Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...I previously lived and taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea for a year and a half. I hold a teaching certificate in TEFL/TESOL as well as a Massachusetts teaching license in English for grades 5-12. Since graduating, I have been an English substitute in 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...

I am an honors graduate of CUNY Queens College, and have been successfully tutoring for about three years; primarily high school math. My style is very focused on getting to know an individual student and the way they learn, and figuring out exactly why they are struggling.

...in TESOL and Foreign Language Education, and I've put that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL and Japanese. I have experience tutoring for standardized tests as well. I believe that we can work together to construct knowledge instead of just lecturing at you while you memorize facts....

...English literature, Spanish literary translation, and Gender Studies. I've studied in Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil, and I'm currently becoming certified in TEFL/TESL (Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language). I also work part-time as the Assistant Editor of a print literary journal attached to a non-profit writers organization. I look forward to tutoring in any language-related capacity, whether it's in reading/writing test prep, perfecting that killer college essay, or working toward a higher proficiency in Spanish....

My passion is sharing knowledge with others. I'm a Multi-Subject Tutor who enjoys seeing D's become A's and School frustration become satisfaction. My only goal is to deliver students the results they deserve so they can reach higher levels in education and in life

...degrees, I've always been a math and science nerd. My favorite science course was Stars and Stellar Evolution taught by professor Stanford Woosley, one of the preeminent experts on supernovae. My favorite math course was Discrete Mathematics taught by professor Jordan Ellenberg. Professor Ellenberg just published a great book that covers many of the topics from that class called "How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking"! Back in Los Angeles, I worked...

...on developing one's skills as an educator. In conjunction with my Teaching Writing class, I am working as a writing instructor for high school students at a school located in Queens. This position requires me to develop the year's curriculum for the After School Writing Program. For this program, I have developed a curriculum that includes critical examination of writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, David Mitchell and Junot Diaz. The writing component of...

...European History, and varying levels of French. I am a passionate learner, eager to share this passion with students who are in need of any help whatsoever. I am especially excited to tutor students in French. I can recognize more than anyone that learning a second language doesn't always come naturally. I can understand that struggle on a personal level, but with hard work and practice, I truly believe that anyone can succeed in a...

...passionate tutor specializing in ACT English and essay writing, I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Political Science at Brown University. I focus on creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to improve their skills. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering critical thinking and effective communication, helping students not only prepare for exams but also develop a love for language and literature. I find immense joy in guiding students through...

...that elements of language such as spelling, grammar, and syntax don't have to feel limiting but rather, illuminating! A little about me: I have a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, as well as an Honors BA in English Literature & Creative Writing from Concordia University. This past summer, I tutored a 7-year-old child in Creative Writing, with a focus on spelling and grammar. Thank you for considering me as...

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.

...be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities - so organize them. Even the most bizarre or inspired art - so I attest - comes from the negotiation and change of this substance of our minds, and there is real joy in that!... Teaching is in...

I have been tutoring since I was in eighth grade and love helping students that are struggling. I tutored Business courses while I was attending Caldwell University. Also, in the work field, I have mentored many coworkers that have transitioned into my roles. I have recently passed all parts of the CPA exam and have been licensed in the state of New Jersey.

...for three years, both in the middle school and high school level. I have been tutoring since high school and particularly love tutoring students in Social Studies as well as Language Arts. I love tutoring Social Studies because when told, taught, and studied correctly, history can be the most thrilling story. I believe tutoring should be a rigorous but fun experience where both the tutor and student feel comfortable with each other. The first thing...

...auction season. Post collegiately, she attended residencies in the USA, Europe, and Asia: at Vermont Studio Center, in England at 42 Acres, and at Kio-a-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist Village in Taiwan. In 2016, she participated in NYU Tisch's The Season Comedia Del'Arte in Florence, Italy, as an Assistant Art Collaborator. Currently, she is working on a project with Wall Therapy in Rochester, NY, before attending Pratt Institute for her MFA. Roemer received grants from Do...

...and departmental honors from Johns Hopkins University. I have extensive experience as a researcher, specifically within the Humanities. I love to help students find a subject about which they can become passionate. I have four years experience working in the Department of Undergraduate Admissions at Hopkins; and, thus, have a deep understanding about the College Admissions process. I am also an actor and have many years of vocal training, both as a student and as...

...at New York University studying Mathematics. Math and science have always fascinated me due to their application towards everyday technology. Along with economics, these are my favorite subjects to tutor because they involve concrete answers deeply rooted in logic. As a tutor, I strive to help students better understand complex problems and develop problem-solving skills. This mindset is obviously crucial for tests, but it also helps students develop analytical techniques that can benefit them in...

...teaching students of all ages (from early childhood to adult professionals) and ability levels. I tutor a variety of subjects in humanities and language arts; with a BA in Creative Writing from Seattle Pacific University, it's no surprise that my passion is helping students improve their writing skills. In my experience, everyone has a writer within, and unlocking that potential is one of my favorite experiences. Working in the rigorous educational environment of South Korea...

...New York University, where I studied psychology, studio art, and English. I chose to go to NYU because it is a good school and because I wanted to experience life in a different setting and because I love to travel and explore. I'm patient and passionate about helping students learn new things that they can use in the future. My favorite subjects are art and English. In my spare time, I like to draw, take...

...well. I have been a student teacher in six different classrooms ranging from K-5 throughout my time in college and have taught every subject ranging from reading and writing to science and math. What I enjoy most about tutoring is getting the chance to focus on the student as an individual and getting the chance to really understand how I can alter my teaching to one student's needs. I look forward to hearing from you...