Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving New Haven, CT

...only to help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring....

...in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math,...

...co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored on and...

...literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are taking a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or SAT, I can help you with the verbal sections and with general test-taking strategies. I see helping a student reach his or her goal on any test as my own opportunity and puzzle to...

...6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world...

...law schools. I was a Modern Languages major in college which has proved invaluable in tutoring ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer for several CT libraries. And, finally, I am the author of several books published by prestigious companies, including Commerce Clearing House and Simon & Schuster. This experience, including...

...so students understand why learning a particular skill is important. I was a classroom teacher for many years. I spent most of those years teaching grades 3, 4 and 7, but I have actually taught all grades! While in the classroom, I taught core subjects to heterogeneously grouped students. For the last ten years, I...

I have had 25 years teaching experience on the elementary level. I taught Kindergarten for 19 years. I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 6 years. I have always taught in an inclusion classroom. ... I believe that all children have the ability and right to learn. My goal is to instill a love of learning in all children. I would like all children to have the confidence to overcome any difficulties they may...

...to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding the right answer is important, I also want my students to develop critical thinking skills that can be transferred to many realms of life. "Bring a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man...

...York State certified teacher. I have been teaching in schools and remotely for close to ten years. I have a strong passion for working with others and making what one might perceive as impossible to become possible. My goal is to unlock the potential in each of my clients. I believe everyone can learn. It...

...I was also an ESL tutor at Babylon High School through "Homework Club". I created Homework Club as an incentive for students to socialize and help each other. I would explain assignments to the students, go over effective test taking strategies, and review for the NYS Regents exams. I think that students should be offered...

...speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years. I learned Chinese while living in Shanghai and thus understand the perspective of a second language learner having to utilize their second language daily. In conclusion, I greatly enjoy tutoring and seek to make my tutoring sessions...

...importance of both intellectual and personal growth. As your tutor, my commitment is not only to help you grasp academic concepts but also to instill a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Together, we can navigate the challenges, celebrate the successes, and work towards realizing your academic goals. I look forward to the...

...foreign language is my passion. I have dedicated much of my academic career to Mandarin Chinese and French, having studied both languages for over 7 years. I spent half of my gap year in Grenoble, France and studied abroad in Beijing, China during my time as an undergrad at Smith. In addition to simply studying...

I have a passion and a thirst for learning, and I love to share that with my students! I studied elementary education at Cairn University in Pennsylvania, and just graduated this August! My tutoring specialties lie in any elementary subject, as well as Spanish at all levels.

...how students learn and grow. These academic experiences directly inform my teaching philosophy, which centers on creating a supportive and engaging environment where students feel empowered to express themselves and develop their skills. I believe that every student can succeed with the right guidance and encouragement. I enjoy tailoring my approach to meet individual needs,...

...studies subjects. I particularly enjoy teaching essay writing, as I have practical experience in the field, (employment at multiple newspapers), and love watching students develop into competent, articulate writers. It's always a pleasure to see students, especially those initially lacking in confidence, blossom into succinct, effective writers before your eyes. And prior to my experience...

...SUNY working towards a degree in secondary education, minoring in educational psychology and elementary education. I have worked in education for 5 years, including 3 years as a child-care group leader, inclusion aide in 2nd grade ENL, and teaching enrichment through my university to 6th & 7th grade students. I am passionate about educating young...

...teacher who loves spending the majority of her waking hours surrounded by smiles, laughs and eager young minds. I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Anthropology. I have experience juggling a classroom of up to 40 non-native english speakers, as well as years of one-on-one subject tutoring experience. I am patient, enthusiastic, and...

...Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY in 2002, Harvard University in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology, and from Pace University in 2008 with an MS Ed in bilingual elementary education. I am a native New Yorker with over 10 years of teaching experience in public and charter schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC....