Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...always been an integral part of daily life. When I was younger, I would often ask my older sister for homework help, just as my younger brother and sister would ask me for help a few years down the line. In this sense, I have been tutored and tutoring for as long as I can remember, meaning I have a strong understanding of what it is like to be on both sides of the relationship....

...on the boards of the Student Public Interest Network, the LGBTQ students group, and the animal law group. I spent the summer after my first year working in Kampala, Uganda on human rights issues and helped a team of lawyers to repeal the oppressive Anti-Homosexuality Act. I am currently assisting lawyers in the U.S. with a death penalty case and am a member of the Journal of Gender and Law. Prior to starting law school,...

...University. Several years ago I attended classes at LIU Post in Interior Design. I am certified to teach elementary students (grades N-6) and Social Studies (grades 7-12). I have been teaching for many years and every year brings new challenges. In an effort to meet these challenges, I recently attended Dowling College and gained my Professional Certificate in Students with Disabilities. I truly believe that every student has the ability to learn and that they...

...be starting graduate school in August pursing a degree in forensics science. I've tutored at Delaware State University in Math and Chemistry, and I will continue to do so at Varsity Tutors! Although I have a degree in chemistry, my favorite subject to tutor is math. There are so many different methods to solving a math problem and getting the same answer. It is super easy for me to adapt and find a method best...

...BS in Biomedical Engineering/ Electrical Instrumentation from New Jersey Institute of Technology (Albert Dorman Honors College). Through my years of academic studies, I have gained an extensive background in mathematics, biological, and physical sciences. In addition to conducting scientific research, I have developed an strong passion for teaching. I have had 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,...

I am currently pursuing my PhD in clinical psychology, and I tutor children, teens, and young adults in the areas of psychology, biology, and writing. ... I believe it is important to bring out the best qualities in a child. Education is not just about teaching information, but leading children to develop independent thought and beneficial curiosity.... I would assess the student's knowledge of the subject by asking beginner, intermediate, and advanced questions about the subject....

...New York at Cortland, I find that tutoring students is a perfect way to perfect my teaching style while assisting students having issues in various subjects areas. As a person who struggled in middle school and high school in math and science, I overcame my inabilities and chose to pursue teaching science, for which I had developed a love for. I believe that my unique style of teaching is able to suit the needs of...

...of college, I tutored peers from all grade levels who struggled with the acquisition of Spanish as a second language and help them become proficient in their communication in a foreign language. I held various positions within Bryn Mawr College's tutoring program that allowed me to envision the tutoring experience from various points of view. As the Departmental Liaison Chair, I provided more resources for tutors, fostered a positive relationship with the professors whose subjects...

...necessities for today’s students, as they strive to acquire the skills needed for success in furthering their education, as well as entering the work force. I want my students to connect and identify with the characters in their assigned readings, and for them to be able to share their experiences with others verbally as well as through writing. I want to sustain an environment that facilitates a student’s creativity. I want students to feel comfortable...

...Linguistics and History. Currently I am a M.A./Ph.D student in Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My current research deals with how language is used and how understanding can change in differing contexts, for example how people define what counts as a lie, and how our brains process emojis. At the University of Illinois, I've taught several linguistics courses, including the popular Linguistics 100 introductory course. I spent a semester abroad in Sevilla,...

...at the University of California at Berkeley, an MS at UNC Chapel Hill, and a Law Degree at Cardozo. As a 2009 Teach for America corps member, I was placed in Houston, primarily as a science teacher, though I dabbled in much more! I was a certified teacher, with three years of teaching experience. Now that I work full time, and am no longer in the classroom, tutoring is my hobby. Though my teaching background...

I first discovered tutoring in my Junior year of undergraduate studies when peers would come to me for assistance with writing and psychology. Moving through my graduate education and doctoral studies, I continued to seek out opportunities to teach and encourage others to learn. I have a student-centered teaching approach that is customized to your learning style. I look forward to working with you to achieve success in education!

...and gave teachers a hard time. Her mother sent her to spend summers with her Aunt who is a teacher in Florida. It was through her Aunt's influence Keisha discovered she wanted to be a teacher. In 2004, she went to Sacred Heart University and graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology. Keisha's extracurricular activities during college focused on working with students in urban areas where she tutored and mentored. After her undergrad, she spent three...

...I embarked on my collegiate journey, I graduated from Mamaroneck High School at the top of my class and as an AP Scholar with Distinction. During my time at Boston College, I was enrolled in two prestigious programs the Arts and Sciences Honors Program and the Political Science Honors Program. Through this rigorous, comprehensive education, I have attained a wide-breadth of knowledge on a myriad of subjects. In addition to being well-versed in politics and...

...and being able to see tangible results, in the form of their test scores, made those jobs even more gratifying. My many years of experience tutoring as well as my passion for seeing people learn new things makes me a great tutor. I take a lot of pride in guiding students to their own self-discovery that they can solve math problems or get the scores they want on standardized tests. If students go back to...

...to share my enthusiasm and expertise in the sciences and social sciences with others. I think every student, at every level can benefit from one-on-one learning; and can excel in an active learning environment where they are comfortable asking questions and engaging with material in their own way. In particular, I have a passion for working with those who struggle to find a system of academic organization and time management that works for them, and...

...my job as a general chemistry tutor at Rollins College, where I received my B.A. in chemistry and mathematics. As an undergraduate, I also worked at a tutoring center in Winter Park, FL. At this center, I tutored students ranging from elementary to undergraduate. Although my professional and academic specialty is chemistry, I have extensive experience tutoring in a broad range of subjects, particularly test preparation (ACT/SAT) and mathematics. My skill as a tutor and...

...Education. I have always had a passion for working with kids of all ages, and I am happy to have reached the point in my professional development in which I have the opportunity to help students achieve academic success and strive to reach their full potential. I believe in using cognitive modeling to help students gain a conceptual understanding of content by guiding them through the thought process and gradually releasing responsibility. I work to...

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...

I'm a professional actor and physicist. You're probably thinking that the two don't go together, but it does with me, and I've found a few opportunities where the two coincide. I'm a believer in hard work and never giving up. I'm well versed in math and physics. If you're in need to a tutor for yourself or your child please feel free to send me message about what you're looking for.... In my first session with...