Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...teacher at a high school in Passaic Valley. Part of my daily responsibilities is tutoring students after class to help all different types of learners reach the same goal - understanding! The subjects that I tutor do not include only those in the social sciences, but also reading and writing skills. Reading and writing are crucial skills for all learners, and for any type of career path that a student chooses to follow. If my...

...I also did graduate study in English Literature at SUNY Stony Brook (MA program) and New York University (PhD program). My subjects include reading, writing, and literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are taking a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or SAT, I can help you with the verbal sections and with general test-taking strategies. I see helping a student reach his or her goal on any test as...

...a semester abroad in Spain I worked as a volunteer English teachers assistant in 2 elementary schools in Barcelona and that experience made me want to be a teacher which is what brought me here. I really enjoy teaching languages such as Spanish, French, and English because in my opinion language is one thing that one can use in many aspects of life. You can't use Pythagorean theorem or titration in a foreign country, so...

...to improve their essays was one of my favorite parts of college and I'm excited to be back at it. Since graduating, I've worked for Oberlin's Office of Communications, written for two alternative weeklies (Cleveland's Scene and Portland's Willamette Week) and an app (Countable.us), and gone on tour with my band. When I'm not tutoring or on deadline, you can find me with my guitar in the studio, caramelizing onions for my next big feast...

I am an extremely driven, patient, and kind person who is dedicated to learning and helping others learn! Everyone has the potential to do great and learn, its just a matter of finding your individual learning style, and I am here to help with that!

...for the past three months. My other related experiences range from being a summer camp counselor for over 6 years, past phonemic and reading tutor, and a Resident Assistant for high school students at a summer boarding school. I am an extremely positive, energetic, friendly, and encouraging teacher to my students, and seek to share these attributes with other students through tutoring. I have a particular interest in teaching Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, and Science....

...personally and professionally. There are skills which need to be mastered and this is one important element of education. I also believe that education can improve one's enjoyment of life regardless of the occupation or field of study one pursues. I am especially proficient in the areas of essay writing and editing, proofreading, and the mechanics of grammar and usage. I have extensive experience in helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT....

...tutoring writing at the St. John’s writing center, and I have tutored several students in other subjects such as psychology and the verbal portion of the GRE. Of all the tutoring I have done though, my favorite subject is writing. Many people struggle with writing, or think that they are not very good at it, but I think everyone has something worthwhile to write and helping people to bring that out is quite rewarding. I...

I am a writer and pianist living in NYC, where I currently teach music and English. I've co-authored two books--the children's book "A Dog Named Randall" (with Marian Hailey-Moss) and the comic autobiography "How Not to Cook, for the Rest of Your Life" (with Marilyn Michaels)-- and I am thrilled to be here on Varsity Tutors!

...to continually dig deeper. I started as a tutor while I was a student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. There, I helped make the essays of my fellow political science and English students to be the best they could be. From there, I became an English tutor and essay reviewer with Paper Tutors, where I proofread and edited hundreds of essays and did live English and humanities-related tutoring sessions with countless students...

...a passion for tutoring in an immense amount of subjects /standardized tests/essays, and helping others gain a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in peer tutoring and along with the knowledge I...

...writing, and I believe that these are a vital foundation for a student's success. As a special education educator, my main focus is on individualizing instruction based on the student's needs. I like to create my instructional approaches based on a student's interests and strengths in order to create a positive and engaging learning environment. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and running.

...A- in Physics, A in College Algebra, and currently have an A in Pre-calculus. I also took Algebra Honors in high school. I would love to help you understand Pre-Algebra or Algebra. We will have you going from a C to an A in no time! We will go through problems and break down the concepts that you are having trouble on. You can chat me anytime. I am here for you. Can't wait to...

...with these skills. When I'm not tutoring or teaching, you will find me acting on stage or musically directing a choir. I specialize in musical theater acting and have performed all over the country including Carnegie Hall. I am a big sports fan too, and every once in a while, I might just glue myself to the couch to watch my favorite team play (or at least put it on DVR if I'm working). I...

...private tutor with Varsity Tutors because given my background and expertise, I am sure that I can help the clients that I meet overcome any difficulties or challenges that I may have. I had a lot of difficulties with math but I had wonderful teachers in high school and undergrad that helped me overcome them. English is my strongest area and my writing skills can help students who are struggling in English.

...have been tutoring for over 15 years in various capacities. I've tutored a wide range of subjects including SAT and ACT test prep, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, American History, World History, Economics, U.S. Government, English Literature, Writing, and many areas of science. In my spare time, I love watching sports, movies and reading with my two dogs. While I primarily read nonfiction books, there is seldom a Harry Potter trivia question that I cannot answer....

...felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good book or feeling the thrill of excitement at finally solving a difficult math problem, I feel that learning should be fun and viewed as a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career, I have been a well-rounded student, excelling in math as well as language and literature. I am a notoriously good test-taker, a skill developed from solid study habits that I hope...

...an example, the Human Genome Project). I then completed my Master's thesis in Transplant Immunology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where I studied the methods the host immune system employs to reject donated tissues. I currently work as a researcher in immunology at the NYU Skirball Center for Biomolecular Medicine. Apart from my laboratory background, I also have substantial writing experience. As an undergraduate, I was a writer and editor for The Triple Helix...

...many other students increase their scores through test preparation, time conditioning to minimize lost time during the actual test, and shortcuts to remember key pieces of information. 2. Writing, Reading, and English: throughout my undergraduate career, I learned how to research, plan, and execute writing prompts using various classifications of sources. I have been editing my peer's papers since high school and find great joy in helping others elevate their writing and reading skills! I...

...carry this knowledge into the tutoring environment: we must understand each other as equals working toward a shared objective. I am here to help people become better readers, writers, and test-takers because those are my particular areas of expertise, but a good tutoring relationship must be free of condescension. I believe students should enjoy the work, increase their comfort with the work via low-stakes assignments, and take breaks. I hope to help students find a...