Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

...this enthusiasm upon my students. Previously I have worked as a tutor with the educational charity We Read Together, helping underprivileged youth gain valuable reading skills. I tutor a variety of subjects, mainly surrounding reading and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is probably reading, as I once struggled with reading and love seeing students succeed after struggling just as I did. In my spare time you can find me reading (especially comic books), writing,...

...the fact that COVID had cancelled every test date I had signed up for, I had been doing test preparation for months, and had gotten a PSAT score of 1100 in October of my Sophomore Year of high school. I currently have a 3.5 GPA here at Montclair, and although I perform in all of my classes, my strong suits are Psychology and English. Although I have specific strengths, I am willing to help with...

...have begun to tutor a number of students, many of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery of the english language, skills in logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore students to a thoroughly self-sufficient status in their academic endeavors, an aim...

...to broaden my knowledge of literature and writing techniques. In high school, I was constantly helping my peers in english classes, eventually progressing to the point where I was occasionally getting paid to edit college essays in an unofficial capacity. Having taken multiple AP english exams as well as the SAT and ACT less than two years ago, I am well-prepared to provide students with test-taking tips directly applicable to current versions of those tests....

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!

...numerous acceptances to selective colleges and universities. Additionally, I effectively equip individuals who are challenged by ADHD, ADD, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, addressing barriers resulting in higher educational accomplishments. My professional path is somewhat unconventional. Proficient in Spanish, I began my career as a marketing specialist and events planner. Along the way I ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for...

I am a graduate of Northwestern University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science with a social science concentration in Sociology. Since graduation, I have worked primarily as a journalist and editor in the news industry. I am passionate about history, writing, reading, political science, and sociology and have an extensive history with math - having come from a long line of math educators.

...on an individual level enough to continue doing it. With a background in the sciences and mathematics, and a graduate degree in philosophy I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive pedagogical approach to everything; I really do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little experience become a contest with myself to master solely for the sake of helping a student. I have extensive...

Global Business student studying Finance at Fordham University NYC. I'm very enthusiastic about combining my passion for interacting with others and sharing skills and knowledge to aim for brighter futures!

...the previous year. In college I have helped students struggling with general essay-writing and specific English courses—mainly writing-intensive courses but in some cases literature classes as well. I have tutored students, including some non-native speakers, who struggled with essay-writing and grammar, syntax, and usage issues. My favorite subject to tutor was definitely AP Language and Composition mostly because of my interest in the subject itself. A lot of students know how to write a good...

My passion for teaching comes from my interests in different subjects. I love finding new ways to explain difficult concepts to students because it allows students to gain confidence in their work. ... I like to cater my teaching for students based on their individual needs, because I believe every student learns differently. For students who learn better through visual representations, I get a better student response when I draw out explanations, whereas auditory learners grasp...

...have Master's degree in secondary English education and an undergraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I taught tenth and twelfth grade English to both AP and general classes and am AP College Board certified. In graduate school, I focused specifically on the works of Shakespeare, lyric poetry and modern and post-modern American literature. I have also taught journalism and public speaking. I am a state certified teacher for grades...

...degree, I had a very positive learning experience student teaching both middle school and high school students in the Bayport-Bluepoint School District. I taught English in three seventh grade inclusion classes, and three tenth grade inclusion classes. I was successfully able to practice and understand how to differentiate instruction and scaffold my lessons. By becoming familiar with the different ability levels within the classrooms, I was able to meet the individual learning needs of my...

...Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Physiology, and more! I work with students to develop effective study methods that work best for the ways in which they learn. The key is to not only learn information, but to retain it. I also enjoy working with young students who may need help with reading, writing, science, and pre-algebra. My tutoring sessions will give students the practice and understanding needed to excel in their coursework. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy...

...on projects that have taken me to Africa and England. I recently returned to New York (where I was born and raised), and am excited to "pay it forward" to the next generation, helping students reach their full potential. I'm a strong advocate for creating individualized educational plans that are suited to best meet each student's needs. As a child, I struggled with getting ideas from my head to the page, overcame that challenge, and...

...students. I have done a wide variety of activities related to teaching: I led a Special Olympics Organization at my school, taught swimming lessons to all ages, coached a swim team, coached other sports, and have tutored younger students. I really enjoyed standardized tests when I was in high school and have a lot of practice helping others with them. I am excited to figure out how to help more students meet their goals!... My teaching...

...subjects including college essay prep, SAT and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn, and especially love fostering curiousity outside of school. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my BA from St. Edward's University in Communication and a member of the Honors program where I completed my undergraduate thesis. I also work as...

...variety of learning styles and perspectives between a tutor and student. I love to find tools and tricks to help each individual understand concepts across a variety of subjects. Each area of study often requires different approaches to best understand new and recurring recurring concepts. My teaching style is focused on first understanding how a student learns best and then working on specific questions, problems, or curriculums with this perspective in mind. Outside of academia...

...to land a career in Special Needs teaching or as a psychologist. I am currently participating in an internship for early childhood development, working with preschoolers (3-5 years old) and will soon begin volunteering at the Stony Brook Hospital's Pediatric Department . I previously tutored and worked 1-1 with kids in elementary to middle school. Some of my hobbies are photography (especially nature photography), visiting museums, listening to music and traveling! If you have any...

...These strategies foster a setting filled of inquiry, engagement, and problem-solving that students can carry to other courses and beyond. The production of an atmosphere that is conducive to critical thinking and advancement starts by cultivating a good rapport with students. Often, I relate with students because I continue to be a student myself. I recognize the variation of socioeconomic challenges students face, and I know that sometimes I have minute direct influence over certain...