Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...year I worked as a lead teacher but I really miss tutoring. Prior to teaching, I tutored for 2 years and found it extremely gratifying. I have a proven track record for student achievement. One of my students achieved the highest score in her school on the Social Studies State Exam. In addition, my students improved by 30% after only 20 tutoring hours (on average, comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment scores). I have experience tutoring grades...

I am a recent graduate of a Literature program with extensive experience in tutoring reading and writing to school-aged, college-aged, and adult learners, as well as bilingual learners. My expertise includes but is not limited to reading comprehension, essay writing, outline formation, various styles such as MLA and APA, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, editing, and proofreading. I look forward to helping your papers, ideas, and understanding flourish!

...in New York. Besides my studies, I am very passionate towards helping others in school in any way I can. I am here to help you. I will do my utmost best guiding you to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language....

Hello! I'm Nailah, and I'm a recent graduate from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where I received my Bachelors degrees in English and Theatre. I'll be moving to New York City to pursue a career as an apprentice literary agent this June. I'm a firm believer that learning is collaborative, and I can't wait to start working with you and your student!

Committed English and Spanish tutor, with first hand experience with teaching and tutoring. Proficient in improving students' abilities through a mix of standard and unique approaches. Adaptable and patient.

...hand anxiously flying across a lined sheet of paper with a #2 pencil held awkwardly, yet determinedly in my fingers. I remember the fast thoughts and the uncertain words finding their way from my head to my hand, miraculously arranged to make sense. I can remember how passionate I felt writing my first essay. These flashbacks are like dreams, silent whispers of the past that were written through the filter of untouched ideas that only...

Roxie Pell is a writer, editor, and tutor with experience helping students of all ages improve their writing. She previously worked as a peer-to-peer tutor for the Wesleyan Writing Workshop and as a writing tutor for the Wesleyan Center for Prison Education, a program in which incarcerated students enroll in college courses for credit. Roxie currently works in media as a freelance writer and social media editor for various online outlets.

...computer science, philosophy, psychology, psychoanalytic readings of art and literature, and linguistics! I have tutored students in English literature, philosophy, computer science, the ACT, the SAT, math, chemistry, and physics for the past five years. In addition, I regularly volunteer at the Literacy Network helping adult learners receive their diplomas, and at my local library, organizing educational events for children. I enjoy most those moments when a student forgets what they can and cannot do...

I graduated Harvard in 1987, I went to Fordham for Law School, but the thing I enjoy the most is teaching. My parents were teachers, and the greatest thing you can do in the world is help someone understand things. I can help any kind of student with a desire to work do much better.... Once basic assessment is done, figure out what kind of learner they are.... Everyone can get better. There was never a...

Strategic, high-energy, confident professional bridging the gap between goals and accomplishments... I would refer a student to previous times that I had difficulty, slow down the process, and ensure that every step along the way is mastered. Without moving on to the next step, I would want the student to show mastery on every given step before moving on. Hopefully slowing down, the student will be able to learn conceptually and visually.... Introduce myself, get the...

...to apply for and attend medical school. In the meantime, I want to be able to use what I've learned in my many years of school to get through it, themselves--after all, I didn't do it all by myself either! I have had many different experiences teaching and tutoring one-on-one, from elementary to college students. I am excited to meet you where ever you are in your studies and help you get to where you...

...subjects. I have experience working mostly with ESL students (of all ages) and middle schoolers, but I am a degree holding bachelor of political science, and a trained actor, singer, and writer. I hope to instill a love of learning (that I am lucky enough to have) into all of the students I encounter, and wish to support their particular educational journey in any way that I can. Thank you, and I look forward to...

...of California, Berkeley in 2014, I taught college level American literature, both introductory courses and advanced seminars, at Williams College for two years. Prior to that, I taught composition and American literature, as well as research methods, at UC Berkeley for seven years. I have also been an active scholarship reviewer, reading and scoring scholarship essays. While I have changed career paths, I love to teach and look forward to these one-on-one tutoring sessions.... My former...

...of learning has led me to explore a wide variety of subjects throughout my life, and I've developed the skills to be successful in understanding them, both in my brain and on paper. I love working with kids and teenagers, and have experience tutoring for the SAT, various middle and high-school level subjects, as well as college admissions counseling. I am a friendly, patient, sociable, articulate person and I look forward to helping you succeed!

...Tufts University and a bachelors degree in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. I have five years of tutoring experience with middle schoolers all the way up to graduate students and have been both a preschool teacher and a teaching assistant for college courses. I enjoy explaining new concepts and helping students engage with new material. My tutor philosophy focuses initially on diagnosing the student's problem areas and then working step-by-step to improve their...

I am passionate about working with all ages of students in a variety of subjects. I especially love the STEM subjects but am super excited to work with anyone! I have 5+ years of tutoring experience in a variety of areas, including full classroom, one-on-one, and special education.

I served as a 10th grade teaching fellow during this past year. I now work as a college counselor and love supporting students work through challenging material. I believe that it is important to differentiate material for students to best suit their learning styles. I would be excited to work with you! Please reach out with any questions.

...science subjects. My favorite subject would be math because there is always a definite answer for every question that can be found by doing some calculation. I believe in delivering clarity in subjects based upon individualism. Every child is different and can be taught differently. I create flexible lesson plans for each child based on their needs and ease. Outside of academics I enjoy a variety of sports. These include basketball, volleyball, and handball. My...

...can make good choices. I believe I should be crucial to the formation of my students into adults. I want to have relationships with my students and their families. As a teacher, I must be caring about her students and care about thier families. I promise that I will try my best to be the type of teacher where my students remember me by the way I impact them through my efforts, compassion, and acceptance...

...a year in Paris during college. Because of this, I am well suited to working with students who are having difficulty with French comprehension and oral skills, at all levels. Teaching the SAT is one of my passions, as it is a mystery to many students but one of the largest gateways to success. Helping students with their English reading and writing, for AP tests and college essays, is a challenging but rewarding task. With...