Award-Winning Gifted Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...Lynn University in 2010 with a degree in Communications. I'm a patient, encouraging, positive tutor who specializes in liberal arts, English, and essays. I love helping people learn! I believe to be an effective tutor one must be a good listener and encourage a dialogue, both of which I practice in my tutoring sessions. Tutoring is about the ability to really address what the student needs. Outside of academia I enjoy fashion, movies, and the...

...of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures where I taught. I owe much of my success in effectively teaching across a large arc of English studies to the seriousness with which I take my student evaluations. Over the years I have consistently adapted my classes to meet the needs of the student body by sometimes even revamping whole courses. For years I have been invested in the philosophy of human potential and how to create optimum...

...to create a learning environment catered to that student's specific needs. I welcome the challenge that presents itself in changing learning situations. I am very patient. I can help provide the interpersonal and organization skills a student needs to develop effective study habits and succeed in their goals. Through excellent communication skills and good listening, I assess the students' situation on a case-by-case basis to determine the students learning style. Whether they are confused on...

...to use my intellect, positivity, patience, curiosity and energy to inspire and assist young people in recognizing and achieving both their personal goals and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky,...

...as possible. It a positive challenge for me to continue to codify various academic benchmarks as standards for consultation and as pathways to student success. As a certified teacher and an instructor of AP Literature, AP Language, and Honors American Literature in the NY Public School system as well as a standardized test and college essay tutor for over six years, I am dedicated to creating an individualized and enriching learning experience for each of...

...and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for a variety of subjects and enjoy working with students one-on-one to tackle and master difficult concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it together! I look forward to talking to you.... I usually have...

...bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at Hunter College. I have had many years of tutoring experience, ranging from elementary school classes to college level courses. I tutor algebra, geometry, calculus, chemistry, physics, reading comprehension, and writing composition. My favorite subjects to teach is physics because many students view it as a hard science, but after tutoring, they feel it to be much more intuitive than they initially believed. I believe that patience is the most important...

...free time the idea of helping students achieve their academic goals appeals to me. I have extensive knowledge of biology; specifically biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as a good understanding of chemistry, history, and mathematics. My hobbies include reading and writing, animal care (I have a pet dog), hiking and fitness. Growing up with three younger siblings has given me the life experience necessary to understand and relate to younger generations. I also...

...504 accomodations, I have lots of strategies and ideas to help students who learn differently master content and can also help students who could use some extra support in their organizational and study skills. I'm available on weekday evenings and at most times on Saturday and Sunday. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you think I could help you or your student. Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you!

...Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a lifelong love of reading, writing and problem solving, and a deep passion for southern barbecue! I have tutored students ages K-4 all the way through college-bound SAT takers, both in and outside of formal classroom settings. Though my wide range of tutoring experiences has taught me to adapt to different learning styles and personalities, it has also left me with the understanding that every...

...in Theological Studies and a Fellow in Theology & Practice at Vanderbilt University, with a minor in Ethics & Society and a certificate in Women's & Gender Studies. I have a M.Div. and a certificate in Gender, Theology, and Ministry, and an A.M. in Comparative Literature and African-American Studies from Duke University. I recently moved to New York to write my dissertation, and am already wondering why I didn't move here sooner! I have tutored...

...as I can remember, and I endeavor to guide a writer's ability to analyze, organize, and captivate while encouraging his or her strengths. I began taking standardized tests with the ITBS in kindergarten and took at least one per year through grade school including ten AP exams and the PSAT with which I became a National Merit Scholar. I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward...

...studying Childhood Education. I have a passion for working with students and have experience as a tutor; both private and through the public school system. I was also a dance instructor, a camp counselor at a dance and dramatic arts day camp through my local dance studio. I tutor in all elementary and junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an environment where the student is...

...help me through my own education, I want to do the same for you! Whether it be test prep tricks and tips, working on college essays, formatting resumes, learning to interview well, or just getting academic help in your classes to make sure you get the best grades you can get, I want to help show you how you can be the best you can be! I'm easy to talk to, I have a very...

...I was an Assistant Principal in my school, overseeing our K-2 instruction for four months and our third and fourth grade instruction for six months. As an Assistant Principal, I prepared our teachers to implement our curriculum in both math and literacy, as well as developed and coached our teachers to better improve their instruction. As such, I have extensive knowledge of the Common Core Standards in both Math and Literacy for the elementary grades,...

...am most passionate about giving students the personalized educational experience they need and deserve. I teach most history subjects, English, writing, and study skills. I am at my best working with struggling learners who need to build the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. I believe each student has the capacity to learn. Often the struggles students have stem from a lack of academic literacy and executive functioning skills. These can develop overtime while working...

I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...

...with the test material, whether it be the LSAT, the SAT, the AP, the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade "gifted" program, I learned the value of cultivating creativity. I'd like to pass on what I've learned in those formative years -- the early assignments and projects which have led to who I am today. In sum, it is my mission to find that individualized point-of-connection....

...Arts in Anthropology and Archaeology from Yale University in 2004. I spent the next few years working in academic publications at Harvard University, and have traveled extensively as an archaeologist. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Archaeology at the City University of New York Graduate Center. Since moving to New York, I have worked with high school science students as a National Science Foundation Fellow, and have been teaching college-level anthropology for the past...