Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...to low income communities. I've always excelled both academically and in standardized tests. I know that intelligent and targeted private instruction has helped me all throughout my academic career. I'd love to fulfill that role for a student who's looking for that bit of extra help. I am most passionate about teaching reading and writing skills. I believe that learning should be fun but not without rigor. If I can figure out a hook to...

...flexible in various situations. I enjoy creating lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take into account what motivates my students, what their interests are, learning styles and what challenges they face (if applicable). I believe that every person deserves to learn and to be challenged to reach his or her potential. I am passionate about supporting my students and teaching them to support...

...my peers with their math homework, and reviewing essays for clarity and correct grammar. I was always complemented on how patient and specific my feedback was. Now, as I study theater direction at a prestigious university, I put to practice, how I can become better at communicating foreign ideas towards an end product. I love being able to find the unique tool or technique that finally clicks; one of my strong suits is being able...

...preparation, as well as classroom content such as calculus and physics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, ranging from elementary education to high school Mathematics, science and Spanish. I enjoy teaching and my work is about my students, who have the potential to achieve at the highest levels, and their parents, who want the best for them. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, watching/playing sports (especially basketball, which I played in college!), skiing, and...

...Masters in Childhood Special Education with a 4.0 GPA. I have experience tutoring through my four years of undergraduate studies, where I served as a consultant at the Writing Center at St. John's. I have a year of student teaching experience with first graders, and a semester of student teaching experience with fourth graders in an ICT class, where I have taught lessons and worked closely with students across all subjects. I also have experience...

...challenge myself every day to do one thing that pushes me out of my comfort zone, whether it be going for a long run or bike ride to a new part of the city, speaking up in class with a question, or embracing a public speaking opportunity. I have found that when I take a small step towards meeting a challenge, then the next time a big, menacing problem comes around, it just does not...

...goal is to not only make sure that the student is comfortable with the material but to also ensure that the student believes that they are capable of learning said material and any material that may follow. Oftentimes, students assume that they are struggling simply because they are, "stupid" and are incapable of learning the material. I don't believe that is ever the case. I personally wrestled with this anxiety when I was in high...

...about half of the company’s employees of all ranks were let go, the unprofitable firm would later be sold. This turn of events set the stage for the priceless classroom exploratory phase I was seeking. I increased my workload with Prep for Prep and added two more positions to form a full-time schedule of teaching: I now also taught SAT Verbal at Leader’s Academy and New York Regents English Language Arts at the Harlem Children’s...

...each of my former students had. In addition, I possessed an aptitude for improving my students’ reading comprehension skills, grammar, and, most importantly, abilities to understand the patterns of questioning that the College Board uses in its Writing and Critical Reading sections. My belief is that the best preparation for a standardized test such as the SAT is repetition. Taking many practice tests allows students to spot patterns and SAT tricks and understand their weak...

I'm a graduate of Columbia University, where I studied Creative Writing, with a concentration in sociology. I started working as a tutor at a community college, where I specialized in tutoring students with disabilities and English language learners. I believe strongly in a student-centered approach, tailoring my teaching to my student's learning style and goals.

...skill development, and comprehension. Most importantly, I strive to be creative, outgoing, and effective. I don't want to make you sit in a classroom; you get enough of that during the school day. Our sessions will be interactive and fun. I tutor for the SAT (Reading/Writing), GRE (English), Regents (English), and AP (Composition, Literature). I also tutor students in advancing their reading comprehension, writing or grammar skills, creative writing, or public speaking. I am looking...

...math, including algebra and calculus. While I was at UCLA, I continued tutoring math and English to middle and elementary school students around Los Angeles county. Since then, I have completed my Master's Degree in European History, Politics, and Society at Columbia University. I love history, politics, and writing. I am very passionate about education and I love being able to help students who are struggling. I firmly believe that there is no subject too...

...along with bringing in outside educational performing artists for children. While working at Discovery Theater I was able to work hands on with children, in addition to creating learning guides that teachers would bring into their classrooms after performances. My love for Theater and the arts has strongly influenced my teaching style. I believe that not everyone learns the same way, and that all students should be given the opportunity to try out different tools...

...third thru eighth grade state tests, Hunter College High School exam, the SHSAT and the SAT. My main focus area is math, I've tutored students in math starting in the third grade up to calculus. I have also worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I love working with children and adults on all levels with the goal of improving grades and learning testing strategies. I enjoy helping people reach that "a-ha" moment,...

...and found it extremely gratifying. I have a proven track record for student achievement. One of my students achieved the highest score in her school on the Social Studies State Exam. In addition, my students improved by 30% after only 20 tutoring hours (on average, comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment scores). I have experience tutoring grades 1-8, but I really shine with elementary students. I strive to help students reach the next level; whether they are...

...English tutor at CUNY Queens College's Writing Center. At the Writing Center, I have tutored everything from ESL students to the mentally challenged. I have also been a private tutor for high school, middle, and college students for the past three years. For five months, I also was a volunteer tutor for Reading Partners, which helps young children who struggle with their reading and writing. My specialties include essay editing, grammar mechanics, reading, literature and...

I believe education plays a vital role in the success of young people. I believe everyone is capable of learning given proper opportunities and sufficient attention. Most importantly, I believe I understand how to help, motivate, and communicate what I have learned to students and can therefore contribute to enhancing the prospects of young people.

...arrive at a particular answer, but instead the techniques of how to approach that problems and those that are similar for the future so that they can handle anything that is given to them. I truly try to be engaging in my sessions and motivating so that each student realizes his/her full potential. I use examples and analogies that are relatable in order to help each of my students master the material. I have extensive...

...a graduate of Molloy College and hold a Masters Degree in Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12) in English Language Arts. I am currently teaching ELA in grades 5-8 and have experience working with grades K-12. I am passionate about reading, writing, grammar, and literacy skills, and specialize in proofreading and editing. As an educator, my goal is to foster a love of reading and writing and creating a fun, inclusive classroom environment regardless of whether it...

...in reading, writing, conversation, speaking and listening. Have worked with all different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Dedicated to helping students achieve their goals in learning English. Educational background includes a BA in German Studies from Lewis and Clark College and I am in the process of earning my TESOL certification from The New School. Teaching experience includes tutoring and teaching at Berlitz Language Center in Portland, OR, International Catholic Charities Community Services in NYC, and...