Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Milford, CT

...ADHD and cognitive impairments. Language arts are a true passion of mine, both academically and professionally. As a bilingual writer for the State Department and two publishing companies, I've learned effective writing skills I love to share with students. I believe that each individual learns differently, so I tailor my teaching strategies to every student's...

...by prestigious companies, including Commerce Clearing House and Simon & Schuster. This experience, including working with professional editors, has informed my tutoring in all aspects of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself in bringing out the best in my tutees, in making them feel valued and...

...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...

...each student. I regularly use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences as a touchstone for the work I do with students, incorporating visual, musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students learn, develop, and grow both as students and as individuals. My goal is to build the confidence and skills each...

...training and educating of personnel. Concurrently, I would also function as an adjunct professor where I taught media based courses. Organizing thoughts and expressing them in writing is the single most important discipline a student can learn. It is a skill required across most academic subjects and it has a profound effect on individual evaluations...

...History Regents. I have always felt that the student should be the center of any tutoring session. I am flexible in my teaching style and willing to adjust my lessons in favor of each student’s unique needs. However, I prefer a visual approach to learning, focusing on using diagrams and graphic organizers to support problem-solving....

...their Math and ELA state tests, respectively. In addition to teaching, I have spent the last 1.5 years working on ELA curriculum design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring...

...English curriculum for grades 11 and 12. I have been teaching for eight years and working with youth in the nonprofit sector for over a decade. Outside of school, my passions are social justice, writing and my cats. My expertise is secondary English literature, composition and the college essay. I have worked with students to...

...the next level is applied. Using previous sessions as a foundation I focus on the fundamentals. I eschew tricks and gimmicks for getting to the right answer. You will know the answer, not arrive there via educated guessing. I am a seasoned financial services professional, and bring that professionalism and attention to detail to all...

...and culture. After earning my undergraduate degree, I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile. I am very organized, and I enjoy tailoring lessons to the needs of my students. I have worked with many student populations, and I have built a wonderful rapport with all...