Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Bristol, CT

...five classes of juniors. Currently, I am a sixth grade language arts long term substitute, a different world from high school, but nonetheless rewarding. In addition to my classroom experiences, I also taught GED English prep for a year, and am currently the after school site coordinator for an elementary school. Together, I have varied...

...history is far more than a random collection of names and dates, but rather a study of human ideas and achievements. Math teaches you to think logically, science to think analytically, language arts to expand your thinking beyond our own time and space, but history teaches you to think for yourself. Today, too many people...

I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.

...fall, I am headed to Ithaca to study at Cornell Law School. I have experience tutoring in all subjects for high school standardized tests and in writing and history at higher levels, and am excited to pass on the benefits of my study as a tutor for the LSAT. I look forward to working with...

...a student's life. For the past 25 years. I have worked with students ranging from early elementary to high school, college and beyond. I have taught a variety of subjects including English as a Second Language, Shakespeare and AP English. I have a BA in English from the University of Scranton and an MA in...

...Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal statements and supplemental essays. Prior to Oxford, I attended the Taft School, where I worked as a peer tutor in several subjects and volunteered with low-income 8th graders, helping them prepare for...

...of subjects and grade levels, I enjoy teaching middle school math, sciences, and history the most. I believe that learning should be fun, interesting, and relatable, and that if students are able to understand information as it relates to them in the real world they are more likely to grasp complex concepts. It is always...

...Southern Connecticut State University in Healthcare. After discovering Healthcare was not for me, I returned to teaching to share my love of learning with my students and to feel the everyday thrill of watching them make progress. I have decided to complete my Master's Degree at Central Connecticut State University. I now have the honor...

...Science Center summer program for 2 weeks. I assisted in teaching children ages 7-10 about different topics in science, including forensics and astronomy. I conducted many of the daily experiments and worked to help them understand these topics. Additionally, during my junior and senior years of high school, I served as a facilitator in my...

...taught in college, high school, and middle school environments. Most recently, I held high school teaching positions teaching 9th and 11th grade English. In my freshman classes, we focused on composition, and finding a voice in writing. We worked with different mentor texts to refine our writing skills, as well as read an array of...

A good tutor is one who helps a student enough that he or she may catch his/her own fish. An outstanding tutor will create a student who can surpass the tutor.

...to have someone in your corner to walk through the material with you. For the past two years, I've worked as a biology peer mentor, where I've helped students tackle coursework, prep for exams, and figure out how to manage it all. I tutor biology, organic chemistry, systems physiology, and NREMT content. Out of all...

...Program in August! :) My biggest motto is that if you're not embracing your mistakes, you're not growing. Failure happens and there is no shame in it! It is hard to admit you need help and taking that step is one that will bring you toward academic excellence and accomplishing whatever goals you set out....

...and tutoring. I've been working with kids and teens since I was sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History, and Theatre Arts. I've also helped students with AP courses like Language, Literature, Government, and US History. In college, I was known as the go-to tutor among my...

...I assisted young students in everyday homework. I have also worked closely with fellow college students as a mentor. I am happy to work with elementary school to college students in subjects like biology, psychology, English and writing. Regarding my education, I am a graduate from The Taft School in Watertown, CT and am currently...

...know the world and all it has to offer. I specialize in writing essays and preparing for the college application. I offer a variety of skills in passing the SAT and ACT examinations. I am also an expert at passing the MATH portion on tests. I attended Virginia State University University of Hartford. I look...

...essay writing, grammar, and literature. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students discover solutions and providing the guidance they need to arrive at answers themselves, thus achieving a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency. I believe that encouragement is much more effective than negativity. Fostering student engagement, building rapport, and stimulating intellectual development are all vital...

...that may be getting in the way of their success. I have extensive experience in supporting students with ADHD and learning differences. One of my favorite jobs was tutoring student-athletes at Northwestern University. I earned a Master's Degree in Education and Human Development and a Certificate in Counseling, both from The George Washington University. I...

...it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School....

...had been working together for one and a half hours a week throughout the school year. Your success is my success. There is no greater reward than when a student who was previously struggling, gains the understanding, confidence and knowledge to succeed. Developing a good relationship and setting realistic goals are vital for a successful...