Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Connecticut

...as a training specialist for corporations, focusing on adult learning theory and talent development. I love helping people of all ages get their "aha! moments." Even though my day-to-day is focused on helping adults become better at their jobs, I have always loved helping kids enhance their reading and writing skills. I love helping them learn tricks to break down words, sentences, and grammar into easy, manageable pieces. I try to incorporate fun and hands-on...

...ages. No matter what the circumstances, though, I am able to develop a rapport with the student, which allows them to feel comfortable working with me as their tutor. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but enjoy tutoring English writing and grammar the most. I love to read, so I want my students to feel as passionate about reading as I do. I also have a background in languages, which allows me to tutor...

...My co-workers always depended on me to help them turn their toughest communications challenges into great successes -- and I would be happy to do the same for you. In my spare time, I am an avid reader and particularly love novels and fiction. My favorite American authors include Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck. Some British writers I admire are Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. I also enjoy many...

...to 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 forward to making your life easier while sharing my knowledge with you. Have fun while learning!

...have always tutored French and German on the side, and I am most passionate about those languages. The first semester of my senior year in high school was spent living with a host family in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and I also spent a semester studying at La Sorbonne in college. I thus have a strong linguistic and cultural connection with France and Germany due to my time living and studying there. Regarding my teaching philosophy, I...

...have received comprehensive training to prepare our students for standardized state assessments, as well as integrating our curriculum with Common Core Learning Standards. In addition, I initiated several after-school clubs to fill in the gaps in elective offerings, such as theater and culinary arts. I thrive in an environment where I can pull from current events and popular culture to create a dynamic classroom environment. This also involves equipping them with the right strategies to...

...an archery instructor at a summer camp, and in my free time I enjoy dance, yoga, running, listening to music, reading, and watching new TV series. I am available to tutor in a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about French and politics, as I have spent my college career so far studying those subjects. I can't wait to help students learn more about their chosen tutoring topics or improve in a...

...news channels to polish up my vocabulary, reading textbooks on the history of the Middle East, or simply immersing myself in a Jane Austen novel. In my free time I also enjoy training for CrossFit, playing the viola, and traveling. I began tutoring in high school as part of my service requirement for the five honor societies that I was a part of, and I immediately fell in love with teaching. Nothing gives me more...

...truly love working with students of all ages and strive to build a personal relationship that makes the tutoring sessions enjoyable. Furthermore, I am passionate about the subjects I tutor in. I am most excited by subjects in the natural sciences with an emphasis on human anatomy, biology, and psychology. I have experience with the material through taking courses such as Biology Honors, AP Biology, Physics, AP Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Medical Terminology. Furthermore, I...

...spent my spring semester of my senior year volunteering at a tax clinic where I filed tax returns for low income households. Through this volunteer service I learned the importance of philanthropy and saw how impactful these services can be. I'm passionate about education and firmly believe that strong academic support can boost confidence and open doors. My goal is to help every student I work with feel capable, motivated, and prepared. In my free...

I am a professional advertising copywriter, beginning my career at the legendary DDB in New York City. Strengths include storytelling, creative strategy, presentation, public speaking, and mentoring to students and professionals. My passion is to help you become the best you possible. If you're willing to do the work, we will succeed, have some fun and grow together.

...worked in science publishing at Pearson Education and The New York Times Digital, then became involved in microbiology and neurogenetics research at Yale University. Kristin received her M.F.A. in Fiction and Poetry from Fairfield University. She has experience in freelance journalism, travel writing, and science writing. As well as teaching English Literature at Fairfield University, She conducted college interviews for Stanford University admissions for two years and helped write and publish the New SAT Guide,...

Through the Jesuit Education I received at Fairfield University, I am confident that I have the ability to tutor anyone in the language and literature of English. I also am able to proofread and help edit any English assignment because of my passion for English. I also have many skills including understanding of literature, and grammatical writing, proofreading, and editorial work. These qualities make me a great tutor for you, and or, your child's needs.

Self-motivated, creative and innovative, energetic, goal oriented enthusiast who through effective communication and a charismatic style of leadership is able to get the best out of others with whom I work and ultimately get the job done effectively and professionally.

...Spanish, Latin, English, creative writing, SAT/ACT prep., college application prep., chemistry, biology, and more. I think tutoring is rewarding because I enjoy seeing others master topics they once found difficult! I am also a native Spanish speaker and speak three languages fluently--English, Spanish, and Galician. In high school, I took AP/honors courses, and at Princeton, I am majoring in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs with a certificate in Spanish. Please don't...

I love to learn new things and am avid reader of the sciences. I believe that with the right teacher and the right work ethic a student can learn anything they want to learn.... The most important step in the teaching process is understanding the learning style of the student and determining the specific challenges that they are having with a particular subject so that learning material can be tailored to them.

My daily objective is to use my platform as a teacher and coach to encourage the development of my students and athletes as people. I do this by focusing on building authentic relationships and then encouraging curiosity in specific content areas. In regards to pedagogy, I stress the importance of process-driven results to motivate daily progress!

My name is Johna Reisch and I am in my fifth year teaching 7th grade English Language Arts in Hartford, CT. I graduated in 2015, with high honors, from The University of California at Santa Barbara, with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and English. I recently completed my Master of Science in Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University.

It's very important for me to empower students to be able to succeed on their own. A real tutor gives them the skills they need to perform on their own, with the training wheels off. I have the content knowledge, the teaching experience, and the calm and disciplined approach to help students get to this place.

I'm a trained actor and graduated from LAMDA, one of the Top 5 drama schools in the world. I received my undergraduate degree in Creative Writing and Literature from Emerson College, where I graduated with honors. Whether you need help preparing for an audition or writing an essay-- I'm ready!