Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Stamford, CT

Hello! I am a passionate New York City public school teacher who loves to support students to achieve their maximum potential.

...I am currently a Masters student at the University of Athens in the Science, Technology, and Society program. Previously, I was a Fulbright Grantee in Greece, where I did research on urban planning policy. During my Fulbright I gained experience tutoring new English speakers and editing essays for undergraduates and PhD students along with academic journal articles. Throughout college I was a tutor and assistant for Aesop Academy for consulting, where I assisted students in...

...scientist at The Mount Sinai Hospital studying pediatric immunology and biochemistry. I will be conducting research until I begin medical school in Fall 2013. I have over four years of tutoring experience including a teacher's assistant at Skidmore, working with local high school student,s and coordinating with my ice hockey team to complete several community service projects in our area. My experiences as a tutor, team leader, published researcher, and NCAA athlete have taught me...

...History). I was passionate about the social sciences, seeking out additional coursework, as well as Comparative Literature and English courses. Later, I completed a pre-med curriculum (including Biology, Pre-Calculus, Physics, and two terms each of Introductory and Organic Chemistry). This led to one (unhappy) year at NYU Dental School. I have worked in publishing, as a proofreader, editorial assistant, production editor and computer graphic designer. Later, following time as a primary caregiver with my child,...

...Language & Literature. I have been studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding the right answer is important, I also want my students to develop critical thinking skills that can be transferred to many realms of life. "Bring a man a fish and you...

...this enthusiasm upon my students. Previously I have worked as a tutor with the educational charity We Read Together, helping underprivileged youth gain valuable reading skills. I tutor a variety of subjects, mainly surrounding reading and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is probably reading, as I once struggled with reading and love seeing students succeed after struggling just as I did. In my spare time you can find me reading (especially comic books), writing,...

...ability in critical thinking, and, arguably most important, with the chance to meet professors who were able to extend their passion (in their respective fields of study) to me. Not every class is easy. Some require discipline, and others patience, but all require the skill of a good professor to reach their students. It is after their model that I tutor students -- reach out to their needs and provide them the necessary groundwork to...

...experience in 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 currently completing my second masters in Classical Studies from Columbia University. Next year, I will be applying for...

...passion for education. With experience working at the United Nations, leading sales for an international pharmaceuticals company, and teaching students of a wide range of ages in Korea, I excel at connecting with people on a level that they understand. As an educator, I seek to bring real-world value to whatever I am teaching, helping students to understand how the topic at hand connects to their everyday lives. I always strive to be engaging and...

...and Precalculus), English, History, and Spanish. I also have helped students write and revise college essays and supplementals. Additionally, I have experience with public speaking as captain of the Harvard Mock Trial team, which has awarded multiple times at the national championship. I'm happy to help with whatever you're looking for, and I feel strongly about catering my tutoring to each individual student's needs. I look forward to getting to work with you!

I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.

...I have my MFA in Young Adult Literature from The New School. I love helping students develop their own writing voice and teaching them the kind of writing skills that can help them on the SATs and beyond. I have experience working with middle, high school and college students on SAT prep, college writing and creative writing. When I'm not teaching, I'm a young adult writer and I enjoy taking dance classes, doing improv and...

...graduated from Bard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies. Shortly after obtaining my degree, I traveled to China and began teaching oral English at Qingdao University. After a year of teaching, I have returned to my hometown of NYC with significant professional and life experience under my belt. I believe empathy and patience are essential to being a good educator, and I strive create a friendly and comfortable learning environment for...

Hello! My name is Nita and I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Economics and a minor in Philosophy. Now, I am working in New York City as a Litigation Assistant. I'm excited to meet you!

...of the most vital aspects of my education, and I hope to return that gift to students through tutoring. I started tutoring elementary school students when I was in high school, and I began advising other high school students for college test prep and applications as I was transitioning to Yale. I am now a sophomore at Yale University. For most of my high school career I attended Syosset Public High School, a National Blue...

...University, and an MA in English Literature from Columbia University in New York. A resident of Greenwich Village, NYC, for 25 years, I home schooled my three children, now ages 14, 19, and 22. I have taught every aspect of English, from teaching my kindergarteners to read and write, to elementary, junior high, and high school grammar, spelling, writing, and American and European literature. I've taught classes and worked with students one-on-one. I've also helped...

...teachers, faculty, and staff being there for me within the safe space of my institutions. I am most passionate about English, African-American History, Literature, Public Speaking, Journalism, Creative Writing, and Drama. I am also a proud mental health advocate and was previously Mental Health First Aid certified for both adults and children. I have had the opportunity to speak at conferences, consortiums, symposiums, and schools about the importance of mental health in the Black community....

...Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and completed the Screenwriting program at New York University. Originally from the Cleveland area, I have been in New York for more than 20 years, working extensively in the entertainment and legal industries. I teach acting, voice, and movement to teens and adults, having worked at CUNY's York College in Queens, Manhattan's Breakthrough Studios, as well as private instruction. I did employee training and evaluation in the legal industry for...

...in Japan, I tutored English as well. Because of the practice I gained as an undergraduate, and as a classroom teacher, I now tutor SAT Critical Reading, Writing, Literacy, History, and Japanese. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor. I enjoy the fact that even the most dense research assignment asks the writer to take a stand. Very few subjects ask for a student's opinion, but writing asks for just that. I like guiding students...

...and for the longest time I can remember, I have had a passion instilled in me for learning. This passion is something that my teachers helped me foster through all my steps of education, and I would love to give back by helping your children foster their skills. Knowledge is power, and I want your children to head out into the world with all the power inside of them unleashed in their academic pursuits.