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

...diverse Long Island school districts, I observed engaging lessons and had the privilege of observing the administration and grading of the English Regents Exam. As President and Co-Founder of the Stony Brook Book Club, I led weekly discussions and created a comfortable and intellectually stimulating environment. As a teaching assistant in the Massapequa Public Schools Summer Music Program, I taught students new skills and concepts while encouraging their continued growth. I believe that every student...

...more than getting the opportunity to share this passion with others. As part of my History Honors program in undergrad, I was able to help tutor other students in these subjects, including preparing for exams. I also have experience in providing peer reviews and constructive critiques in graduate level writing in multiple fields. Coming from a family of teachers, education has always been a central value in my life, and I try to use this...

...wonderful connection between the STEM and Humanities, in the sense that we cannot fully appreciate STEM without immersing ourselves in humanities subjects, and vice versa. Being a well-rounded student that is ambitious and dedicated to a variety of subjects is highly important, and something I would want to help my students achieve so they can reach their maximum potential. As a tutor, I feel that my approach entirely depends on the students' needs; I like...

...with students to build confidence and identify their root source of motivation while of course building knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. I'm available to tutor students in a wide range of topics including English (grammar, writing, reading, spelling, etc.), math (through Algebra 2), and history. As a US Presidential Scholar who earned a 35 out of 36 on my ACT, I am most actively seeking students for ACT tutoring as well as general college...

A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on our time together.

...I took the opportunity to fulfill a lifetime dream to live abroad and moved to South America. Upon arriving in Chile, I worked as an ESL teacher for children and adults as well as an editor of investment research and corporate trainer. I love language and am passionate about helping others learn to speak, write and read in a more effective way. Language is a tool, and I truly believe anyone can learn to use...

...a Bachelor's degree with a major in History. In particular, I focused my energies on the study of American History. I have tutored as a part of the National Honor Society on topics such as AP Literature, AP American History, AP American Government, and the SAT. I am incredibly passionate about History and Literature and could easily discuss these topics for hours on end. I truly believe that history is fascinating, interesting, and wholly deserving...

...closely enough to enable my students to arrive at their own unique solutions. Having studied Voice, Music Theatre, and Psychology at New York University, I have a passion for understanding the human experience and consider this the core of my endeavors as an educator. In addition to music and the humanities, I share my knowledge of English, Literature, and Writing - both creative and expository - with my students. And having once been an intensely...

...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. I believe the best way to improve skills in english is to read as much as possible, and so I will always come prepared with reading materials and writing examples. I can't wait to start tutoring you!

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...

...with thesis papers in English literature. My warm and attentive manner, coupled with my sensitivity to the needs of the student, sets me apart as a tutor and allows me to put students at ease and create a dynamic of partnership rather than of authority. I offer a patient, rigorous, tutoring style that focuses on allowing the student to find their own solutions. I am comfortable teaching a variety of levels and student backgrounds, from...

...share in that experience has been one of the greatest joys of teaching. In addition, doing so not only helped them, but also myself in solidifying my understanding of the material. This led me to take on various roles as a TA, both in 1-1 and in group settings later in my college career. My responsibilities ranged from weekly 1-1 sessions with multiple students to giving a review session to a large lecture class. Outside...

...who recently started a business. I live in Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law. I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the past few years I've...

...Educational Psychology which allows me to incorporate various learning styles into my tutoring sessions. Each tutoring session is custom-designed for the student. I tutor on a one-on-one basis and feel that students learn best this way. I have been a tutor for over seven years now, both with a tutoring company (Sylvan Learning Center and Educational Services Center), as well as individually. I have tutored in English, writing, study skills, psychology, and math. I also...

...Spanish Literature exams, as well as the AP US History, AP European History and AP French Language and Culture exams. As a tutor, I aim to provide individualized support around your strengths and learning goals while tackling challenges together. My approach focuses on giving you the space and support to use what you already know to tackle new challenges. In my free time, I enjoy reading poetry and experimental fiction, developing my music skills and...

...of actual paper practice, such as problem sets or essay writing, I feel that it is very important to have a dialogue and discuss where the student is feeling strong and where they are feeling weak. The more we can talk and get to know each other, the more helpful I can be as a tutor. Outside of tutoring I love cooking, playing the guitar and ukelele, art history, baseball, and of course, being on...

...2015. I am currently living and working in the city and have always enjoyed learning. I want to be able to help students find their own joy of learning and I believe tutoring can really help them with that. Being able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for...

...the students I tutor tend to be international students so I have a good amount of experience working with students who speak English as a second language. Obviously I tutor writing, but I also love working with literature because I love stories and I love how different people experience those stories in different ways, which I feel also reflect my "teaching philosophy". Everyone understands things in different ways, but sometimes knowledge is presented in a...

...a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Statistics. Over the years, I have had the privilege of tutoring students of various ages and backgrounds, helping them enhance their understanding, improve their test scores, and foster an overall sense of well-being. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, I am particularly passionate about Math, Spanish, and English. It gives me great joy to help students make a satisfying breakthrough on subjects that appear...

I am a 2020 graduate of Columbia University where I studied Political Science and Women's Leadership. I aspire to help students achieve their academic goals and reduce their stress about school. I specialize in tutoring French, English, writing, grammar, and elementary school subjects. I am currently available for tutoring through the end of September. This may extend once I find out the start date of my full time job.