Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...am currently pursuing a degree in Exercise Science at the State University of New York at Brockport (SUNY Brockport), with the goal of becoming a Physical Therapist. I am deeply vested in supporting students in their academic journey, inspired by the wonderful educators who have shaped my personal life. My teaching experience includes working in elementary schools in the Hilton, NY area, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the NYC Reading Partners. I have taught elementary-level...

My extensive skills, education and experience afford me the pleasure of passing on my knowledge to others.

...school to Special Needs students in elementary school. I have also done some freelance tutoring intermittently for friends and family. All of these experiences have been contributed to my teaching style. My philosophy for tackling challenging academic subjects is also an outgrowth of my own personal study habits. I believe that organization is key. I have found that a certain combination of systematic organization and simplification of every detail helps to illuminate the solution. Having...

...motivate students in learning a language because of the understanding there is between cultures. If I hadn't met my best friend from Germany, I don't think I would be where I am now. Some people believe there has to be a "reason" to learn a language. But that reason is a better understanding of the world and better communication skills, which we all need in life. I want to help students succeed in this aspect,...

...Algebra I (Common Core) Regents Examinations in United States History and Government Science Regents Examinations: Physical Setting/Earth Science New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test NYSESLAT The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) The SAT (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test, Scholastic Assessment Test, SAT I: Reasoning Test, and SAT Reasoning Test) Access to subject materials and practice exams Foreign Language Experience: Spanish / ESL / ESOL Fourteen years of developing Spanish language skills...

I'm a recent graduate of Tufts University who just completed an internship with the speechwriting company West Wing Writers. I'd love to help you with writing assignments, test preparation, and any classes in the humanities!

...hold a B.A. in Communication from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and I am completing an M.A. in The Study of the Americas from The City College of New York. I'm passionate about the importance of the liberal arts in education and my tutoring strengths include all areas of English and Spanish, as well as US and Latin American history. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience, including 3 in Mexico, and...

...to learning, it is just a matter of finding the best one for you. Within the last year, my career has shifted to law and I became a Paralegal. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology. The field of psychology is always changing and constantly making us question how and why we behave the way we do.I believe that learning is a process which cannot be rush, each...

...historical redlining of neighborhoods, the discriminatory lending practices of financial institutions, the displacement caused by gentrification, white flight, the bankruptcy and corruption of primarily black neighborhoods, and the harsh realities of trickle-down economics. The most applicable concepts of zoning law, or real estate or land use law are eminent domain, which may be similarly compared to nimbyism (not in my backyard). I am used to gauging the desires of the community and serving the needs...

...way, and thus tutoring should be individualized to address the specific needs and interests of each particular student. I also believe a good tutor should try to make learning fun by piquing interest and by relieving any anxiety that often comes when students approach their work. My strengths are in ELA, History and Social Studies generally. I am also currently writing a graduate thesis, so I have a great interest in writing and can help...

...graduated from Columbia University in 2011 with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. I was always a straight-A student,\ but needed help when it came to standardized testing for college admission, especially the verbal sections. I attended two years of prep school and eventually obtained a 2200. My biggest takeaway was the way I learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the...

...in helping students fine-tune their test taking skills and write analytical essays. My students' regents pass rate is 20% higher than city average, which is evident in my "highly effective" teacher rating for the 2017-18 year. I've been told that my teaching style is both highly engaging and comprehensive. I can offer access to countless resources to study outside of tutoring time, including Castle Learning, BrainPop, Flocabulary, and my own original study materials. Additionally, I...

...can, so that I can more effectively help them find themselves in their work and accomplish it to the best of their ability. My style revolves around verbal communication and problem-solving, and emphasizes these qualities in a team setting. I will work with my students in a manner that bolsters their self-confidence and academic independence as I firmly believe these are qualities that lead to a successful academic life. When I am not reading, writing,...

...passionate about history, I want to help as many people as I can understand it, it's so important! I have done tutoring in the past with Hofstra University, and although it was a more general tutoring experience, it was still wonderful to work with and help students of all kinds in all different subjects. History, though, will always be my favorite passion to teach as there are so many things that go into understanding history...

...name is Jack Tolson, and I am a rising junior at Duke University. I have always enjoyed teaching and offering guidance to younger students, and I am particularly interested in tutoring students in the humanities and social sciences as I am extremely passionate about these fields and hope to encourage my students to feel the same way while achieving their goals. I am currently majoring in political science with a minor in history, and getting...

...(U.S. history, art history, U.S. government, English, environmental science, as well as a college-level Italian course through Syracuse University). I continued to study Italian throughout college, culminating in an eight-month study abroad program in Florence and Milan, so I can assist students struggling with beginner to advanced Italian. My rigorous liberal arts education at Barnard has equipped me with excellent research, writing, and study skills, and I can be an invaluable resource to students who...

...the University of Oxford, where I spent a summer internalizing British culture and Shakespeare's canon. I recently relocated to the greater NYC area after getting married. Before I moved, I volunteered at a local community theater and an animal shelter in northeastern Pennsylvania, where I attended college and graduate school. I look forward to becoming a positive, active addition in my new community, and I am so happy to have a rewarding career as a...

...My post-secondary education includes an A.B. degree in Economics from Princeton University, a Juris Doctor from Fordham Universitys School of Law in New York City, and a Certificate of Legal Education from Norman Manley Law School. Currently, I'm earning a Masters degree in Real Estate Development from NYU's Schack Institute of Real Estate. I have traveled extensively throughout the Americas, Europe and Africa spearheading capital financing search missions and other ventures. I speak Spanish comfortably...

...am a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theater Studies. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I have the most fun with English and Writing. While still at Yale, I worked at the Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School teaching writing and playwriting to freshmen students. I saw exciting advancements in my students' skills during my time there, and I believe it was because I made sure that...

...stay focused and get through the lesson as quickly and efficiently as possible. The ability to be able to engage to something new and finding meaning to finally understand something we are having trouble comprehending, is equally rewarding as it is a confidence booster. The more fun we can make the lesson the more memorable the information being given can be. Together we can make this happen, adapting to your learning style and any opinion...