Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

I began tutoring six years ago, and have been working with a variety of age groups and subjects ever since. I have tutored in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. In college, I majored in Philosophy and minored in Physics and English. I'm excited to work with students and help them learn in their own individual ways!

...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 a structured and repeatable approach can then be engrained in the thought process through repetition, and improvement will surely follow....

...students in a broad variety of subjects. Although I am passionate about all of the subjects that I teach, I have always been especially interested in Biology, and I love working with students to see the big picture connections between the facts of life. In general, my tutoring style focuses on drawing generalizable principles out of the material to help a student internalize and fully absorb content, which I believe makes learning a rewarding activity...

...arrival in the U.S., I obtained a degree of B.S. in finance from Rutgers University and have worked within the financial industry as a financial analyst as well as as an accountant for over ten years. Nevertheless, I have always carried a profound interest in teaching and tutoring throughout my career while working on Wall Street and within the financial industry. In particular, I enjoy English literature, mathematics, the sciences as well as learning and...

...he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly envisioned by the student, he or she will find enjoyment and satisfaction in understanding and applying new concepts as the student progresses towards his or her goal one step at a time. After we gain some momentum, it is simply a matter of time before the student masters each mathematical concept. I teach and study math with great passion, and I like to pass...

...course material, in order to effectively communicate to students. I have just returned from a stay abroad in Beijing, China. There, I taught two independently designed courses to different sets of middle school students in Beijing, China. In the span of five weeks, I enjoyed a whirlwind introduction to the language (with daily class) and life in both heavily developed and poorer, migrant worker regions of the city. The educational norms and approaches are in...

I have over 18 years of ACT/SAT/PSAT tutoring experience, initially in a class setting with Kaplan, then, independently, as an personal tutor. I have tutored ALL sections on both the SAT and ACT; I am a generalist, as capable in Critical Reading, Writing, Math or Science. I am a certified Teacher of the Handicapped in NJ and also hold a CE for general education.

...at Kenyon College, where I worked with middle and high school students of the surrounding community. I went on to tutor in Rhode Island, Germany, Philadelphia, and Boston. I have worked with individual students as well as small groups and I also have experience working as a teaching assistant in my PhD program. I am passionate about English, History, and Social Studies and have experience working for a college prep program, making me very comfortable...

...mentor who believed that 'I can do it', I remained confident and went from bottom of class to top. Ultimately, we will not only work on your weakness, but also develop mental and physical toughness. Tutoring experience: spent 2 years in college tutoring pre-meds in Organic chemistry, and student athletes in Physics, Biology, and Chinese. Upon graduation, I spent 1 year tutoring elementary students in math. I felt a sense of accomplishment when my student improve...

...it to craft a personalized study plan. I have successfully tutored 2 National Merit Finalists for the PSAT and SAT and have seen score increases as high as sixty percent. My dual background in Mathematics and ESL provides a balanced instructional experience for students. I am an experienced tutor for the ISEE, SSAT, SAT, SATII (math), ACT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL and NYS math Regents exams and also teach mathematics (pre-algebra through pre-calculus).

...over the world. This experience has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and teaching style can effectively assist students in achieving their academic objectives by fostering a...

...Vassar College in 2016 with a BA in English. I am passionate about literature and writing and want to help make these subjects come alive for students. I want to teach students how to eventually teach themselves so that they may excel at a particular subject in the future. I would love to read students' essays, help students through difficult readings, and with reading comprehension. I am patient and there for the students' needs.

...bachelor of Arts in English language and Literature, and a Masters' Degree in Multicultural Education. I obtained my P3 certificate, ESL, and Bilingual certificates from NJCU. Being a teacher allows me to meet the diverse needs and challenges my students could sometimes experience. I concentrate on providing lessons and hands-on activities that push my students to a higher level of knowledge and understanding. I also set clear expectations for learning and make sure students understand...

My name is Alioune Gaye, I recently just finished my first year of Medical School at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Since I have been a student I have always enjoyed tutoring and want to continue to have the opportunity to teach and help people learn. I look forward to working with you all! and if you want an funny, exciting, but also very productive tutoring experience make sure to find me!

I aim to help students feel calm and confident in their school environment. I focus on empowering students to tackle problems themselves and want to provide as many learning tools as possible so that my students succeed. I enjoy working with parents and teachers to help students achieve their greatest potential with positive encouragement, achievable goals, and flexible strategies.

...Science. I have also scored highly on multiple standardized tests, including the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and MCAT. I have extensive tutoring experience, having worked with students of all ages and in various subjects. I enjoy working with students and helping them to reach their full potential. I am excited to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds to assist them in reaching their goals. I look forward to working with you!... That is the ultimate...

My goal is to help every student to the best of my ability.

...Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education, but don't let that fool you; I've done dramaturgical and authorial research for novelists, stand-up comedy, and grant writing! I also speak five languages, three of which are dead! Getting people excited about literature and literacy is my passion, so I'm more than happy to talk you through that hard essay question, or help you make sense of a difficult piece of text! Just let me know what...

...to say about myself, is that I consider myself to be a team-player. Having worked in the business world, prior to becoming a teacher, I found that the most successful people were those who worked as a team. I believe that this can also be translated in the school environment. We are all working for the same team, the students! This means working together as educators, and always being open to ideas and suggestions from...

...can succeed and my relentless pursuit of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure that the plan is implemented to the highest level. With excellent, passionate teaching, every student can excel. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and exploring the...