Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Bridgeport, CT

...30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years old through high school, college and...

My name is Zoe and I will be starting as an apprentice teacher at a NYC public school in the fall! I am passionate about educating the next generation of leaders. I hold my students to high standards and give them the support they need to reach them. I encourage students to learn from mistakes and keep trying their best!

...with being a peer tutor at Wagner College for 4 years. I tutored mainly all the sciences and many languages including Arabic, Basic French and English. I am privileged to work for this institution to further strengthen my abilities as an educator and also to leave a great impression on students a great immigrant teacher. I am a fourth year medical student now and I am proficient in the medical sciences. Finished doing rotations in...

...under the CWRU Department of Urology, and am a co-author of a publication on protein expression and prostate cancer. I have experience working one on one with students in subjects ranging from English, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, to the SAT's. I have found that teaching students is a gratifying experience that allows me to witness students progress academically and as individuals. I believe that it is my job as a tutor to guide students to...

My name is John Britton Buttrill, and I am an educator working in a global context. I have worked as an English Literature teacher for the past five years and will spend this year traveling throughout France & West Africa. I hold two graduate degrees, an MFA in creative writing and an MA in English education. I believe...

...NY. I am a graduate of Yale University, where I studied Political Science with Urban Studies, wrote and edited for a monthly magazine, and worked at the Yale University Art Gallery. I spent the last year as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow in Bogota, Colombia. I am passionate about education, politics, history, and writing. I have extensive experience tutoring high school math, high school and college writing, and application essay writing. I love to learn, and...

...Psychology BA Valedictorian from Stony Brook University, where I studied Psychology and Writing & Rhetoric. I specialize in tutoring students in Psychology, Algebra, Spanish 1-2, English writing and composition, and GED/SAT/ACT math. I have tutored students ranging from elementary school to college and beyond. In addition to tutoring, I work as a Research Assistant for the CAAS at Brown University. I am passionate about teaching and helping others, and would love to be a part...

...in my 8th year working in education. I love incorporating various materials and hands-on, fun approaches to learning. If it's clever and fun you will remember! The more the material is connected to daily living the more we invest ourselves and are willing to work for it. I also think a sense of humor is extremely helpful to learning-I will make any student smile which sets an upbeat tone for the session! I look forward...

...and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy 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...

I am a published novelist and a graduate of one of the most prestigious law schools in California. I have been a staff member on a presidential campaign, and I have been around the world. I am enthusiastic about learning, and about communicating my knowledge. I get along with almost everyone and I have outstanding morals, ethics and values.... I approach each individual and task in a specialized manner. I vary my approach in accordance with...

...second masters (MSW), with my first MA in General Psychology and Substance Abuse Counseling. I plan to apply to the PsyD or Ph.D. Clinical Psychology program in the future in order to gain more experience with research as well as providing adequate therapy. Currently, while working underneath my supervisor, I run varied groups in a psychiatric inpatient facility. My interest in tutoring and helping students stems from a group I co-ran for patient's who wished...

I am a junior at Harvard University where I study History and Economics. I maintain a 3.9 GPA while playing on a varsity sports team. I understand the challenges that students today face because I too have experienced them. I have plenty of tips to help you stay organized and on top of your work. But most importantly I love to learn and to help others learn. I look forward to working and learning together.

I am currently employed as a special education ELA teacher on Long Island. I am passionate about education and helping students to achieve success.

...scores on their end of year state test. In fact, my students in my final year of teaching were ranked #1 and #2 in the state of Massachusetts on their Math and ELA state tests, respectively. In addition to teaching, I have spent the last 1.5 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.)...

I am passionate about literature and writing; I have been teaching in a classroom for the last eight years and would like to extend my expertise by helping students one on one. ... I believe that students learn best through modeling, guided practice, and independent practice. I personally believe that students are more successful when they take responsibility for their learning.... I would ask a student to describe his/her goals and what he/she hopes to achieve...

...research, and critical thinking skills, all of which have served me well. When I taught skiing, I found that the most effective way to teach was by connecting what the student was there to learn with things they enjoyed. While skiing and academia are different, both require a strong base of knowledge to pull from. It is so important to cultivate a passion for learning, so that no matter the subject, the student can feel...

...Philadelphia, PA. I look forward to helping students with their studying strategies, find their voice in their writing, and better understand different cultures and languages. Having graduated from high school recently, I can relate to middle/high school students. I understand how challenging and difficult it can be when learning certain subjects. As a Psychology major, I am involved in the Psychology Majors Association (PMA). In addition, I enjoy swimming and singing during my spare time.

Hi! I'm Caroline, a senior at Fordham University. I love interacting with students and explaining new concepts to them! My special interest lies in the liberal arts, but I can also offer test prep and grade-level tutoring in various subjects!

...looked at me and said, "You're the right person for this." Thus began a journey of teaching, learning and global discovery that was to shape the person I am today. I get back so much more than I give, and I give a tremendous amount, making sure my students get what they need, and more. Tutoring provides a more personal approach to education, in the spirit of friendliness, sharing and the broadening of horizons.

...a unique relationship to writing. My role as your tutor is to impart knowledge and skills, but also to foster strength and confidence in every individual I teach. I design tailor-made lessons, readings, and assignments to cater directly to your needs and aspirations in order to make this work not only easier for you, but also fun, exciting, and illuminating. Writing is a part of everything we do, and writing well - and learning to...