Award-Winning English Tutors in Norwalk, CT

...Wesleyan University in English and African American Studies and my Master of Science from Yale University in Engineering and Applied Sciences. As a middle school math and humanities teacher, I kept my students engaged by personalizing my approach and keeping the curriculum relevant with real-world examples and challenges. I am a musician and a sculptor with hopes of becoming an architect and I feel confident as a teacher because art inspires me to learn every...

...with students as a Learning Assistant in both an Electricity and Magnetism Lab and in an Intro Mechanics classroom. In those classes I was able to help college Freshmen/Sophomores work through various physics problems. I also provided informal tutoring outside of the classroom where students had the ability to work in a smaller setting, making it easier to tailor my teaching methods to the needs of each student. I currently work as a Physical Scientist.

...Voice, Music Theatre, and Psychology at New York University, I have a passion for understanding the human experience and consider this the core of my endeavors as an educator. In addition to music and the humanities, I share my knowledge of English, Literature, and Writing - both creative and expository - with my students. And having once been an intensely Type-A over-achiever at a competitive New Jersey high school, I have a hard-won knowledge of...

...opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit...

...school. My passion for tutoring started early on when I was in high school. As a member of the National Honors Society at the Bronx High School of Science, I often tutored my peers and discovered early on how much I enjoyed sharing knowledge and helping others learn and improve in various subjects. After I graduated high school and went to Columbia University, I continued tutoring on the side in between my own undergraduate classes....

...see students progress, not only academically, but be strengthened with skills that will help them in the future. Having met children from around the world through humanitarian work, what is consistent is that we all have a dream and a unique story. If you need help, I'd like to help you tell yours. I have had mentors help me in my schooling and career and likewise want to offer the same. On a personal note,...

I'm a DC-based journalist, and I just finished up my Masters of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University, with a concentration in magazine writing and editing. Prior to pursuing journalism, I worked as a grant writer and a program and case manager for New York City-based non-profits. I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelors in Science in...

...middle, and high school level. I understand the importance of using instructional approaches that allow for integration of the analytical left and creative right brain functions. Throughout my lengthy experience as an educator I have worked in a variety of capacities which included the position of Academic Intervention Specialist. I had the great advantage of being exposed to various reading programs with the responsibility of selecting the ones I considered most effective and reporting my...

...the material. Many students focus on getting answers correct or ways to memorize tricks on how to solve certain problems. During my tutoring sessions, I work with students to develop an understanding for the material by utilizing their resources so that they can perform well when tested on the information. In addition to tutoring and helping others, I enjoy running, practicing yoga, hiking with my dog, reading and shopping. I am looking forward to working...

...students is valued, respected, and acknowledged. Holding that knowledge in their hearts has made them eager to learn and excel in the material and curriculum in our class. That has made all the difference in my career. I graduated from St. John's University with an Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in English. I have a minor in Secondary Education. I have taught middle school, high school and college over the course of my...

...since 2019. I have served as an English tutor for adult immigrants in Philadelphia and for refugees in Rome, Italy. I am incredibly passionate about helping students develop their reading, writing, and verbal skills to help them understand a language. I believe that every student learns differently and I strive to teach in ways that will help them grasp concepts most effectively. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, going to the...

...SAT verbal sections, as this is where a majority of my experience lies. Prior to relocating to Connecticut for the time being, I was working as an English/verbal tutor at a tutoring agency based in Brooklyn. I am passionate about finding what works for every student, whether that be a chat about revising an essay, grammar drills, or test-taking time management skills. I believe it is my job to find the synergy between my tutoring...

...am a Psychology Major at St. John's University. I primarily tutor Psychology at the high school level and English at the elementary and middle school levels, with a strong focus on Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary. I scored a 4 out of 5 on the Advanced Placement Psychology exam in high school, and have never received anything below an 'A' in every English course I've taken since the beginning of my schooling. I am very analytical...

I am a caring, dedicated, patient, organized, and kind Elementary Education and Spanish Major student. My main goal is to be able to encourage students succeed, to help them achieve and be their best.

...am graduating from Oberlin College this December with a B.A in Creative Writing. I just spent this last semester studying abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel. Starting from my time as editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper, my passion for writing and editing has followed me everywhere. Now, in college, I have been an editor for our newspaper for the past 2.5 years, contributing up to 3 articles bi-weekly for my beloved publication. Additionally, I have...

...as graduate, courses in Latin and Greek. These included courses in Roman history, Latin literature, Latin and Greek composition, study of translation, and study of historical linguistics. I am deeply committed to teaching. During my undergraduate, I was heavily involved in mentoring younger students in my department. I taught a class on Greek literature in translation as a volunteer teacher through Splash at Yale. I helped moderate discussions of current events between high school students...

...I am determined to guide my students towards success by helping them hone in on their unique skill sets. I also spent my entire senior year of college writing my undergraduate thesis. I went through an extensive research and essay editing process to finalize my thesis and feel my skills in this area will be useful to any college or graduate student. Outside of tutoring, I am personally interested in pilates, piano, photography, and planning...

...Dov! I'm very excited to join the Varsity Tutors team, and would like to introduce myself. I've been tutoring students for 5 years now; mostly in sciences such as biology and chemistry (as well as advanced biology classes) and graduate school-level courses (especially for medical students), but with a variety of other subjects in which I have significant experience. I take great enjoyment from helping students at all levels meet (and often exceed!) their goals....

...see where in your thought process you can improve/reevaluate. I'm pretty easy going and like joking around. So there won't be much pressure and, for sure no judgement on my part. Everyone is coming from different places in their learning. I myself understand the difficulty of coming to understanding a topic. But it's possible ! :) Outside of academia, I like working out at the gym/running/cycling, drawing (see my insta @abigail_iturra_art), and lounging around with...

...Loudonville, New York. I am hoping to get a PhD in Social Psychology. I have worked as a Statistics tutor with students at my college. I believe in patience and listening to the students needs when tutoring because they will only succeed if you work with them in the best way that they understand. Outside from tutoring, I am very involved with social activism on my campus and am constantly practicing my skills in public...