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

...academic enrichment program consisting of weekly individual and group tutoring elementary school children ages 6 to 11. Additionally, I spent a few years tutoring middle and high school students who needed help with the reading and writing portions of standardized ACT and SAT exams. I also specialize in tutoring and preparing for high school level AP US and World History exams. I recently worked in coaching some of my peers struggling with writing to prepare...

...love for both the creative and the analytical, so I'm available to tutor a wide variety of subjects. I'm currently wrapping up my Bachelor of Architecture and starting my Masters in Urban Design. I'm originally from eastern Europe, but grew up and went to school in New York. I've learned and taught in 3 different states, where I've gotten familiar with a wide variety of curriculums and standardized tests. Teaching is very rewarding task, as...

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.

...as 20th Century American Poetry and 20th Century American Fiction, while also completing teaching courses required for certification (Special Education, Human Development, Methods of Teaching English I and II, and Foundations of Education). I am now certified by New York State to teach grades 5 through 12, though I have also worked with younger age groups as a substitute English teacher at Riverhead Charter School (Calverton, N.Y.) and St. Edward the Confessor (Syosset, N.Y.). Currently,...

...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 my free time, you can find me taking ballet, reading about cosmology,...

...am a native of New York City and has been teaching since 2003. I have taught middle and high school (both public and private), as well as at the college level. I have a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in Secondary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College, an MPhil in Anglo Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in English from St. John's University. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit,...

...to instill my excitement for learning into my tutees. While sometimes tests (both standardized and otherwise) can be tricky and decrease students' faith in themselves, I am certain that, with a little confidence boost, any student can make great strides with their coursework. As a teacher, I offer patience, humor, and brevity. I have enjoyed the time I've spent getting students to become engaged, excited, and proud of their knowledge. I look forward to giving...

...Arts in Classical Civilization. After graduating, I relocated to New York City to pursue my creative goals and obtain an MFA in Fiction writing. I have experience tutoring both adults and gifted adolescents; while I am capable of tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, History, and Literature. I believe in the intellectual potential of every student, and have observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational...

...as a Language Arts teacher focused on literature basically, I developed a tutoring program for those students that had difficulty learning a second language as well as enhancing their English proficiency. I continued to develop the program throughout my years in the Dominican Republic for those students with a learning disability. I worked as a college professor for the Education department and prepared students for the SAT in Dominican Republic. I can say that I...

...a strong conviction in the transformative power of education, I am dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment that nurtures both academic growth and personal development. My approach to tutoring centers around individualized attention and tailored instruction. I recognize that each student possesses unique strengths, challenges, and learning styles. This understanding drives my commitment to adapt my teaching methods to suit their needs, ensuring that every session is a personalized and enriching experience....

I am passionate about working with all ages of students in a variety of subjects. I especially love the STEM subjects but am super excited to work with anyone! I have 5+ years of tutoring experience in a variety of areas, including full classroom, one-on-one, and special education.

Hi everyone! I'm delighted to have the opportunity to help you. I tutor in math, including algebra, stats, and calculus; business subjects including finance, economics, and accounting; and in fiction and non-fiction writing. I have a BA from Loyola University of Chicago, a MBA from Vanderbilt University, and a MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. I can't wait to help you.

...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 them to try just as hard.

...Literature with a Politics minor. While at Oberlin, I served as Editor-in-Chief of the school's alternative weekly newspaper, and worked in its writing center. Working with students to improve their essays was one of my favorite parts of college and I'm excited to be back at it. Since graduating, I've worked for Oberlin's Office of Communications, written for two alternative weeklies (Cleveland's Scene and Portland's Willamette Week) and an app (Countable.us), and gone on tour...

...developed a deeper understanding of what diversity means and have been able to build productive and valuable relationships with diverse students and peers. Additionally, my volunteer experiences in academic tutoring, youth mentoring, and college success coaching have resulted in valuable insight on the success of lessons based on results from student assessments that I evaluated, indicating my commitment to continued learning and growth. I truly believe that we are all lifelong learners.

...Psychology with a minor in sociology. I have volunteered at Adventures in Learning, an after-school homework program, where I helped students K-6 with their homework of all subjects. I also volunteered at the New York Child Learning Institute where I worked with students with autism in every subject; it was an extremely rewarding experience and greatly strengthened my teaching skills. Finally, I worked for Grade Potential Tutoring and tutored 2nd and 4th grade English and...

...have a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued...

...student - at the first session, we'll chat about your strengths and hobbies and use these as a way of accessing your target subject - are you a huge movie fan who needs to improve your French grades? We'll use dubs to improve your listening skills. Are you a musician hoping to improve in History? We'll use music as a primary source (the subject of my academic paper) to figure out what learning style works...

...think we need to get to know each other. I need to assess your child's likes, dislikes and apprehensions about their particular area of struggle. All of us working in concert, can help him or her achieve his or her goals. We are fearfully and wonderfully made and there isn't anything your child cannot learn or grasp. Let's work together to encourage him/her. He or she can do it. Here mistakes are allowed, we just...

...my degree, I took numerous classes in Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, English, and more. Since graduation, I have been proactively working on personal and professional writing projects. In addition, I have been helping other students local to my area with numerous assignments, such as assistance with school-related tasks, personal essays, college application essays, test preparation, and much more. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. With...