Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Hartford, CT

...usually keeps me traveling several months out of the year. This year (2023), I've spent two months in Utah and two in Michigan. I love to cook, read, play video games (currently working my way through Breath of the Wild!), play with my cats, and enjoy the outdoors when it's not too hot & humid!...

...it is possible for anyone to learn anything. Every person has a different way of understanding new topics and information, so I am committed to adjusting my teaching methods to each individual in whichever way will suit them best. Some of the topics I most enjoy teaching are English, ESL, Writing, and Statistics. I look...

...as an independent tutor for over 2 years and have taught a range of subjects, including Economics and Politics (through University level) and Calculus, Statistics, Spanish, US History, Chemistry, and Geography (through AP level). I'm also experienced in university admissions coaching, including SAT/ACT tutoring and advising on personal statements and supplemental essays. Prior to Oxford,...

...public school system, as well as, experience teaching game design to ages 10-17 at a computer camp this past summer. My favorite thing to teach is game design because that is what I am most passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn,...

...strategies work best with each student. I regularly use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences as a touchstone for the work I do with students, incorporating visual, musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students learn, develop, and grow both as students and as individuals. My goal is to build the...

...like to read and go biking with my family. I also took Taekwondo. I received my first degree black belt three years. I live in Naugatuck, Connecticut with my husband and daughter, Michaela (13). I have been married for 18 years and my husband is an elementary school music teacher. We have three cats who...

...hold my master's degree in Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut. I am a certified professional in both general and special education. I have conducted academic assessments, chaired planning and placement team meetings, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted behavior evaluations, and created individualized curricula. I have expertise working with learners...

...a degree in Professional Music, with concentrations in Contemporary Writing & Production and Performance, from Berklee College of Music. I have been tutoring in ESL for two years, and providing music instruction on and off for the past eight years, both online and in person. I am passionate about helping students as learning from them...

...and tutoring experience since I tutored in Seville, Spain and worked as a homeroom teacher for kindergarten and elementary aged students at private educational institutes in Seoul, South Korea since I am ESL certified. I believe education shouldn't be limited due to language barriers and am quite passionate about language learning in order to help...

...Science and Government. Since then, I have developed an expertise in the LSAT test. I particularly like assisting students with Writing and Logical Reasoning on the LSAT. I have experience tutoring students with a variety of learning styles, challenges and goals. In each case, I set objectives with the student and then track progress, while...

...all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students...

...literature, biology, and standardized testing. I wrote my thesis on mathematical logics, and I especially love logic, discrete maths, probability theory, and game theory. I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on...

...all ages and helped them reach their full potential. I offer tutoring services in all subjects, and I'm particularly interested in English, Economics, Government, and Math. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a safe, welcoming environment where students can learn at their own pace. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time outside and enjoying good...

...I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student's love for literacy at the same time as their skill, no matter what age they are. When I'm...

I have a deep commitment to education and exploring our world. I have studied at an intense conservatory for music as well at the esteemed Yale University. With a passion for a broad variety of subjects, I hope we can walk together on the journey of education.

I love learning about my students' hobbies and interests, and strive to connect these with the material I tutor them on.

...types of writing assignments and classroom presentations. As a marketing communications manager, I mentored dozens of interns in business writing and presentations. Developing presentation and writing skills requires practice; there is no substitute. I will provide you the one-on-one coaching and feedback needed for you to write clearly and to speak fluently and with confidence...

I am a passionate, motivated and focused educator who strives for all students to be successful learners. I am an advocate for students to receive what they need to be successful.

...extensive experience teaching college writing, public speaking, theatre, film, and media, I've worked with students in large lectures, small discussion-based classes, and one-on-one mentoring. My teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning and critical engagement, helping students develop their voices through exploration and discussion. Outside of academia, I sing as a member of a Connecticut chorus, and...

...lesson plans that tailor to each individual need by encouraging them to always try their best and by instructing the way that works best for the student. I strongly value Gardner's Multiple Intelligence model for effective teaching. Creativity, intrinsic motivation & critical thinking skills are three pillars fundamental to improving study skills and active learning.