Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...am always on the lookout for new learning experiences that I can share with my students. I do not hesitate to share with them pictures and stories of the places I have visited which connect to literature because they can see that I am not only knowledgeable about the printed word, but that I have experienced some of what we are reading. I enjoy tutoring one on one because of the bonds I establish with...

My vision statement is that all children are capable of learning, and it is my desire to assist them in being able to accomplish their individual goals of being their best selves.

...I am also a confident writer -- I write a weekly travel blog and I have been published in travel writing anthologies. I love editing writing and talking students through what can be improved in their writing. I am an excellent test taker as well. I had a near perfect score (2320 out of 2400) on my first try on the SAT. I am confident and comfortable in high pressure test taking scenarios and can...

...lived in all of those countries, plus Iceland, and for a shorter period in both France, and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the few non-native speakers of fluent Icelandic. I have a passion for learning. every situation is an opportunity to learn,...

...support and I aim to target each student's unique learning style. I enjoy using project based learning in the classroom and I pull in real life examples to help young learners see the value in what they're learning and develop critical thinking skills as well as perseverance in one on one tutoring sessions. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog in the park. I'd like to consider myself...

...importance of fire safety. I also volunteer with Peer Health Exchange, an organization that delivers 9th graders health seminars to those that may not receive health class in high school. Lastly, I volunteered at Rockefeller University Science OutReach Lab where I instruct middle/high school students basic science laboratory techniques and share some of my college experience. I look forward to sharing my knowledge in a variety of subjects and getting to know each student that...

...epiphany when the light dawns and perplexity gives way to clarity. Throughout our sessions, I focus on making you think for yourself and develop flexible mastery. Working together, I guide you to the correct solution to difficult test questions, using a Socratic method, leading you step by step in the right direction and without giving you the answers. Tutoring for many years has afforded me the opportunity to go through most of the available material,...

...drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I work with students of all ages and in all the...

...outdated and a banal approach to actually getting through to a student. Instead, I believe it is the duty of a tutor to inspire his/her tutees with creative study ideas and helpful organizational skills that they will be able to implement on their own outside the tutorial session. I also believe that as a tutor it is my duty to not only make sure my tutees have mastered their material, but also to incite confidence...

...an extremely well qualified tutor with many years of practical experience in subject matter combined with 4 years of teaching students. I believe education is the foundation of success. I enjoy knowing that my students are interested in becoming more knowledgeable and proficient in the selected subject matter. I want to help every one of my students achieve their goals and also help make their dreams a reality. When I am not teaching or tutoring...

My experiences as an educator have allowed me to develop rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core. Through continuous assessment, data analysis, and reflection I tailor my practice to ensure the needs of diverse learners are matched and high expectations are being met. It is my belief that students are most successful when a sound action plan, based on performance data, is developed and pushes them towards mastery of material.... As a professional, educating and advocating...

...a Junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on being patient, flexible, and kind with all of my students. Outside of my academics, I'm a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and am heavily involved in student theatre, usually directing 2 productions each year. Dogs of any and every breed, iced coffee, and...

...a graduate of Loyola University Maryland. I received my Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and minored in special education. Since graduating, I have worked with children in a variety of grade levels. I have taught fifth grade math and third grade. I currently teach first grade. I love teaching all subjects but teaching reading is my favorite. I love seeing students learn to truly enjoy reading and making it fun rather than a struggle....

Hello! My name is Daniel Hopkins and I am a certified history and government teacher. Please note I can tutor AP US History and European history. I also have experience teaching English, math, and tutoring SAT and ACT.

...teaching, I am most proud of building valuable and trusting relationships with my students. These relationships spark higher motivation for learning and more positive and healthy social interactions. In my 7th grade math classroom this year, I worked with a student who had consistently scored low on his quarterly assessments up through this year. He struggled with impulse control and had a difficult time focusing for longer periods of time; yet he was very bright,...

...about education and deeply committed to providing the highest levels of teaching excellence. A bit on my background: I am a Duke University graduate and recently completed my Masters in Advanced Math Education under the auspices of the NYC Teaching Fellows program. I have experience teaching various levels of math and understand how to convey concepts in practical and clear ways so students gain a real understanding of the material. My particular specialty is Math....

I am 22 years young and a current student at Hunter College majoring in Economics. My experience in tutoring goes from volunteering in a tutorial center while I was a teen to then private tutoring. I love traveling, food, movies, music, hanging out, socializing and enjoying life. ... To create a connection with the student on a personal level and a professional level, and to make them feel comfortable, which will allow a better learning experience.

...am a second year student at Dartmouth College studying math and computer science. I have tutored computer science courses for Dartmouth's Tutor Clearinghouse. Prior to coming to Dartmouth, I studied violin at Juilliard Pre-College for six years. I am an avid fencer and I am currently on the Dartmouth Fencing Club Team. I am fluent in German and enjoy traveling around Europe. I also enjoy spending time hiking and riding my bike in the area...

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.

...thinkers. Beyond the university, I have tutored young children, ages 7-14, in English through an NGO in India, as well as adults in New York in the Tamil language. I can expertly tutor a broad range of subjects including but not limited to History, English Writing and Literature, and the Social Sciences. I successfully completed AP American History, AP European History, AP Biology, and AP English Literature, and am certain that I can offer students...