Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Stamford, CT

I currently teach in a self-contained kindergarten classroom in a public school as a special education teacher. Prior to this, I taught pre-k inclusion and first grade. I love working with children and seeing them get excited for their own learning. When I tutor children, I use their interests and strengths to create fun games and activities to help them develop their literacy and math skills.

...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. More than anything, I aim to help students feel capable and build confidence that can be carried into future learning experiences. Outside of tutoring, I like to listen to music, dance, and explore new cities. I believe that learning should feel empowering, and I'm...

...a Master Tutor, has a B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies and Africana Studies and a M.A. in Education Leadership, Management & Policy from Seton Hall University. She has been in the field of education since 2008 and has been teaching elementary school since 2012. She has taught a range of core and special subjects to grade levels K-8th. In addition, she has experience teaching Literacy & Writing to students ranging from Kindergarten to the...

...am a passionate teacher looking to help students find the best learning and studying methods that work for them on an individual level! I love reading and especially history. As a student who struggled in math, I also love to work with students to develop strategies that work best for them! It is my genuine belief that everyone can be a lifelong learner if they are supported in their journey to understand their personal learning...

...by gauging how the student currently approaches writing, understanding what works well and what proves difficult before delving into tutoring. Instead of nitpicking minute details, I aim to help students recognize what works within their writing in order for them to develop editing skills with my guidance. I have completed my own senior research paper on Indigenous dance as a form of cultural practice and hegemonic resistance so I would love to help college students...

...currently a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a master's degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences. I love to help others learn, and tutored for refugee children while I was in college at Brown University, as well as a Bronx high schooler while I was working in New York. I think my naturally empathetic disposition and ability to break down complex concepts into simple "chunks" are what make me a successful tutor. I'd...

...am an autodidact. However it was not always like this. I have been in the position where learning was not an enjoyable experience. After this I concluded that many school approaches to learning are for large classrooms but they miss the most important part of learning, which is everyone has unique learning abilities. Through my many trials and errors I have studied and analyzed various learning approaches and amongst all those I found motivation, passion,...

I am a certified secondary school English teacher and an adjunct instructor at multiple local universities. I taught for five years in the New York City DoE. I majored in English at Pace University and then received a M.A. in English at New York University. After discovering that my true passion was teaching and not research, I went back to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th,...

My name is Jada. I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a double major in History and Political Science and a minor in Spanish. I have tutored and mentored elementary school students through a program called City Year. This drove my interest in tutoring and helping students succeed educationally. I believe that education is the key to building a successful life.

...and adult classes. I then became head soft-skills trainer and curriculum developer for Anudip Foundation in Calcutta, a non-government organization aimed at teaching technology and language skills to rural Bengalis. I have been tutoring pre-numeracy through Algebra in New York for the last year, while studying communication sciences and disorder. I believe is giving students the tools to find answers to problems independently, and making the underlying logic of the problem clear. Watching students gain...

My passion and goal is to provide students with academic success in an engaging way. I have been a kindergarten teacher since March of 2015. I am currently on tenure track for the Elmont Public School District. While teaching, I differentiate my activities. I use different modalities of instruction to fit the students' needs.

...have taught and tutored students of all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar,...

...attended the University of Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a lifelong love of reading, writing and problem solving, and a deep passion for southern barbecue! I have tutored students ages K-4 all the way through college-bound SAT takers, both in and outside of formal classroom settings. Though my wide range of tutoring experiences has taught me to adapt to different learning styles and personalities, it has also left me with...

...am a graduate of Barnard College/Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a focus on American Politics, Music and Literature. I also completed the Education Program and received certification as a Middle and High School Social Studies Teacher. After graduating, I received a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English in a Korean Middle School for one year and then spent three years teaching social studies at a top high school in...

...with all different types of people and helped me develop my skills for understanding unique personalities and how different individuals are motivated. Throughout my career post-college, I continue to be involved in the Learning & Development of my colleagues and often create training guides and conduct training sessions on various relevant topics such as computer skills and financial applications. I am extremely excited and fortunate to have the opportunity to work with students again and...

...worked as a teacher for ten years in the New York City public school system, I have many years of specific training that will allow me to adapt to any learning need or style. I have three licenses in English Language Arts (K-12), Information Sciences (K-12), and Literacy (K-12). I have also been designated as the the official English Regents, Common Core, and SAT prep teacher at my high school. I have a warm and...

...passionate about English and literature, and I've been teaching in middle and high school classrooms for about three years. I'm outgoing, kind, and understanding, and always looking to help. I feel it is my purpose to help others, so any time that I can do so is a positive experience for me. I put my all into what I do and what I am passionate about. I enjoy teaching, especially about literature, but I am...

My name is Kadeem and I am a current student at Hunter College aspiring to become a pediatrician. Three words that best describe me are enthusiastic, determined and optimistic. I use all three personal attributes to complement my work ethic and ultimately bring out the best in each of my students. I enjoy helping students to overcome their academic fears and achieve academic success.... My goal as a tutor is to instill confidence and a deep...

...am a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where I received a BA in Theatre, and an MFA in Performance. I am a former public school teacher, having spent 7 years teaching theatre, public speaking, and creative writing to middle and high school students in Columbia, South Carolina. I've also worked with students pursuing their GEDs, and taught Public Communications for several years at the University of South Carolina. My favorite thing about teaching...

...am a Hunter College graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and a long time lover of the written word. I worked as a tutor in the New York City public school system with a wonderful group of students ranging in age from eight to thirteen. Our work together focused on writing, reading comprehension, fluency and phonics. I also have experience as a preschool teacher where early literacy was an important focus. I care very...