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

...am an avid reader and writer. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, and I find it very rewarding to watch my students improve through our work. As a tutor, I make sure my students understand the fundamentals of the topic we are reviewing. I then work on practice problems with them until they know the ins and outs of the subject area. I tutor for high school admissions tests, the SAT,...

...of the classroom and I thrived on the challenges I faced as a new teacher. After teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages throughout college I became a Reading and Math instructor for adults in Boston who were working toward their GED/High School Equivalency Certificate. The perseverance of my students led me to believe that I, too, could return to school! Shortly after I moved to New York City, I started Graduate School at the...

I am a Staten Island, NY native of Cameroonian origin. I completed medical school at New York Medical College and I am currently a 3rd year pediatric resident at New York Presbyterian Cornell. I have many years of tutoring experience in various levels of Math, Chemistry, English, and more! My tutoring sessions are very interactive filled with loads of review and step by step problem solving.

...have a lengthy background in math and sciences, but I have also become a strong writer through academics and personal achievements. I have offered homework help in various forms to younger students throughout my life. My most recent and most rewarding experiences were while living abroad in South Africa in 2013. While there, I volunteered as a lab assistant, travelled quite a bit, and I attended university courses, one of which allowed my to tutor...

...summer connecting and teaching within a second grade classroom alongside two other amazing teachers! Like the 5th grade classroom, my focus was mainly on helping build lesson plans and working both individually and in groups with our students. Teaching is something I absolutely love and it has always been a passion of mine. I love it as not only do I get to help learn, but I'm also learning so much from you! As a...

...parents want their child to achieve. Then, through a focused Socratic exchange, I work with the student to discover and utilize the intellectual abilities they've always possessed yet haven't fully explored, guiding them confidently to their personal and academic goals in a way that leaves the student invigorated and motivated to succeed. I am never happier than when I am teaching. Whether it's helping a student through a difficult literary passage, reviewing the importance of...

I'm a graduate of Boston University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Film and Television. I tutor a variety of subjects and grade levels, tailoring my approach to each student's needs and creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves. I believe that education extends beyond the classroom, and I strive to help students connect their learning to the world around them.

...help them develop the tools necessary to achieve that goal. I strive to have my students 'stretch their minds' so that they will succeed in the classroom, on standardized tests and enjoy the process along the way. Most importantly I try to make a connection with my students by listening to them carefully so that I can fully address their specific needs and devise an individualized program of study for them. I find that humor...

...in Special Education and English, grades 7-12. I currently work as a 10th and 11th grade teacher at a school in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to understand something that might literally or figuratively seem to be in another language. I carry this understanding, lots of patience, and a passion for language into my tutoring sessions. Outside of...

...my process to the needs and goals of the student so that they can make the most of our time. At the end of the day, I hope students will come out of this experience understanding how to harness the knowledge they are given in achieving larger more complex task; that is, going beyond the solution to the problem, understanding the methodology and how to use the acquired skills in different situations.

...Assisting positions in a Data Journalism and Media Analysis classes, I feel quite comfortable working with students of all levels on both grasping analytic concepts and articulating their thinking. The summer of 2019, I served as a Summer Program Instructor for a New York Girls Who Code site, where I taught JavaScript/HTML/CSS and Python to a high school aged group. Leading a classroom of twenty passionate students just starting on their coding journey proved to...

...Skills. My education philosophy is simple. I do not teach "at" students, rather, I teach them to think for themselves. I believe the best tutor is one that allows the student to grow by helping them develop the skills necessary for success. I have taught students at every skill level, from Special Education to Advanced Placement. Each person learns differently, and it is my challenge to reach that student and show them how to succeed...

...my life. I am currently a second grade teacher, but I have worked in many different settings with various types of students including children with behavioral, emotional, and learning difficulties as well as gifted and talented students. I have also tutored several students over the past few years in math, reading, and writing. I enjoy tutoring because it allows for the instruction to be tailored towards a student's specific needs. It's a great way to...

I have been tutoring since I was an undergraduate. I tutor math, Japanese, reading and writing, and SAT prep. I am interested in helping you achieve your goals and see results. I can be strict but I am also gentle and encouraging. My hobbies and interests include karate, drawing, reading, and playing the piano.

...it was my wonderful teachers and tutors growing up that encouraged me to continue doing what I love for the rest of my life, which is anything art related. I would also love to encourage kids of all ages to have fun with art because it is an amazing way to learn about the world, as well as creatively express ourselves. I have three years of experience as being a camp counselor and I have...

...teacher and have two Master's degrees in special education and public administration. I have instructed both regular and special education students ranging from Nursery - 12th grade. I consider myself to be a talented and creative tutor who keeps students engaged by breaking down academic materials in an easy to understand format. I also possess a keen sense of humor that keeps students relaxed, focusd and most importantly learning to enjoy subject matter that had...

...in two different High Schools in Manhattan. I have also contributed with some community leaders in the Bronx that work with the youth to finish High School and go onto college. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, ELL and Social Studies. As of now, I am pursuing the Social Studies teacher certification, which will hopefully help me to obtain my MA. I have a wide variety of hobbies...

...the value of sharing these habits with others as a volunteer teaching assistant in local schools. Since graduating, I have helped countless students enjoy more healthy and productive academic lives as a private tutor. As a former camp counselor, I appreciate the need for education to inform and enrich the broad elements of a person's life, integrating theory with practice, knowledge with imagination, intellect with intuition. My goals as a tutor are often aligned with...

...academics. There is no "right way to learn;" rather, everyone learns in a manner that is best for them. My ability to hone in on and adapt to an individual's unique learning style makes me a skilled communicator and educator. I firmly believe that establishing a strong personal connection and friendly relationship are essential for success in teaching and motivating students. I have helped students write their college and graduate school essays, become stronger and...

...of teaching experience. As an undergraduate, I taught 2 years as a teaching assistant in Biology classes. These courses included specific subjects, such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Plant Biology, and Basic laboratory sciences. As a graduate student, I was a lecturer in Health Sciences for 2 years for undergraduate students, including preparing my own coursework, lesson plans, and test/quiz development. Between both my graduate and undergraduate teaching, I was required to hold...