Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...love for learning! I graduated summa cum laude from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Communication. But don't let the singing and dancing fool you--I graduated high school with a 4.3 GPA and was able to test out of all my GenEds with the help of AP testing. I love cooking, baking, theater (obviously), pro football and dinosaurs. I look forward to helping more students achieve their full...

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

...the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love canoeing, reading, and being outsideI'm always ready for the...

...than a random collection of names and dates, but rather a study of human ideas and achievements. Math teaches you to think logically, science to think analytically, language arts to expand your thinking beyond our own time and space, but history teaches you to think for yourself. Today, too many people get their information from internet headlines, or talking heads on television, or from their families or friends, and rarely take the time to really...

...and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free...

...for a national college access and retention organization. I enjoy working with teenagers and young people to help them succeed at short term tasks as well as strengthen their skills and confidence over time. Given my experience, I know what students need to be prepared for college and how to get them to that level. Whether it's test prep, essay writing, history content or study skills, I can provide the extra push for students to...

...and MD/PHD programs. I have worked in many different study group environments and I believe that putting topics and ideas into the proper context makes the information easier to process as well as more memorable to the student. I have seen this in everything from US History to biology and truly believe this is the best way to fully understand and grasp new concepts. My down time consists of a lot of physical activity, whether...

...also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for a variety of subjects and enjoy working with students one-on-one to tackle and master difficult concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy taking in all that New York has to offer including biking in the...

...activities and games. This role honed my ability to make learning accessible and fun, and I carry that approach into all my tutoring sessions. Currently, I'm majoring in Social Science with a track in International Relations and minoring in Sociology and Global China Studies at NYU Shanghai. I tutor reading, writing, and American History, with a particular love for history, which I see as a vast, interconnected story. I am an avid writer due to...

Hi Students! My name is Gaitree (guy-tree) and I am here to help you with any subject you need. I am currently studying psychology, neuroscience, and health sciences for my undergrad and plan on obtaining my master's in Physician Assistant studies. I genuinely do enjoy teaching and working one-on-one with students to help them overcome their struggles academically. I hope to work with you soon!

...that to completely comprehend subjects, one should not just memorize the steps to do the problems but rather embrace the concepts to learn the material inside out. As leisure, I watch a few T.V. shows that interest me and play video games. However, I mainly play sports such as basketball and volleyball and I’m very passionate about both sports because these sports teach many eternal lessons that I will carry through my life such as...

...ranges from first-grade students memorizing their first set of vocabulary words to gifted middle schoolers working three grades ahead in language arts to stressed-out seniors applying to college. No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other...

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

...historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals in a...

I am a friendly and outgoing recent NYU master's graduate with tutoring expertise in SAT/ACT/GRE English.

...I enjoy and enjoy working with. In college I began tutoring Somali refugees in Burlington, VT in English Acquisition, and also spent some time teaching Guitar. Although I have a broad range of subjects to offer, I most enjoy tutoring Language, History, Social Studies and Literature, as these subjects are closest to my own academic pursuits and interests. Coming from a liberal arts background I believe that education can not only help one realize their...

...majored in political science and philosophy. I'm an aspiring academic in Political Science and I hope to soon be off to grad-school! Academically, I'm Interested in Political Theory and Philosophy. I took classes in many different departments in college, and can help with subjects all over the humanities. In my spare time I love all things sports and binge watching documentaries and podcasts. I'm looking forward to working with new students and helping them achieve!

...the child with successful math strategies such as multiplying and dividing numbers one digit at a time, giving the student more confidence in math. Also, I myself had somewhat struggled in AP Calculus BC during high school, so I understand how students struggle with how to approach math problems. Alongside that, I developed techniques that are guaranteed to work, including doing math problems one operation at a time. Currently, I am a recent graduate of...

...my students were talking about Harriet Tubman and Theodore Roosevelt and Abigail Adams as if they knew those people, which made me satisfied in my ability to reach and engaged high schoolers who often associate history with being bored. I taught them that history is anything but boring! Teaching English is also another great strength of mine, and I encourage students to learn how to read and write with enthusiasm. I have experience teaching all...

...the teaching side of these experiences and find that the skills translate well to tutoring when complemented with my passion for history, English, writing, philosophy, and persuasive argumentation. In the tradition of philosophy, I feel tutoring is most effective using a Socratic dialogue approach, asking the right questions to guide the student to understanding. During my free time, I enjoy traveling, calisthenics, soccer, guitar and live music, reading history and science fiction, and keeping in...