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

Thank you for considering me for your tutoring needs. My professional life has been dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential as a classroom teacher, personal tutor, and coach. Of one thing I am convinced, ALL students have the capacity to learn...the trick is in finding the process by which that learning is accepted and able to be utilized by the student when needed. Kindest regards, Scott Colvin

...feel the same way is one of my main focuses. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to know who my learners are, what kinds of knowledge and experience they bring to the table, and what they want to achieve so that I can tailor a curriculum that fits their needs and yet leaves enough room to accommodate topics that emerge. I especially love teaching when the learning in my classroom/with a student is palpable....

I'm Mia! I graduated cum laude from Barnard College of Columbia University with a B.A. in Art History and a minor in Psychology. I'm passionate about education and like to tutor with an emphasis on empathy, patience, and an equal power dynamic. My specialties are in writing, reading, grammar/vocabulary, organization, time management, and study skills.

...in Biochemistry. I have always found science to be interesting and a compelling field of study, especially as it relates to the human body and condition. In the past I have tutored college students in Organic Chemistry, which is widely regarded as one of the most difficult premedical requirements. My expertise is in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as it pertains to premedical and science degrees. I also am well versed in Mathematics...

...of Science degree in Neurobiology. I taught English in Vienna, Austria and have worked throughout my life with children through my experiences as a camp counselor. I currently work at an after school program that teaches children Science through hands on experiments. I am passionate about teaching both Biology and Mathematics and feel that every student should learn to not only understand the subjects, but enjoy the learning experience. I make sure to have a...

...Public Policy. I am in New York City studying acting, and I want to bring the same energy, enthusiasm and compassion that is required on stage to my students. I have experience tutoring for the SATs, and I have had significant experience serving as a mentor to younger students, particularly in the university setting. I love coaching and helping students discover their intellectual passions. Most importantly, I am thrilled by the prospect of helping a...

Hello! I am a former third grade teacher who is excited to help you or your student build the skills and confidence needed to be successful.

...essay writing, and study strategies. I really enjoy helping students to find their stride so they can progress with confidence toward their goals and in their future endeavors. I've worked with kids of all temperaments in my time as a camp counselor (3 years 1st-11th grade) so I know that not every kid is as motivated as others or as good at certain subjects, though with the right help they can all succeed.

...great liking to US History. Organization is my middle name, so getting your child organized is definitely one of my major strong suits. Although I have my Masters, I continue to take classes. I try to instill in my students that learning is an ongoing process, and I lead by example. I have found that students can respect the fact that their teacher is also, still, a student. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling...

Current Senior (class of 2018) at Vanderbilt University triple majoring in Psychology, Spanish, and History (Concentration in Europe). Experienced in tutoring a variety of subjects, including History (European, World, and US), English, Algebra, and Spanish. I also have experience tutoring more specialized subjects, such as Shakespeare and Latin American short stories.

...in Literature, including studies in modern fiction, comparative literature and communications. My professional sales and marketing background includes several decades in industries ranging from retail and hospitality to TV programming and distribution. Years of management experience taught me the importance of teaching, practice, sound strategy and motivation to improve any performance. I also have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and tutoring middle- and high-school students....

...develop a unique written voice, and keeping writing concise and precise, but through The Justice I learned how to find and support a strong argument, recognize logical fallacies in one's own thinking as well as in others, and conduct thorough, accurate and credible research. I also learned the AP's grammatical style guides inside and out, though remain a devotee of the Oxford comma. While most of my work in tutoring specifically has been with middle...

...Sociology and concentrating in Women's Education. I have been tutoring for years, and due to my passion for reading, I concentrate mostly in English, Literature, Writing, Essay editing, and the reading and writing sections of the SAT. I love being able to help students discover a love of reading and writing like I have, and being able to apply it to their schoolwork and any other ways they need to succeed. For learning to be...

...students, is to help them to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and Professional Writing from...

I am a first year at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science.

I have tutored students grades 7-12 for over a decade, both academically and for standardized test preparation. I graduated 2016 from Stanford with a degree in Applied Math and Computer Science. I scored 5's on AP BC Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, French, and English Language. I scored 2370 on the SATs. I genuinely enjoy helping students learn and grow strong study habits. I can provide references upon request.

...making students really care about the subjects that they are learning, not just learn it for the sake of the test or their teachers. I tutor many subjects, but would have to say that my greatest passions lie in Spanish, History, and Chemistry. I would say that my greatest strengths as a tutor lie in my ability to give perspective on a subject and in my ability to learn as I teach. In addition to...

...my Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Ever since I was a sophomore in high school I have been tutoring students in various subjects as well as helping students improve their english. Another thing about me is that I am also proficient at tutoring students online because of my previous experience of teaching an online Arabic class. While I tutor a broad range of...

...help with English and language arts assignments, grammar, essay writing, literary analysis, and ACT and SAT writing and reading. In 2011, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College in English language and Literature. Before tutoring with Varsity Tutors, I tutored for another private company. I am an excellent tutor because I remember distinctly what it was like to be a student and can both empathize with their frustrations and help them to...

...on. It was more like turning the lights on in an empty gym, when the lights go on one by one and it takes a while for them to get bright. The lights so slowly get brighter and you don't even really notice it, they're just... on. There is no short cut, no revelatory moment. Everything is a process. Learning is a process. And because I believe that, I also believe that anyone can learn...