Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving East Hartford, CT

...I am no longer a Peace Corps volunteer, I still live in Panama where I work in tourism and also offer English language tutoring services as well as writing, copywriting and editing services. I am originally from New York City, so English is my first language, and I also speak advanced Spanish.

...As a tutor my number one priority is to observe my students first to see where their strengths are and where they can use more support. I create my own plans according to the needs of each student and together we work on those goals. I hope to create strong and meaningful relationships with all...

...and their application? In truth, I don't think any of the above is a specific reason to engage me, yet I would be lying to say I think it meaningless. Leaving the standard resume stuff to the side for a moment, I want to share the essence of what I believe is the key dimension...

...John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My other position was as an education consultant for university applications where I taught...

...subject, it just has to be communicated in the right way and the proper amount of time and work has to be put in. I don't want to just spoon feed information, I want to teach student how to learn creatively-which is something that, tragically, isn't stressed in public education today. "You either win or...

...is teaching at the collegiate level, I have worked with high school and middle school students as well. Educational Background: I graduated from the University of Iowa's Playwright's Workshop where I received my MFA in playwriting. Prior to my time in Iowa, I attended the University of Chicago and earned a Masters in English Literature...

...earning my MSed at Hofstra, I immediately began teaching with great enthusiasm. What I enjoy most about teaching is learning to meet each student at their need, with their interests at heart. In life you build friendships, and as educators you learn to value the thoughts and ideals of your colleagues. My tutoring experience began...

...preparation subjects. I'm passionate about helping students because I have had some difficulty with certain subjects myself, and I understand the frustration of what that is like. My experience with High School Physics made me an advocate of getting help when it's needed. After seeking out assistance, I went from consistently struggling with the subject...

...I gained experience tutoring new English speakers and editing essays for undergraduates and PhD students along with academic journal articles. Throughout college I was a tutor and assistant for Aesop Academy for consulting, where I assisted students in Excel, business case studies, and presentations. I also have experience tutoring middle school and high school students...

...recent graduate from Middlebury College with a Master of Arts degree in Italian. I completed the program in Florence, Italy and I am happy to share my love for the Italian language and culture with those who want to learn. I am also proficient in French and I am excited to help any beginners!

...5 years. I am incredibly passionate about helping students achieve their goals and make growth. My teaching is centered around building relationships with students and meeting their learning needs. I have my Bachelors of Music in Studio Composition from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music, and I am currently working towards my Masters of Teaching in...

...Tutoring by day, working in the theater by night, I'm enthusiastic and well-versed in a multitude of subjects, including GRE Writing and College Application Essays. In my spare time I write plays, perform, collect records, and visit lots of museums. I'm interested in helping a broad range of pupils reach their maximum potential.

...educators on their academic writing; most often academic texts and research books and articles. This work allows me to utilize my talent and passion for language and literature, as well as my passion for education. As an editor, I help enable esteemed scholars and academics craft their written work to make their specialized knowledge available...

...the stigma that reading and writing is boring, and bring in a whole new light in of the beauty of it. I want my students to feel comfortable writing short stories or reading books on their own. I want their writing to become as easy as brushing their teeth. It will be apart of them,...

...themselves while working through the challenges of each subject. I make sure that students understand what it is that is making the subject hard for them to understand in order to easily solve the problem! I take time with each client to ensure that they're getting a full explanation and are able to build the...

I am an accomplished teacher and lifelong learner who believes that developing and nurturing relationships leads to more effective teaching and more meaningful learning!

...electronics diploma at SAIT but was spurred on by interests in antenna radiation patterns that led me to a data processing positioning using InSAR technology later in life. I also graduated summa cum laude in civil engineering from the University of Ottawa with a minor in computing technology (management option) but also took options in...

...backgrounds. These experiences have taught me how important our assets are as resources that must be valued and sustained, especially in fostering a positive sense of self. Teaching and learning in an academically focused environment have taught me a great deal, particularly that teaching and learning are not linear, but dynamic. A meaningful education strengthens...

...skills. It's about the excitement that comes from encountering new things, and about growing into a more confident and capable version of oneself. This is an idea that informs all my teaching and tutoring work: I want to help guide my students toward a deeper investment in their own learning. When I'm not teaching, I'm...

I have been teaching for over 3 years. That is something I love to do and it is what I see myself doing for the rest of my life.