Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...they were about instructing others. Since then, my commitment to support the development and self-improvement of others has not wavered. Ten years as a public school teacher equates to approximately 2,000 students and was a pivotal time in cultivating skills as an instructional designer. It was also critical in honing my abilities as a facilitator who successfully engages participants and adapts instruction to meet diverse learning styles. I am NYS certified English teacher with ten...

...I have been honing my German language skills and plan to pursue an advanced degree in Europe some time in the near future. My tutoring experience ranges from ESL to standardized tests. I've worked as an assistant debate coach and paper grader, too. I believe strongly in the virtues of the examined life; I enjoy aiding students with topics--there are a great number of them--that promote critical reflection upon, and quite often adjustment to, our...

...passionate about communicating that love to others. Throughout college I volunteered my time as a tutor at a local middle school and acted as an assistant teacher in my dance department. In the year since graduating, I've only become more sure about my desire to pursue a career in education. My first love is reading and writing, so I set out to become an English tutor. I worked for MeriEducation, a Los Angeles based tutoring...

...McGill University and have a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students...

As a future classroom educator, my goal is to develop the skills that I have gained in order to facilitate learning within my students. I believe learning is and should be an individual journey and educators should consider a student's differences as well as their similarities when teaching. I hope to impart a sense of confidence and an appreciation for learning in all my students.

...prep including GMAT and LSAT. I used to teach AP Psychology and AP English, and tutor many other AP classes along with general school work. I teach via the Socratic Method, asking pointed questions that will guide you to the answer, ensuring that you can learn the material yourself as opposed to me telling it to you. I want to make sure you learn the concept not just a particular problem. Lastly, I like to...

I am currently halfway through the rigorous Master of Art's in Teaching program at Queens College. I have taught and tutored a range of ages, and primarily specialize in Literacy and Writing. The best success in reading and writing comes when passion and interest pairs with practice and I look forward to bringing it all together for you or your student!

...Social Studies education. I am also currently midway through completing the necessary components to earn my New York State Teaching certification. I have a passion for working with students which is why I am pursuing an advanced degree in the teaching field. I am currently Student Teaching in East Harlem where I am teaching 10th grade students global history. Although history is a large portion of what I teach on a daily basis, I also...

...certified. I started a Mindfulness Chess Program in Jersey City, New Jersey at the Glenn D. Cunningham Jersey City Public Library. I am seeking to become a future counselor and university educator and would like to experience any position where I can be of profound influence and assistance. I strive to provide and access deep empathy, out of the box analytical creativity, and self-empowering motivation. I believe these to be the pillars of learning within...

...English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and develop a genuine interest in the subject. Whether assisting high school students with exam...

...paper on the subject, and then teaching fellow students the material. In that one project, I saw just how much harder I was willing to work (and how much better the results were) when I truly cared. A personal connection and goal is the key to succeeding in any subject. In addition, once I stepped to the other side of the desk, I saw how rewarding being a teacher can be. As a tutor, I...

Hello! I am a writer, designer, and social activist living in Brooklyn, NYC. I love to learn, and I love learning along with you.

...tutored students from elementary school through college. I am very passionate about teaching material in a way that works with each student's personal learning needs and making sure that they understand the material at its core, not just how to answer a test question. Because I majored in Neuroscience, I have expertise in a wide range of sciences, as Neuroscience is a very interdisciplinary subject. I have also had extensive experience in Computer Science. Outside...

...at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, I continued my education Pace University's School of Education. After teaching in middle school science in Harlem, NY for two years, I graduated from Pace with my Masters of Science in Adolescent Education. Throughout college, I have tutored and mentored elementary school, middle school, high school, and college level students in various topics. These topics range from multiple biological disciplines, various concepts in mathematics, and English language arts skills....

...2009 and obtained my Master's of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. I am also a Registered & Licensed Nutritionist currently based in Memphis, TN. My joy in tutoring comes from helping children and young adults evolve as learners. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a young person's aha moment and I strive to reach that moment with patience, humor, and creativity. Every person learns and engages differently, and...

...develop a strong sense of confidence in their own innate ability to think, solve and generate new ideas. I am a life long learner even after all these years! There are so many interesting things about life that we can continue to learn. My intention is to inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. I have diverse teaching experience in both general education and special education for which I hold a masters degree....

...Columbia University studying history and sociology. Some of my passions include social justice, education, public policy, and community service. I have previously provided college admissions help, essay advice, and academic support to many students and they have continuously come back to me for additional help on whatever they were working on. I joined Varsity Tutors because I wanted to continue providing the educational and tutoring service to students that I never got when I was...

I'm an enthusiastic tutor fully committed to the success of my students. I teach the full spectrum of knowledge, including test-taking strategies and confidence-building exercises. I enjoy working with a wide variety of students at every knowledge level. I'm a patient and positive teacher who knows the importance of motivation and structure. I listen to my students and adjust my teaching to fit their needs and personalities.

...While in college, I spent two years as a member of the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, which is an organization that matches Penn students with local West Philly elementary and middle schoolers in need of academic assistance. Working with WPTP was a wholly fulfilling experience, and through it I learned how rewarding it can be to work one on one with a student toward a common goal. I'm an avid reader and a very strong...

...after college, I returned to school at Columbia University where I studied Chemistry, Biology, and Physics on my way to completing a certificate program in premedical studies. Since then, I have worked in several healthcare offices, and I am currently preparing to return to school to complete a nursing program. I have previously tutored students in Chemistry, Biology, and English for the Peter Westbrook Foundation, a non-profit that teaches middle- and high-school students the sport...