Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Stamford, CT

...goals and exceed their own expectations. Guiding, supporting, and empowering student success has been the highlight of my career. I am a currently a certified English teacher and previously worked as a university instructor in philosophy (including core writing courses). I also spent a year and a half as a university research fellow in the humanities. In addition to classroom teaching and research, I have experience with test prep and coaching student essay writing for...

...and Distinction. I am fond of online tutoring and have been an active tutor at Tutor.com for over 2 years. I enjoy teaching students and explaining new concepts. I work well with all students of all ages and backgrounds. While I am proficient in several subjects, my strongest suits are English, Writing, Reading, Career Help and Elementary Math. When I am not working or teaching, I play with my three German Shepherds and enjoy listening...

Hello! My content background is in social studies and linguistics. I am fluent in Spanish and have units and lessons specifically created for language acquisition in all four domains (reading, writing, listening and speaking) of English (ESL) and Spanish. I also specialize in writing and employ research based methods to make a student's writing structured and well organized.

...I have experience with a wide variety of age groups from 10 to 18. I am a theater director and freelance artist. However, when I am not at the theater I can be found listening to podcasts, watching reality tv, playing video games, or reading. Travelling is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I just got finished solo backpacking around Europe this summer and have been to India, China, Australia,...

...and presentation abilities, contributing to an average 15% GPA increase among my mentees. Beyond tutoring, I am also a published and award-winning writer. My prose and poetry have been recognized by The Chimaerid (Best Poetry), the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (Certificate of Merit), and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (Honorable Mentions, multiple years), among others. My work has been featured in dozens of newspapers, books, and magazines with a total readership of over one...

I am a sophomore college student at the Yalow Scholars program at Hunter College. I am pre-med, hoping to apply for a MD/PhD in neuroscience. I am a physics major. I am also a recipient of the National Merit Recognition for my PSAT scores as well as recently a Goldwater scholar.

...Stony Brook University and a member of the 8-year Scholars for Medicine Program there. I recently graduated from Stuyvesant High School in downtown Manhattan and absolutely love city life. I've had many experiences teaching kids of all ages here and abroad. I tutor subjects in math, science, and english/writing. I also tutor for the ACT(35) and SAT (2160) standardized tests. I love teaching and meeting new people so I would be glad to offer my...

...Science in Education. Both universities are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I am from. While a student at Temple University, I sat at the Opinion Editor of the Temple News. I currently live the in the Greater New York City area and teach 5th grade mathematics. Prior to teaching mathematics, I taught Spanish and still remain very passionate about language learning! In fact, just last year I took a group of 10 students on their first...

...Grade public school children from Harlem and the Bronx. I enjoy working with students to confront the challenges of a subject and then watching as the challenges begin to slip away and what was previously frustrating and incomprehensible to the students becomes a subject that they now enjoy learning about and studying. I believe I am a good tutor and teacher because I am patient, encouraging, and have good communication and classroom management skills. I...

...have taught in Austria through a Fulbright, as well as in Kyrgyzstan through a private school. My teaching philosophy revolves around empowering you, the students, to not only learn the material, but also learn what strategies work best for you and how you can learn to self asses. I am extremely well traveled, urbane, but also fun and enjoy skiing, rugby, art, and cooking. I went to Vassar College and have a very holistic, experienced...

I am a University of Chicago graduate experienced in tutoring English, Writing, Biology, Nutrition, Public Policy, Philosophy, SAT and ACT. Since graduation, I have relocated to New York City and work for a market research company called Ipsos. I am a Research Analyst on the Syndicated Global Healthcare team. I am passionate about health, data analysis, and writing. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, Pilates, indoor rock climbing, cooking, and listening to House music.

...Brook University. Over the past eight years, I've worked with a wide range of students, ages elementary through college as both a tutor and classroom instructor. I teach college literature classes during the year and work in a pre-college program at Columbia teaching research, writing and public speaking to high school students every summer. I love discussing literature and writing with my students and enjoy working to improve their skills in these areas.

...learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the needs of my students, work with them to come with a learning strategy that works for them, and create a measurable objective to work towards. The most daunting goal can be obtained with the right planning and cooperation. By showing the students that I am willing to work hard, I believe it motivates...

...using Math in the City, TERC, and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Units of Study. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring students of all levels in grades K-12. I have helped students with test prep for the ACT, SAT, and AP exams as well as middle school admissions. I also have experience supporting young students with early literacy and math skills. Most recently, I worked as a cocurrator on the TCRWP...

...and working with children and students from ages three to fifteen. These experiences range from teaching swimming lessons, volunteering in preschool and elementary school classrooms, working as a summer camp counselor, a volunteer tutor with middle school students, and teaching a historical research course to eighth graders for two academic school years. While I tutor in a variety of areas, I especially love tutoring in writing skills, as I enjoy helping students develop their individual...

...reader and writer. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, and I find it very rewarding to watch my students improve through our work. As a tutor, I make sure my students understand the fundamentals of the topic we are reviewing. I then work on practice problems with them until they know the ins and outs of the subject area. I tutor for high school admissions tests, the SAT, ACT, math, writing,...

...play piano. I am always seeking out new ways to reach my students and get them excited in the learning process-- no boring textbook readings here! I received my B.A. from Macaulay Honors College at Queens with Highest Honors in English/ Drama. I was also awarded the Robert Greenberg Memorial Prize for best performance in the English Honors program. I enjoy tutoring English, writing, ACT/SAT prep, public speaking, and high school biology.

...undergraduate graduation and Business School, I worked as a trader at Goldman Sachs. I am passionate about helping students to improve their standardized test scores across the GMAT, SAT and ACT, with a focus on the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am also knowledgeable across a variety of corporate finance topics such as M&A, financial accounting and capital markets. I spent several years working with elementary and middle-school aged children as...

...with. This enables me to approach a question or concept from numerous angles, not only enabling my students to retain the material but also helping them to see the broader implications of whatever they are learning. As a tutor, I aim to pique my students' interest and guide them to realize their own educational potential. Beyond academics, I thoroughly enjoy pursuing scientific research, reading (fiction and non-fiction), and outdoor activities, e.g. hiking and kayaking.

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