Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...my childhood, I found it necessary to sign up for tutoring in order fully comprehend the difficult subjects in school and outside. I attended SHSAT, SAT, and MCAT test prep, and have benefited greatly. After years of benefiting from tutoring myself, I've amassed a set of interpersonal skills that are essential to effectively explaining complex concepts and relationships. I've learned that patience and adequate communication, in collaboration with a stable knowledge background, are the tools...

I enjoy teaching students and helping them reach their academic goals. I have a Doctor of Medicine degree, as well as a Bachelors of Science degree with a double major in Biology and Sociology. I am interested in fitness, reading, and sightseeing in my free time.

...mentoring as a Program Director of "GEMS" (Girls Excited about Math and Science), where I teach exciting lessons and conduct experiments with a class of elementary school girls in a variety of scientific topics, while I am also the Head Program Director of Youth Mentoring at UVA. I was also involved in tutoring throughout high school, where I worked with a group of special needs students. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects,...

...taught in the US, UK, Austria and Japan, and lived in all of those countries, plus Iceland, and for a shorter period in both France, and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the few non-native speakers of fluent Icelandic. I have a passion...

...am a medical journalist with two years of tutoring experience in the city. A native New Yorker, I graduated from Hunter College High School and went to Williams College, where I majored in biology and Spanish. Afterwards, I got a Master's in science journalism from NYU. I have published science articles in The Atlantic, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, Vice, and more. My goal is to make learning as highly efficient and fun as possible. Good...

...I am currently pursuing my doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Additionally, I have experience tutoring academic writing for a broad range of subject matter and in academic coaching. I find academic coaching and writing tutoring to be fulfilling as these skills will help students as they move forward to any subject material or level of learning. I aspire to a personalized tutoring approach, appreciating that each student has their own unique way of learning. My...

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.

...years as a tutor at Turning Point Tutoring Company; I worked as a teacher's assistant at a Korean SAT Academy for around 2 months over the summer as well. As a teacher, I try to provide my students with numerous different methods for approaching a problem before giving them practice problems to work on. Most importantly, I strive to first understand my students' learning styles. After doing so, I shape my method of teaching to...

...Rochester and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. I tutor reading and writing, mostly. I got started helping my nephew with his homework and most recently helped him figure out what to say in his college essay. I excel at spelling and grammar. I enjoy reaching young minds and seeing that spark of recognition when a student finally understands something. When not tutoring I enjoy sailing, swimming, bike riding and doing cryptic puzzles.

I have experience working with students of all ages, and what that has taught me is the importance of patience. Not every topic comes as easily to some students as others, and patience is essential. Additionally, I believe in carefully evaluating a student's history, progress and study habits to create an individualized approach for each student to best fit their needs. My specialty is in English test prep, and creative & essay writing.

...school students in math, as well. Students that I have tutored have seen astounding progress in their work and grades have jumped more than 20 points. I attend Cornell University, where I am majoring in Biology, minoring in Business, and on the Pre-med track. I also attended a competitive specialized high school located in New York, NY. I graduated with honors and recognition in Biology Research & with special recognition by the Guidance Department. I...

...IB and Advanced Placement (AP) level. As a member of my school's math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, I have volunteered my time at a local middle school to tutor students in different math levels from pre-Algebra to Geometry. I also absolutely love languages. Aside from being a native Spanish speaker, I have been studying Italian for the last four years and feel confident tutoring in these subjects. Another subject I enjoy tutoring is Standardized...

Ms. C is a knowledgeable, caring and engaging teacher. It is my mission to tutor my students efficiently so they can master the skills needed to succeed!

...assistance, I have tutoring experience in building reading comprehension and writing skills. I have also worked to prepare students for the reading and writing based sections of the ACT and SAT exams. Additionally, I have worked closely with students throughout the writing process of their college admissions essay. I attended Binghamton University, which Business Insider claimed to be New York's "smartest SUNY school." I majored in English Literature and Rhetoric and was provided with an...

I am a junior at Harvard University where I study History and Economics. I maintain a 3.9 GPA while playing on a varsity sports team. I understand the challenges that students today face because I too have experienced them. I have plenty of tips to help you stay organized and on top of your work. But most importantly I love to learn and to help others learn. I look forward to working and learning together.

I'm an undergraduate at Brown University with a planned concentration in Health and Human Biology and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school. I am more than happy to offer college advice and SAT II and AP prep given my experience with the application process!

...With experience tutoring a wide range of age groups, in addition to teaching high school students, I am prepared to scaffold assignments and sessions to various types of learning needs. As a history teacher, my work is grounded firmly in literacy and writing. The latter is a skill that many students need assistance with, ranging from mastering a style of academic writing for a specific examination, or bringing an edge to research papers and proposals....

...have been a tutor and adjunct college professor for over ten years. I typically begin by diagnosing students' difficulties, then proceed with a learning plan, according to the timeframe available. I believe in data-driven instruction - meaning, I use student work to help design the learning plan as we go. Also, I have experience teaching a wide variety of subjects, and I am a standardized test scorer, giving me insight into the 'other side' of...

...innate love of learning. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. I am currently pursuing a dual master's degree in childhood and special education (grades 1-6) at Touro College and plan on teaching in elementary schools. I most enjoy working with these ages in all core academic areas. I also tutor reading, writing, and Spanish at the secondary level. Literacy skills are essential, as students need them...

...both exciting and empowering to me. My academic journey, culminating in a Master's degree in Human Resource Management, has instilled in me a profound appreciation for learning and patience necessary to effectively engage students who are in need of remediation and/or enrichment. With an experience of over 17 years as a home educator/tutor and over 7 years in Human resource management, I've had the privilege of fostering academic success and instilling a passion for learning...