Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...and I have always helped my non-native English speaking colleagues to sharpen their skills. My approach is to encourage learning through practicing and have fun. I am a world traveler, and spent 5 years living on a sailboat and traveled through the Caribbean and Mediterranean. I have also traveled extensively in Morocco, and Asia, where I adopted my daughter from China. I believe that language and culture unites us all, and my wish is to...

I have been an English teacher for the past 6 years. I have my Masters degree in Education. I absolutely love to read and write; my favorite author is Shakespeare. I love to teach and help students! I take my passion for English and teaching and transform my student's live in whichever way I can.

...on test day; this is partly a result of taking control over my own destiny when it came to the SAT, GRE, and most recently LSAT tests, on all of which I significantly improved on my own performance by following a disciplined regimen. I try to build a relationship with students that motivates them to succeed by learning more about their other interests and goals and encouraging the student to think about how our work...

Hello! My name is Nicoletta Gasparis, and I am currently an undergraduate student at Stony Brook University with an English major and a Spanish Language and Literature & Music double minor. I am so happy to have the opportunity to be a tutor and I am excited to assist your child in improving and excelling academically!

...Harvard University with a degree in Social Anthropology. My love of learning has led me to explore a wide variety of subjects throughout my life, and I've developed the skills to be successful in understanding them, both in my brain and on paper. I love working with kids and teenagers, and have experience tutoring for the SAT, various middle and high-school level subjects, as well as college admissions counseling. I am a friendly, patient, sociable,...

...is science-focused, I believe that strong reading comprehension and writing skills are important for student success across all levels and disciplines. During my semester abroad in Costa Rica, I volunteered with an English teacher at a local elementary school, helping 3rd and 5th graders with English grammar and sentence writing. Throughout my educational career, I have had experience with numerous writing modes, such as personal narratives, argumentative essays, lab reports, scientific literature reviews, resumes/cover letters,...

...songs on the guitar. Testimony from students: Good at explaining, very enthusiastic, understanding, helpful, well-rounded, concise, specific in explanations, enjoyed having her, would choose her as a professor again, will recommend to others, ...the best English instructor ever! Testimony from supervisors: ...a dedicated and energetic professional. Her dynamic personality captivates students attention and motivates students to participate and engage in their learning. I can attest to her thorough preparation and organization, as well as to the...

...various subjects as well as helping students improve their english. Another thing about me is that I am also proficient at tutoring students online because of my previous experience of teaching an online Arabic class. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate in the subjects of English/Literature, History, and Biology. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests. I believe that a good education is vital in one's life...

...and 12th grade English in an integrated co-teaching setting and a self-contained setting as well. I am well versed in differenation and implementing strategies to help students, specifically special education students. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, spending time with friends, and...

...with a 4.0 GPA and a double major in History and Art-Semiotics. After college I worked in the film and television industry and then at a law firm conducting case research and writing legal briefs. Currently, I am a graduate student at Columbia University, earning my MFA in Nonfiction Writing. I write articles and essays, and I’m working on my first book. I love writing and teaching. As a graduate student, I taught a course...

...passions: education and literacy. Being state certified to teach English to students in grades 5-12 gives me the opportunity to teach and tutor a wide range of material. My M.A in English Education provides me with a variety of tools to use when leading students toward fulfilling their academic potential. My goal is to make students feel confident and comfortable in their learning environment, free to ask questions and seek answers. By allowing my patient...

...learning process while allowing enough room for them to develop their own skill set and walk away from a tutoring session as a more confident independent learner. Working as a writing tutor, I developed the active listening skills and aptitude for constructive criticism crucial to aiding students in any subject. I am highly proficient in mathematics and a highly proficient test taker, scoring in the 99th percentile on the GRE. I consider myself a very...

...track of my observations so I can better fashion my teaching style to their needs. Are they struggling with organization? Focus? Or is it simply a comprehension issue? I then design the pace and style of my approach to best suit their needs. My domains of expertise include reading comprehension, writing, literature, and ESL. As a writer, I find great joy in teaching others how to analyze, express, and organize their thoughts in compelling, persuasive...

...as graduate, courses in Latin and Greek. These included courses in Roman history, Latin literature, Latin and Greek composition, study of translation, and study of historical linguistics. I am deeply committed to teaching. During my undergraduate, I was heavily involved in mentoring younger students in my department. I taught a class on Greek literature in translation as a volunteer teacher through Splash at Yale. I helped moderate discussions of current events between high school students...

...and research projects. My biggest skill is teaching people how to write, but I am also confident in my capabilities to assist in other areas such as math, history, psychology and more. I believe in positive reinforcement in order to help people achieve their highest potential. In addition, I have a personality that will keep students interested and focused in the subjects they are struggling with. I look forward to working with you and your...

...from other tutors is the personalization of my approach and lesson plans, which draw from a large variety of sources and cater to each student's unique strengths, weaknesses, and goals. I truly love communicating the things I've learned in fun and unconventional ways, appreciating fully how students will respond to and retain a concept if it is tinged with humor and positive energy. Especially when it comes to subjects like standardized test prep, which can...

My name is Alex! I'm a recent New York City transplant from Ann Arbor, Michigan. I majored in History at the University of Michigan, and I am a freelance processional writer and marketing expert for the United Way. In the past, I worked for a tutoring chain called Kumon, and I'm excited to be with Varsity Tutors now. In my free time, I love reading, exploring the city, and indoor rock climbing!

...at Baruch College, CUNY (City University of New York). My PhD is in English with an emphasis in film studies. I have over ten years of experience as a tutor and college instructor, in courses as varied as College Writing, World Literature, Film Art, Film History, and American Ethnic Literature. As an instructor and tutor, I am dedicated to helping students of all ages and backgrounds achieve their short and long-term goals.

...important within myself. While some may view teaching as a "job," I personally see it as a way to express my passion. In other words, I don't see teaching as a simple career but rather a way of life that I cannot do without. Therefore, I for one employ the opportunity to teach others with the utmost respect and professionalism. The privilege to bestow wisdom onto others is a rare gift that no one should...

...twelve grades. Since then, I was blessed to receive a University of Michigan Law degree and to work for many large AMLAW 100 firms. I enjoy teaching, including winning the regional tournament and driving the van with of my Mock Trial Team to the Des Moines State Championship, during my first time as a PVJH teacher. Additionally, I was employed for over a year with Educational Testing Services as a formal SAT grader. In this...