Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Greenwich, CT

...which eventually led me to a desire to write fiction, poetry and essays about art. Since moving to New York after graduating from Goddard, I have worked with several art publications as an editor and freelance writer. I love creative work of all kinds, and enjoy helping others develop their creativity. I work with many students who are pursuing careers in the arts who wish to develop their writing skills, or expand their knowledge about...

I am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching at Bard College. I have experience tutoring native and non-native English speakers, in both individual and group settings. I went to an IB middle and high school, and tutored my peers in IB subjects, including IB Economics and IB English. In college, I worked as a Writing Fellow, helping other students reach college-level with their writing.

...provide effective feedback on writers of any aptitude. Finally, I know that I'm only half of the tutoring equation, so I will do my best to make myself easy to work with. My schedule is very flexible. Clear communication is of the utmost importance to me, so don't hesitate to get in touch. I strive to be prompt, and I will stay late if needed. I look forward to scheduling a session!... One of the best...

...of my time student-teaching at a NYC public high school in Queens, NY where I am able to work closely with a mentor as I plan and conduct lessons. I have always had a passion for teaching and plan to continue furthering my education in order to expand and perfect my skills. Aside from my degree program, I have experience working with groups of up to 6 elementary-age students through a virtual classroom platform. The...

I am currently a Sophomore at SUNY ESF studying civil engineering. I love to teach Middle school math and English, especially writing. I believe positive reinforcement (ie. encouraging good work) is more effective at helping a student learn than criticism. I want my student to succeed and feel good about their success.

...2 semesters at SCCC. My students included recent high school graduates, adult learners, and students with disabilities. I predominately tutored biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and English. I prefer to guide my student instead of forcing our session(s) according to my own ideals. I am here to help my student's knowledge base and understanding flourish. I desire to foster a community of learning, where students' thoughts and opinions have as much weight as my own.

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.

...Theology, and Business. Throughout high school, I had various teaching experiences as a horseback riding instructor, babysitter, and ESL tutor, and after my first year of college, I spent a summer in Kenya working with children through a local orphanage. I love English, reading, writing, and math most, but I am passionate about seeing students excel in all subjects. Oddly enough, I have always enjoyed standardized tests and love seeing students become comfortable with the...

...the classroom, and tutor students one on one. I continued on to student teach middle school Spanish classes as my senior internship. At Columbia, my love for Spanish and teaching has only grown. In addition to my Spanish and Education classes, I have also created and published online resources for students learning Spanish. Beyond my studies, I volunteered tutoring high school math for underprivileged students here in New York. I am also co-president of CU...

My name is Dylan Kornberg, I am an aspiring writer and historian based in Brooklyn. I am really excited to start teaching students about the finer points of history, writing, and writing about history!

...in reading fluency and spelling, reading and listening comprehension, and mathematical reasoning and computation. I first gained teaching experience as a music teacher at Temple Emanu-El in New York with groups large and small. I also taught psychological statistics to undergraduates at Ohio University. Because I am an experienced writer and I scored in the 96th percentile on the verbal section of the GRE, I believe that is an area of strength. More important, I...

My tutoring experience ranges from teaching a mid-20s Bloomberg employee how to program in Python to helping fellow MIT computer science undergraduates understand the more thorny minutiae of digital system design. I spend most of my free time programming, reading about transportation and politics, and playing softball most summer weekends.

...(SETSS) to achieve student success. I incorporate a variety of teaching strategies inclusive of technology integration, class discussions, active and cooperative learning environments to deliver instruction. Students' needs are addressed through accommodations, modifications, behavior management techniques as outlined by the Individualized Education Plan. Being a good communicator, who is flexible, encouraging and enthusiastic helps in my students' progress. Having good management skills has allowed me to be successful when working with students with ADD/ADHD, autism,...

...school and college students. Students writing college admission essays, scholarship applications and assigned research papers flock to me because I show them how to organize their thoughts and make their words zing on paper. I hold a MFA in Creative Writing and I am the author of three instructional writing books. I have helped people wade through the darkness of a dissertation and helped special needs writers clearly articulate their points. If you are struggling...

...best for them to learn and excel. I understand that everyone does not learn best the same way. There are some students that are more visual learners, others who are more auditory learners, and yet others who learn by a combination of both. Some students learn better by reading textbooks while other require help in extracting the main concepts. I find this difference to be the most exciting aspect of teaching, as it challenges me...

...am well versed in all things English! I really enjoy tutoring in any subject that pertain to English, however I also am not opposed to looking at other areas of work, depending on my grade level. As a teacher and tutor, I hope to instill growth mindsets within my students and share the importance of never giving up. Working with a positive attitude and scaffolding information is what I do best! I look forward to...

I have been tutoring and teaching for the last 12 years. Throughout my early years of service working with various ages of students in middle school, high school, and at the college level, I had concluded that I could best serve mankind by teaching inner city students in secondary school to learn to read and write through the appreciation of literature.

...Spanish grammar and conversation from completing a Spanish Language minor. Those I have tutored have averaged a 20 point increase in test scores and their overall average. I specialize in homework help and prepping students for tests. When teaching, I'm very hands on and write out notes and examples on paper as I explain concepts and work through problem questions. The notes I write are yours to keep when I am done, so you can...

...or she puts in the time. The only way I got better at writing is by writing more. And writing about the things that matter to me (which was and is basketball). Slowly, I established my voice, my style, and before I noticed, I became a writer. And it was Professor Ganley who recommended me to be tutor, told me, "You can write for a living." I don't write for a living. I coach basketball...

...learning and discovering are forces that both fascinate and drive the direction of my life. As a researcher for documentary film, I have made learning about new things the center of my professional life. I am attracted to tutoring for many of the same reasons; I love witnessing the magic of the "click" of understanding that washes over a student who had previously struggled with a difficult concept and find it deeply fulfilling.... I see myself...