Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...Accounting and an MS in Taxation. I have significant experience teaching and mentoring new accountants, having worked in management in the field for 25 years. My recent MA qualifies me to tutor students in both writing and literature. Since the program was online, I am skilled at teaching and communicating both in person and online. I work with both high school and college students, as well as adults who have returned to college to improve...

...teacher. I have my Master's degree in English from Queens College and a BA in English and Drama also from Queens College. I also have a minor in Secondary Education and have been teaching since 1999. I have taught all grades from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Even in my volunteer capacity I have focused on education as I am a volunteer with the Girl Scouts and train leaders to work with young girls. As for...

Hi. My name is Akisha Robinson and I'm here to help you fall in love with learning as much as I have over the years. Growing up, my 9 family members and I moved around a lot. Living in 3 continents and 7 countries really teaches you that education and experiences are key to being happy and successful in this life (they go hand and hand). I'm here to help you find that, someway, somehow.

...to Spanish speakers, traveled and worked throughout the region and worked at an international NGO before returning back to my home in NYC seven years later. Throughout my professional career, I have found that thanks to my relevant skill set and life-long love for youth and their development, I am able to equip my students with the tools they need to succeed inside the classroom and beyond. I am compassionate, patient, have excellent active listening...

...next grade. I'm a current first grade teacher in Manhattan and have previous experience tutoring both elementary school and middle school aged students. I believe that all children have the potential to succeed, and I differentiate my lessons to support individual student needs so they can be successful. I like to use visuals, movements, and student interests to help students engage with learning. My favorite part of being an educator is seeing students reach their...

...tutoring experience. For the majority of my professional career I worked for Pearson Education, the largest Educational publisher in the country. There I worked alongside teachers and professors to help write and develop some of today's most cutting edge educational texts and technology. While working at Pearson, I continued to consistently tutor after working hours and on the weekends, and continued to do so after leaving Pearson. I have experience tutoring in all areas of...

...reading, words are fun, once you get the hang of it. My philosophy is people learn best when they are open minded to learning. I do believe we are ALL learners. Working with children and young adults brings me joy and passion, I love to observe the way students learn, having their own style of learning. Most importantly, students should be given a voice to express themselves, while recapturing the joy in learning.

...career in teaching. I am a current 7 and 8th grade ELA intervention teacher. Prior to that, I taught writing to 5th graders for a year. Additionally, I was a Fulbright Scholar that taught English classes for students ranging from fourth grade to college level. I have a vast experience in reading and critical thinking practices. Moreover, I currently teach phonics and have worked at Lindamood Bell Learning processes as a clinician with a focus...

...Education grades 1-6. I completed my education at Hunter College School of Education. I have spent the last 3 years teaching grades 1-5 in the NYC Public school system. I have taught all academic subjects, Reading, writing, Math, Science and Social Studies. I have been trained to become an effective Educator through the NYC Teaching Fellow Program. I feel all children are capable of learning and succeeding. It is my job to meet them where...

...front of large classrooms and intensive one-on-one tutoring. My students come from all over the world, and I aim to tailor my lessons to their respective needs and interests, while covering the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English. I always recommend a city-as-classroom approach, where my students immerse themselves in the language both in and out of school. Secondly, I tutor elementary and middle schoolers in English, Math and test preparation. I...

...2014. While in law school I competed on the trial team where we won several competitions, one of which was the National Arbitration Competition in Chicago. My passions include history, particularly American history as well as English, literature, reading and writing. In my spare time I compete in obstacle course races such as the Spartan and Rugged Maniac and enjoy playing and watching most sports, and especially rooting on my New England Patriots! (But, yes...

...right in my world! I not only have the passion to assist in attaining that academic goal but I have worked in a teaching and tutoring capacity for many years. I have been in classrooms with students of all ages - from toddlers to adults. I have worked in groups and in one-on-one settings. I make sure to observe, listen, reflect, and plan for the student because the student's success is also my success.

...were in college-level English and ESL-- I'm a CELTA-certified ESL teacher, and have always been passionate about language and literacy. In recent years, however, I've also been working more and more on privately tutoring Language Arts, Humanities, and Test Prep (SAT, AP, TOEFL) with students at the middle and high school level. I love the challenge of tailoring my lessons to an individual student's needs, and the rewarding process of helping a student find the...

...in Education; if you really want to earn your students' undivided attention, you must first earn their undivided respect for what you have to teach. Besides starting off every lesson making sure I'm on the same "page" as my students, I make it my priority to always explain as thoroughly as possible, what practical benefits are, of learning the lesson that I'm teaching. If the students can connect the lessons with their interests, desires and...

...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 writer with a penchant for time management and study skills, so I'm especially looking forward to tutoring students in these areas, but also look forward to working with students on mathematics and test prep. It is my personal philosophy that asking for academic help...

...how to capitalize on the interests and strengths of individuals through the use of respecting and understanding your childs learning styles and strengths. This gives me the ability to make learning interesting and challenging, but not daunting. Im the type of teacher that will not give up on a student and will continue to be creative and find and use current research to get the help he/she needs. Students seem to like me and look...

Hello. I am a tutor who loves to help students in reading. I am punctual, professional, patient, and dedicated. I make it my responsibility to help students succeed by keeping them engaged in the lessons.

...and high school Spanish! My clients have ranged from middle school students to college students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to...

...in New York City! In my junior and senior years of college, I won English Department awards for playwriting and essaywriting, and my plays have been read and performed in theater spaces, including at the Thespis Theater Festival 2013. I also perform in Childrens' Musical Theater with the group FunikiJam! World Music (www.funikijam.com). I enjoy tutoring because I get to learn at the same time that I teach! Please contact me to setup an appointment.

...I studied to become an elementary school teacher. I am currently certified in New York State to teach children from birth through 6th grade. I am currently going to graduate school to gain additional certifications in Literacy for children from birth through 12th grade. I have always loved learning and working with children. I am excited to take on the responsibility of being a tutor and hopefully in the upcoming Fall, being a full-time classroom...