Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Milford, CT

...and favorite subject. I absolutely love to read, and writing is a particular strength of mine; it is my personal mission to spread that love of reading and writing (or at least, counteract a hatred toward it) to as many students as possible. I am patient and caring when working with students, and believe that...

...background has taught me the value of good teaching, and has consequently impacted how I, myself tutor students. I tutor students in the SAT/ACT math and writing sections, biological sciences, and middle school level math/algebra. My goal in tutoring each student is to not only get the student to understand the material, but to also...

...working with Varsity Tutors! Understanding a subject boils down to understanding its basic components, and my philosophy is if you master the basics, no question can be too difficult for you. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I'm most equipped to prepare students for their SAT's (math, critical reading, and writing) alongside...

...class, I am working as a writing instructor for high school students at a school located in Queens. This position requires me to develop the year's curriculum for the After School Writing Program. For this program, I have developed a curriculum that includes critical examination of writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, David Mitchell...

...Spanish. It is extremely important to me to encourage students to learn and understand the importance of cultural diversity. As a Spanish teacher, I understand the relevance of the Spanish language as the second most spoken language in the U.S. I am concerned about creating a comfortable atmosphere where the learning process can be natural...

...helped her with simple math and reading abilities. In high school I was a part of the National Honor Society and for community service I volunteered at the local elementary school where I helped K-5 with spelling, phonics, reading, math, and science. Students of varying age groups would sit at one table and I would...

...and every year brings new challenges. In an effort to meet these challenges, I recently attended Dowling College and gained my Professional Certificate in Students with Disabilities. I truly believe that every student has the ability to learn and that they each learn differently. It is the responsibility of the educator to find the best...

...I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school. I am more than happy to offer college advice and SAT II and AP prep given my experience with the application process!

...on reading and writing skills, organization and test preparation. My goal is to inspire my students with a lifelong love of learning and to help them develop the tools necessary to achieve that goal. I strive to have my students 'stretch their minds' so that they will succeed in the classroom, on standardized tests and...

...and an MA in English education. I believe that the study of English allows us to garner the communication skills, while gaining a larger understanding of how our lives fit in to a diverse world. My passion for teaching literature stems from my background as a writer, as I am a produced playwright, published poet,...

...countless personal statements to college supplemental questions. Along with my interest in college applications, I also gathered various helpful strategies and techniques applicable in many situations on standardized exams--and understandable for any type of student! For all of my students I have a strong approach: - Confirming WHAT specifically you are struggling with - Examining...

...with an English minor as well as premed. I've been tutoring since my second year of high school and enjoy it immensely. I've tutored kids from elementary school all the way to high school. The subject I'm particularly confident in are English/Reading, but I also enjoy SAT and ACT math, psychology, and biology!

...books, one fantasy novel, and one non-fiction novel about my thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. I graduated from Alvernia University in 2015 with a dual Bachelor Degree in Special Education and Early Childhood Education, where I also worked as a writing tutor all four years. Through the writing center there, I gained a national Tutor...

...has been a lifelong love of mine, and something I always knew I wanted to pursue. Through my double major I honed my writing, research, and critical thinking skills, all of which have served me well. When I taught skiing, I found that the most effective way to teach was by connecting what the student...

...school classrooms! For two summers I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of a 5th grade summer school classroom. Within the classroom, I helped the head teacher with lessons and guided reading, writing, and math activities. I'm definitely a big fan of interactive activities and learning like Kahoot or Jeopardy! I also spent...

...of learning. I have been working with children since I started high school, first as a volunteer teacher's aid in local elementary schools with kindergarten and first graders. I later volunteered for two years and then was hired for two years as a classroom intern at Horizons at Greens Farms Academy, a summer program for...

...English, Psychology, and Philosophy. I can tutor these subjects at almost all levels, and am happy to work on any particular areas that you might need help with. I earned my BA in Philosophy, Psychology, and Classics from CUNY, after which I earned my first masters in Classics (Ancient Philosophy) from Cambridge University, and am...

...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....

...to minimize our biases. I attempt to incorporate this philosophy into my tutoring lessons by including problems with real-world applications where possible. And as a tutor, I am very hands-on, as I believe teaching is a dance in which communication from both sides is of utmost importance. I want my students to ask questions as...

...York City area. I also have experience working on overarching study skills and essay writing and have worked with students for whom English is a second language. I am most interested in tutoring the ACT Reading and English and SAT verbal sections, as this is where a majority of my experience lies. Prior to relocating...