Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...science. I love helping students see the connections and intersections between different subjects. I believe knowledge and skill in one subject can strengthen knowledge and skill in another, a belief that is reflected in my multidisciplinary academic background. In short, I love writing, I love science, and I love math, and I love helping others succeed in these areas. This passion is all the more authentic due to my previous experience growing up as someone...

I am an actor and director currently residing in NYC. I graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Hamilton College with a theatre major and minors in Literature and Russian Studies. I have always loved working with younger students and sharing my passion for literature, reading, writing, theatre and music. I have experience teaching college students, fourth graders, and I grew up providing homework help to my two younger sisters.

...completing a pre-medical post-baccalaureate with plans to attend medical school in 2017. I have 6 years of tutoring experience in various subjects, primarily high school and college level science courses and standardized test preparation. I have a knack for taking seemingly complicated problems and translating them into easy to understand solutions. I like to cater my teaching methods in accordance to my student's learning style so information is better understood and retained. I also like...

...positive role models for me, and they got me interested in their subjects. This is what I want to do for my students.I currently hold an Associate's degree in Humanities and Sciences from my college's Honors program, and I am working on my Bachelor's. I completed a study abroad program in London, where I read English literature, toured the streets, visited Westminster Abbey, and saw a production of The Canterbury Tales. I remember visiting the...

...the pre-medical program at Fordham notwithstanding -- particularly in American and European history, literature and Latin. In the fall, I aim to apply to graduate school for classical studies, and I anticipate tutoring with Varsity to be very instrumental in getting me back into an academic mode of thinking. I am excited to learn from my students while also imparting some of my excitement for and interest in my various disciplines. When I'm not working,...

...model of scaffolding to model skills, support the student in their practice, and ultimately guide them towards independence! I also utilize rewards and often try to make learning into a game. I want students to feel comfortable making mistakes with me so they are willing to engage in challenging work which stretches them to do their best. My combination of experiences in teaching, writing, childcare and theater offers a unique perspective with which I will...

...useful resource for struggling students who are preparing for their Standardized Tests, as I am well equipped to improve their scores on the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I will look over the results of my student's practice exams, and analyze their data to inform my instruction. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and have grown up surrounded by...

...with a dual track in Italian translation. Writing, English, Literature, Italian, and all things ACT-related are my specialties, though I'm also quite passionate about history and politics. Over the past year and a half, I've developed writing curriculum, taught at NYC's High School of Fashion Industries and Columbia University, and built a student-focused teaching philosophy. I strive to understand every facet of my students' "learning language"--the strengths and passions from which they approach the world....

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...developing language skills. I have also tutored individuals in French and English, primarily aiding them after school with homework help, but also teaching new and more challenging concepts to keep them ahead of their class. As someone who was tutored in math all throughout high school, I can really relate to both sides of the tutoring process! I am a very patient and dedicated individual and I am committed to understanding your child's needs.

...there’s some laughter involved. I’m always down for racing against my students doing math problems or coming up with hilarious study mnemonics for upcoming tests. This past fall, I lived in Padua, Italy as an au pair for a family with a 6 year-old and an 8 year-old. I got to improve my Italian, drink delicious cappuccino with the other au pairs in the mornings while looking out over the beautiful piazzas, and travel all...

...Boston University where I studied Mandarin, Political Science, and East Asian Studies. After spending a lot of time in Shanghai and coming back to the US where I worked at a midsize marketing firm, I realized I am really most passionate about literature and reading. I left the marketing world to pursue academia and have been fully immersed in this world of learning and tutoring for over a year. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I also...

...or English Literature or the PSAT Critical Reading section. In order to achieve a firm grasp over any particular subject matter, one must understand both the raw data - dates, names, sentence structures, vocabulary - as well as the times in life when theoretical knowledge must be made into practical experience. When teaching, I make an effort to pair the fundamentals with interesting and insightful examples that demonstrate why those fundamentals are important. In my...

I am an experienced tutor and teaching assistant with training in high school, college, and graduate chemistry and biochemistry. I am also qualified to help you with editing your essays, improving your grammar, and understanding literature and writing. Please reach out, and we will schedule a stress-free first meeting :)

...college preparatory schools to children with high-functioning Autism. My specialty subjects are History, English, Latin, essay-writing, exam preparation, and I have extensive experience preparing students for exam prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE to name a few) and university applications in the USA and the UK. I chose to go to graduate school and continue working in the field of education because I am passionate about both learning and teaching whether this takes place at home,...

...a minor in French. I've been a passionate wordsmith all my life - I'm a thorough reader and an articulate writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tutor for beginning classes in the Dartmouth French department, and spent the past year in France teaching English to middle and high school students. I look forward to helping you however I can!

...I have a strong passion and love for both of these subjects and I am so excited to help others explore them! Education in STEM is extremely important to me. I've always loved helping others, but I especially love helping people to appreciate the beauty of the universe we live in through math, physics and astronomy! Aside from science I also love history, reading, going on walks, drawing, listening to music, and watching films. I...

To learn is to open the door to thousands of possibilities. Reading and writing have the power to change the world. I believe everybody can learn how to read critically and write in an effective manner. All it takes is a little motivation and someone who believes and pushes them to do their best.

I am a highly enthusiastic tutor with a keen interest in teaching students with the learning style that maximizes their learning potential. I aim to not only raise your child's grades but also foster characteristics of an independent learner to ensure their future academic success.

...Multicultural Education, a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Psychology. My role as a Teacher, providing education to grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, has provided me with invaluable experience in assessing the needs and interests of a diverse population. I have designed and implemented enthusiastic lesson plans and activities that appeal to the various learning styles of my students, often with the use of technology and a student-centered approach. Helping students to...