for academic success and daily life. Students with strong executive functioning can break down assignments into steps, meet deadlines, and stay organized. Many students in New Haven struggle with these skills, which can impact grades and confidence even when they understand the material itself.

Students often struggle with time management, procrastination, organization, task initiation, and working memory—difficulty holding and manipulating information while completing assignments. Many also find it hard to prioritize multiple assignments, break large projects into manageable steps, or transition between tasks. These challenges can affect performance across all subjects and grade levels, from elementary through high school.

In a classroom of 20+ students, teachers have limited time to address individual organizational and planning needs. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to assess your specific challenges, teach targeted strategies tailored to how you learn, and practice those skills with real assignments from your classes. This focused approach builds confidence and creates lasting habits you can apply across all subjects.

During an initial session, a tutor will discuss your current challenges with organization, time management, and task completion. They'll review how you currently approach homework and projects, identify specific pain points, and begin introducing practical strategies you can start using immediately. This foundation helps create a personalized plan for the sessions ahead.

Students typically see improvements in assignment completion rates, on-time submission of work, organization of materials and digital files, ability to break projects into steps, and reduced procrastination. Many also report better focus during study sessions and less stress around deadlines. Progress depends on consistent practice, but most students notice meaningful changes within 4-6 weeks of regular sessions.

Tutors teach evidence-based techniques like breaking tasks into smaller steps, using checklists and planning templates, time-blocking for assignments, creating organized systems for materials, and using reminders and tracking tools. They also help develop metacognitive skills—thinking about how you think—so you can recognize when you're getting stuck and apply strategies independently. Strategies are customized to your learning style and the specific demands of your classes.

Yes. Many students have the knowledge to succeed but lose points due to missed deadlines, incomplete work, careless errors, or disorganization. By developing stronger executive functioning skills, you'll submit work on time, follow assignment instructions more carefully, and study more effectively—all of which directly impact grades. The goal is to remove organizational barriers so your actual understanding shows up in your performance.

Executive functioning support helps students at any age, but it's particularly valuable during transitions—moving to middle school, high school, or college—when organizational demands increase significantly. Elementary students benefit from building foundational habits early, while middle and high school students often need help managing multiple classes and larger projects. Students with ADHD, learning differences, or anxiety also see significant benefits from personalized executive functioning instruction.

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