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

...I'm currently a senior at NYU. I currently have a 4.0 GPA, and have completed course work in topics ranging from Roman Civilization to Calculus II. I took a variety of AP courses in high school and SAT Subject Tests and had to balance that academic work with being a year-round student-athlete. I am confident I know how to study effectively and manage my time, and if there is any way I can use those...

...instructed Geometry, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Chemistry, Creative Writing, the GRE, and most frequently SAT and ACT preparation. I developed a love for tutoring test preparation for two major reasons. First off, I'm a puzzle solver by nature and I genuinely find the tests fun! That sounds bizarre to most people, but I think one of my principal strengths as a tutor is the ability to instill this positive and optimistic attitude...

...of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass), as well as reading poetry...

...in an area where you don't feel confident. While I will definitely sympathize with students, that does not take away from my firm belief that growth is 100% possible with dedicated effort. I will aim to foster a positive and (hopefully fun) tutoring environment, and am really excited to work with students of all ages. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, watching sports, and cooking whenever possible (but I'm not sure how qualified...

My name is Francis Nguyen. I am married and have three beautiful daughters. I graduated with a Bachelor in Math Education in 2000 and a Masters in Math in 2003 from Fairfield University. I have been teaching high school for over 20 years. The subjects I have taught ranged from elementary math to Trigonometry. I love to help children learn math and succeed in math.

...high school, and college students at every level, from high school math to summer program courses at Yale. In teaching, I take an empathetic approach to learning. As a former student, I know firsthand that the expertise of the teacher does not always correlate with that teacher's effectiveness working with students. Because my teaching is based on years of real-world experience tutoring students, I know that the "textbook" way of explaining things does not work...

...a student who has zero desire to write anything at all. I know firsthand how hard it can be to sit down and get words on the page, and over the years I've amassed an arsenal of ways to trick even the most recalcitrant student into writing a strong essay without having a nervous breakdown. I'm also happy to help students who want to get more organized and sharpen their study skills. At Columbia, I...

...I approach teaching from a non "math brain" approach to make sure all of my students can understand the material. I had testing anxiety as a student and have used my past to help my approach with my students. In addition to being a teacher and tutor, I am a father so I also understand the parental side of tutoring. I am a mentor to many of my former students who have graduated and that...

...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, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to help dedicated students to achieve academically.

I am currently pursuing an MBA in healthcare. I graduated in 2017 from Johns Hopkins with a degree in biology. I have a heavy scientific and math background but also enjoy history and reading. I hope I am able to help anyone reach great academic success

...always going to be fun. But there is something innately and remarkably satisfying about LEARNING. It's the same sense of accomplishment and joy that you get when you drop a few seconds off your 5k PR. When you finally play your recital piece at full-tempo. When all the time and effort that you poured into something pays off. It's a form of self-improvement that is tangible and rewarding in it of itself. It is my...

...and I have known from a young age that I would like to write a book someday. In addition to these, I am devoted to the arts, the study of foreign languages, and travel. I spend a large amount of time frequenting museums, art galleries, operas, and concerts. I love to learn about linguistics and the nuances of foreign languages. I am currently studying French, though I have studied Latin and Italian in the past....

...school tricky and needed extra help. I used to be shy about having a tutor, but I soon learned how awesome it was to have someone there to help me understand things better and boost my confidence. Now, I love being that person for others! I've tutored in subjects like reading, math, science, and even helped students get ready for the ACT. I've also spent the past year tutoring for the LSAT. I know learning can...

...are when their hard work begins to pay off, and their test scores rise. I believe that individualization of instruction is crucial to academic success because students are able to get targeted feedback on their own strengths and weaknesses, not the entire class's strengths and weaknesses. I also seek to be personally approachable to students because when there is a divide between tutor and tutoree, I do not believe that the student learns as much...

...the student in themselves as a student. Thus you will find me to give a lot of positive affirmation. However, I'm firm and believe in creating accountability in students through pop up questions ,practice and conversation. *Implement practices and Aid primary age children with reading and math *Tutored HS students in Regents prep in Math, Science , Humanities, etc + assistance in College Process including Essay writing I will guide and assist in classwork...

...traveled and lived abroad in Spanish-speaking countries. I also have experience tutoring elementary math; I spent an entire summer creating and teaching an original curriculum of basic skills math classes to high school students. I also took the SAT fairly recently and would love to pass my expertise on to any high school student preparing to take the test soon! My teaching style/philosophy is visual and practice-based. I always tailor my sessions to the the...

...and I also am passionate and well-versed in literary analysis and Latin American history and culture. My extensive experience with the education system in the US has given me insight into many of the skills required on our standardized tests and in our college essay writing. I believe that all students have an innate desire and ability to learn, and that a true teacher makes it their job to find out how to bridge the...

I am a professional writer who also enjoys teaching. Over the years I have taught various subjects and at many levels, from pre-K to graduate school students. I am fully bilingal (Spanish and English) and I am a trained musician.

...University working towards a degree in Management Science and Engineering. I boast a strong background in math and science, but also excel in English and language (my minor). Having spent much of my youth in South America, I am fluent in Portuguese and English, which I have extensive experiencing tutoring students in. I am a firm believer in the importance of a robust education, and I hope I can help my students expand theirs. In...

...as a consultant at the Writing Center at St. John's. I have a year of student teaching experience with first graders, and a semester of student teaching experience with fourth graders in an ICT class, where I have taught lessons and worked closely with students across all subjects. I also have experience working with students of various disabilities, including learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. I am excited to work with you and help...