Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...a bachelor's degree in Education followed by earning my master's degree in Language Sciences and French Didactics. I am a native French speaker with nearly four years teaching experience within the language. I have worked with students of all ages. My philosophy for teaching is to tailor my lesson to the needs of the students I tutor. Furthermore, I continue modifying my lesson as needed and building upon a student's progress. Outside of academia I...

...I also enjoy traveling and getting to know other cultures and their languages. I lived in Beijing, China for 4 years and also in Quito, Ecuador for 4 years and learned to speak both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. During my time in China, I tutored many students in English and developed a real respect for the difficulties of learning this language! But it is also fascinating and opens the doors to so many opportunities. I...

...assay. During my time at Mt. Hope Family Center, I volunteered as a counselor for the PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) Therapeutic Afterschool Program. Started in 1987, the program aims to help elementary school children (aged six to eleven) reduce violent and disruptive behavior through social and emotional learning. Collaborating with other counselors was essential in in creating effective behavior regulation strategies and lesson plans. PATHS provides an open and supportive environment for children in...

...was in college, spending the majority of my time helping underprivileged students at our local elementary schools. These kids often struggled in school and have had to repeat the same grade multiple times. Our program focused on reading comprehension and writing, and I am proud to say my student made it on the school honor roll for the first time. I view tutoring as a form of giving back to my community and as a...

...the pleasure of teaching/tutoring high school and college students from diverse backgrounds for more than seven years, covering standardized test such as SAT, ACT, and GRE as well as high school and college math and science courses. I believe that effective teaching is not about transfer of knowledge from instructor to student but rather providing an interactive learning environment that motivates students to be active and fully engaged in their education. I understand the importance...

...a career in environmental sciences. During my senior year of high school I decided to take AP Physics, and earned enough credit allowing me to skip the requirement once I started my college studies. AP Physics became the catalyst for my future career in engineering. The first time I took a physics I truly struggled with the material; but in AP Physics I learned how to study, apply knowledge to real world challenges, and that...

...I love to tutor. I try to go above and beyond in helping my students to truly understand and connect with the subject I am helping them with. I believe it is very important for me to be able to relate with my students, therefore, I reach out to them on a personal level in such a way to understand why they are having difficulty in the subject and explain to them how I would...

...As a graduate student, I am in the Social Journalism M.A. program and will be dedicating my year to analyzing diversity in the video game community (which I am actively part of). I am a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. During my undergraduate, I was awarded the Florida Association of Broadcasters Scholarship Award. I was also the first Online Digital Producer/Social Media Marketer for the Central...

...Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a focus on ethnic and cultural identity formation. I received my Master of Public Administration in Urban and Gender Economic Development. I have traveled extensively, working with the French Ministry of Education to work with children and adult English Language Learners to develop their spoken and written English skills. I currently tutor middle school students at a local after-school enrichment program. While I tutor a broad range of...

...I began tutoring middle and high-school level Math, French and English to students throughout the city, and while I am comfortable tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about these three. I believe organization and proper study skills are essential for learning, and I enjoy building a trusting relationship with my students to make education fun and productive. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading fiction novels, going to spin class, and...

...mechanics of the subject and identify which key elements are lacking in their understanding. I easily identify the learning style unique to each student and can teach to suit his or her needs. I am able to tell quickly how a particular student thinks and best learns, and from there I can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject or concerning area from the most basic...

...I worked with underprivilieged students from kindergarten through 8th grade in all subjects. I often find that students struggle because they lack confidence which leads to test anxiety and frustration. I try to address these issues by teaching in a way that is in line with the student's learning style. Although I maintain high expectations for all students, I like to create a fun and relaxed environment to make it as least stressful as possible....

...ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that...

...that my students were studying, my goal as an instructor reaches beyond simply teaching the lesson; I also aim to spark my student's interests in the subject and make the lesson fun for them. I know from personal experience that learning any lesson is easier when one is interested and enjoys the learning experience. To that effect, I use concepts and analogies that relate to the students and grab their interests, and this relation may...

...tutor, and a Resident Assistant for high school students at a summer boarding school. I am an extremely positive, energetic, friendly, and encouraging teacher to my students, and seek to share these attributes with other students through tutoring. I have a particular interest in teaching Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, and Science. In an one-on-one setting, I will get to know my student, from their strengths and weaknesses to their interests and goals. I look forward...

...method of going through material but rather than set strict quotas for a student. I work with the student to help them with whatever problem they may have. It works because the student doesn't realize that they are being guided in the long run, but gradually the student may become more adept to the material. And surely, after a few weeks of tutoring, the processes to solve a particular dilemma, the steps would become second...

...tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and writing. I have the most fun working with students on their writing because I feel that even the most academic paper is still an opportunity to be creative if even in a small sense. In this way, I get a sense of who my students are as people through their writing. My tutoring approach is playful, yet patient and even-handed. I...

...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 need help...

As a tutor and aspiring teacher, I believe that all students have the capacity to learn, though each processes information differently. My goal is to assist my students in identifying their personal learning style(s) and use this knowledge to build their confidence and academic skills. I intend to personalize lessons so that students can view learning as a valuable opportunity rather than as a chore.... All people have the ability to learn and grow. It is...

...a tutor for about 6 years. In my time, I have tutored elementary students to college students. Additionally, I have tutored children with a variety of needs (Autism, hearing impairment, deafness, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure out the problem, I will try and help them learn process of elimination. Furthermore, I have tutored in a variety...