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

...ACT prep from kindergarten through college. Public Speaking: I have over 25 years of public speaking experience both as a competitor, performer, academic, and instructor and can help with any presentation questions you may have. I taught Public Speaking for three years at the collegiate level and competed in statewide forensics tournaments for nearly ten years. I'm happy to help beginner to advanced public speakers outline or polish presentations. Writing: I have presented original research...

...toward strong goals, I make sure students achieve changes that they can understand and internalize. Improvement is wonderful, but if students also know WHY a skill or approach is important, they will keep it with them for life. The artist's life is my bread and butter. I am a TV, film, and stage actor, and piano, trumpet, and guitar-player, and longtime creative writer. In regards to writing, nothing has been more educational and fulfilling than...

Hi my name is Grace, I'm a sophomore in Vassar college right now. I'm currently a psych major with an English minor as well as premed. I've been tutoring since my second year of high school and enjoy it immensely. I've tutored kids from elementary school all the way to high school. The subject I'm particularly confident in are English/Reading, but I also enjoy SAT and ACT math, psychology, and biology!

...which will be this coming summer. To date I have classroom teaching experience across a range of subjects including literacy, writing, and mathematics. I have worked with students from Kindergarten to Fourth grade specifically in the charter school setting although, I have also student taught in New York City Department of Education's Special Education program. I love to facilitate student learning by making learning come alive through exploration, discourse and encouragement to apply learned skills...

...be responsive to its unique expression. I feel very strongly that when a student feels he is welcome, valued and acknowledged within his classroom community, he will deepen his learning and foster meaningful connections between academics and his personal life. As a native Spanish Speaker of Hispanic descent, I can identify with my students on a very personal level and convey that each and every one of them is a valuable asset to our community....

...as a student, in particular by my history and rhetoric professors at Boston University. Since then, curiosity and learning have proven incredibly empowering for me. Language and reading, especially, have inspired moments of expression, creativity, and self-worth. Mastery of history shapes the way I see and believe in the world. We are all equipped with special skills and it's exciting to uncover how we best understand a variety of subjects. I can't wait to cultivate...

...for five years, and taught lessons in U.S. history, European history, world history, American literature, writing, philosophy, psychology, environmental science, international relations, sociology, music, and art, in addition to editing academic essays. I am passionate about history, literature, and all humanities and social studies subjects. I am also a creative writer and love to edit and give feedback on other writers' work. I have extensive research and writing experience through my coursework in history, comparative...

Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...

...and over. I tutor a wide variety of subjects that I'm personally and professional passionate about. I was a comparative literature/religious studies dual major in college so I'm very familiar with history, writing, and literature analysis. In high school I took 8 AP classes and I'm familar with the rigors and stresses of these classes. I work hard with my students to make sure that they feel they can get 5s on all of their...

Hello! My name is Daniel Hopkins and I am a certified history and government teacher. Please note I can tutor AP US History and European history. I also have experience teaching English, math, and tutoring SAT and ACT.

...where I help students with English, Math, and subjects in the humanities and social sciences. In the past I was the leader of an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one...

...band in my hometown in Michigan. Currently, I assist my fellow peers in learning any subject from calculus to music theory. I have a love for both the hard sciences and the arts; I am most passionate about tutoring in math, percussion performance, music theory, and public speaking. I deeply believe every student is brilliant and capable of mastering any subject, and my mission is to unlock every student's potential. In my spare time, I...

...tutees have different learning styles, and more often than not, figuring out how to approach problems and link concepts together is usually the key, rather than rote memorization. This approach not only helps my tutees solidify concepts better but also promotes long-term understanding (both conceptually and in application), while making learning less repetitive and dull. As a first-generation, low-income student myself, I had to figure out how education and learning styles work largely on my...

I am an NYC-based tutor with many years of tutoring experience in and around the city. I've worked with students from many different backgrounds and ability levels. I believe strongly in the importance of giving a student the confidence to flourish academically.

...hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and develop a genuine interest in the subject. Whether assisting high school students with exam preparation or supporting college...

...grading lab reports. I regularly meet one-on-one with my students, particularly to help them improve their lab report writing skills. I genuinely love teaching and tutoring. I have found that using enthusiasm, positive validation, and an individualized teaching approach has helped my students succeed in their academic endeavors, while enjoying the process! Below are some student reviews of my teaching: "She overall was very helpful. Her lab lectures were supplemented with her own research experiences...

...is passionate about literature and the writing process. For the past seven years I have been working in the New York City public school system as a teaching assistant. It has been my duty as well as my pleasure to work with students at all high school grade levels in various classrooms. I have had much success helping my students achieve their fullest potential in regards to the humanities. I have a passion for literature,...

...well as helping THEM understand everything they need to. I have tutored prior to becoming a member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information. I am willing to give students my best effort, and I expect their best efforts in return. Working together as a team...

...my value system is a strong belief in the transformative power of knowledge and wisdom. I aim to one day become a professor of philosophy (particularly ethics), and I am currently in the process of preparing for a joint JD/PhD in Philosophy. Consequently, I am interested in both theoretical and applied ethics. One of my core talents is the ability to convey concepts in multiple ways, and I like to think of studying philosophy as...

...of my own design, while others were discussion sections for larger lecture courses and courses built on pre-existing syllabi. At the high school level I taught English Language Arts for 11th and 12th graders -- my 12th grade class was Advanced Placement for English Literature. I am currently tutoring students in English Language Arts, including instruction in verbal skills, essay writing, reading comprehension, and test preparation (Regents, SATs). My students have come from urban, suburban,...