Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Stamford, CT

I am an accomplished teacher and lifelong learner who believes that developing and nurturing relationships leads to more effective teaching and more meaningful learning!

...reading and writing poetry.I have tutored many different students over the years. During my time in high school, I tutored middle and high schoolers in various subjects, from Spanish to Living Environment. I also assisted a teacher in a 10th grade English classroom during my Spring semester of Freshman year. I also have experience tutoring students in groups, due to the fact that it was part of my job in high school.

...world affairs. With a certificate in innovate pedagogy from the Teagle Institute, moreover, I bring new media tools into my pedagogic approach, helping students explore material from a variety of angles. Such interactive approaches complement and expand upon more traditional activities, helping students learn to become reflexive about their own thought processes and academic output. My own experience with AP English and Spanish, GRE, TOEFEL and TESOL test preparation and test design makes a strong...

...history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals. I have several years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students across all subjects, with a focus on reading, writing, social studies, and math. I have also worked with high school students in english, history, visual arts, and SAT preparation. I am TEFL certified and enjoy working with...

...climbing team for 3 years, 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...

I am passionate about working with people to improve or develop skills; so, they can achieve success. I have a diverse background, unique perspective which allows me to create individualized sessions and can work with anyone. My expertise is in English, Public Speaking, Fitness, and College/job preparation. I am a successful and compassionate educator looking forward to working with you!

Stay positive, work hard, respect yourself and others. I've taught and tutored for about 4 years. I've tutored K-12 in reading, writing, and ACT/SAT. I've also worked on language skills with college students.

...all ages in Mathematics, English, some sciences and Test Prep. Personally, I find the most joy tutoring Mathematics due to its constant appearance in everyday life and in the engineering field. Not only do I feel satisfied when a student shows progression under my methods, but I am also thankful for the opportunity to make an impact on a students grade. My approach to tutoring includes going over concepts first, relating to real world scenarios,...

...future. During my time at school I took as many opportunities as I could to visit other countries. I have lived in both the United Arab Emirates and France in order to pursue my foreign language goals. While I am able to tutor a breadth of subjects, my favorite to teach is writing because it enables students to be creative as well as hone skills in articulation and argument. I always look forward to meeting...

...attitude towards school. In my over six years of tutoring experience, I've helped dozens of students improve their grades, complete stellar college essays and personal statements, pass TOEFL tests, improve their reading and writing skills, comprehension, and ignite their passion for learning. It truly is astounding to witness what students can achieve when they have someone who can meet them where they are at and understand their perspective, answer their questions and address their concerns....

Graduated from Queens College with a BA in English with honors. I have strong writing and grammar skills both from my extensive experience writing essays and from my time working as a journalist. I have also spent the past seven years as a proofreader. This involved proofreading financial and legal documents for spelling, grammar, style and content errors and making the necessary corrections.

Hello, my name is Alex! I happily tutor privately--anything from SAT/ACT Math and English to GPA for Geometry, Algebra, Reading, and more! Work great with elementary level students as well!

...acting and was part of the honors program, in which I wrote two large research papers and several shorter papers. I have always been commended for my writing and my grasp of literature. I have lots of experience working with kids, both as a babysitter and as an arts teacher. I am well-read and am excellent with spelling, grammar, writing, and literary comprehension and analysis. I love learning and want to inspire this love in...

...simple yet powerful goal: to advance society by imparting foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills to the next generation. I am fueled by a deep commitment to education and an unyielding curiosity about the natural world. I have been tutoring for over 4 years in a variety of subjects. I am most passionate about tutoring for standardized tests, as I am able to make a tangible difference in a student's journey towards a stellar score....

...City area journalism, including 25 years as editor of The Roslyn News and seven years as editor of The Massapequan Observer. Prior to that, I had three years experience as a tutor and an English teacher. I have published up to 6,000 by-line articles, over 200 reviews and essays and eight books on subject matters with History and Literature . I have spent a lifetime with the printed word and am eager to pass on...

...the student wants to learn and what they need to learn. It is important to make lesson plans as engaging and relevant to the student's life as possible, because this is the way to guarantee an interest in and love of learning. Although I know that my students have a lot to gain from me, I view tutoring as a two-way process in which both parties stand to learn from each other.... A student-centered, collaborative approach...

...Since relocating to Manhattan from the West Coast, I've had the great fortune to teach in a variety of settings-- from private tutoring, to lead teaching at ESL Language Schools, to leading literacy-based theater residencies in the public school system. My earliest teaching experiences were in college-level English and ESL-- I'm a CELTA-certified ESL teacher, and have always been passionate about language and literacy. In recent years, however, I've also been working more and more...

...am currently a graduate student at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. While I have a love of many subjects, my true passion is Reading and Writing. I have experience in tutoring everything from English to Public Speaking and even developing study skills! I believe strong reading and writing skills are key to every subject, and fortifying them is beneficial across the board. When I am not tutoring, you can find me with my...

...and working as a tutor for the past 4 years. I love to teach one-on-one because progress happens quickly and I get to share my passions for the subjects that I teach. I like to have sessions that are not pressured or intense, but I do like to cover as much material as we can fit in. I have a passion for math and other subjects that I love to share and have plenty of...

...companies as they prepared their texts for print production in a global marketplace. My experience in public school teaching and in copy editing and proofreading helps me teach students the reading and writing skills required in academic and business communication. Data from students’ written work and assessments helps me plan curriculum that increases understanding of basic reading and writing mechanics. I use graphic organizers to help students analyze literary and informational texts. When possible, I...