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

...Social Studies, Math, and Science. My goal as a tutor is to help students identify areas for improvement and provide them with the tools and support to improve in those areas. Furthermore, I believe it is important for students to be able to identify their strengths and build upon them. In addition to my love for teaching, I love dogs and have two of my own. For relaxation, I crochet baby blankets and Afghans. Most...

...Writing. I particularly enjoy test taking and solving tricky math questions. I will help your student learn to enjoy the process, so he or she is better able to excel! I am originally from Los Angeles and have a BA in Psychology from Pomona College. I'm also a singer and musician and recently went back to school to pursue a graduate degree in Music Education. My long term goal is to become an Elementary or...

...can impact and enrich society in ways both big and small, and using this understanding to develop a culture of creativity and community. As a tutor, I find that empathy, a sense of humor, and flexibility are invaluable in helping others gain academic success and personal confidence. Working as a director has taught me that careful listening and guided collaboration are critical to both problem solving and teaching--and of course, that there is no greater...

...to teach and tutor students of all ages! (I also crush it in trivia ;) My approach to teaching is very personalized to each student. I like to find out what their passions are outside of school and use that to connect to subjects they are struggling in or dislike. Having a degree in Music and Theatre, I often use the arts to teach various subjects. I am very excited to begin working with you...

...Barnard College of Columbia University where I majored in Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students hone their writing skills, guiding them to uncover a more personalized style within a cohesive and effective...

...to attend a Film Production graduate program in the fall. As an undergraduate, I've mentored elementary school students on a variety of subjects, including math, science, writing, and test prep. I have the most fun as a mentor when I facilitate theatre, playwriting and art classes. I am especially eager to help students write academic and personal essays. The critical thinking skills gleaned in the process will help my students for years to come.

...employ a system of "neutral questions" to help writers go deeper into their own ideas, synthesize their thoughts, and locate their own areas of deepest engagement. I find that this technique almost always leads to bigger, more complex ideas, more passionate rhetorical argument and more thorough work -- in short, better writing. I then work with you to structure your writing most effectively. Because my focus is on helping you go deeper into your own...

...in a variety of educational settings. The concept that "all children can learn" has sculpted a solid foundation for teaching that promotes the importance of supporting the needs of all students. I am certified to teach children from Birth-Grade 6, and do have experience tutoring students at the high school and college level. I consider English/Language Arts to be my strongest content area, but am comfortable tutoring in almost all other subjects. I am an...

...in Manhattan. I am responsible for crafting and executing lesson plans, which I strive to make as engaging and effective as possible. Prior to teaching English I was a journalist and writer for seven years, contributing to publications such as The Village Voice, LA Weekly, and Minneapolis City Pages. These experiences honed my writing and grammar skills to the highest level in addition to fostering a love of language which I try to impart to...

...It is my job to find out which methods work best for each student. Currently, I am working with a 1st grade student who has Autism. I go to her home in the mornings before school and go through a therapy program decided on by her parents and my input. Over the last year, her parents have been receiving news of her progress from the school staff. While providing therapy, I am also tutoring her...

...in the process. I've tutored several subjects for different age groups. Through my experiences, I am able to adapt my teaching style to each student's unique learning style. I enjoy working with my students and catering each session to their personal needs - my approach is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. Whether tackling a brand new subject or overcoming struggles with a current one, I look forward to helping each student succeed. I really enjoy teaching -...

...academics my entire life. My extensive experience ranges from establishing language and literacy skills in at-risk children and youth, to working with adults in GED Test Prep Centers. Furthermore, I have studied at some of the nation's leading institutions, including Columbia University and NYU. I am excited to share what I have gained through my exceptional education and experience. My goal is to lead you (and all the students I work with) to a higher...

...my students aren't struggling anymore with many of their subjects and are classroom leaders finally. This platform will allow both Tutor and tutored to share lot of knowledge in a way not only very proficient but also independent. I will be very happy to meet people through this platform and to unwrap the French language in all its dimensions, see the English language by and large, deal with African, African-American literature with very detailed explanations....

...skill. I feel very strongly about education and will likely enter a PhD program combining Psychology and Pubic Policy to work on education reform next year. I hope to impart some of my own excitement about learning to all the students I have the opportunity to work with. When I'm not at work at my job as the project director on a study on sleep and academic performance in adolescents, I love to read and...

...achieve freedom. The feeling of being able to do whatever you want, wherever you want to go, is something that everybody should experience. And that's what I want for my students. I want them to be free. I like to use different techniques; I adapt them depending on the objectives and the group of students that I have at the moment. Therefore, I strive to really get to know my students to plan a lesson that...

...be a part of Varsity! I'm super passionate about the English language and all the different ways we can express ourselves through the written word. I believe that elements of language such as spelling, grammar, and syntax don't have to feel limiting but rather, illuminating! A little about me: I have a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, as well as an Honors BA in English Literature & Creative Writing...

...journalist for 30 years because I am passionate about storytelling but I have also been teaching in one way or another for nearly as long-- I have tutored one-on-one but I have also taught writing to elementary school, middle school and college students and I have also coached baseball for well over a decade. These years of experience means I not only know how to write and teach writing, I know how to educate and...

...tools needed to succeed. After graduating from the University of Chicago in 2011 I decided to take the skills I had learned from my time in the Collegiate Scholars Program and my time in college and apply them to the position of College Countdown Instructor. I led a class of forty students in the college application process. We drafted personal statements, conducted informed college searches, and scouted out scholarship applications. It was one of the...

...teaching all subjects but teaching reading is my favorite. I love seeing students learn to truly enjoy reading and making it fun rather than a struggle. Through my variety of experiences, I have learned that through engaging and differentiated lessons, every student is able to make progress and most importantly- become inquisitive, lifelong earners. In my free time, I love to read, hike, play tennis, and spend time with friends and family.

...and highly respected universities. I have maintained that education remains one of the most critical ingredient towards a good quality of life, and it is for this reason why I am passionate and motivated about helping to improve the educational achievements of youngsters, to begin with, to the extent that they can apply the knowledge gained to their personal lives. I have tutored math, social studies and language arts, with a preference for the latter...