Award-Winning English Tutors in Stamford, CT

...by majoring in History, minoring in English and American Literatures, and playing on the men's basketball team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital products, most recently in Lagos, Narobi, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. I spend most of my free time coding web and mobile...

I am a dedicated bilingual (English and Spanish) science educator. I believe science is a way of life, not just a subject. It helps guide us in our decisions and how they affect those around us.

...Teacher/ Trained in Orton-Gillingham Target grades: Pre-Kindergarten to 6 I am an elementary school teacher with 20 years of experience. I have great success in helping children who struggle with learning to read and with understanding grade level math concepts. My approach focuses on addressing the specific needs of each child. I begin with detailed assessments and then I create a plan that targets their needs. Throughout the tutoring sessions assessments are given to monitor...

I have the experience and passion to guide you through your learning journey. I received my undergraduate degree in Business Management from Webster University in St. Louis, MO. And my graduate degree in Apologetics from Missouri Baptist University. I'm here to help you unlock your potential and achieve greatness. Whether it's Scripture, Business, Music, English, or any other basic academia that you currently struggle with, I can assist you. So, let's simplify complex concepts together.

I love to learn and teach. Knowledge is the key to freedom and finding one's self. I love to help those who think they cannot learn or accomplish things do what they believe they cannot. And as a future educator, in higher education hopefully, I look forward to helping students of many different kinds of backgrounds and educational levels.

...environment, where the student is encouraged to ask whatever questions may come without worrying about not fitting the very narrow standards of what a "good student" sounds like. I believe learning minds need their content to be presented in a way that is personal to them, that includes their lives and interests as key takeaways from each lesson. How can we expect children to care about school if it does not care about them?

...classroom settings and have spent time tutoring as well. I love fostering strong relationships with the students I work with and watching them succeed. My teaching philosophy and style is based on confidence. If my student is confident in themselves, then they will be able to do their best work. I believe that all my students are deserving of a great education. I enjoy tutoring students in Reading and Writing best because I love books;...

...I have been tutoring for almost four years now. I tutor all types of people and subjects ranging from 7 to 65 years old, Astronomy, Physics, Pre-calculus, Calculus 1-3, differential equations, algebra, environmental science, and more! I mostly enjoy tutoring Astronomy, Physics, and Math, as my concentration throughout undergrad was astronomy. I have taught small and large groups up to 25 people, and the most rewarding part every time is watching students be able to...

I've been a professional tutor for the past ten years and a college instructor for the past four years. I have my masters degree in philosophy and hope to enroll in a PhD program in philosophy by Fall 2017. In my free time I enjoy stand-up comedy, strategy/RPG video games, and science fiction.... I believe that the goal of tutoring is to create life-long independent learners and that it is the tutor’s job to provide encouragement...

Michelle Levy Schulz is a poet and writer living in Brooklyn. She has work published and loves reading. Vassar College is her alma mater and its campus has some of her favorite trees. Cape Cod's Wellfleet has the beaches of her dreams and the best air scented with salt, pine and beach roses on a summer's day.

...private tutor in the area of foreign languages, essay writing, and a variety of other subjects for more than a decade. In that time, I have witnessed the difficulties many students have when learning something that seems unfamiliar, uninteresting, or just makes no sense. Seeing this, I believe it is my responsibility to be a positive influence by ensuring that all my students do well and understand the material. For example, with French, I always...

...Over the past ten years, I have come to learn a great deal about what makes for good teaching, and can equip my students with the skills they need to effectively tackle the English Common Core Standards. I am proficient at teaching students active reading strategies as well as helping them identify and analyze the various literary elements, devices and techniques. In addition, I am particularly adept at scaffolding writing instruction for many of the...

...I hold a dual Master's degree in education/special education with a concentration in literacy, and qualified to teach all core English literacy standards and processes, including close reading strategies, with strong attention to annotating, summarizing, and paraphrasing. Additionally, I instruct in all genres of writing, including expository, narrative, creative, and creative non-fiction. The heart of successful teaching involves fostering a sense of pride in students' accomplishments, which evolves through promoting a positive learning environment, all the...

...concepts clearly in an interesting way. The best part of teaching is when you see a student smile after being able to understand and do something by their own.To me, no question is a silly question and I'm more than willing to start from the basics if the student is struggling because I believe anyone can tackle the higher level studies smoothly if their basic foundation is strong. Apart from that, I'm a great motivator...

...avid football fan, I graduated with Chemistry and Chinese degrees before earning a Masters of Education from the Relay Graduate School in New York. After 7 years of tutoring and 3 years of teaching, I am excited to support students in science, math, language, and exam prep. A mild caffeine addict, I stay active through lacrosse and running, listen to podcasts while roaming the city, and love to discover new coffee shops and Thai restaurants.

...years of tutoring experience beginning with introductory college algebra and currently with all levels of high school biology including AP and college-level courses. I also cover middle and elementary levels of science, math, reading, and writing. My strength is my dedication to making the material clear and easy to understand. If you share your learning style I am happy to engage in that mode of explanation. Thanks and I look forward to learning together!

...standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside of tutoring, I work as a scientist at a healthcare startup, and when I'm not at work I'm likely to be found running around Central...

...next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and Professional Writing from William Paterson University, where I pursued, and continue to pursue, research in online and digital pedagogy.

I am a writer and educator who is passionate about student learning. I have been a writing tutor at Duke's prestigious Thompson Writing Program where I assisted a wide variety of writing in the sciences and the humanities. I also created and led a summer workshop for public high school students to assist them in writing their college essay applications.

...concepts into multiple concrete steps that are easy to understand. I believe that every child wants to learn and loves to learn. When instruction is differentiated, positive results are achieved. In order to tailor instruction to the individual, I get to know my students on an academic and personal level. With this information, I can teach to the child's interests and strengths. I believe that this creates a strong bond, increases the student's confidence, and...