Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...now lives in New York City. I love my two cats Pher Pher and Hobbes. I love to cook, run, and sing! I'd also love to help you ace your classes. I understand how challenging certain subjects can be as someone who had to overcome a learning disability myself. I want to help you clear your own hurdles. I like to have fun in the class and be creative with learning while still pushing you...

...with environmental sustainability, a field I am deeply passionate about. It also sharpened my ability to analyze complex ideas and communicate them clearlya skill I've carried over into tutoring. As a tutor, I focus on languages, but I am comfortable with most subjects, with the exception of calculus. I understand the challenges that come with mastering difficult material, and I aim to provide the same level of support and encouragement that my tutors once provided...

...my public speaking, writing and presentation skills while my music minor has let my creative side flourish as a singer-songwriter and producer. These skills are just as important in learning and teaching Spanish along with many other subjects that I tutor. Furthermore, over the years I have learned that many students who learn Spanish in a classroom setting struggle because they're solely taught technical linguistic lingo; they rarely ever get the opportunity to actually speak...

Hardworking , Creative , and Responsible Bachelor's Degree : B.A. Early Childhood Birth -2nd grade Brooklyn College

...how different subjects, theories, or activities are related to each other. I know that it is important for many students to be exposed to different ideas and modes of learning when tackling a particular project. I strive to relate each subject to the students' strengths and interests. I know that learning difficult subjects may not be fun, so I strive to maintain a level of trust and support that can guide the student through those...

...I firmly believe that every student has the potential to truly connect and engage with the test material, whether it be the LSAT, the SAT, the AP, the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade "gifted" program, I learned the value of cultivating creativity. I'd like to pass on what I've learned in those formative years -- the early assignments and projects which have led to who...

...at Smith College in Northampton, MA. I am a pre-med psychology and chemistry double-major. I have been a tutor for around seven years and have experience tutoring a variety of academic subjects such as calculus, creative writing, and organic chemistry for older students and test prep and elementary subjects for younger students. I also have a lot of experience working with kids with a variety of disabilities. Some of the kids I've worked with are...

...meeting each of my students on their own terms seeing them as individuals with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. My work has always been centered around writing. My professional life has had me write for marketing campaigns and grant proposals. As well as being a produced playwright, I have worked with many writers to strengthen their own voice, develop structure and fine tune the nitty gritty practicals of the writing process. I have worked...

...learn and what we as adults need to do is find the way a student learns. From there we help the student enhance that way so they know how to study from a early age. Then we can help them learn ways to adapt it to better fit the situation. My background allows me to help with English and writing. Writing happens to be my favorite lesson to teach as every student has a story...

...groups. Professionally I have worked as a TV writer and advertising copywriter. I hope to use what I have learned as a professional writer to help my students improve in their writing and reading comprehension. In addition to this I have experience working as a tutor both for essay writing and creative writing. I have further experience with the tutoring for the SAT, ACT and PSAT giving students the tools to specifically master the Reading...

...college admission, especially the verbal sections. I attended two years of prep school and eventually obtained a 2200. My biggest takeaway was the way I learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the needs of my students, work with them to come with a learning strategy that works for them, and create a measurable objective to work towards. The most daunting...

My name is Jacqueline and I have years of experience teaching English and civics/government to all age groups. I work as a professional in politics and have taught English to adults and at a private school for students 2-17 years of age.

...to be considered as a tutor for your student! Education has been a passion of mine from a very young age. I remember forcing my younger siblings to sit for "lessons" - and I still enjoy creating those innovative, engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen...

...graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, one of New York City's specialized high schools. After attending the Bronx High School of Science, I received my Bachelor of Arts from Yale College, where I double-majored in Philosophy and Art. I was also a Yale Journalism Scholar. While at Yale, I coached speech and debate, and I often tutored students in politics, public speaking, and history. I also teach art classes around the city. I...

...I settled for an Advanced Certificate from Queens College in Education. I love the challenge of working with students, as I struggled with classes as a youth, rarely finding a teacher who could tap into my interests as a conduit to the class materials; consequently, this has informed my pedagogy, as I try to adapt curriculum to my students' interests. I believe with time, effort, and a passionate educator who connects with a child that...

...received my Bachelor of Arts degree at Marymount Manhattan College where I focused on Directing for the stage and Playwriting. For more than seven years I have been teaching students ages 8-16 theater skills, such as improv, monologues, and scene-work. As a career playwright and director, I am a storyteller and I love helping people tell their stories. I firmly believe that having the skills to perform, narrate, fantasticate, and think creatively are invaluable throughout...

...a passion for writing, and I hope that through tutoring I will be able to instill my love for reading and writing in others. My favorite authors are Sylvia Plath, Hanya Yanagihara, and Donna Tartt. I recently graduated from New York University with degrees in global public health and sociology, as well as a minor in Media, Culture, and Communications. I hope to continue my academic career in law school either this fall or in...

...laude from Barnard College, Columbia University with a BA in English Literature. As a tutor, I start by listening carefully to my students so I can better understand their problem solving skills, self-awareness, and patterns of self-expression. I keep close track of my observations so I can better fashion my teaching style to their needs. Are they struggling with organization? Focus? Or is it simply a comprehension issue? I then design the pace and style...

...passion for literature and history, and I have transformed that passion into a personalized teaching philosophy. I believe in meeting each student where they are and guiding them forward with patience and insight. Over the years, I have worked with students of various ages and skill levels from middle school readers to college history majors and have developed a versatile approach that brings out the best in each learner. My experience in both one-on-one tutoring...

...education, I've developed a deeper understanding of what diversity means and have been able to build productive and valuable relationships with diverse students and peers. Additionally, my volunteer experiences in academic tutoring, youth mentoring, and college success coaching have resulted in valuable insight on the success of lessons based on results from student assessments that I evaluated, indicating my commitment to continued learning and growth. I truly believe that we are all lifelong learners.