Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

I believe helping people is universally beneficial. It is contagious to help those who have helped you in your life and I aim to instill motivation and resilience in students who find learning tedious and overwhelming. Education is most imperative in life and it must be nurtured meticulously. ... I ask the student what their biggest strengths and weaknesses are first, and then I ask how they study on their own and learn their habits. Following...

...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...

...am a dedicated, hard working individual who strives to see improvement and success in those who I am tutoring. At the end of each tutoring session, my goal is for the student to develop a better understanding for the material. Many students focus on getting answers correct or ways to memorize tricks on how to solve certain problems. During my tutoring sessions, I work with students to develop an understanding for the material by utilizing...

...These kids often struggled in school and have had to repeat the same grade multiple times. Our program focused on reading comprehension and writing, and I am proud to say my student made it on the school honor roll for the first time. I view tutoring as a form of giving back to my community and as a mutual learning experience for me and my student. My teaching style stresses focusing on separating concepts that...

...I teach a variety of subjects including but not limited to: English Reading and Writing: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, SAT, ACT, IGCSE, AP Lang French: All Levels, Verb Tenses, Conjugation, Essays, Listening, Speaking, IGCSE, AP French Math: Elementary, Middle, High School and College, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Precalculus and Statistics, SAT, ACT, IGCSE Science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Elementary, Middle, High School and College, ACT, IGCSE, AP Chem, AP Physics 1 & 2 Computer Science:...

...I am also the Head Program Director of Youth Mentoring at UVA. I was also involved in tutoring throughout high school, where I worked with a group of special needs students. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Science (especially Biology and Chemistry), and Humanities, which are most strongly reflected in my own studies. In my experience in the areas of reading and writing in particular, strong...

I am a Political Science graduate who has always had a genuine and strong passion for language and expression. I am an excited and devoted tutor and think that individualized tutoring is an extremely productive method to achieving one's academic goals. I look forward to hearing from you about the subjects I've listed below, test-prep included. Please don't hesitate to send me a message.

...with a concentration in special education. As for my undergraduate studies, I received a BA in Political Science and Spanish Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies. My work experience includes over three years of teaching experience. During that time, I created lesson plans, assessed data, and planned out goals for my students. My expertise is in Spanish and Math, but I have taught ELA, social studies, and science. Moreover, one of my specialties...

...found that effective, individual-focused education is an important component of overall health, and I hope my continued teaching experience will better inform my practice as a future physician. I have tutored in anything from math and Spanish to general homework help, and have a knack for helping students better organize themselves in ways that support their unique style of learning. My style is centered around working with a student identify their specific needs, and finding...

...I spent a semester abroad in Sevilla, Spain during my undergraduate studies and that remains one of the best experiences of my life. I have experience tutoring in several subjects though anything language-related is nearest to my heart. I have always been a gifted writer, and I enjoy being able to pass on that knowledge to learners. I am a talented editor with thorough knowledge of English grammatical intricacies that one might need to learn...

...skills. Aside from my degree program, I have experience working with groups of up to 6 elementary-age students through a virtual classroom platform. The most important part of teaching for me is showing students what they are capable of by challenging them, keeping them engaged and excited to learn, and providing them with the necessary support, so they never feel like something is impossible. My goal is to teach students how to be independent, lifelong...

...of fiction novels and creating music has taught me not to take myself too seriously and to constantly challenge the known to discover the new. We won't learn what's the best way of doing or learning if we don't try new ways to do or learn. I started tutoring when I was in middle school and have kept it up ever since. My favorite subject to tutor would have to be a toss up between...

...organic chemistry lab instructor and tutored, informally, general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and various English courses like grammar, American literature, and Elizabethan literature. My favorite of the set was organic chemistry because I was not only able to help teach the students the subject matter but, as a lab instructor, I also graded assignments and experiments. My philosophy about teaching is that "Patience is Key." Everyone is born with the mental capacity to succeed and so...

...the 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...

...Math. I helped my students successfully achieve their goals and get into college! In addition, during college I tutored at various middle schools in the greater College Park, MD area. Most of the students I met with needed help in Math and Writing, although I also tutored in Spanish on the side. I tutor a broad range of subjects including Math, Spanish, SAT Verbal, Grammar, Essay Editing, and Essay Writing. In my free time I...

...own expectations. Guiding, supporting, and empowering student success has been the highlight of my career. I am a currently a certified English teacher and previously worked as a university instructor in philosophy (including core writing courses). I also spent a year and a half as a university research fellow in the humanities. In addition to classroom teaching and research, I have experience with test prep and coaching student essay writing for successful private and independent...

...a Second Language, Shakespeare and AP English. I have a BA in English from the University of Scranton and an MA in English from Western CT State University. I am happy to tutor English, reading and writing at all levels. If I had to choose a specialty topic it would be Shakespeare. I designed and taught a high school level Shakespeare class for many years. As a tutor, my goal is to work with individual...

...AP Physics and general science at Upper Room Christian School for one year. In my experience, I've heard many students say they can't or they're too "stupid" to do something. I believe that no student is unintelligent or incapable. Everyone is more than able, through some effort and a little bit of help, to achieve any goal in life, academic or otherwise. My goal is to help people achieve and realize the potential that lies...

...in Economics/International Business and Religion/Culture. I am also double minoring in Biology and Religious Studies. I tutor a whole slew of subjects all ranging from English and History to Algebra and Biology. Despite tutoring broad range of subjects, I find myself most passionate about History and English! I believe that the most important thing that one can absolutely attain for oneself is one's education. A balanced foundation in life first comes with knowledge of the...

...middle, and early high school students English. At the elementary level I guided students towards confidently expressing themselves in English, developing the skills to complete challenging work successfully, and become all-around better readers and writers. I have taught small groups of high school students, often with a focus on preparation for major World, American, and European history exams, including in-school exams, and AP, IB, and SAT II History exams. I loved making the students as...