Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...student at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. I look forward to helping students with their studying strategies, find their voice in their writing, and better understand different cultures and languages. Having graduated from high school recently, I can relate to middle/high school students. I understand how challenging and difficult it can be when learning certain subjects. As a Psychology major, I am involved in the Psychology Majors Association (PMA). In addition, I enjoy swimming and...

...My thesis explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love canoeing, reading, and being outsideI'm always...

...closely with my two mentees, I determined their individual communication and learning styles, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, and used this knowledge to tailor our sessions to best meet their needs. Finally, in high school, I tutored elementary school students in math and reading comprehension, helping with homework and assignment organization. I understand that every student has different academic, emotional and social needs and I am confident in my ability to help each...

...learning has opened countless doors for me in my life, and I hope to create those same opportunities for other students through diligent, compassionate instruction. I have been a tutor since I was in the eighth grade and have helped my younger siblings and cousins with homework ever since I was a child. I come from a single-parent home, but was a very driven student who graduated as valedictorian of one of America's top public...

...interested in developing a script or learning more about the magical world of theatre, I'm happy to discuss these areas as well. My award-winning plays have been produced around the country. Professional Background: I've worked in the editorial departments for both Cengage Heinle ESL Publishing and the University of Chicago Press. Prior to my time in Denver, I worked as a Content Writer for Nogginlabs, an educational software company, where I helped develop and write...

...love helping students discover under surface meaning and deeper concepts hidden between the lines in the literary world. Common Core requires critical thinking and this is what I push students to do - see beyond the obvious. I also teach ESL and students with disabilities in an integrated setting. I have the patience and skill set needed to motivate and help students progress in school as well as prepare for the NYC Regents exam.

I am a bilingual certified (English-Spanish) speech-language pathologist with certification in special education. I graduated summa cum laude from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience with tutoring and I always tailor my teaching technique to the individual student. I am very patient and I believe that dedication and practice are the keys to academic success. I always aim to leave my students more independent and confident in their academic ability. ... Not...

...hope to be a tutor that successfully engages students and makes them want to learn more. I want to be the tutor that sparks curiosity and motivates a student to not only be happy with what they are learning, but encourages them to ask questions that go beyond the scope of the materials given. I am passionate about subjects such as Creative Writing, English, Religious Studies and History, and I hope I am able to...

...publications, such as how to pitch an idea or how to shape a story, are practical ones that could be taught to students in upper grades. Additionally, I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant for an afterschool program and as a Child Caregiver for several years, so I am attuned to providing homework help for grades K5 as well as providing some emotional support during stressful academic situations. Extremely familiar with reading comprehension assignments and...

Hello All! My name is Francis and I am excited to be your tutor here on Varsity Tutors. A little about myself, I am a Doctorate of Pharmacy holder which I obtained during my tenure in Miami, Flordia.. Go Dolphins! I'm a big beach head, and I love to help others succeed in where they may be experiencing difficulty. Feel free to ask me anything and we can get through it together.

...excelled in school but only when I became a teaching assistant in college did I realize how much teaching is something I am great at and passionate about. I love to see my students excel and will work with them until they feel confident with their mastery of the material whether for a class or standardized test. I know that each student needs something different depending on their grade level, learning style, background, and academic...

...University, with a minor in Ethics & Society and a certificate in Women's & Gender Studies. I have a M.Div. and a certificate in Gender, Theology, and Ministry, and an A.M. in Comparative Literature and African-American Studies from Duke University. I recently moved to New York to write my dissertation, and am already wondering why I didn't move here sooner! I have tutored a variety of subjects and specialize in test preparation. Most recently, I...

Hi there! I'm Audrey, and I'm thrilled to be part of your educational journey.

I am a student at NYU with a passion for writing, reading, math, English and Spanish. I wrote my first book at the age of 15 and continued my writing voyage ever since then. I love working with children of all ages and it would be a pleasure to work with anyone who wants to delve into the world of learning with me!

...down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling academically to re-discover the magic and beauty of learning. It's what makes life worth living!

...with a concentration in Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies. My dissertation title is The Significance of the Insignificant of the Everyday in Elif Shafak and Orhan Pamuk's Istanul: A Study of Turkishness from an Aesthetic, Cultural, and Psychoanalytic Perspective. During my career as an undergraduate student and a masters student, I moved to the Dijon area of France and worked as an English-language assistant for one year. At the moment, I teach undergraduate students at the...

...through a variety of audiovisual approaches and real-world examples. One-on-one learning should never mean lectures, and I like to hold an ongoing conversation so students use their own learning skills in new ways to solve new kinds of problems. My creative experience in film-making allows me to guide interested students through extracurricular courses in film production and editing, and my musical background supports courses I teach in piano, composition, and music theory.

I have been an ESL teacher for five years and an English literature, language and writing tutor for nearly ten years. My classroom philosophy is to guide students to discover the answers for themselves so that they may learn useful and applicable methods, ensuring their future success and confidence in English language and literature.

...experiences have further enhanced this aspect of my personality. There is no doubt that the academic portfolio of any student is their strongest asset in terms of career-building, and I am incredibly enthusiastic about helping people get there. As a young Ivy League college graduate who started her degree at only 16 years old, I too, encountered a lot of problems. But I came to learn, fortunately early, that the lack of an effective learning strategy...

...at Gen Re for almost twenty-five years. I believe that teaching or tutoring is a journey best taken together. Since I have been over the ground before, many many times, I am familiar with some of the pitfalls and many of the shortcuts; and can provide a perspective which many students will find helpful. I see my task as making sure that we arrive safely at our destination together, having had as interesting and enjoyable...