Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving New Haven, CT

...months ago and was reminded of how well suited my personality and my intellectual curiosity are to teaching. I always loved taking standardized tests; I thought of the problems as fun puzzles. And I love sharing that outlook and enthusiasm with students who are trying to improve their SAT performance. I find it completely invigorating to see students grasping the concepts that underlie the problems we work through together, and it is so fun to...

...and began to incorporate different learning approaches into my teaching style. I enjoyed this challenge and continue to utilize this approach with all future tutoring. During undergrad I earned by CRLA tutoring certification and tutored in many subjects including neuroscience, biology, scientific writing, essay writing. I also tutored foreign students in English, and lead clinics where I taught fencing to middle and high school students. I am passionate about teaching and helping everyone get an...

...in Long Island, NY in a small town, and enjoy the small patches of woods and farm stands so close to my house. I'm also a writer, artist, and owner of several pets (10 and counting). My main method of teaching is through games -- ones I create with the student or borrow -- and telling stories. I love to get to know my students and build on their interests -- it makes the learning...

...I am a certified teacher who specializes in general, special and gifted education. I have an abundant background in and outside of the classroom working with students of all ages and ability levels. Over the years I have been a substitute and math/reading elementary school teacher, homeschool/at home instructor, private tutor, camp counselor and director. In addition, I have worked closely with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a behavioral therapist, life skills coach and...

...at the foundation for all of my lessons. I feel that the students deserve to know when they are mastering a skill as well as praise for giving it a try. When looking for a solution to a problem from my students I find there is no wrong answer, only steps toward to learning something new. Finally, I believe the atmosphere between the children and teacher should be light-hearted with structure having an air of...

...is to inspire students to believe in themselves. I teach students with compassion and patience. I work towards helping students progress by meeting their intellectual and emotional needs. I firmly believe in the implementation of effective practices and fostering an environment that encourages student growth and positive results. Motivating students to be independent thinkers and apply the strategies taught to them will help them overcome challenges. In doing this, students are able to accomplish their...

...the teaching field now for almost eight years. I love working with children and knew I wanted to be a teacher from the age of five! Over the years, I have been a babysitter, a camp counselor and finally a teaching assistant and then teacher. I have experience working with children from the ages of four through grade 5. I have spent time teaching AIS math and am well-versed in Teacher's College Reading and Writing...

...English teacher who has taught and tutored students in grades 7 - 12 for 23 years. I attained my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Secondary Education certification in 2000 from Lycoming College. I then attained my Master of Arts in English Literature in 2011 from Mercy College. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I love to witness the moments when my students are successful. My objective as an educator is to learn about...

...of Stony Brook University with a B.A. in Psychology. I use my discipline of choice to break down the learning process and find the best individually tailored approach for each student. My favorite subjects are English, Math, and, of course, Psychology. Two of my specialties are SAT/PSAT and AP Test preparation. I received a National Merit Scholarship for the PSAT, ranked above 97th percentile in each area of the SAT, and achieved National AP Scholar...

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...Irene Chen, and I'm a passionate tutor attending Brown University, where I'm currently studying Literary Arts and Environmental Science. With over two years of experience, I help with a diverse range of subjects, including SAT prep, essay editing, and core subjects such as science, math, history, and literature. I have experience teaching kids of all ages, and I also teach non-academic subjects such as art, music, and creative writing. In my tutoring, I enjoy employing...

...one might find difficult, and would be happy to be there to answer any and all questions. I have had informal tutoring experience, as well as jobs as a ski instructor and camp counselor working with kids. Additionally, my on-campus job is in tech support, and since they did all their own training the only real criteria for hiring was the ability to explain complicated processes in simple terms. Unfortunately, we were all sent home...

...in public and charter schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC. In my 10+ years as an educator, I've taught phonics to essay writing, number sense to logarithms. My success is not based on the curriculum knowledge but rather on the ability to: - Identify the root cause and need of the student. (For example, I've tutored many students that claim to need help with algebra, when in fact their misconceptions lie in basic four...

...Samantha and I am 22 years old. I just graduated from college where I studied to become an elementary school teacher. I am currently certified in New York State to teach children from birth through 6th grade. I am currently going to graduate school to gain additional certifications in Literacy for children from birth through 12th grade. I have always loved learning and working with children. I am excited to take on the responsibility of...

...published in undergrad literary journals. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree at Western Governor's University in Secondary English Education and have just finished all my coursework. This, along with over three years of experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, is the foundation of my commitment to helping out all my students. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, creative writing and academic writing; and most importantly,...

...those with varying cognitive, learning, and physical challenges, which taught me the importance of adaptability in teaching. I teach a variety of subjects including but not limited to: English Reading and Writing: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, SAT, ACT, IGCSE, AP Lang French: All Levels, Verb Tenses, Conjugation, Essays, Listening, Speaking, IGCSE, AP French Math: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Precalculus and Statistics, SAT, ACT, IGCSE Science: Physics, Biology,...

...to the US I have taught children and adults a variety of subjects and skills in a number of settings. I am thrilled to be partnering with Varsity Tutors to help young people as they work to improve their academic performance in language arts. The ability to express oneself clearly is an invaluable tool throughout life. As a tutor I am most passionate about helping students improve their scores on Critical Reading and Writing portions...

...Degree from Marist College in English Literature and Secondary Education with a minor in Psychology. I am one term away from completing my Master's Degree in Special Education from Northeastern University. I am an English teacher at a boarding school. I tutor English, reading, writing, and psychology, which are my favorite subjects. I love tutoring students because it allows me to teach in a smaller setting and focus on building specific skills with my students....

...a little bit of a band geek but what can you expect from someone who has been playing flute for over 8 years? When I'm not in class or at band practice, I'm out exploring the Hudson River Valley for my job at a local history business. I love to go hiking and take photos of things I find in nature! I'm so excited to begin working with you and I hope that together we...

...writing is by writing more. And writing about the things that matter to me (which was and is basketball). Slowly, I established my voice, my style, and before I noticed, I became a writer. And it was Professor Ganley who recommended me to be tutor, told me, "You can write for a living." I don't write for a living. I coach basketball now, and before that I taught English in Korea. I still tutor, and...