Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker. There is more to writing than crafting a persuasive critical paper about a work of fiction.It was also the responsibility of the English Department to review college essays for students before their formal submission. When I was not teaching English I was a law clerk with Lawyers for Human Right in South Africa during apartheid, the appellate division of the UnitedStates Attorneys office in D.C., and private...

...subject material engaging and relevant to the lives and future goals of my students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about improving writing and communications skills. I have worked for 6 years in the department of education as a paraprofessional. Therefore, I work very well with students with learning disabilities. Through my experiences working as a teaching assistant in various schools, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the importance...

Through five years working in education, across all grades and subject matters, I feel confident in helping any way I can. A determined, empathetic leader ready to help in all things scholastic.

...of my experience being in standardized test prep and English. The most fulfilling moments that I have with my students are when I see them applying previous lessons and skills to new challenges. I believe that a good teacher not only helps a student tackle specific, formulaic kinds of questions, but also imparts the skills necessary for adapting to the diverse intellectual challenges that life presents. My goal is always for my students to leave...

...not only as a teacher, but also as a friend. I have over 7 years of experience tutoring academics, martial arts (15 years), and even professional e-sports teams. I will find a way to help you improve, regardless of age! Outside of tutoring I am an entrepreneur working on growing my businesses. Remember, pain is weakness leaving the body; no pain, no gain. (I am also a freelance digital marketer/advertiser & audio engineer that has...

...who raised their scores by over thirty percent. College entrance exams are not impossible; you just need the right tools. I provide my students with every tip and trick I have learned. I also work well with younger children (pre-K to middle school). I currently work a babysitting job where I provide routine homework and reading help. My goal as a tutor is to not only complete the current assignment but to help my students...

...BA/MA in Biotechnology. I always enjoy helping other people learn new skills and overcome challenges in lifestyle, sports, and academia. In my experience, I had amazing tutors and mentors in school, internships, and jobs. I appreciate how much their guidance and support help my growth. They helped challenge me to learn, and explained topics through creative approaches that allowed me to understand. When I teach and tutor, I do my best to employ these qualities....

I have a Master degree in English and am licensed in K-12 to teach ESL. My specialty includes helping children develop their vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. I have 10 years of experiences working with elementary students and 2 years tutoring English to students of all ages.

Hi my name is Ashley Rivera. I hope to be you or your child's next tutor! I have experience teaching K to 4 as well as 7 to 12 grades. I currently am a high school special education teacher and have experience doing one on one tutoring. Looking forward to having a conversation about possibly enhancing your learning!

...New York state certification in Chemistry and English. At present I teach test preparation and tutor while I work on a book. In the past, I have taught middle school science, high school English, and elementary math and test-based preparation for the SAT, SSAT, ISEE in English and math. My main background is in English, but I started college in engineering school. Also I'm a published writer and have been thanked for my contributions to...

...as a school director at an international school back in Dominican Republic. For many years I worked as a language teacher in an elementary school in New York as well as in Dominican Republic. At the beginning of my career, I worked as an elementary teacher here in New York City; I moved to Dominican Republic to pursue a doctoral degree during this time I worked as a Language Arts teacher focused on literature basically,...

...goals I create based on their specific learning dynamics. I love working with students and finding unique ways to help them reach their objectives. As an educator and trained psychotherapist, I have utilized many techniques that have proven successful in basic academic skills, organizational skills, communication, stress management and confidence building. In addition to improvement of grades, academic coaching will many times improve: Test Taking Skills Self-esteem Assertive speech Organizational skills Interviewing Techniques Social Skills...

...learned that there is also gray subject matter that is not always categorized in a definitive way. Although I am able to draw inferences from my past experiences, I learned that outcomes are not always literal. I appreciate how law is not like a mechanical or mathematical process. As I debunk the limitless possibilities of the world, I am more certain of my confidence to effectively represent a client in the court of law. Although...

...immersing myself in teaching coding, robotics, and engineering to students, with over 400+ hours of volunteering. Through dedication and hard work, I quickly progressed and was promoted to a MakerFellow, a paid senior STEM instructor role. Under the mentorship of Director Stephen Gilman, I honed my skills in designing syllabi, managing classrooms, and fostering an environment of learning and innovation. My academic journey furthered with a DevOps Post-Grad certificate from Caltech CTME Institute, enhancing my...

...it as not only do I get to help learn, but I'm also learning so much from you! As a future teacher, I want to make learning environments personal and fun. Growing up I always learned the most when teachers made lessons colorful and fun, which is something that I want to carry on. I believe that a classroom should be an environment of cohesive fun and learning. I hope that through my own effort...

...and Special Education. Since returning home I have taught primarily middle school science but have also taught ELA (English Language Arts) and middle school math. During the last 14 years I have also tutored many students ranging from 5th-9th grade. I have tutored math, ELA and science. In school, science has become my passion, but tutoring ELA and Math yield the greatest results for my students. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I enjoy reading non-fiction...

...am passionate about creating a positive and effective learning environment. My commitment to education is reflected in my ability to tailor lessons to meet the unique needs of each individual student. I believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and personally. As a mom of three, I understand how different each child is. I believe in meeting each student where they are to help foster meaningful learning students can...

...Over the past 10 years, I have worked with a variety of students, aged 4-21, from neurodivergent and underprivileged backgrounds. I am also comfortable teaching all age ranges, including the elderly, since I have experience working with them as well. I have acted as a TA for an introductory programming course at Brown University, and received an award for my work as a TA. I always give my 100% to my students, and am a...

...who started her degree at only 16 years old, I too, encountered a lot of problems. But I came to learn, fortunately early, that the lack of an effective learning strategy is typically 80% of your problem. Getting to this strategy, however, is different for every individual-- it is not something you can simply google or watch a tutorial for. It takes time and effort. I put a high-emphasis in developing this strategy in my...