Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...have been an athlete playing baseball (Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates) and football (sandlot, high school and college). I have also run 3 marathons and numerous half marathons and 10Ks. My career has included merchandising, wholesaling and manufacturing, largely in Textiles and Retailing. I also was a certified personal fitness trainer and self-defense instructor. My prep school origin is significant in that, although my career went another way, I was so motivated by my English instructors...

...Henry. I am a Columbia University graduate and post-baccalaureate student in Natural Sciences. At Columbia, I studied French and mandarin Chinese. Now, I am studying Biology as I prepare to apply to medical school. My background in different subjects means that I am used to using different learning methods to master whatever I am studying, and am hoping to help students think differently about whatever they find challenging. Looking forward to mastering new topics together!

...about catering to each and every childs needs and desires. Children learn and interact best when they are interested and one of my main priorities is to always capture the interest of my children. I plan my activities with each student in mind. I allow my students to alter what we are doing if they wish because they are curious individuals who deserve to have a say in what they do. I want to bring...

...Anthropology and Biology. I am currently a research assistant in the Anthropology Department at the University of Amsterdam. Outside of that, I am a personal trainer (NASM certified and USAW certified). I have experience at a luxury gym (Equinox) in Manhattan and since moving to the EU have been training clients online and freelance. I love to learn and am now seeking a Ph.D. position in Anthropology and Global Health. I myself used tutors as...

I am an English and Communications major with a concentration in literature. I have tutored students throughout high school and college, and thus, wish to continue this work. I will do my best to help my tutoring students succeed and out-perform themselves in their future academic endeavors.

...and bring you anywhere. Someplace magical, someplace mysterious. Writing is an outlet used for expression and can be very therapeutic. Finding your creativity is a fun way to get to know yourself better. In addition to teaching, I am also the debate coach at my school. I'm an animal lover and in my free time I volunteer at many different animal rescue associations. I am able to travel throughout both Westchester, New York areas as...

...trip leader for international students, multiple restaurant jobs, interning for the Bernie Sanders Campaign, working as a jack-o-lantern artist and live pumpkin carver, I naturally began my foray into tutoring! My teaching style, developed over time from my experience back in high school as a tutor as well as my recent work as a tutor for a private company, is relaxed, empathetic, encouraging and personable. I truly believe there is something valuable and exciting to...

...am a huge believer in giving every child his or her best chance at success by providing them with the proper tools, including a happy and healthy environment for learning. Every day, especially during my current student teaching placement, I try to reflect that in teaching my students regardless of outside factors. I am highly committed to all of my students and set high expectations for success. This can easily be fulfilled by a great...

...extremely interested in history. I firmly believe it is important to learn about not only the history of our country, but the history of the world. This is crucial because it shows how one event can be crucial to the country weather economically, socially or politically. I strongly believe that one is never too old to learn something new and that knowledge is power. In my spare time I enjoy running, exploring Long Island and...

...I work with leaves with an understanding of the content that I teach them. I do not only have my students strive for excellence, but I want them to find what they love about learning overall. Especially, in a subject they are struggling with. It is important when you are teaching a child that we get them invested in their own education. It is not enough for a teacher to be the only one invested.

...love to work with you to create lessons that are tailored to your needs and your learning style! We will discuss your goals as well as assess your strengths and weaknesses in the content. In that way, I can create your individualized lessons that cater to your exact needs and wants for your learning. I teach with a growth mindset, believing that everyone has the potential to succeed in their learning. I would be honored...

...I have developed the ability to understand how each student learns and I have a way to get the most of out my students. Also, I am a home instruction teacher for students at the High School level teaching them English and Social Studies. I tutor students at the Elementary and Middle School level for all subjects. I am also a girl's basketball coach for grades 3rd-12th and work at a local HS coaching basketball....

...could be one of my professions: teaching fellow classmates about a subject during group studies, and helping cousins via Skype with their homework. I personally believe that a person doesn't, solely, master a subject when he "aces" an exam, but when he is also able to communicate what he has mastered to another person and have that person "ace" as well. So here I am, wanting to help you "ace" that subject that has been...

Passionate lifelong learner and educator who believes that all learners are special, learn differently, and have the desire to excel. Not all great minds think alike, we all think differently as our skills and talents shape us and make us who we are- education is a gift that should be shared and recycled infinitely :)

...College with my Masters in Student with Learning Disabilities. I'm currently a Middle School Special Education Teacher. A great tutor is someone who is able to work off of the students' interest and make it part of their learning process, which is a quality I possess. I treat each session as if we are learning together, which we are. Outside of academia I enjoy playing video games, collecting comics, listening to all types of music,...

...the last 12 years teaching and coaching kids of all ages and backgrounds. My content knowledge spans all subjects for elementary education, with a focus in English and Math. I am also a proficient Spanish-speaker, and am available for test preparation, college essay writing, high school reading and writing help, preparing for high-level college experiences, or other inquiries. Outside of academics, I thoroughly enjoy traveling, I am an avid reader, writer, and I love soccer...

...My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment where each student feels valued and motivated to engage with the material. I strive to connect with my students by tailoring lessons to their individual needs and interests, ensuring that they not only grasp the content but also develop a love for learning. Currently teaching, I find immense joy in guiding learners on their educational journeys, helping them unlock new opportunities through literacy.

...learners allows them to build strong arguments as well, but in their own way. The goal of tutoring is not to provide one correct answer, but to encourage the student to think and succeed individually. In terms of Philosophy, I am best suited for a student considering Anchient, Modern, Existential or Ethical topics. I am most acquainted with the works of Aristotle, Plato, Aquinas, Boethius, Descartes, Kant, Mill, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Sartre and Camus. I have...

...from the age of five! Over the years, I have been a babysitter, a camp counselor and finally a teaching assistant and then teacher. I have experience working with children from the ages of four through grade 5. I have spent time teaching AIS math and am well-versed in Teacher's College Reading and Writing workshop. I have worked with children of all ability levels and with a variety of special needs. I think that learning...