Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...Washington University in Washington, DC, pursuing a BA in International Affairs. Ultimately, I aspire toward law school. I have tutored students in both English and Spanish, in various settings (from the United States to Spain and Latin America) and catered to all skill levels. While I tutor a vast range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, History, and Foreign Language. I have years of experience coaching my students for excellence in standardized...

Hello! My name is Kate. I'm a 31-year-old teacher with over eight years of teaching experience. I lived abroad for six years and taught ESL in Thailand, Taiwan, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam. I worked at New York Language Center for six months, teaching adult ESL learners. I currently work as a private English tutor for children and adults. Thank you for your consideration!

...had a passing rate between 87%-90%, and for those students I have individually tutored, I have a 100% passing rate. I am also an AP reader. Each year, I score thousands of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social studies teaching, I have also taught college level education courses, mentored student teachers and tutored for state...

...I taught middle school and high school English in Columbia, South Carolina for six years and middle school English in New Jersey for one year. I have also taught ISEE/SSAT prep. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I served my school as both the yearbook sponsor and as the lead mock trial coach for my competitive middle school team. I enjoy working with students on polishing their writing so it is publication ready!

...all ages in reading, writing, French, German, test preparation, and executive functioning. From there, I moved to Austria for a year under Fulbright Austria as an English language teaching assistant; I worked in two Austrian high schools, learning from a number of skilled local teachers, and developing and teaching my own English lessons. As a tutor, I am a strong believer that no two students are alike, so I adapt my teaching style to each...

...Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan. From these experiences, I have developed a fluid understanding of teaching methods and a keen sense of students' diverse learning styles. I can tutor various English subjects, such as PreK-12 ELA curricula, ELL literacy, composition, creative writing, and ESL (conversational English) instruction; I also offer writing support to new and prospective college students, helping them craft effective admissions essays and persuasive course papers. Essentially as an educator, I believe...

...with a degree in American Studies. As a tutor, I have experience with a variety of grade levels and fields of study, particularly English, History, Public Speaking, and Writing. The constant I bring to every new student is a focus on creating clear learning objectives to help them in their pursuit of life-long learning. Please reach out to me with any questions, I look forward to working with you and your student!... Setting clear learning objectives...

...where I majored in English and Biology. After graduation, I spent a year working at a pediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho on a Princeton in Africa fellowship, and later, I completed my Master's in Public Health at University College Dublin on a Mitchell Scholarship. Having completed many applications in the course of my college and postgraduate degrees, I have significant experience in personal statement editing and application counseling. I am also happy to tutor for...

I believe that everyone has the ability to excel. I help my students to do this by working with them to understand the subject deeply. I try to make it seem easy, because nobody likes learning when it's hard.

...ages with educational companies such as Brooklyn Youth Sports Club and the National Summer School Institute. I specialize in English, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Editing. In my sessions I look to cultivate a balance between establishing a good rapport with my students while committing to doing hard work together. Finding this equilibrium is important for getting a gage early on as to what method(s) of learning will work best for the student. Considering we...

...on those standardized tests as well as the MCAT (medical school admissions exams). My goal is to help your student succeed. I like to help students move from a point where they need lessons and reteaching provided to a point where they become Masters of their own learning. Not only do I want students who work with me to gain competency in content, but I enjoy helping them learn how to identify areas of strength...

I may have a BA in Speech Language Pathology, but I love teaching (and learning) English. I am a genuinely caring and motivated individual who believes in the power of positivity and doing the best that you can with all that you are and can do! :)

...be a Millionaire has helped fuel student interest in knowing how one subject area affects another. I think this helps dispel the notion that math is all dry numbers and theory. My style in the classroom is very similar to my tutoring style. I listen, I observe, I plan accordingly. I have been able to work with students who previously had not a clue as to a specific concept and have had them walk away...

...I have a passion for Theatre and English, I am also bilingual in English and Spanish. As a future teacher I truly relish working with kids as well as watching them improve. I come from a small family, and got married a year and a half ago. I am a bible study teacher at my local church working with kids from ages 9 to 15. I take joy in group games and activities that will...

I love teaching and working with students and I take great satisfaction in watching their scores and confidence level increase as we continue to work together! I have tutored kids as part of a community outreach program. The children I've tutored have shown sharp improvements in their grades and understanding of substantive material. I find it incredibly rewarding.

...majored in mathematics and computer science during my undergraduate studies, and have experience working in the Lenovo Artificial Intelligence lab. This summer, I am an actuarial intern at Hartford Financial Services, where I am working in the Credit and Market Risk team to develop and deploy regression models for measuring credit spreads, alongside building tools in R and Python to better allow my team to utilize my code. I have passed five actuarial exams (P,...

...to encourage a love for academia. In my free time, I volunteer for MiNDS (Mentoring in Neuroscience Discovery at Sinai). MiNDS is an outreach group of Mount Sinai scientists with an initiative that aims to ignite and nurture a passion for the brain throughout the Harlem community. Our program strives to make neuroscience education more engaging and accessible, to empower and inspire young students by extending mentoring resources to local East Harlem public schools. During...

I love working with children. I love how they absorb what you are trying to teach them and then when that light goes off and they are able to do it themselves is priceless.

I am a certified NYS General Education Teacher for grades 1-6 with five years experience. I also have certification in ESL Instruction for Pre-K-12 grade.... I believe that learner-oriented teaching promotes learning that is both purposeful and enduring. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to know who my learners are, what kinds of knowledge and experience they have, and what they want to achieve so that I can tailor a curriculum that fits their needs...

...of these scientific disciplines. Aside from the sciences, I enjoy learning and tutoring math, history, English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material...