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

...only to help students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring....

...writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which...

...teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order,...

...with joy or fondness. It's hard to accept that a single number, derived from hasty answers to abstract questions, can play such a huge role in your future. My own experience as test-taker and test-teacher has convinced me that as a tool for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests...

...extensive travels to Spain. I have worked at schools including Columbia University, Fairfield University, Southern Illinois University, and the language learning company ELS. In my past five years of teaching, I have taught students from kindergarten to university level. My most recent experiences the past couple of years has been teaching adults and young adults...

I am currently serving as the Assistant Principal for STEM Middle Academy in Springfield, MA. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals.... I would try to relate the concept being taught to something familiar or tangible to get them excited/engaged.... I would use both formative and summative assessments to determine if students are learning the material.

...texts including the graphic novel, A Monster Calls. I also have teaching experience at the middle school level, teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts. From this position, I have experience in SBAC exam preparation. I also am a scorer for the PARCC and SAT exams, making me an expert in their layout and content....

...with 12 years of experience in both high school and middle school classroom settings, as well as in private piano lessons. I hold a B.A. in Piano and an M.Ed in Teaching & Learning, and am a certified Artist Instructor in CT. Currently I tutor in English, essay writing, grammar, and literature. My teaching philosophy...

...I do with students, incorporating visual, musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students learn, develop, and grow both as students and as individuals. My goal is to build the confidence and skills each student needs to become a successful independent and lifelong learner. To continue my own learning, I am...

...a lifelong learner believing that it is critical to impart an ongoing passion for learning to my students. I have had great success in my teaching and tutoring in many subjects because I combine the essential mastery of foundation skills with a creative approach. My other interests include Asian Brushwork painting, guitar, singing, tennis, golf,...

...years working on ELA curriculum design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant...

...we are having a lot of fun learning. I know my core curriculum and special needs is definitely a strength for me. I teach with a passion, and the kids always love me. I am also dependable, honest, and punctual. I have been able to reach several children, where others have failed.... "You get more flies with honey than you do with vinegar." I like to present materials in an upbeat positive manner. I use a...

...in Washington State, and have spent significant amounts of time in the South and in the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in...

...in education. Building such a strong foundation made me even more passionate about helping my students secure academic success. For 14 years, I taught English Language Arts, and AP English with enthusiasm while helping my students reach their full academic potential. I look forward to helping my future students reach their academic goals, thereby securing...

...English, Mathematics, and Computer Science, while my professional and research experiences have sharpened my skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration. Teaching has been a constant passion throughout my journey, as I enjoy helping students unlock their potential, particularly in reading comprehension, writing, and algebra. I believe education is the key to personal growth and...

...media, I've worked with students in large lectures, small discussion-based classes, and one-on-one mentoring. My teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning and critical engagement, helping students develop their voices through exploration and discussion. Outside of academia, I sing as a member of a Connecticut chorus, and I enjoy riding my bike and going on trail walks.

...possible for anyone to learn anything. Every person has a different way of understanding new topics and information, so I am committed to adjusting my teaching methods to each individual in whichever way will suit them best. Some of the topics I most enjoy teaching are English, ESL, Writing, and Statistics. I look forward to...

I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

...instructor for adults, I've been tutoring and teaching since 2013, when I graduated from Bard College with a BA in Written Arts and Spanish. A lover of language and literature, I taught English in rural Spain for a year to elementary school students. While in Spain, I also provided private writing and essay-prep classes to...

...I'm a cool mom. Except I'm not a mom; I'm your tutor. I've worked in talent development and organizational development for the last 8 years with corporations. Currently, I work full-time as a training specialist for corporations, focusing on adult learning theory and talent development. I love helping people of all ages get their...