Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...Biochemistry and minored in English. I am currently enrolled at the City University of New York, where I am working as a graduate student for a PhD in biochemistry. I mostly tutor science and math, both of which I enjoy thoroughly. My goal as a tutor is to help my students in understanding and gaining interest in the subjects instead of pure memorization. In my spare time I enjoy ice hockey, skiing, and mountain biking.

...writing, and math skills at a tutoring center. From there, I went on to graduate school, which I followed with two years teaching middle and high school math in New York City Public Schools. During graduate school, having scored in the 98th percentile with a perfect writing score, I became certified to teach the GMAT by a private test preparation company, and taught that test to several small classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn. I am...

I am a recent graduate of NYU with a major in Teaching Social Studies Education (Grades 7-12) and a minor in Psychology who is passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities and inspiring learners' academic curiosity. I also have a NYS teaching license.

...have taught at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary level. I have taught and tutored children and adults. I am the author of three books and am currently working on my fourth! My family and friends call me "Smiley," because I am always smiling. I grew up in Ohio, but I now reside in NYC. I absolutely love it. My hobbies include but are not limited to making people laugh, singing off key, watching soccer, basketball,...

...always tried to make lessons engaging and fun for my students. I believe that students learn best when they experience knowledge for themselves, while receiving guidance and encouragement from their teacher. I truly enjoy tutoring and want to help my students achieve academic success. I'm especially passionate about helping struggling readers. If a child has difficulty deciphering words and sentences, how can he/she be expected to grasp math, science, and social concepts presented in school?...

...individuals to realize their fullest potential. As an advocate for lifelong learning, I believe that education transcends the confines of classrooms, shaping not only careers but also character. It is through education that we cultivate critical thinking, empathy, and adaptability, equipping ourselves to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence and compassion. I am committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative learning environment where every individual is valued, encouraged, and inspired to thrive....

...state certified to teach English to students in grades 5-12 gives me the opportunity to teach and tutor a wide range of material. My M.A in English Education provides me with a variety of tools to use when leading students toward fulfilling their academic potential. My goal is to make students feel confident and comfortable in their learning environment, free to ask questions and seek answers. By allowing my patient and positive attitude to play...

...as editor of The Roslyn News and seven years as editor of The Massapequan Observer. Prior to that, I had three years experience as a tutor and an English teacher. I have published up to 6,000 by-line articles, over 200 reviews and essays and eight books on subject matters with History and Literature . I have spent a lifetime with the printed word and am eager to pass on that knowledge. Hobbies include golf, swimming,...

...Business Math), and Business (Graduate level Finance and Marketing). I have tutored students preparing for the SAT, SSAT, and ISEE exams and am qualified and prepared to tutor the ACT and GMAT tests. My SAT students have had extremely positive results, averaging over 275 points of improvement. My last class of 20 students averaged over 300 points of improvements. I have had similar success preparing students for SAT subject tests and AP exams. My students...

...writing as well. I'm especially strong at drawing connections---and helping others do the same---between literary devices and broader concepts in literature and personal creative writing. I'm also skilled at helping to proofread and edit essays and creative works, creating essay plans, and working with students to form ideas for analytical essays. I have tutored college and high school aged students as needed for the past 6 years, focusing on analytical skills and essay writing and...

...goals. I believe that a good teacher must be responsive and reflective. Besides providing my professional expertise in tutoring sessions, I also make it a point in my practice to have check-in conversations with students about how they think they are progressing and what strategies seem to be working best for them. I enjoy the art and science of teaching and strive to provide a research-based, creative curriculum to best ensure student engagement and success....

...foundation towards building an improved quality of life and I aim to instill that value in my students. In my spare time, you can catch me with my nose in the latest biography or nonfiction book. Economics and personal finance are also big passion projects of mine. I enjoy writing my own pieces and sharing it with those willing to engage in spirited discussion. Outside of academia, I am a huge boxing fan, physical fitness...

...academic coaching and writing tutoring to be fulfilling as these skills will help students as they move forward to any subject material or level of learning. I aspire to a personalized tutoring approach, appreciating that each student has their own unique way of learning. My goal will be to get to know you as a person and to partner with you as we work together to set and help you achieve your academic goals!

...school for 3 fulfilling years. I enjoy working with students of all grade levels and ages, but really enjoy the connection with secondary education students, as I have the most experience in that field. I can tutor a wide range of subjects but I have the most success with Math and Grammar. In my spare time, I love to live life to its fullest. This includes traveling to different countries and cities, photography and even...

...the College of New Rochelle and have tutored students as a volunteer in communications related courses. I enjoy courses that are in communications and writing because I believe in the changing global economy the next generation of students needs to learn these critical skills in order to compete. My hobbies are various. I enjoy outdoor activities such as biking and hiking and am an avid collector of Afro-Latin music. I enjoy travel travel and have...

...tutoring and afterschool programs, for the majority of my career, and there are few experiences I enjoy more than building relationships with students and watching them grow and develop as people and scholars. I love helping students gain both the academic knowledge to succeed and the confidence to know that even if they haven't seen a problem or task before, they will be able to figure it out. Having worked with students from a variety...

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunities available to every student.

...with traditional classes, I have extensive experience tutoring one on one as well. Subjects taught include psychology, law and ethics for healthcare professionals, English (including writing and literature), and environmental studies. However, as my personal educational journey from Bachelors to PhD was of a broad and deep nature, I am also qualified to teach many additional subjects in the humanities and social sciences. My motivation as an instructor remains high due to the enjoyment and...

...Computer Science and Statistics. Over the years, I have had the privilege of tutoring students of various ages and backgrounds, helping them enhance their understanding, improve their test scores, and foster an overall sense of well-being. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, I am particularly passionate about Math, Spanish, and English. It gives me great joy to help students make a satisfying breakthrough on subjects that appear to be scary or mundane,...

...for students seeking to get into college. The one thing that's common in these various scenarios is my passion to help students that are apprehensive to learn because they don't know what to do, and teach them how to break down a situation and discover for themselves how to study, learn, and find out to derive the answer for themselves. My Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Syracuse University and my Master's certificate in...