Award-Winning Writing Tutors in Bristol, CT

...Community college. I have lived extensively in Europe and Asia and have had the opportunity to visit many countries throughout the world. I had many wonderful experiences tutoring English as a second language in varying cultural contexts. I graduated from Smith College with a degree in French and studied at L'Universite de Paris, Sorbonne et...

...the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach their potential.

...teaching, I have taught students from kindergarten to university level. My most recent experiences the past couple of years has been teaching adults and young adults academic English; this includes reading skills, writing skills, organization, vocabulary enhancement, speaking fluency, grammar, technology, and research skills. I also have taught academic English writing skills at universities, which...

...that 'aha!' moment - when my student understands something he/she would not have without my help. When my sisters and I came home from our school in the Bronx we had to complete 'Mom's homework' after our own schoolwork as a matter of course. 'Mom's homework' was our way into the best private schools in...

...tutoring. I have tutored before in college, and I am currently a middle school Science teacher. I have a license and degree in Elementary Education, with experience in both elementary school education and middle school education. I am a new teacher, and have a passion for teaching and learning. I look forward to meeting you!

...teaching for the last 12 years. Throughout my early years of service working with various ages of students in middle school, high school, and at the college level, I had concluded that I could best serve mankind by teaching inner city students in secondary school to learn to read and write through the appreciation of...

...pleasure to see them master a subject and discover a skill they didn't know they had. I have the patience to explain how to learn -- both to children and young adults. The "what" to learn starts to come easy once you know how to tackle it. Organizational skills always come into play and those...

...I have also worked with at-risk youth and students the school districts have deemed/determined developmentally disabled in one way or another. In addition to assisting in learning, I have also prepared lesson plans, conducted experiments, prepared and administered weekly exams and midterms, and had control over an entire class as a substitute teacher. These experiences...

...second grade students in my student teaching placement, but I also have experience with students ranging from grades K-5. Helping students learn is my passion. When tutoring, I first try and understand what the student already knows and what direction they are heading in. From there, I can better help the student achieve their goals....

...solution techniques. To evaluate student weaknesses, I typically ask the student to demonstrate the corresponding ability and familiarity with material by completing practice problems. After determining the clarity, accuracy, and technique with which the student approaches the problem, I provide an example of an ideal method of solution, ensuring to explain the rationale for each...