Top ACT English Tutors serving Connecticut
Joy: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Katherine: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...student, I had a hard time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning?...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Helen: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Aliza: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
I am currently a student studying neuroscience at Columbia University. I have been tutoring for 3 years, in both academic subjects and in ACT prep. I love working with students and helping them master new concepts!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Ellis: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...repeatedly selecting me as presenter of library sponsored SAT preparation seminars. (The seminars have garnered substantial positive online and print publicity). These successes as well as extraordinarily positive references from parents, students, teachers, and school principals are set forth in my website: www.eratnertutor.com . I urge the reader to check them out. I am hugely proud of them. They present a more complete and personal description than I could possibly present in a Personal Statement....
Education & Certification
Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Christina: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Max: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Mackenzie: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...that I wanted to be a teacher. I also constantly had my nose buried in a book, so becoming an English teacher was the next logical step. I graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2012 and taught for the next two years, 2012-2014. I thoroughly enjoyed my classes, but always felt that I would be better suited to working one on one with my students to individualize their educations and enable me to have...
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Secondary English Education
Lucy: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...matter. I support my students by helping them to plan out manageable study schedules, consistently providing positive encouragement, and finding creative ways to explain difficult concepts through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of teaching experience, I have worked with a diverse array of students and enjoy supporting all types of individuals with their many learning needs. Since graduating from NYU, I have spent three months in Uganda conducting public health outreach in...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Noah: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...Montclair, NJ and have lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 6 years experience teaching students aged 3-65 from the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Russia, and the Czech Republic, I am a seasoned professional. I am also the author of over a dozen science fiction, horror, and fantasy novels and novellas, which can be found at all of your favorite online book stores. I...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Creative Writing (Dual Major)
Sarah Lawrence College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Tessa: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Lauren: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English
James: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and a BS in Civil Engineering. I believe the most important thing when tutoring students is demonstrating that they can conquer the subject material at hand. As a tutor I believe it is my job to not only help the student with the specific coursework they requested but also address underlying issues with study habits or test taking strategies if applicable and desired....
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Undeclared Business
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Jill: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...SAT Prep teacher at an urban high school, I've worked with students ranging from a first-grade reading level to a college-level. My goal is always to bring all of these students to the same level so that they can have the same opportunity for success. Any student can learn when you give them a chance. My inclination for intense differentiation allows me to work with students of any ability and push them toward writing and...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Nonfiction English Writing, Communication and Rhetoric
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Emma: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...long. Through this experience, I feel that I can understand where my students' frustration lies. I truly love working with students of all ages and strive to build a personal relationship that makes the tutoring sessions enjoyable. Furthermore, I am passionate about the subjects I tutor in. I am most excited by subjects in the natural sciences with an emphasis on human anatomy, biology, and psychology. I have experience with the material through taking courses...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience
Jack: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...majoring in mathematics and linguistics. I have been tutoring math, science, and test prep for 5 years now, including clients in middle and high school, college, and working professionals. I mainly focus on math classes and the SAT and ACT, as this is where my main interests lie. My experience with math gives me a unique perspective on math education, and I aim to help students cut through the jargon and symbols to understand simple,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 790
Katharine: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I was awarded the greek life academic achievement award during my time at UConn. I began tutoring while I was in high school as a volunteer for the Bridgeport School Volunteer Association. At 15, my first student was a 4th grade girl who was about to repeat the fourth grade for the third time. Through my time with her, she was able to progress...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 700
Tasha: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...a tutor for over 12 years and love what I do. I adapt my tutoring approach and style to each student and help them to develop practical and efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL, Psychology, Public Speaking, and test preparation. I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Anthropology
University of Baltimore - Juris Doctor, Law
Lauren: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...biology and medicine. I have significant experience in prepping students for standardized exams (such as the MCAT, ACT, and SAT). As someone who recently took many of these tests, I understand how stressful and overwhelming the material may seem. One of my goals as a tutor is to help students overcome their initial anxieties surrounding these exams. During my tutoring sessions, I prioritize practice questions, test-taking strategies and material review. I have a big passion...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
Noah: Connecticut ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Connecticut
...Noah, and I am a graduate student at the University of Connecticut pursuing a PhD in medicinal chemistry. My current research is primarily based in organic synthesis. I have a B.S.Chm in Biochemistry and a B.A. in German Studies from Creighton University, where I graduate magna cum laude in 2021. I have worked as a TA in organic chemistry for the last two years, and I also have experience helping high school students with test...
Education & Certification
Creighton University - Bachelor of Chemistry, Biochemistry
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 35
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