Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Connecticut

...floors, a roof of acacia leaves, and the permeable walls of community centers. My fellow peers in learning have consisted of children, chiefs, literate and illiterate. After moving back to the States with my family in 2012, I taught in institutional schools for five years. I have been a high school English teacher for the past five years. From urban environments to traditional school classrooms, I am comfortable engaging and working with the youth of...

...a recent graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor's of Arts in European Studies, with a focus on history, literature and philosophy, specifically 20th century history and colonial studies. I also spent a semester abroad in France and went on to work there for several months. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe and am currently working several part-time jobs in New Haven with hopes of pursuing a career in urban development....

I am a college student majoring in Biomedical Engineering and German. My goal is to help students improve and achieve academically. I also enjoying playing sports like Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer. Additionally, I enjoy playing the piano in my free time.

...Reading Comprehension, or Business in general? That is a fair question and it deserves an answer. The degree in Fabric Science required participation in English Literature. Art History, Physics, Chemistry and Calculus. I found that I absolutely loved and excelled in both reading and analyzing English Literature. My grades were such that I qualified to serve as an English and Physics tutor at the collegiate level. I successfully tutored several students in these subjects. Over...

...students have become licensed. My early interests in photography, canoeing, camping, and hiking have now been supplanted by my love of computers. I have built many computers and done innumerable installations and configurations. I'm currently experimenting with micro-computers and their application to Amateur Radio and emergency operations. My teaching philosophy wants to encourage the "Why", not just the "How" of the subject. Understanding is lots more fun than just turning the crank. I seek an...

...these skills, I practice them frequently. I have been writing creatively for over ten years and have written three novel-length stories. I write every single day to keep my skills sharp and to make sure that I am always learning and always improving. I also read whenever I have the opportunity. I read anything from Young Adult Literature to classical literature in the canon for fun, so that I can become well-read and knowledgeable in...

I'm a 22-year old student in Connecticut dedicated to studying languages and teaching them.

...teacher training, I am a writer, actor and performer, possessing excellent skills in communication and being in front of small or large groups of people. I have a burgeoning writing career, writing for various websites and working on a blog and novel. I achieve amazing satisfaction from inspiring others to learn and communicate. Overall, I enjoy the creative elements of teaching and using the student's interests to drive a passion and desire to learn. Amidst...

...Connecticut, with a background in teaching a variety of subjects. I enjoy teaching and always take a patient, understanding approach as I help my students develop their abilities. My credentials include a B.A. from Columbia University in the City of New York, a master's degree from Yale University, and licenses to teach general education and special education. When not teaching, I play several instruments and enjoy any kind of live music.

...World Languages honorary Alpha Mu Gamma for one year. As a student teacher, I taught years 1-4 (AP) of French for a semester and as a professional teacher, I taught years 1-6 (AP) of French. During this time, I offered individual tutoring to students almost every day. On top of my qualifications, I am passionate about France's language and culture, as well as being an effective instructor. I make all of my lessons interactive and...

...a sophomore at Yale University where I'm working towards a double major in Psychology and Economics. I tutor math, english, chemistry, spanish, and psychology. My favorite subject to tutor is psychology because I find it to be very applicable in life. I believe that learning shouldn't have to be hard and that we should appeal to all of our senses when learning. At Yale, I participate in Splash, a program that allows students to teach...

I'm a senior at CCSU with a Media Studies major and Creative Writing minor. I love reading, writing, history, psychology, and language in general!

...currently an undergraduate student at Assumption College pursuing a degree in English with a concentration in Literature and a minor in Psychology. During the academic year, I am employed as a certified writing tutor at Assumption College's Academic Support Center, and I continue my efforts in the summertime as an ESL assistant teacher for adult immigrants in Hartford, CT. Studying literature in Galway, Ireland and gaining travel experience in Europe has fueled my passion for...

...approach sessions with a collaborative mindset, knowing that knowledge is formed via communication, probing questions, and strategic challenges. In the Writing CenterI consulted with clients on all genres of writing, from the classic five-paragraph essay, to lab reports, to business memos. As a Fellow, I was assigned to a particular history class where I met with each student to go over any writing assignment before it was due. I am passionate about addressing high order...

...to assist teachers in struggling schools to utilize the LDC model in their classroom to increase literacy proficiency. Despite my personal enjoyment of traveling and working, I longed to return to the classroom and work with students. So I resigned from the job and applied to schools in Massachusetts and received a call from my current principal, Nathaniel Higgins. When I talked to Higgins on the phone interview from Orlando, it felt like the situation...

...am very patient and advocate strongly for the success of my students. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology and chemistry, since those are tough topics and it's rewarding to guide a student to the right answers and teach them how to think not just about the problem in front of them but about the subject as a whole. My teaching philosophy is very heavily student-based. I help a student learn not in one specific...

Hi there! My name is Molly, and I am a graduating senior at Emory University, where I am a history major and environmental studies minor. In addition to having expertise in these two areas, I have lots of experience in helping students prepare for the SAT!

...recent graduate from Central Connecticut State University's English B.A. program. While I haven't tutored before Varsity Tutors, I spent much of my time at school peer-editing, teaching music in a cappella rehearsals, and helping friends and classmates with their academic issues. I am a firm believer that an English tutor is not there to tell their student how to understand the text or make essay edits for them, but to provide them with the tools...