Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Greenwich, CT

...I've been teaching college mathematics for over 50 years, even after retiring. I just love to teach! It's fun to get to know my students and I work to have some rapport with each as together we figure out a plan of study. I work through problems step by step at the student's speed communicating clearly what is needed. Working in the online environment is something I very much enjoy. I have an M.A. in...

...for intense preparation and can commit to at least 2 hours a day of work. I create a structured curriculum tailored to each individual student. I've always enjoyed coaching students to take tests, because I can help them realize how to find patterns, crack codes and see the whole structure behind the puzzle. Getting better at tests is like any other sport. You have to train better, become efficient, increase confidence and develop basic skills...

...opportunity to work with students as a Learning Assistant in both an Electricity and Magnetism Lab and in an Intro Mechanics classroom. In those classes I was able to help college Freshmen/Sophomores work through various physics problems. I also provided informal tutoring outside of the classroom where students had the ability to work in a smaller setting, making it easier to tailor my teaching methods to the needs of each student. I currently work as...

...ability to analyze, organize, and captivate while encouraging his or her strengths. I began taking standardized tests with the ITBS in kindergarten and took at least one per year through grade school including ten AP exams and the PSAT with which I became a National Merit Scholar. I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward to helping students learn to recognize the type of questions testers...

...math honors society. In college, I tutored local high school students on their homework and SAT prep exercises, as well as giving lessons on nonviolent conflict resolution in middle and high schools through a volunteer program. I also have a younger sister and several younger cousins who I have tutored for years. I intend to channel my previous tutoring experience, professional skillset, and positive demeanor, all toward supporting others on their learning goals.

...from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to my skill in teaching...

...as a tutor. I have experience tutoring individuals of all ages in various subjects, for example in reading fluency and spelling, reading and listening comprehension, and mathematical reasoning and computation. I first gained teaching experience as a music teacher at Temple Emanu-El in New York with groups large and small. I also taught psychological statistics to undergraduates at Ohio University. Because I am an experienced writer and I scored in the 96th percentile on the...

...on-the-side tutoring experience as there are always students to help outside the classroom. My tutoring and teaching have taken me through all levels of math- from pre-algebra to algebra to geometry to trigonometry to my personal favorites, pre-calculus and calculus. Mathematics is not always a student's favorite subject. In fact, it is feared for precisely the reason it ought to be admired: the problem-solving opportunities it presents. By teaching problem solving, I hope to in...

...me a very good fit for your school. I am energetic, compassionate, and hard working with a sense of humor and an approachable demeanor. I thoroughly enjoy it when a student corrects me (on that rare occasion!) because I can see their interest and desire to learn. I also feel it is important to work as a team member with my colleagues and the administration in order to better serve the students.

I have spent the past decade working in education as a teacher, new teacher trainer, and tutor. I specialize in English across grade levels and for new learners and writers and test preparation. My goal is build skills and confidence, and make the learning process fun. Please get in touch if interested!... I like to build independent learning habits- everything from following along with one's own finger to correcting their own mistakes on a test, to...

...for standardized exams such as the SAT (both math and verbal), MCAT, and board examinations for medical school. Education, I believe, is the stepping stone to an amazing career and a fulfilling life and I hope to inspire all of my students to continue their pursuit of knowledge, regardless of grade level. The process of learning is fun, but also the multitude of things out there to learn are incredible. I love looking at things...

Hi there. I'm a test prep tutor with the ability to connect with students and make material relatable and accessible. I tutor full SAT/ACT/GRE prep and most HS math subjects. In addition to building subject knowledge, I'll take you inside the test to show you the test-taking strategies and tips to increase your score.

Let me help you achieve your educational goals. I have 40 years of full-time experience teaching High School Math including AP Calculus AB & BC. I also have 31 years of part-time experience in College Math: College Algebra, PreCalculus, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Multivariable Calculus and Vector Calculus teaching at the local college.

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

...might have followed a similar path to mine, had they been given the encouragement and inspiration that I had. Since high school, I have had the opportunity to work in several teaching environments including classroom work, one-on-one tutoring, and group work. In high school, I worked as a teaching assistant in my synagogue’s Hebrew school, where I worked with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. My senior year of high school, I tutored three home-schooled children...

...writing skills are important for student success across all levels and disciplines. During my semester abroad in Costa Rica, I volunteered with an English teacher at a local elementary school, helping 3rd and 5th graders with English grammar and sentence writing. Throughout my educational career, I have had experience with numerous writing modes, such as personal narratives, argumentative essays, lab reports, scientific literature reviews, resumes/cover letters, and college/graduate school admissions essays. I have almost 4...

...students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look forward to working...

I majored in Actuarial Science at University of Toronto and graduated with high distinction. At college, I have taken advanced calculus, advanced statistics and algebra courses. Throughout my 7 years of professional experience to date, I have been working in a highly quantitative field as an Actuary, in Toronto, London and NYC. I have done...... Learning should be a fun experience. I would like to equip the students with the skills that he/she can take away...

...consulting firm. I have taught all over the world from South America to East Asia, and collectively have years of tutoring experience. These experiences have been as diverse as teaching English as a Second Language, students in underfunded school districts basic math and reading skills, and new mothers the test taking skills required to pass the GRE. Although I love teaching ESL, I am also experienced in teaching Verbal and Quantitative subjects as well as...

...I had to change most of my examples and metaphors I typically used in class. Living with the students reminded me that students are not robots. They are attempting to figure out their lives one day at a time while learning a massive amount of important material -- a challenging task for anyone, especially for a teenager. Saint James School is my most recent home and has been an invaluable experience. I have been a...