Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...are similar, to understand more about themselves as they work to understand the material. Of course, students should enjoy themselves in all of their academic endeavors, and I like to have fun in my tutoring sessions. As an actor I usually play the role of the fool, so when I’m teaching I like to keep the energy light and fast, while still maintaining a rigorous learning environment. When I’m not teaching or acting I like...

...am a current undergraduate student at Wesleyan University majoring in Psychology. I graduated from Beacon High School in Manhattan. I have previously tutored through a program called Star Learning and have experience with students of all ages. I am comfortable teaching all subjects, especially Math, Science, and English, as well as have experience with the SAT and various AP tests. I believe that it is really important for every student to feel confident in their...

...for classes while babysitting in high school and college or helping classmates learn and prepare for school all the way back to my elementary school days. In one form or another, I've been helping people learn almost as long as I remember. A great tutor needs to be intelligent, with a comprehensive, intuitive understanding of the subject matter. It's not enough to just know the answers to questions; a tutor needs to understand why the...

...I'm Veronika and I work as both a screenwriter and teacher. I'm fluent in English, Russian, and French. I have degrees in English literature and in theatre, and I've studied Shakespeare extensively at Kings College London and at The Globe Theatre. I particularly love to teach English and Writing and Rhetoric, though I also have experience with Human Geography, Russian, French, and elementary school students. I'm big on habit building and using memory tools that...

...name is Luke and I am a 28-year-old freelance journalist living in Brooklyn. I mostly write about pop culture and sports. I graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and a Minor in History. I'm here to help your students with English, History, essay writing, and a number of other topics. I'm very interested in all aspects of pop culture as that's what I'm normally writing about and I'm...

...on. I usually try to evaluate where the student is in the material, and then I will guide them through the topic and show them my step by step process of solving the question. I make sure to stop at every step and ask if the student has questions, then I make sure the student can solve it on their own after. I have also privately tutored students in person in Math and Spanish. I...

Education is the key to success. I am a caring, thorough educator with 20 + years of experience. Have taught ages 7 through 18 as well as college ages 18 to over 50. In addition to teaching I am an artist. I do graphic arts, computer graphics and fine arts. I look forward to meeting you during one of our tutoring sessions. Cheers.

...in high school I was self-proclaimed nerd and enjoyed every subject handed to me. I took as many Honors and AP classes available and participated in various clubs and honor societies. I was even part of my schools Academic Team! Now an adult, I have used my love of school to teach and tutor students of all ages! (I also crush it in trivia ;) My approach to teaching is very personalized to each student....

...I start my doctoral degree. I have been tutoring students for the past 6 years in both formal and informal settings. I have tutored primarily in social sciences (psychology and sociology), English (writing, editing, and literature), and biology. My tutoring style varies depending on who I am working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch me do a practice example, instead I will give them...

...to lead them towards understanding the underlying goals and structure of the test or assignment itself. To this end, in my lessons I often incorporate cutting-edge mindfulness-awareness and associative memory techniques based both on ancient tradition and cutting-edge brain science to aid my students towards deeper understanding, increased scholastic confidence, and reduced stress. I specialize in SAT, SSAT, and SAT II prep for Math, Verbal, Writing, and Literature, as well as High School History, English,...

...past and I really enjoy seeing students push themselves and develop an appreciation for subject areas or even the mental exercise of test-taking thanks to tutoring. I also believe that tutoring a subject area is the greatest way to maintain and develop understanding of its material for both the student and the tutor. I was an active tutor in high school in mathematics and history and as I take more classes in college, I look...

...graduated from Reed College this May and feel excited to pass my educational passion to elementary school, middle school, and high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially in an educational context. My senior thesis in college explored the postwar history of Chinese students in the U.S. and...

...I've been working in education for more than five years at this point in my career. My experience is in the humanities up to the AP level and the sciences including Living Environment and Earth Science (geology). I have also been successful as an executive functioning coach and as a one on one tutor for students with severe impairments. I graduated from Hunter College with an honors degree in history and a minor in geology. I...

...12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all bases so that my students or myself won't be surprised by any "trick" questions.I always try to be fair, patient and interesting so that students stay focus and can retain their...

...history the most. I believe that learning should be fun, interesting, and relatable, and that if students are able to understand information as it relates to them in the real world they are more likely to grasp complex concepts. It is always exciting to watch a young student develop a love of learning or master a subject that they struggle with, and it feels very rewarding for the both of us when it finally "clicks"!...

...am a Pace University student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I have an English concentration, and am minoring in Creative Writing. I have always enjoyed helping others, and love to see that moment when all the effort someone puts into better understanding something pays off. I have worked as a teacher's aid as well as a summer camp counselor for kids aged 4-15. Though I tutor in a wide range...

..."Clarity and Grace." I believe that the technical aspects of English like sentence structure, punctuation, conveyance, writing succinctly are ever evolving. it about finding 'your' voice, and/or delivering the assigned message. I have written executive level Memorandums of Understanding, Graduate Capstones, taken classes in Advanced English, and more recently leading trainings for other mid level managers on writing appropriateness during my Tenure with the Federal Government. I have an innate interest in history, social justice,...

...you feeling frustrated? Intimidated? What road blocks should we be aware of and working to overcome?) 2. Make a Plan (What is the objective for today? Where do we need to go, and what steps are we going to take to get there?) 3. Get to Work! (this is the majority of the session, and will include frequent comprehension checks) 4. Review (What worked? What didn't? Which concepts are still challenging, and which can you...

...a firm belief in the vision of marrying education and creativity for success. We must identify students' needs and pursue them in a cultivating, engaging, and professional manner. Often that means developing interpersonal relations. Stewarding student success is an ongoing relationship that has to be nourished as a mutual, goal-based friendship. An absolute strong asset in my continued, mutual success for both my students and myself. I believe in working smarter, not harder for high-end...

They say you "can't study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills...