Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

A University of Oregon alum and 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...

...the United States from China in 2004. He was 13 years old, and I was 19, but my family lived only 10 minutes from my university, so I was blessed to be able to help him learn English from the very basics, as well as preparing him for the TOEFL exam on his way to...

I have 2+ years of experience teaching FIRST LEGO League Robotics and 2+ years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT math and middle school math (pre-algebra, algebra, probability, geometry). I hope to help more students to reach their academic goals.

I am a law student at the City University of New York School of Law and graduated cum laude from Fordham University with a degree in American Studies. As a tutor, I have experience with a variety of grade levels and fields of study, particularly English, History, Public Speaking, and Writing. The constant I bring...

I am a certified NYS General Education Teacher for grades 1-6 with five years experience. I also have certification in ESL Instruction for Pre-K-12 grade.... I believe that learner-oriented teaching promotes learning that is both purposeful and enduring. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to know who my learners are, what kinds of knowledge and experience they have, and what they want to achieve so that I can tailor a curriculum that fits their needs...

...Colombia, then in Brazil through a Fulbright grant. Literature, foreign languages, and social studies are my specialties, but I'm comfortable in all subject areas. I'm an encouraging and warm presence in the classroom, and get to know the needs of the students I work with so that we can strive to meet their goals together....

...believe that repetition builds confidence and helps strengthen academic success in other areas. (Where appropriate, I like to suggest extra materials for students to work on between sessions.) I'm looking forward to working with your student and I'm happy to answer all questions or schedule a lesson! (If you are curious, ask me about my stint...

...that you've helped in that process is incredibly fulfilling. My teaching style is very easy to work with. I like to see what the students know first, then work with them in a way that builds upon their strengths while tackling their weaknesses, so that they never feel left behind or confused. It's very important...

...learning, ultimately improving the learning environment, by restructuring the frame through which they perceive a problem and generating alternative metaphors." No student learns exactly the same way. Students must trust you as a tutor so they can tell you how they best learn. I always want my students to feel comfortable in their learning environment....

Hello, my name is Alex! I happily tutor privately--anything from SAT/ACT Math and English to GPA for Geometry, Algebra, Reading, and more! Work great with elementary level students as well!

...I was a high school triathlete and stage actor, and continued as a singer, actor, and rugby player in college. I thrive on learning new things and love to share that passion with students and colleagues. My first language is English, but speak primarily Spanish in my household. I am working on my Italian mastery...

...bring a unique perspective to language learning. Discover not just the language, but the stories and traditions that shape it! Personalized Learning Techniques: I believe that every student is unique, and I tailor lessons to fit your individual needs and learning style. Whether you prefer immersive conversation, structured grammar exercises, or cultural exploration, I will...

...wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of...

...your reading and writing and how to apply it to experiences beyond the classroom. When you work on these subjects you're able to make a logically and analytically correction to the world around. My teaching philosophy is knowledge is the key to success. However my tutoring style is one on one, the reason being is...

...to understand their own unique learning styles, and thereby capitalize on their strengths while also building up the areas in which they feel less able or confident. In my teaching approach I place a high value on multi-modal and authentic instructional methods. These principles combined help students receive and review information from a variety of...

...Because of my strong background in humanities, I have learned a lot about the dignity of each person. That is what motivates me to teach. Each person is worth an investment. Everyone can learn! I taught middle and high school students at an international school in Vienna, Austria. I also have experience working with adults...

...Are you feeling frustrated? Intimidated? What road blocks should we be aware of and working to overcome?) 2. Make a Plan (What is the objective for today? Where do we need to go, and what steps are we going to take to get there?) 3. Get to Work! (this is the majority of the session,...

...the past three years to teaching myself Spanish. I pursued my interest in Spanish and language learning by receiving my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This experience broadened my worldview and gave me a greater insight into language learning. I have experience teaching a wide range of students,...

...and I was quite amazed that my slightly above beginner level students were so interested in the picture and the article that all I basically had to do during that class was sit back and watch them all become team players, getting into a big group on their own. They were gleaning English words they...

...I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and I am very flexible to...