Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...Dramatic Writing. I minored in Creative Writing. As a graduate student, I taught Creative Writing, and after graduating I worked as a Writing Consultant for undergraduates at the Tippie College of Business. I am most passionate about English Literature and Composition, but I also tutor Essay Writing/Editing in addition to elementary and middle school reading, writing, and math. My tutoring approach is tailored to the needs of each particular studentI believe that is the most...

Faith is a graduate of New York University with a major in Journalism. She also majored in Spanish & Linguistics and minored in Animal Studies. She is originally from Ohio, loves spending time with her beagle-mix, Roxie, and her rat terrier, Henry, and enjoys talking about palindromes.

...and I am a sophomore in Brown University's BS/MD program. I am concentrating in Biology and Spanish and have a lot of experience with tutoring from both high school and college. I have tutored Spanish for 5 years and was in my high school's honors society in which we tutored freshman and sophomores in a variety of subjects. I currently tutor at high schools in Providence and aid students with college applications.

...it helps students succeed and feel confident. My philosophy about teaching is that each student learns at their own pace and using their own methods. So I make sure to tailor my lessons to help them learn according to their needs. Sometimes I use short videos and pictures to help students get a more visual/auditory experience based on their needs. My favorite subject is biology as I have spent over 8 years teaching that to...

...world literature, middle school math, middle school science, middle school English/reading, American history, world history, essay composition, SAT prep, SSAT/ISEE prep, SHSAT prep, and GRE prep. I always try to discern what the individual needs and learning styles of my students are and then try to meet them where they are. I believe that there is a great student inside everyone, and it takes the right approach to make that great student manifest.... First, I make...

...My aim is to ensure that each student leaves our sessions feeling confident enough that they know they can easily tackle the next level in their school curriculum without feeling overwhelmed. Our sessions are light and jovial in tone, yet focused and deliberate in approach. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Emory University and a Masters degree and PhD coursework in Art History. When I am not working, I love to explore New York...

...college classes. I have always loved being able to work with a student or colleague to find the right answer of a difficult question. I tutor math (Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra) as well as SAT math, English, and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Biochemistry). I really enjoy tutoring math and English! Math always has an answer to work towards and can be taught using various mediums. English is also a favorite subject of mine as...

...prep including GMAT and LSAT. I used to teach AP Psychology and AP English, and tutor many other AP classes along with general school work. I teach via the Socratic Method, asking pointed questions that will guide you to the answer, ensuring that you can learn the material yourself as opposed to me telling it to you. I want to make sure you learn the concept not just a particular problem. Lastly, I like to...

...studying linguistics and Spanish with minors in dance and education. I'm a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Honor. I love helping students with English, writing, reading, and Spanish. Between linguistics and my work as a professional editor, you can tell I love grammar! I lived and worked in Argentina for four months which prepared me well to help you with your Spanish, and I keep my skills fresh by still taking classes. In...

...with a BFA in acting and was part of the honors program, in which I wrote two large research papers and several shorter papers. I have always been commended for my writing and my grasp of literature. I have lots of experience working with kids, both as a babysitter and as an arts teacher. I am well-read and am excellent with spelling, grammar, writing, and literary comprehension and analysis. I love learning and want to...

...prepping for important tests. As a native New Yorker growing up here, I attended Hunter College High School and the Brearley School, so I know how important test prep is! Because of my experience as a teacher and student, I firmly believe that excelling at school not only leads to great academic opportunities, but also an essential sense of self-esteem and accomplishment. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve amazing things, and...

...help others to gain knowledge. In my opinion, a key to success is not only a hard work, but understanding also. When we understand the material, we have all the chances to learn something. Being an honored student myself, I know how to break down and teach the hardest topics. My teaching style will help students to memorize the material quickly and effectively with the help of mnemonics, visualization and spaced repetition. I look forward...

...stress. Though new to the tutoring profession, I have been guiding and instructing my friends and family in Latin, English, and general writing and editing for a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing skills in publishing internships with science fiction/fantasy publisher Tor Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring style is based on the belief that each student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is...

...I have a wide experience in mathematics and engineering. I have excelled in mathematics, English and science for all of my educational career from elementary school all the way to engineering school at NYU. I enjoy tutoring and teaching those who are interested in increasing their education and doing well in their studies. I have a passion for education and higher learning and with my skill set I would not want that talent to go...

...McGill University and have a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students...

...and can play a few simple songs on the guitar. Testimony from students: Good at explaining, very enthusiastic, understanding, helpful, well-rounded, concise, specific in explanations, enjoyed having her, would choose her as a professor again, will recommend to others, ...the best English instructor ever! Testimony from supervisors: ...a dedicated and energetic professional. Her dynamic personality captivates students attention and motivates students to participate and engage in their learning. I can attest to her thorough preparation...

...tutor in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics at all levels. Having attended the Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York, I am not only a skilled writer and editor, but I am also familiar with the intricacies of private school. I think I would be a great fit to help any students who are looking to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). As a former athlete, I spend a lot of my free...

...basic literacy, to specialized test-prep, to college-level composition. I have almost a decade's worth of experience teaching and tutoring for the verbal sections of the English Regents, SAT, ACT, AP Language, and AP Literature exams, and served as an undergraduate at the Georgetown University Writing Center. Additionally, I enjoy helping students with their college admissions essays, and have found that there is a way to make the writing process authentic, creative, and sometimes even enjoyable....

...at New York University studying Mathematics. Math and science have always fascinated me due to their application towards everyday technology. Along with economics, these are my favorite subjects to tutor because they involve concrete answers deeply rooted in logic. As a tutor, I strive to help students better understand complex problems and develop problem-solving skills. This mindset is obviously crucial for tests, but it also helps students develop analytical techniques that can benefit them in...

...the state assessments and the SAT. I love teaching math because I feel it's the subject where I can gauge the strength of my students best. Math is such a versatile (though widely-hated) subject, where every unique learning style can always result in the same answer. I also get the most freedom when it comes to designing questions to help students grow and practicing alongside them easily the most fun part of a tutoring session...