Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...and I hold a BA from Santa Clara University and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. When I'm not tutoring I am writing, editing, singing and helping others achieve their goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, reading, English and study skills/organization. I love to see the increased confidence that comes from working hard to achieve something. When I am not working I can be found doing yoga, reading, dancing, singing karaoke,...

...world literature, middle school math, middle school science, middle school English/reading, American history, world history, essay composition, SAT prep, SSAT/ISEE prep, SHSAT prep, and GRE prep. I always try to discern what the individual needs and learning styles of my students are and then try to meet them where they are. I believe that there is a great student inside everyone, and it takes the right approach to make that great student manifest.... First, I make...

...graduated cum laude from Tufts University with a B.A. in Philosophy and French language. Tutoring students is one of the most rewarding activities in which I have ever participated. Passing on my passions for knowledge and success is something I try to accomplish with each person with whom I work. Every student deserves a tutor who will approach their needs in different and innovative ways. I accomplish this by getting to know my students as...

...that I held during that time and beyond. In fact, I received formal teaching offers during my senior year but opted to challenge myself to explore beyond my comfort zone. A week after graduating in early June of 2006, I began my tenure as Equities Analyst for Kellogg Capital Group, the largest private specialist firm on Wall Street at the time. Although my lifestyle became financially comfortable, I longed to contribute in an intrinsically rewarding...

...a Professor of English. I have 4 years experience in tutoring Spanish. I worked directly with students one-on-one, either through the Spanish Honor Society's peer tutoring program or with students privately. I have also tutored United States History, English, and Algebra as a volunteer on behalf of the organization Thread, a multi-faceted non-profit organization committed to providing educational resources and guidance to under-performing students in the city of Baltimore. I understand that in order to...

...Rica and an exchange semester in Argentina. After graduating from college I lived in Switzerland for 9 months. There, I tutored private clients in ESL, while also sharpening my French and German language skills. I worked as a peer tutor at my college's tutoring center for four years and I was also a Teaching Assistant for 3 college classes. I have always been a passionate learner and I love encouraging the students that I work...

I am currently beginning my third year as an undergrad pursuing a major in Computer Science at Wesleyan University. I have an established background in mathematics and science, as well as english and writing. I love teaching, working out problems, and helping my students reach their full potential through understanding their unique learning style and skill-sets. I am a strong believer in steady, long-term successes over quick-fixes and shortcuts.

Coming from a long line of educators, I have a true passion in life which lies with making connections with my students. I love seeing the lightbulbs go on and seeing them grow and retain knowledge. But most importantly, I love sparking a passion for learning more than anything. ... Take your time. We will go paragraph by paragraph or line by line if need be to assure that the level of understanding is happening. We...

...classroom and has now moved to private education. As a tutor and teacher, I focus primarily on writing, reading, and grammar. I teach/tutor with an emphasis on student confidence, and diligence, as they are the keys to any successful academic pursuit. I begin by gaining students' trust and then take that trust into deeper, more nuanced work. I was raised in rural Idaho, and moved to New York City in 2005. Since then, I have...

...on Oahu. My dissertation research is focused on the how organizations are using social media to create collective actions. I love education and my passion in life is teaching students to become independent thinkers and developing tools for success. My philosophy is that education is the most important tool to better ones life in all aspects. Currently, I live in Brooklyn, New York with my Fianc, Dog Meatball, and Turtle Crush. I grew up in...

...University working on a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I love working with students ranging from elementary/middle school common core subjects to high school level English and Math. My favorite subjects to teach in are History (or other social studies) and English, I have a passion for history and literature and would love to help any student with writing essays, proof reading and among other things. Geometry and Algebra are also another strong suit...

...Due to my scientific background, in specialize in research methods and technical/scientific writing. I currently work as a Senior at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer I coordinate clinical trials for non-FDA approved, radioactive drugs. I have over 4 years of teaching experience. As an undergraduate, I taught 2 years as a teaching assistant in Biology classes. These courses included specific subjects, such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Plant Biology, and Basic laboratory sciences. As a...

...at St. Joseph's College pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in English. I graduated from Suffolk County Community College in May 2016 from the Honors College with a 4.0 GPA and an Associates in Arts degree in English with highest distinction. I am experienced in working with students from the elementary level to the college level, including students with special needs. My goal is to become an IB and Special Education certified English teacher at...

...ask for explanations from when your teacher is making less than zero sense - you can trust me to make simple meaning out of whatever complex concept you've got in front of you. I don't like to think of tutoring as additional teaching so much as untangling stuff you've already been taught, and helping you fully understand things you already sort of know. And in computer science - my field of expertise - any big...

...my studies at the University of Richmond in English and Classics and my work in English at graduate school at NYU have given me a deep and nuanced understanding of both English literature and history that I would love to share with others. I first became interested in education at college at the University of Richmond when I volunteered as a tutor for children between the ages of 6 and 10, working on reading comprehension,...

...and I am a teacher and actress in NYC. I recently moved back from France where I lived for the last three years working as an elementary school teacher and professional actress. Having struggled with dyslexia throughout my high school and college days, learning how to learn has been a life-long process and I apply all the tools, patience and determination I have gained into my own teaching practice. I am high energy, encouraging, and...

...formed the basis of my college career; I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston Honors College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in dance. While in college, I worked as a Writing Consultant at the University of Houston Writing Center, where I tutored ESL students working on their academic writing, business majors crafting resumes and cover letters, and university students writing papers for their various classes. I...

...it, I was never very good. I had my problems with my own writing and certainly not, at first, qualified to tutor anyone else in it. In fact, my first creative writing class I took at Middlebury, my professor told me that writing was not my strong suit. I was discouraged. Frustrated, even. But not to the point that I wanted to quit. Rather, I wanted to be better. I wanted to prove myself; to...

...Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International affairs from Florida State University. As a French-American citizen, I am passionate about teaching French language & culture to those looking to learn. I am also passionate about Economics and enjoy sharing my knowledge with those who are struggling to memorize formulas and concepts. Finally, as drummer of 11 years, I can help beginners learn the basics of playing drum set and unleash their inner Ringo...

...Kingdom studying Medieval and Renaissance History and Literature. Since college I have spent time living and farming abroad in France and traveling around Europe and America. My tutoring experience started in high school when I tutored students who struggled with new languages, a subject area I enjoy and enjoy working with. In college I began tutoring Somali refugees in Burlington, VT in English Acquisition, and also spent some time teaching Guitar. Although I have a...