Award-Winning English Tutors in Greenwich, CT

...11th grade students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and...

...Education with a concentration in Mathematics. I have experience teaching all subjects to a variety of elementary aged students. Currently, I am an in school tutor for reading intervention, specifically for kindergarten, first and Second grade students. I believe that every child learns differently and I am dedicated to meeting the individual needs of all learners. While it is not always easy, working through challenges is an important part of learning. A priority of mine...

...grammar and writing. Spending most of my undergraduate work focusing on Latin and Greek, the foundations of English vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, I successfully utilized this knowledge and developed skill-set in law school, from which I recently graduated. I've helped family members, friends, and classmates develop their skills and do well on their school assignments, and I've worked at law firms, assisting attorneys with their preparation of court documents. Additionally, as a certified mediator, I...

...In order to learn efficiently and effectively, tutors need to embrace learning styles. From concepts to creation, students must learn how to ask significant questions and keep asking them. For a tutor, this means modeling good questions and expecting the best from her students. From the moment I sit down with students, they know they are in a safe environment where learning and respect for others is paramount. I enjoy using humor and engagement to...

...musician. I live in New York. I'm continually learning, reading, and researching, and I enjoy sharing my understandings with others to help them do the same. I very much enjoy both "left-brained" and "right-brained" subjects (like math and art), and am fond of exploring either sort through the lens of the other. For this reason, I enjoy helping people who tend to prefer a particular mode to understand the other, in a language that makes...

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students. I believe one-on-one tutoring is more effective because individual attention gives personalized benefits for learning. My hobbies are listening to music and reading novels.

...and Literature. While in school, I served as both a Guest Lecturer and a Teaching Assistant. In both instances, I taught Literature and Creative Writing. I've also taught research methods and interned in the Folger Shakespeare Library's Education Department. As a tutor, I've helped students with grammar, vocabulary, writing, critical reading, and literary analysis. Although I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working...

...a parent can give his or her children is education. to ensure the child the receives the best education there have to be great teachers. as a tutor I came to realize the importance of education. tutoring and teaching are such rewarding careers which is why I am pursuing them. the difference I can make in a students academic life makes me want t go above and beyond in my tutoring and teaching.

...than halfway done with getting my masters degree in education. I firmly believe that all students have their own unique way of learning, and I am here to cater to their specific, individual needs. I am a very self-motivated person who loves to teach others to be the same way! Through confidence and academic learning, I believe I can lead you to not only attain all of your goals, but surpass them!

I create a supportive environment that sparks an interest in learning and, therefore, confidence in your academic abilities.

...had fun doing it! With that score I was able to attend Columbia University where I received two BAs: one in Archaeology and the other in Classics with a focus on Latin. In each step of my educational journey, I have been interested in accessibility and have been passionate about spreading information as widely as I can. I am now pursuing an MA at Columbia's Teacher's College in Anthropology and Education, specializing in the experiences...

I'm an enthusiastic tutor fully committed to the success of my students. I teach the full spectrum of knowledge, including test-taking strategies and confidence-building exercises. I enjoy working with a wide variety of students at every knowledge level. I'm a patient and positive teacher who knows the importance of motivation and structure. I listen to my students and adjust my teaching to fit their needs and personalities.

...Post-college graduation I worked as a medical scribe for two years. Still wanting to tutor/teach, I volunteered with Let's Get Ready for free SAT prep/college planning support to local high school students. I believe that a tutor should help students feel more confident in their own abilities. I try to create a very comfortable and trusting environment so students feel at safe to ask questions and seek guidance. That's all about me. Thank you!

...is a must to include the knowledge of a second language, without a doubt this does open doors. That is why I am passionate when it comes to helping others with the skills they need to master Spanish or English. Being bilingual myself has made me understand how difficult this process can become so I always try to make my classes fun and relatable. Throughout the years of experience I have come to the conclusion...

I am dedicated and committed to making sure that each student feels not only safe and heard, but also leaves every session feeling accomplished and ready for any future academic challenges.

I've worked as a tutor in a wide variety of areas. Most recently I have worked full time as a chess tutor for elementary school through middle school age groups. Professionally I have worked as a TV writer and advertising copywriter....

...have experience with STEM (medicine), the humanities (literature) and social sciences (society). I have a good deal of experience teaching grades 4-9: before attending Columbia, I took a gap year, throughout which I assistant taught middle school math and science, focusing on basic genetics. I also teach through Columbia via an organization called Peer Health Exchange, which allows me to work with a group of 9th graders and to teach a comprehensive sexual health and...

...my high school and college experience, I have partnered with various organizations to tutor young children, specifically in math and reading. I believe that education serves as a gateway to opportunities that people often leave unexplored, and by tapping into this world of knowledge, we enrich both our own lives and those around us. In my free time, I enjoy reading crime novels, watching a wide variety of sports, and playing bridge.

...school. Last year, my students' math state test scores were the sixth highest in New York State. My belief that every student can succeed and my relentless pursuit of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure that the plan is implemented to...

...student, and my desire to help others. I hope to not only help my clients achieve a better understanding, but to pass on my own enthusiasm for literature and learning. When I am not in class or working as a nanny in the mornings, I enjoy writing poetry, playing with my kitten, and exploring new neighborhoods around me. I am also a music enthusiast, and can always be found singing, listening to my favorite artists,...