Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...every word until we have reached the end of the chapter. This work has given me great joy. I am not only validated but also truly excited when I see the light go on in each childs head after a long struggle of learning and practicing. Over the years, I have worked as a substitute teacher, homebound instructor, and home tutor in the tri-state area for children from kindergarten to college. I have worked in...

...in Spanish, I am also conversational in Italian. I love to travel and learn about other cultures. I even had the unique opportunity to study abroad in Venezuela. I enjoy helping students achieve their best and have fun in the process. I have always believed in making lessons interesting. I have achieved this by using games, songs and manipulatives to enhance instruction. In my free time, I like to read, spend time with my dog...

...my students through empathy, passion, and a sense of humor. 2. My expertise in mathematics and with the various standardized admissions and certification exams. 3. My teaching philosophy which emphasizes helping students to develop an intuitive understanding of the concepts that they are studying rather than the memorization-based learning experience that students are most commonly familiar with. Please feel free to reach out to me about your math tutoring and test prep needs. I'm excited...

...student learn a challenging topic or strategy. I am a very creative person and love creating manipulatives and differentiations for my students that are based on their own learning style (whether it is visual, kinesthetic, etc.) I am currently a Teaching Assistant in a 12:1:1 setting and I volunteer my free time to my High School Varsity Cheerleading team coaching. Lastly I am Red Cross certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. I look forward...

...engaging in one-on-one tutoring sessions because I think it is the best way for a student to improve his or her understanding of a given subject. I specialize in History and English with a focus on Writing. My sessions are usually a balance between conversation and writing exercises and work best when oriented towards a specific task. My goal is to teach struggling students, or just students who would like to do better, how to...

...at Stony Brook University in economics. I have Master degrees in economics and analytics from Georgia Tech and a BS in economics from Georgia Tech. Before coming to Stony Brook, I worked 2 years at the Department of Agriculture where I consistently used statistical and programming techniques for statistical and economic analysis. I love history, math, economics, and reading. In my free time I do stand-up. I'm looking forward to working with you!

...educator who has taught reading, writing, language conventions and public speaking successfully in three schools. I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which the content is useful for college and career success.

...guiding the student through each lesson by quizzing them periodically on the material and explaining things thoroughly and coherently. I often say that dedication and perseverance are the two things I am most looking for in a student. It does not matter if you keep getting things wrong just so long as you try your best to stay focused. When I'm not tutoring I am often volunteering at a local psychiatric hospital, playing the guitar...

...all things English Language Arts. I am passionate about reading and writing, but I also aim to help students connect well-practiced thinking to the art of English. Every student is capable, but they often need to be taught complex concepts at a level and pace customized just for them. I love to find an angle to help a student truly understand and learn what he or she is practicing. My teaching style combines hard work,...

...at English composition and writing. Each student learns and understands differently, so I prioritize teaching in a way that suits them. That philosophy can apply to their learning style but also their lifestyle. I've found that this comprehensive approach helps students feel less intimidated and allows them to build confidence as they tackle challenging material. The process of breaking down complex concepts, improving students' performance, and self-assurance is why I love tutoring.

...sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History, and Theatre Arts. I've also helped students with AP courses like Language, Literature, Government, and US History. In college, I was known as the go-to tutor among my peers, covering a wide range of subjects. I'm thrilled to be part of Varsity Tutors now, where I can help students not only succeed academically but also enjoy the learning process. Looking...

...achieve their full potential. More than raising test scores, I help each student gain more confidence in their own abilities and increase their proficiency in understanding with context, rather than simply memorizing facts or formulas. I adapt my teaching style to the particular needs of each student, with the objective of guiding students in becoming more capable overall, through practice in sharpening their strengths and overcoming their weaknesses. My hobbies include video games, snowboarding, singing/music,...

...fellow students to lead community-center workshops for teenagers on health, domestic abuse, economic development and leadership skills. Nailah knows how important education has been in her life, in not only providing her with opportunities to explore the world and think deeply, but also by providing her life-long mentors. Some of the educators that first inspired her were from a performing arts camp called Acting Manitou that she attended for four summers as a camper. She...

...and moved to Bridgeport, CT in 2004. I graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Masters Degree in Education and taught at the Bridgeport Hope School as a fifth grade teacher. I was also involved in the after school tutoring program. I am very interested in helping students excel in math (up to pre-Algebra) and language arts. These subjects can be hard, but I will help you be successful in mastering them.... I will introduce...

...Teachers College, Columbia University in Neuroscience and Education. I am passionate about science and teaching and have experience teaching and tutoring all levels of Spanish, Science and Math. I enjoy working individually with students, understanding and learning the strategies that work best for each student. I incorporate visual and kinesthetic strategies, among others, to my teaching. My goal is for my students to discover which strategies work best for their learning and success, and for...

...a foreign language, it is integral to stress equally the development of reading, writing, listening, and oral skills. In addition, the lesson has to be made personable and fun. I love seeing the moment of clarity and understanding when a student finally grasps a concept. If there are any suggestions or resources you wish to provide me, by all means do so. I was President of my school's Spanish Honor Society. I have 4 years...

...my students. I believe that learning is an essential part of life, and try to impart this enthusiasm upon my students. Previously I have worked as a tutor with the educational charity We Read Together, helping underprivileged youth gain valuable reading skills. I tutor a variety of subjects, mainly surrounding reading and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is probably reading, as I once struggled with reading and love seeing students succeed after struggling just...

...form ideas for analytical essays. I have tutored college and high school aged students as needed for the past 6 years, focusing on analytical skills and essay writing and editing. In addition to my degree, I have experience working with diverse communities, including serving as a Curriculum Director Intern for a K-12 educational program on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where I helped design and teach culturally relevant and skill-level adapted educational materials. I have worked...

...Education. I am certified to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. I have my Masters in Teaching and Learning in Technology. I believe all students can learn. A tutor’s job is to use the student’s strengths as a leaner, and their learning style to teach them successful strategies to master skills and concepts. Outside from my career, I love to listen to music, run, and most importantly spend time with my friends and family. I cannot...

...an affable, non-judgmental teacher, and am broadly qualified to tutor everything from basic literacy, to specialized test-prep, to college-level composition. I have almost a decade's worth of experience teaching and tutoring for the verbal sections of the English Regents, SAT, ACT, AP Language, and AP Literature exams, and served as an undergraduate at the Georgetown University Writing Center. Additionally, I enjoy helping students with their college admissions essays, and have found that there is a...