Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...Anya and I am a teacher and actress in NYC. I recently moved back from France where I lived for the last three years working as an elementary school teacher and professional actress. Having struggled with dyslexia throughout my high school and college days, learning how to learn has been a life-long process and I apply all the tools, patience and determination I have gained into my own teaching practice. I am high energy, encouraging,...

As a dedicated tutor of experience in various subjects, I am committed to fostering academic growth, instilling confidence, and igniting a passion for learning in every student I encounter. My approach to tutoring is rooted in a deep understanding of subject matter coupled with a personalized teaching style tailored to meet individual needs and objectives.

...all ages. I enjoy tutoring and helping my students to open their minds and understand the world around them. Teaching gives me a great deal of satisfaction and contentment. For this reason I have partnered with Varsity Tutors. I love helping students achieve their greatest potential. I obtain great satisfaction by observing their progress and seeing their confidence increase as they master new material. I love what I teach, and I try to pass that...

I have a degree in Creative Writing, and a passion for the written word and grammar. Additionally, I have experience as an ACT Tutor and a SAT teacher. I enjoy fostering, in students, a love of learning and an understanding of reading and composition.

...Division 1 soccer. I have also coached baseball, basketball and soccer. I mention this because I have always thought of myself as a coach/teacher even though I have no formal teaching education. I also ran an inter-city mentoring program in the Boys and Girls Clubs. I love English reading it and writing it. I have always believed that if you have thought it through enough to precisely put it on paper (or on a word...

...BA in History/Secondary Education and I currently working towards my Master's Degree. I have over 10 years of teaching experience, plus 5 years of private tutoring. I have tutored all ages and grades, as well as, preparation for entrance exams and grade level exams. I love History and ELA. I love to learn it, as well as, teach it. I am constantly reading and trying to learn something new. I try to tailor all of...

I have spent the past decade working in education as a teacher, new teacher trainer, and tutor. I specialize in English across grade levels and for new learners and writers and test preparation. My goal is build skills and confidence, and make the learning process fun. Please get in touch if interested!... I like to build independent learning habits- everything from following along with one's own finger to correcting their own mistakes on a test, to...

...with students on the fundamentals of being a musician, be it music theory at any level, ear training, music history, pedagogy, or just enhancing musical performance. I have helped many students excel on the PRAXIS Music exams and the AP Music Theory exam, but I also have found lots of success in working with young musicians! I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds and am certified to teach in Washington, Idaho, and...

...go to the same places all the time. Music is implemented into my everyday life. I sing, frequent concerts, and listen to music daily. I go to other shows as well, such as stand-up comedy and plays. I attend concerts and shows in Hunter as well as in small places in the city and bigger venues. I studied Theatre in London this summer largely because we read and then saw 12 plays. The "arts" and...

...environment where students feel comfortable to make mistakes and grow. I am open to any subject, but I especially love working with English, reading comprehension, writing, Spanish, linguistics, and early science topics. My goal is to make lessons engaging and enjoyable while also ensuring that they are clear and accessible. My tutoring style is encouraging and structured. Everyone learns differently, so I tailor my teaching to fit each student's unique strengths, challenges, and learning style....

...where I conducted intake interviews with adolescents and connected them to the services they were interested in. In college, I was also involved in a research study on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, in the growth of a start-up, and in a club that taught conflict resolution to children around New York. I am very excited to start a graduate program for social work at NYU starting in the fall. I love working with children and...

...and positive energy. Especially when it comes to subjects like standardized test prep, which can be tedious and bland, an enjoyable learning environment reduces the anxiety that contributes to low scores and lack of test day confidence. Outside of teaching, I'm passionate about the guitar and the role of music in our lives. I've been playing, teaching, and studying the instrument for many years and can think of no better way to end a day than...

I graduated with honors from UC Berkeley's English program. While in college, I worked as a tutor, designing lesson plans and teaching accelerated classes for elementary to high schoolers within a day-time tutoring program. This included standardized test prep as well. My biggest priority as a tutor is helping you find the confidence and belief in your own ability. This, I've found, has the biggest impact on a student's performance.

...I love to use mnemonics, visual aids, storytelling, drama, flashcards, study games and graphic organizers! I take great joy in helping students succeed. I have been described as warm, patient, calm and caring. I can easily relate to students of all ages and am able to break down complex information. I have worked as an assistant preschool teacher and as a beloved camp counselor for many years. My teaching philosophy is focused on skill building:...

...but bad habits can set you up for perpetual under performance and unnecessary stress. I'm not just tutoring to help you learn a concept, I'm also teaching you the skills so you can ultimately teach yourself effectively. Some people thrive in large classes, but most don't. It's ideal to work one-on-one so you don't get bored with the easy concepts and the challenging concepts are set up so you're eager to solve the problem instead of...

...the meet the student's needs (lined paper to help keep the numbers in line) Practice with age-appropriate math games (as a motivator) The use of manipulatives to solve problems Teaching Philosophy: I am a strong believer that all students are individual and everyone learns in their own unique way. I use multiple methods of teaching (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) to reach my student. I believe learning takes place best in a positive safe environment. Commute...

...student in education at Columbia Teacher's College. I previously taught middle school in sunny South Carolina. For undergrad, I went to Ohio State where I studied English and Creative Writing. Reading is my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to...

I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...

I'm a professional, knowledgeable, tutor for many years. My college education provided me with solid knowledge in Biology, Psychology, and other subjects. Currently, I'm a speech-language pathology student in grad school. I enjoy working with my students and find that they connect well to my warm, engaging, and energetic personality. I find tremendous pleasure in seeing my students succeed and score high,

...a camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Here, I have been a supervisor and, most recently, taught creative writing to children aged 3-18 who come from many different backgrounds. Currently, I work as a teaching assistant at the Columbus Avenue School, a kindergarten in Freeport, NY. I have provided one-to-one instructional and behavioral support to multiple students with behavioral and learning disabilities as well as taught lessons in English and Spanish. My favorite...