Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Waterbury, CT

...was learning to study. After a couple of years as an English major, I changed to my true love, Engineering. That's when I discovered that my photographic memory sometimes played tricks on me, which made it hard to get the right answers. I want to save my students from the agony of unnecessary failure. While...

...types of literature. As a tutor, I plan on using all of the skills that I have learner as an education and English student in order to help my students achieve their learning goals. I will use my own experiences with teaching to engage and motivate my students, and I will use my experiences as...

...students to take advantage of. You will find that I have a variety of interests that intertwine and you may too. I decided early on that I wanted my initial background to be in art and move forward from there so my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts is really just the beginning for me. Teaching...

I'm a 22-year old student in Connecticut dedicated to studying languages and teaching them.

...my TEFL teacher training in Paris, France in October 2011. Since, then I have taught private students and at schools both in New York City and in France, focusing on general English, ESL, and various standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT/ACT), In addition to my teacher training, I am a writer, actor and performer, possessing excellent...

...I aspire to be a great doctor once I graduate in a few years. I really love biological sciences and I am always intrigued by the structures of functions of the human body. This, coupled with my desire to care for people in the healthcare field is what drew me to medicine. I hope to...

...teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching,...

Hello, I'm Jeff. I'm a professional educator with 22 years of teaching experience. My main expertise is writing and communication, but I am well versed in all aspects of English/Language Arts. I look forward to helping you and your child!

I'm a senior at CCSU with a Media Studies major and Creative Writing minor. I love reading, writing, history, psychology, and language in general!

...me- I thought that's what years of education was supposed to do! I quickly understood what they meant. My whole life I've been a good student. I've taken challenging courses, studied, and tried my best. But getting good grades isn't the only thing that matters in life: it's applying intelligence to every situation that will...

...and through my college major and personal hobbies. I'm determined, a creative writer and brainstormer, I strive for best possible outcomes and put my heart into my work. I'm passionate about creating influential and interesting pieces of multi-media. I work well with like-minded people. I'm pursuing an intern in film and various acting roles. I...

...School Coordinator in two elementary schools. One of my tasks was coordinating and organizing two tutoring programs. I enjoy writing and supporting students in their own writing, whether it is a creative writing assignment for school or a college application essay. I have published short articles, poetry and a book chapter. I also have proofreading...

...a concentration in Literature and a minor in Psychology. During the academic year, I am employed as a certified writing tutor at Assumption College's Academic Support Center, and I continue my efforts in the summertime as an ESL assistant teacher for adult immigrants in Hartford, CT. Studying literature in Galway, Ireland and gaining travel experience...

...BA in History. I have been working in education for over five years and have incorporated different learning styles and methodologies into my work, including Montessori, Reggio Amelia, and Reggio-inspired. I recently taught English at a British international school in mainland China. I am TEFL certified and have taught ESL for all age groups and...

...students brainstorm a short-length research paper to manuscript consultation for students enrolled in intermediate creative writing courses. In sum, I find complementing creative practice with critical analysis ideally fosters intellectual growth. I encourage creative thinking (as well as writing) and a positive attitude to ensure students flourish. In my free time, I'm an avid creative...

...mindset, knowing that knowledge is formed via communication, probing questions, and strategic challenges. In the Writing CenterI consulted with clients on all genres of writing, from the classic five-paragraph essay, to lab reports, to business memos. As a Fellow, I was assigned to a particular history class where I met with each student to go...

...over several sessions and by integrating that into my lessons. Additionally, I emphasize understanding core principles first and specific problems, questions, or exercises laterunderstanding the why makes the what much simpler. Outside of tutoring, some of my hobbies include watching movies (I'm a fan of both old classic movies and new summer blockbusters), playing video...

...Biology. My tutoring experience mainly comes from helping fellow classmates before exams, as well as tutoring programs in high school. I typically tutor Chemistry, English, and Math, along with Biology and Psychology occasionally. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, because it is a basic science that can be built on in many different ways....

...tutored before Varsity Tutors, I spent much of my time at school peer-editing, teaching music in a cappella rehearsals, and helping friends and classmates with their academic issues. I am a firm believer that an English tutor is not there to tell their student how to understand the text or make essay edits for them,...

...primary field of research is the history of ancient Christianity, but I also have master's degrees in Medieval Studies and Biblical Studies, and a bachelor's in History. My dissertation focused on the history and legacy of Christian monasticism. I taught for four years at Yale Divinity School and currently serve as a high school substitute...