Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Connecticut

...am an incredibly social and energetic person that prides myself in getting the best out of every one of my students. My friendly attitude is a large part of why I love being able to help students improve at different subjects, in my opinion nothing beats watching a student grow in confidence in a subject. Outside of the classroom I am a huge sports and nature lover, someone who is just as willing to sit...

...moment and the pay-off at the end of the day is priceless. As a teacher, I bring interest, wonderment, and a sense of accomplishment to the students. Positive behavior support is at the foundation for all of my lessons. I feel that the students deserve to know when they are mastering a skill as well as praise for giving it a try. When looking for a solution to a problem from my students I find...

...Ph.D. coursework in Psychology. My experience spans working with students with SLD, EBDs, IDs, and ADD/ADHD, and as someone with ADD myself, I deeply understand the challenges learners face and how to support them effectively. My teaching philosophy is simple: every student learns best when taught in a way that makes sense to them. I strive to create an environment where learning feels exciting, not overwhelming, and where students can see how what they're learning...

...discoveries but I'm more attracted to the fields that study people and societies rather than the "hard" sciences. I think some of my best traits when it comes to teaching are patience and my approach-ability. I struggled with some subjects when I was in middle school and I was lucky enough to have great teachers who were willing to put in the time to help me out. Because of this, I feel like I know...

...What is your favorite subject(s) to tutor and why? I love tutoring math, science and history! How would you describe your teaching philosophy/your tutoring style? I'm a big believer in the Socratic Method and allowing the student to realize the answer through curiosity. What interests you outside of academia? Ah, reading, tennis and DIY. I'm a bit frugal and love learning, so learning how to do random things inside and outside of the house becomes...

...for it when I had to help my younger family members as I was the oldest and I always the first to do something so I'd have to mentor those before me. I just find the best part about tutoring is when a student just gets it. When it finally all clicks. My philosophy is that I don't give up on students because I know all of them that come to me have the potential...

...graduate of Williams College, where I studied political science with sidelines in history and English. Next 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 you!

...record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual...

...became a Teaching Assistant at a high school, for two years, guiding students through subject-based tests, state exams, college essays,job preparation and wilderness backpacking experiences. While I worked at the high school, I began working towards earning a Master of the Arts of Teaching degree (December ‘14). I currently work as a Teaching Assistant with middle school students in ELA and Science. We are presently preparing for the state exams with a focus on reading...

...I attained my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Secondary Education certification in 2000 from Lycoming College. I then attained my Master of Arts in English Literature in 2011 from Mercy College. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I love to witness the moments when my students are successful. My objective as an educator is to learn about my students in order to assist them in discovering their strengths. This is so that they...

I am a seasoned Math Teacher with 25+ years experience teaching a wide range of students from elementary, middle school, and high school to college level students. I enjoy helping to make a difference in the understanding of mathematical concepts by making it challenging as well as having fun learning.

I believe that there are always ways to make your education more interesting and personal to your life. I graduated in 2023 with a Biomedical Engineering degree, and now I'm pursuing my Master's in Prosthetics and Orthotics. I'm a lifelong learner, and I want to help other people love learning as well! I tutor a variety of subjects, so please let me know what you are interested in getting help with.

...from the University of Connecticut. I am a certified professional in both general and special education. I have conducted academic assessments, chaired planning and placement team meetings, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted behavior evaluations, and created individualized curricula. I have expertise working with learners from elementary school through college and am a certified K-12 teacher. As an education professional, I am skilled at helping all learners achieve mastery. Let me help you become the...

...various trainings or educational classes to continue to learn the most I can. I have been teaching for over 20 years and truly value the opportunity to touch the lives of others through the development of a program to help them thrive in areas they may be struggling with! I believe in building a positive relationship and a collaborative approach when it comes to developing skills and strategies to make learning enjoyable!

...by coursework in these areas. In addition to tutoring and enrichment, I have ample experience with essay planning/editing/writing, and have worked with many students on their Common Application essays, supplemental essays, as well as admission essays for college-preparatory high schools. When tutoring, I always strive to be a source of unwavering enthusiasm and motivation for my clients. The goals of my clients become mine, too, and I always try to support and cater to their...

...two years as a journalist. I recently published my first book. I have taught kids from kindergarten to senior year of high school as a substitute teacher, coached an undefeated JV boys soccer team, and have spent years tutoring kids in college and in high school. I use the information I've gathered from my various adventures to keep learning engaging and fun. I believe learning takes work and dedication, but there's no reason not to...

...yelling at Shakespeare. I graduated from Yale with a degree in American Studies, and took all sorts of fun and arguably bizarre classes from building medical devices for babies, to learning Zulu, and analyzing German fairytales. And believe me, oftentimes things just don't make sense to me. But I've found that having someone (i.e. a tutor) around can help with finding alternative ways of approaching a problem/reading a sentence. I currently write music for movies...

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.

...Writing Center tutor during my undergraduate studies, I can also assist with the college application and college essay process. Besides being a total bookworm and lover of learning, I also enjoy spending time with my big, fat Albanian family, traveling near and far, and am an (obnoxious) hockey fan. Fun fact: I gave up my steady marketing job (crazy, I know) to go back to school and pursue my passion for teaching and helping others....

...United States to Spain and Latin America) and catered to all skill levels. While I tutor a vast range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, History, and Foreign Language. I have years of experience coaching my students for excellence in standardized tests such as the AP exams, SAT/ACT, and the SAT subject tests -- all essentials for college admissions. In fact, this past year, many of my students received in the 99th...