Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...important part of tutoring is helping a student overcome their fear of being wrong. Oftentimes the intense social pressures of the classroom make it difficult to speak up for fear of being wrong, but even the greatest minds among us don't solve every question immediately. My strength is in helping students work through inevitable and often healthy mistakes without becoming discouraged. My intention is to become a full time teacher in the future. In my...

...by obtaining the comprehension and awareness that is required to further their education. I believe my professional experience and volunteer community work make me the best candidate for tutoring. My qualifications include a high capacity to multitask with the material, meticulous attention to detail to provide an extensive but understandable experience, ability to connect to all people from diverse walks of life, and an innate eagerness to bridge the much needed academic achievement gap that...

I'm an enthusiastic tutor fully committed to the success of my students. I teach the full spectrum of knowledge, including test-taking strategies and confidence-building exercises. I enjoy working with a wide variety of students at every knowledge level. I'm a patient and positive teacher who knows the importance of motivation and structure. I listen to my students and adjust my teaching to fit their needs and personalities.

...school for teaching math to students with disabilities. This also curated my love for teaching and inspiring. I love to connect and help anyone in need. I am fun, charismatic and positive. I hope I get to meet any and everyone! Outside of tutoring, I enjoy dancing and spending endless afternoons in libraries or bookstores. I also have many leadership positions I hold in school so among classes they keep me busy as well.

I am a highly motivated individual seeking challenging experiences to enhance my personal and professional growth.

...so I have a lot of experience working with kids and teens of all ages. Through my volunteer work at an ancient art museum, I also gained experience designing classes and presentations for adults. My passion is writing, so I'm most excited to tutor English and help with college applications; having recently gone through the college application process myself, I am confident I can help craft stellar applications. When I'm not studying or tutoring, I...

Fordham University B.S. Global business and consumer insights student passionate about economics, Spanish language, English, and mathematics. I grew up in a public school in New York state taking regents exams therefore I'm very familiar with standardized state testing. I am a self-taught Spanish speaker who loves languages and loves learning. I'm also very passionate about hiking, photography, business ethics, the environment, and the beach!

...substitute teacher and after school instructor at Saint Ann's School, as well as performing all over the country! I absolutely love teaching and inspiring kids and young adults to enjoy learning. My approach to teaching is highly individualized based on each student's needs and learning methods. I am a firm believer in the idea that the first step towards helping a student improve at reading and writing is to help him or her love it.

...the world around me through kayaking, skiing, hiking, and biking! I am also an avid opera fan and enjoy the fine arts in general. Languages and different cultures have always been a passion of mine, and I love to make connections from around the world in my learning and teaching. I enjoy tutoring French at all levels. Reading and writing are favorite pastimes of mine, and I was a student who actually thoroughly enjoyed taking...

...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 with students ranging from 5 years old through adulthood in both one-on-one and small group settings, as I have 5 years of experience as a sailing instructor. It is through this role that I have sharpened my ability to break down complex concepts into approachable steps and...

Hello! My name is Cheyenne and I am a freshman at New York University. Education has always been very important to me, and I strongly believe in accessibility and making sure that every person has a fair shot at reaching their full potential. I have experience in a wide range of subjects, with reading, writing, and literature being my strong suits. I look forward to working with you!

...my students won the UC Berkeley English Department's annual Essay Prize last spring with a paper I helped her to revise. In terms of test prep, I aim for a balance between tricks (outsmarting the test) and skill development (boosting a student's reading comprehension, vocabulary, etc.). I used to be skeptical about test strategies; I got a perfect verbal score on my own SAT and consistently scored in the 99th percentile on the verbal section...

...students and emotional disturbed students as well. As a teacher in District 75, I have learned several different teaching strategies that helped my students meet many of their IEP goals. Being that I have a vast background in working with students with disabilities, I have strategies that help both general education students as well as students with disabilities. Giving a student the techniques, strategies and skill to help them succeed in life is most rewarding....

...have over 10 years of tutoring experience in many different countries and in many different situations. I enjoy working one on one with students of all ages. I enjoy tutoring and helping my students to open their minds and understand the world around them. Teaching gives me a great deal of satisfaction and contentment. For this reason I have partnered with Varsity Tutors. I love helping students achieve their greatest potential. I obtain great satisfaction...

...lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep and remedial...

...least in part, require writing skills--even scientists and mathematicians have to publish papers. In my free time, I love to read and discuss philosophy, religion, and human nature with friends (I am the epitome of the liberal arts student--I love to learn, and hope to do so for my whole life). I am also outdoorsy, and I love to hike and backpack, as well as horseback ride (used to compete in hunter-jumpers, now somewhat limited...

...inherently artistic beings in an inherently artistic society. As a music educator, my job is to provide a space for my students to engage with and create works of their own to hone their craft. The goal of my teaching is always to show the joy of making and consuming music and art in any form it takes. For me, this means creating a democratic space that celebrates every student and amplifies every voice. Students...

...of writing is a rewarding experience. Working at an Independent School in Manhattan, I teach math and science which helps me solidify critical STEM concepts and initiatives in the classroom. Science and math are my passion, but the tools I have acquired in reading and writing have allowed me to be an effective instructor in all areas of the curriculum. I am hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated to inspiring all children to learn to be...

...none you can't handle-- or that we can't work through together, without judgement. I go at your pace, but with an urgency that gets results. My favorite part of tutoring is the process of discovery. When the student reaches an outcome on their own, after a process of inquiry, it's truly a unique and uplifting moment. In high school I scored a 5 on both the AP Literature and Composition exams. I also scored a...

...with years of experience, I have encountered scholars with diverse reading levels and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics, writing, and elementary math. In each of these subjects, my goal and objective is for my scholars to become independent learners...