Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving East Hartford, CT

...graduate from Seton Hall University where I studied Accounting and Finance (MBA). I currently work at Prudential Financial in the Treasury Department and am actively completing my MBA and studying for my CPA. While at school I held leadership positions on campus and completed five internships both part-time throughout the school year and full-time over...

...Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics Education & Mathematics. As well in majoring in Math, I also minored in sociology, which provided more insight of the interaction of people. I am working on obtaining my teaching certification. I have experience teaching large math classes to working with small groups or individuals. While working with a tutoring...

For the last four years I have been teaching English composition, essay writing, and public speaking at the university level. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Iowa and have served as a grader for the essay portion of the SAT.

...have a BFA in English with a Creative Writing concentration. But my history in education makes me similarly equipped to tutor Math as well, including higher level topics. I enjoy the idea of being able to interact and build rapport with others while helping them grow and learn at the same time. Whether it's teaching...

...was born and raised in Cameroon, Africa. After graduating high school with a baccalaureate in mathematics, I moved to the USA and obtained a bachelor degree in Biology/pre-med. I am currently a grad student in a biochemistry and molecular biology program. Being bilingual has giving the opportunity to work as translator, interpreter, ESL teacher as...

...I have a good-natured sense of humor and no-nonsense approach, and remain very comfortable using these skills in settings with existing and future students. For me, the "pitch" is effective not only due to the passion in one's approach, but gauging the audience through active listening and empathy. I mentioned passion, which is contagious. I...

...my teaching style emphasizes the importance of the individual's personality. I start by meeting a student exactly where they are in their learning process for a particular subject. We work together to identify their unique learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing, etc) and from there, use their strengths to deepen their understanding of challenging concepts....

William Butler Yeats said that, "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I couldn't agree more. My job as a teacher is, and will always be, to inspire curiosity and a hunger to explore the world through critical examination! ... William Butler Yeats said that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I think that about sums it up. My role as...

...was a teacher at a weekend Chinese school in Westchester County, New York. I substituted for him while he went to China for a few weeks. The students loved me even though I wasn't that much older than them (they were middle school students). After college I spent a year in Beijing and tutored adults...

...capacity for greatness. My main role as a tutor is not to impose rigidly, one size fits all standards or methods onto the student. My role instead is to help each individual student tap into their own unique greatness to hopefully ignite in each one of them the joy of being lifelong learners. I don't...

...that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with the right teaching style for that education to be a fun, easy process. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, word and...

...New York, where I've studied with a focus on writing, particularly creative non-fiction. I've also long been in love with literature and film, and have studied both at school and on my own. Last year, I took a Spanish course at my college on Cuban Literature and Film after 1959 (the year of the Cuban...

...a species. While my specialty is Earth Sciences, I also help students with study skills. I find that students relate better to the science subjects when scientific principles are linked to common everyday activities such as their hobbies and or special interests. Developing a systematic approach is fundamental to mastery of any subject and I...

...Academy of Advancement of Science and Technology. I am currently a junior majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology at Emory University. In my free time, I dance in a college organization, work as a researcher and serve as the philanthropy chairwoman for Gamma Phi Beta. I began tutoring in high school through NHS. I have...

...age. My greatest joy comes from sharing this passion with others. Too often these subjects are overlooked, and children who struggle with them are left behind. As an MFA in Writing student at Sarah Lawrence College, I am dedicated to inspiring others to love and excel in reading and writing. Working with low income students...

...starting it. Don't have fear of the blank page. Don't worry. I'm here to help. I am a veteran teacher with close to a decade of experience. Prior to my time as a teacher, I worked in broadcasting with credits as a writer, producer and video editor in broadcast news, professional sports and documentary film....

...I seek to assist students in these areas and release their potential by aligning their skill set with mine to produce greater results for academic and personal success. I am also skilled in Sociology and History, with experience as a TA in Sociology at my undergraduate institution. My experience with students from primary grades to...

...writing in think tanks and research centers for a living, I have a unique ability to analyze information and produce thoughtful, concise literary constructions. My experience successfully maneuvering through the American pre-college standardized and Advanced Placement (AP) testing complexes familiarized me with the organizational skills and learning techniques useful to increase scores. Relying on analytical...

...Washington University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with a focus on International Politics and a minor in Women's Studies. Since graduating, I have worked in Washington, DC in the political technology industry. I am passionate about learning and enjoy helping others. In my free time I enjoy hiking, traveling, reading, and...

...grad school and while doing neuroscience research. I love tutoring one-on-one because I can get to know students and gear the lessons toward their interests, which helps them learn more quickly, retain new skills better, and enjoy the tutoring sessions more. I particularly enjoy teaching science, writing, and test prep. With test prep I've found...