Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...and middle school students improve their overall academic performance and their grades on state tests, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. I am fluent in French and I enjoy teaching tricks on handling French grammar and literature. My goal is to help students overcome their apparent weaknesses, and support them in acquiring a sense of mastery of the subjects they are interested in. I strongly believe that empowered students make happier students.

...my responsibility to help each student discover which style of learning suits them best. My goal is to help students build stamina—important in an age of increased standardized testing—and provide learning strategies that will help them become life-long independent learners. One of my favorite ways to teach is through the use of questioning—a strategy that dates back thousands of years to Socrates. During tutoring sessions, observers will notice that I will usually ask a series...

...this passion as a New York City per diem and permanent substitute teacher for the past three months. My other related experiences range from being a summer camp counselor for over 6 years, past phonemic and reading tutor, and a Resident Assistant for high school students at a summer boarding school. I am an extremely positive, energetic, friendly, and encouraging teacher to my students, and seek to share these attributes with other students through tutoring....

...6th grade) in the state of New York. I continued my education at St. John's University in New York, receiving my Master's Degree in Literacy. This degree gave me New York State certification in Literacy, birth through 6th grade. Since 2010, I have been a substitute teacher on Long Island. This gave me experience working with a diverse range of students. I substitute taught from kindergarten all the way through high school. I was able to...

...from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. I tutor reading and writing, mostly. I got started helping my nephew with his homework and most recently helped him figure out what to say in his college essay. I excel at spelling and grammar. I enjoy reaching young minds and seeing that spark of recognition when a student finally understands something. When not tutoring I enjoy sailing, swimming, bike riding...

...in Creative Writing from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from the CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies, and completed four years of PhD coursework in English Literature. I excelled at SAT and GRE Verbal tests, as well as the GRE English Literature subject test. I can work with you to hone your writing and reading skills, perfect your essays, prepare you for entry into university, and ensure you shine...

I am currently studying accounting at Hofstra University. I have been a tutor for 4 years and have tutored many students in math, science, and reading. I work very well with students to help them better understand their school work and improve their grades. I am available afternoons on Monday through Thursday during the school year and summer.

...through the high school level including coursework, Regents exams, and AP tests. I also tutor students in preparation for standardized tests including the SAT, ACT, SSAT, and PSAT. I am also experienced as a tutor or conversation partner for ESL learners and others working on improving their English language skills. I've tutored both small groups and individuals for four years, working with students across a range of ages from elementary through high school. Because of...

...feel fulfilled helping others. I love to teach and help people when I can. I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching people both one on one and classes of up to about 40 students and lectures with well over 100. I specialize in almost all things science and math. Throughout my many years of helping people achieve their academic goals, I have adapted a style which focuses on removing the doubt and worry...

...tutoring in the evening. I have been tutoring since high school in all subjects, and more recently, college students in Statistics and high school juniors in SAT prep. I also spent this last winter abroad in Ecuador teaching high school students the English language. I have an extra close connection with middle and high school students as I have two brothers in those grades and through my other previous/current experiences. I volunteer with the Red...

...in order to gain a new, fresh perspective on liberal arts culture and the humanities, I realized my academic focus was better suited for the study and education associated with math. I've loved math ever since grade school, and I found myself actually looking forward to coming home and doing my math homework! I soon realized that what I was doing was not only fun, but had a purpose. I understood that it defines and...

I believe everyone can learn and persever, math can be fun to learn If you met the right tutor. I am a caring, patient, knowledgeable, experienced teacher/tutor , and have great sense of humor. An expert in NYS math certification tests.

...10 years and Mandarin Chinese for 2 years. I love learning different languages myself, and I love using them while traveling and working in different countries. I feel lucky to have translated my hobby into a career, and honored to be an educator and an advocate of diverse cultures. My experience teaching in China and Thailand was the most amazing and important part in my life. Helping students to achieve their learning goals, and being...

...and familiar with the NYS Common Core in various subjects. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from St John's University (my major was Accounting), Queens, New York. As a student, I excelled in all academic subjects (especially in math and science). I believe learning should be a fun experience for students. When learning is fun, it will be interesting and will be a positive reinforcement for the student. Working in sales and as a...

...a certified ESL instructor. In addition to my tutoring work, I am currently working as a content marketing intern for a Shanghai-based consulting firm. I have taught all over the world from South America to East Asia, and collectively have years of tutoring experience. These experiences have been as diverse as teaching English as a Second Language, students in underfunded school districts basic math and reading skills, and new mothers the test taking skills required...

...particular skill is important. I was a classroom teacher for many years. I spent most of those years teaching grades 3, 4 and 7, but I have actually taught all grades! While in the classroom, I taught core subjects to heterogeneously grouped students. For the last ten years, I have been an online tutor. My online students varied in abilities and geographical locations. I was even tasked with planning for and teaching homeschooled students with...

...moved to France and worked at the Chateau of Versailles and the Louvre Museum. I went on to receive my M.A. in art history at the University College London while working at the Tate Modern. My main subject of study has been the way that art and law intersect regarding concerns over originality. I am starting law school this fall in the hopes of one day addressing those concerns as an attorney. For students just...

I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work hard for you.... I would first model it for the student, and then I would let them try some on their own....

...and Chemistry. As I await entry into medical school, I will continue to avidly tutor these subjects. At the end of the day, I just have experience tutoring. I know how it works and how to get results. Most times the student's actual problems aren't addressed and the interaction between student and tutor is very passive and does not garner results. I work with the student and ensure that all concepts are thoroughly ingrained before...

...in 2002, Harvard University in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology, and from Pace University in 2008 with an MS Ed in bilingual elementary education. I am a native New Yorker with over 10 years of teaching experience in public and charter schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC. In my 10+ years as an educator, I've taught phonics to essay writing, number sense to logarithms. My success is not based on the curriculum knowledge...