Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Bridgeport, CT

I have been tutoring SAT/ACT/AP exams for the past year and have a total of 3 years experience tutoring at an elementary-high school level. In my free time I love to travel, surf and rock climb.

...middle school, then "mainstreamed" by the beginning of high school. I attended Ithaca College, a small private college, for undergrad, and Oregon State, a large public university, for my graduate work. Taken together, this has given me a healthy appreciation for the variety of student experiences in the education system. I feel that tutoring can address some of the difficulty that arises when a student's needs are not being met by their particular school. My...

...in phonics and reading. I also have experience tutoring a 5th grader in math in which we worked through a variety of math questions and word problems and I taught the student strategies to use in math. I also tutored a 7th grader in French because I studied the language throughout middle school and high school. It is so rewarding to see students make progress during our sessions together. I have a good understanding of...

...am currently a rising senior at Barnard College of Columbia University studying Anthropology and Psychology. The college admissions process, while at first daunting, is a pivotal moment in a student's academic career. Standardized tests especially are all about practice. I want to work with each student to help them actualize their goals by tailoring to their individual learning style and teaching them the strategies necessary for conquering the ACT. I believe that writing is a...

...helps to pique student curiosity as well as being interactive. Furthermore, it builds student understanding of the world through scientific inquiry. I would describe myself as an enthusiastic, hardworking, and determined person. My philosophy of teaching and learning is to create a learning environment in which students feel safe and comfortable, and where expectations of teamwork and responsibilities for independent work are consistent and clear. It is important to me that students feel happy, motivated...

...AP classes in subjects across the board. In high school, I led three after school enrichment tutoring programs for middle school students. On the side, I independently tutored 9th and 10th grade high school students with a particular focus in writing. I have developed an effective method of developing students' expository essay writing skills, and it is so rewarding to see students' pride in their personal improvement. I am comfortable tutoring in a wide variety...

...I enjoy reading about different topics, exercising, listening to music, and watching documentaries, my favorites: Aerial America and Europe from Above. I have always been passionate about education and what I love the most is to be able to find the learning approach that better fits the needs of my students. My main goal as a tutor is helping struggling students in their school performance. I also want to provide them with the necessary skills...

...senior year volunteering at a tax clinic where I filed tax returns for low income households. Through this volunteer service I learned the importance of philanthropy and saw how impactful these services can be. I'm passionate about education and firmly believe that strong academic support can boost confidence and open doors. My goal is to help every student I work with feel capable, motivated, and prepared. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with...

...specialize in GRE, SAT, mechanical engineering, chemistry, and math. I am an undergraduate senior majoring in mechanical engineering and chemistry with a computer science minor at Duke University. I have 6+ years of tutoring experience from middle school to the college level. With a major GPA of 3.96/4.00 while overloading on classes, I have the experience to show you how to absorb the material quickly and effectively to make time for other classes/activities. In addition,...

...Students I have worked with have been accepted to Columbia, Harvard, Yale, NYU, Cornell, USC, Johns Hopkins, Stony Brook, and many other top universities. With my rigorous education in English and literature, I love to help students discover their ability for working with English. Most students understand more than they realize and simply need guidance and wisdom to realize their potential. My enthusiasm for teaching English will help them get there. Beyond English, rhetoric, and...

...comprehension, persuasive techniques in argumentation, grammar skills, and vocabulary acquisition. I have been told that I do a great job maintaining standards in spite of deficiencies in student skill level and have proven success in bringing students up to those standards and beyond. A good sense of humor and a creative personality develop a positive rapport and learning environment. I also have an extensive background as an actor and enjoy hiking, bird-watching, traveling, classic rock...

...I also served as an instructor for Research Methods in Psychology for 8 semesters at the college level. Along with teaching basic principles of conducting scientific research, interpreting results, and presenting findings, I emphasized students' roles as research consumers and how they can effectively understand and critique research, both in scientific journals and the popular press. I also enjoy helping students develop their writing, critical thinking, and verbal reasoning skills generally. As a teacher, I...

...name is Bryann! I am 28 years old and I was born and raised in New York, specifically Westchester County and the five boroughs. I have 8 years of teaching experience in childhood education. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Global History and Pre-Law, as well as a Master's Degree in Childhood Education, grades 1-6. I am a decorated, dedicated and compassionate educator with a strong commitment to fostering the physical, intellectual, and social development...

...studying neuroscience. In high school, I was an Honors/AP student with a 5.3 GPA, and I've always been passionate about both learning and helping others succeed academically. I tutor in high school algebra, calculus, AP classes such as AP Environmental Science and AP English, and I also offer support in college-level neuroscience courses. I aim to make complex topics easier to understand and help students build the confidence they need to thrive.

...useful in their lives. Many traditional mathematics courses focus on rigor, theory, and proofs, which does not help the student understand how they can apply those concepts to everyday life. I like to work with students to help them understand how the concepts they learn in the classroom can be applied to real world situations. The age-old question for a frustrated mathematics student is, "When am I ever going to use this in real life?"...

...even as a full-time professor, I find myself enjoying the experience of tutoring and helping students on an individual level enough to continue doing it. With a background in the sciences and mathematics, and a graduate degree in philosophy I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive pedagogical approach to everything; I really do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little experience become a...

...school. I have previously tutored at an after school program in NYC where I taught broad range of subjects including science, literacy, coding and math. I am most passionate about literacy. I enjoy helping young students foster a love for reading and increase their fluency and comprehension of the texts they read. This is something close to my heart because I love reading. I believe reading allows us to travel to a different world. We...

...see my students exceed my expectations and I do my very best to set them up for that. If you start a tutoring session with me, we'll typically define your goals, optimize your weaknesses and leverage your strengths so you are in the best suitable position to succeed. After that, we work at a high pace, instilling proper habits needed to learn quickly yet effectively. Having see so many people in industry do bad work,...

...where my students and I can have fun learning together. Students enjoy my fun and easy-going style even as I challenge them to solve problems through their own critical reasoning. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than when a student tells me "I'm really starting to enjoy learning about this," because in my experience, this is a preliminary step towards personal ownership of their academic pursuits. Guardians value my commitment to their student's education, my effectiveness...

...any hurdle to meet your tutoring needs! I love learning and I love teaching. I'm interested in many different subjects and topics, from military tactics, psychology, economics, theater, music theory, sports, video games, and politics. I also love exploring and adventuring. I've hiked long distance trails, ran marathons, acted on stage and in film, and am always looking for something interesting and challenging. I'd love to use my knowledge and enthusiasm to help you achieve...