Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...me to deliver excellent French lessons to students. Outside of teaching and tutoring French, I am a seasoned interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in French and European studies, anthropology, cultural studies, history, and philosophy as well as academic writing (research papers and theses). My educational background and scholarly work in the humanities prepare me to deliver excellent instruction in European History, World History, English, Academic Writing and Editing, and ESL/ELL. I am eager to guide students...

...and rhetoric professors at Boston University. Since then, curiosity and learning have proven incredibly empowering for me. Language and reading, especially, have inspired moments of expression, creativity, and self-worth. Mastery of history shapes the way I see and believe in the world. We are all equipped with special skills and it's exciting to uncover how we best understand a variety of subjects. I can't wait to cultivate that feeling with students across the continuum of...

...the U.S. as well as a full time elementary ESL teacher in South Korea. While in Korea, I also tutored conversational English on the side. While I have many certifications in the field of English, my favorite areas to teach are English literature and writing and anything having to do with ESL. I myself greatly enjoy both reading and writing. In addition, I found it rewarding to help ESL students excel because being able to...

...are only reached when there exists a mutual trust. My most rigorous tutoring experiences were at the college level at Brown University, where I worked as a Brown Writing Fellow. The BWF exist as a select group of students hired to act as writing mentors and editors for the Brown community, and as part of the program, each participant had to first participate in and complete a semester's long course in writing styles and approaches...

My name is Jenna and I am a junior presidential scholar at Villanova University. I am pursuing a double major in finance and business analytics and a minor in Spanish as a member of the Honors Program. I am excited to collaborate with students to help them improve their skill sets while increasing their confidence to reach their fullest potential.

...as visually, kinetically, auditorily, and other ways. I am committed to finding the best way to help my student learn the material even if it means going above and beyond the call of duty. Personally, I am a Psychology and Gender Studies double major graduating in May 2017. After that, I will be attending a masters program in mental health counseling and eventually going on to get my doctorate in clinical psychology. My skills include...

...a talent for communicating ideas and information in various ways to help others learn. I recognized this skill in my junior year of college when I took non-traditional Organic Chemistry. This course differed from standard Organic Chemistry classes in that it was based on small ( four person) groups of students who taught each other the science that they needed to know, with lectures given only once a week. For both semesters, I led my...

...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 that knowledge. Hobbies include golf, swimming, reading, writing...

...a wide background of study to draw from as well as experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I am a graduate of Fordham University, class of 2017. I majored in International Political Economy with minors in Economics and Spanish. Currently I am in the M.A. program at the Seton Hall University's School of International Relations and Diplomacy. I specialize in political science and economics, but I have a wide academic background including standardized...

...reading and writing, AP micro/macroeconomics, Mandarin Chinese, as well as elementary to high school mathematics (pre-algebra to calculus) and writing skills. As a tutor, I am able to decode the intimidating language of standardized testing for my students and help them become more confidant test takers. I am passionate about education and the accessibility of higher level education for all. At school, I am a part of the rowing team and the Asian Students' Alliance....

...University Writing Center, to tutoring Essay Writing & Literature for middle and high School Students, to music directing and teaching music classes at Creative Arts & Athletics Summer Camp. I enjoy adapting to a student's unique style and language of learning. Whether that means finding new ways of approaching a topic or crafting unconventional exercises to hone a skill, I'm always eager to create flexible learning plans personal to each student's needs. I also believe...

I am a recent NYU grad, who studied Global Public Health and Biology, with a wealth of knowledge to share!

...of all grades ranging from elementary school to high school. My favorite subjects to teach are English and Literature, especially the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the SAT. I know firsthand how stressful standardized tests can be, so I would love to help alleviate any concerns about standardized testing from struggling students. In my free time, I like to stay active by playing sports (basketball, soccer, and squash) and enjoying the outdoors (hiking, kayaking,...

...contagious and it's my job to make sure that you enjoy learning! I was one of those kids who never had to try or study and still got As all through high school. I was in for a big surprise in college. The circumstances that allowed me to succeed through high school changed when I went to college. When you don't have class seven hours every day, you don't have good friends to help explain...

...Later, following time as a primary caregiver with my child, I became a per diem teacher. I developed an expertise and was sought out to help with my district's gifted program and filled in for maternity leaves with two 3rd grade classes. Helping students one-on-one was definitely my favorite part of teaching! I observed how, in the group environment of the classroom, a struggling student will float through the day. Given individual focus, he/she retained...

...experience, I have developed company-wide communications strategies and led countless marketing campaigns. I am also a writer for Daily Progressive and the Voices of our Nation's Art collective. I have been published in Huffington Post and Daily Progressive. I run my own blog TengTied. As a writer for social justice, my ability to deeply empathize with and engage people of all communities allows me to explore intimately the stories of our collective struggles and reach...

...As a PhD Linguist, I have a solid understanding of phonetics, second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic differences. I am also experienced with training students for American standardized tests including the SAT, ACT and GRE. These tests require endurance and confidence as well as fundamental skills, which means that all these components have to be learned, practiced, and nurtured equally for a student to achieve a truly excellent score. At the Yale Autism Clinic, I have...

...GRE this fall. I can help you elevate the effectiveness of your writing, whether it be for college applications, AP tests, or anything in between. I have a passion for history, and love to share that passion with others through high-quality instruction. I also find immense joy out of seeing the confidence of my students increase through recognizing their true intellectual potential. In my free time, I love to read, cook, play basketball, and spend...

Dedicated and trustworthy professional that will honor his promise in helping you reach your educational goals. I take the necessary time to make sure my students understand what is being taught. I put my students first, and I look forward to meeting your challenges and expectations.

...a tradition that values student perspectives and seeks to bring each individual to a conceptual space where (s)he can achieve by objective standards. I also believe very strongly that a teacher's primary obligation is for the safety and welfare of his/her students. This clear sense of my technique, my role, and my responsibility prepares me to help teach literature, critical reading, and essay writing in ways that create clear, safe opportunities for learning.... A first session...