Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Stamford, CT

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

I have been teaching ELLs (English Language Learners) for six years; the last three were spent living in Vietnam, where I taught grammar and conversation to Kindergartners to adults, and privately tutored high school students hoping to go to college in the U.S. I believe that words have power, and we have a responsibility to use them to communicate clearly and effectively, whether we are speaking across cultures or writing a report. ... My teaching philosophy...

...in Brazil through a Fulbright grant. Literature, foreign languages, and social studies are my specialties, but I'm comfortable in all subject areas. I'm an encouraging and warm presence in the classroom, and get to know the needs of the students I work with so that we can strive to meet their goals together. Outside the classroom I read and write, practice yoga and pottery, and love being with friends and family. I hope to have...

...from the University of California-Berkley with a Bachelor's in Chemical Biology and from Columbia University with my Master's in Chemical Engineering. I have a good track record of tutoring college students in math and science subjects. I acted both as a private tutor to individual and a group tutor to a handful of students in a classroom setting. I am very interested in imparting knowledge and have found teaching an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

...a B.A. in Theology and Philosophy and a M.S. in environmental science. I have years of experience working with a wide range of students with different educational needs. I have taught: English as a foreign language to primary students in South Korea, lab sciences at American University, political ecology with international students in Thailand, and earth sciences/environmental sciences to young adults in Thailand and Myanmar. My experience is both varied which helps to create a...

...from Reed College this May and feel excited to pass my educational passion to elementary school, middle school, and high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially in an educational context. My senior thesis in college explored the postwar history of Chinese students in the U.S. and their...

...variety of angles. Such interactive approaches complement and expand upon more traditional activities, helping students learn to become reflexive about their own thought processes and academic output. My own experience with AP English and Spanish, GRE, TOEFEL and TESOL test preparation and test design makes a strong test prep teacher. I have taught ESL, English reading and composition, Portuguese, anthropology, cultural studies, and music to a variety of learners in a variety of countries. In...

...approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my students have had great academic success with having been accepted to ivy league institutions such as Columbia University, Harvard University, and Oxford University. Along with this, I also possess experience with private school applications and the college application process after working as an education consultant for 2+...

...Some examples I am proud of: I taught one adult student good basic conversational and written French in 6 months. Two of my students whom I tutored in a few subjects each for several years in High School went from being B/B+ students to gaining admission to the University of Chicago and Smith College. Just as important to me however are the struggling students who for the first time pass a subject or who simply...

...a graduate of Faculty of Pharmacy. I received my Bachelor of Pharmaceutical sciences. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring students for more than 13 years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Science, Math and Arabic. I have reached both elementary and older students. In my experience helping struggling students for tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements). I am a firm...

I'm from Beijing, China. I've been studied Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language over 6 years. And I just gained my mater degree in education from NYU. Now, I'm a certificated teacher in New York State. I've worked with different age groups both in and after class to serve different purpose. I always believe that language functions far beyond communication, it also shows people the path to a new culture.

...to retired adults, Beginners to Proficiency as well as Cambridge Exam and TOEFL students, along with Business English and private tutoring classes. I've also worked as an ESL teacher trainer, as a consultant at university writing centers, advising students at every stage of the writing process, on projects ranging from freshman statements of purpose to doctoral dissertations, and I teach university World Literature courses as well. I enjoy teaching and tutoring in general, but I'm...

...areas. Firstly, I teach ESL to adults and teenagers. I have experience both teaching in front of large classrooms and intensive one-on-one tutoring. My students come from all over the world, and I aim to tailor my lessons to their respective needs and interests, while covering the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English. I always recommend a city-as-classroom approach, where my students immerse themselves in the language both in and out of...

...last several years, I lived abroad in several parts of Southeast Asia, I have since returned back to New York , whist living abroad I taught English at a Cambridge certified International School. I helped students achieve praise worthy marks in IGCSE, A-Level, and IELTS examinations. I can also assist you in other exams such as TOEFL and TOEIC. I especially like tutoring students in improving their English writing skills, following a Writing Process method,...

...I appreciate the hard work they do. I strive to teach the whole child. Over the past several tears, I have realized that my calling in life is teaching. I have learned that when students construct their own learning experiences they are more confident in themselves and retain information for a longer time. Incorporating new technologies, such as tablets and smart boards have become a cornerstone of 21st century education. The use of these tools...

I have been a tutor for several years. I love helping people learn.

...a law student at Columbia Law School. I love conversing with interesting students and learning from them. That's why I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty countries and four continents. My goal is to visit as many as I can! I am willing to tutor a...

...been teaching high school and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from...

...their specific learning dynamics. I love working with students and finding unique ways to help them reach their objectives. As an educator and trained psychotherapist, I have utilized many techniques that have proven successful in basic academic skills, organizational skills, communication, stress management and confidence building. In addition to improvement of grades, academic coaching will many times improve: Test Taking Skills Self-esteem Assertive speech Organizational skills Interviewing Techniques Social Skills Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving School/Life...

...mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that quality educational opportunities should be accessible to all, and I hope to dedicate my career toward realizing this vision! My area of specialty is mathematics, ranging anywhere from basic fractions to Calculus 2. I also have experience in test prep, including two years of serving as an AP US History tutor, and am...