Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving New Britain, CT

Hi everyone my name is Robyn Alves and I am excited to work with you. I have 10 years of experience working in the school system and enjoying helping students find different and fun ways to learn.

...years after completing high school. Next, I attended Central Connecticut State University and Quinnipiac University School of Law. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice and then went on to earn my Juris Doctorate. Since graduation, I have gained experience as a substitute teacher and mathematics tutor while...

...high school, I've worked with students ranging from a first-grade reading level to a college-level. My goal is always to bring all of these students to the same level so that they can have the same opportunity for success. Any student can learn when you give them a chance. My inclination for intense differentiation allows...

...where I've cultivated a strong foundation in areas such as threat detection, incident response, network security, and secure systems design. My academic work is complemented by certifications in CompTIA Security+ and the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, which reinforce my commitment to both technical rigor and continuous learning. I have worked with students across a variety...

...Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck. Some British writers I admire are Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. I also enjoy many contemporary authors including Anne Tyler, John Irving, Annie Proulx and Ann Patchett. I am a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, where I studied Psychology as well as English. I am the proud mom of...

...(adults returning to education, veterans). In my approach to writing tutoring, I hope to give students the confidence to be able to face any writing assignment with confidence. I will give you the tools you need to tackle anything from your English assignments to personal statements for college admissions to standardized test essays. Book an...

...my B.A. in English from Wells College, nearly 15 years before I decided to attend law school. For many years, I spent my summers teaching ESL classes to foreign exchange students. My students ranged in age from 12 to 18. The most rewarding part of the experience was witnessing the moment when minimum skills turned...

...advisor for the last four years! I have always had a passion for education, and after graduating from Providence College in 2020 with a B.A. in Political Science, I found myself living in Thailand and working as a full time Social Studies and English teacher. A year later, I began working at a new school...

...to learn with you! I have been teaching professionally for 3 and a half years as an elementary teacher. Most recently I was teaching ESL for adults in Prague. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Education. I have a passion for learning and teaching, especially English! I have taught...

...for tuna. There is a lot of preparation, a long trip is to be expected, but there is nothing like the excitement when you are in the moment and the pay-off at the end of the day is priceless. As a teacher, I bring interest, wonderment, and a sense of accomplishment to the students. Positive...

...conversational. It's important for me to identify what a student understands and what they don't, from there I work to outline the reasoning that goes into finding the right answer. I'm here to guide a student, and empower them to perform the same sort of critical thinking on problems they face in the future.... Learning facts and trying to memorize them for a test is no fun, and super difficult for a lot of students. Learning...

...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 pride myself in making difficult concepts understandable through the use of interesting examples, media, and activities, and discussion. I also strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for my students, so...

...do in certain situations. In accordance with that, I have found that simply giving a student an answer to a question does not aid in their learning, which can be detrimental when a test rolls around. I have found students who have been given the skills and support to figure out a difficult problem or...

...Bard College studying the written arts. I have years of experience tutoring children from ages 6 to 14, assisting with homework help in all areas and creating my own lesson plans in reading, English, essay writing, and creative writing. I am passionate about creating engaging lesson plans for my students, and tailoring those plans to...

...the Social Sciences, I've taught it. My goal as a teacher/tutor is to show students that history isn't just made up of "dates" and "dead people," but actual STORIES that connect where we are today to where we came from. History CAN be fun and interesting -- if you learn it the right way!

...in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with...

...that I was not a "science person" and that because STEM did not come naturally to me, I could never succeed in science. Fortunately, one biology teacher believed in me and inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and into science. Now, I am a PHD student studying environmental science. While my research...

...Connecticut (UConn) and I now work as a Lecturer for the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, School of Mathematics. I also obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's of Arts degree from Rhode Island College (RIC) and have worked as a Math Tutor and Teacher's Assistant throughout my time at RIC. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is fluid...

...Dweck. I celebrate the successes no matter how big. These connections sometimes take a little bit longer than others...that is OK. I believe in all my students' potential. My approach to teaching is a bit more creative and more directed at the needs of the child to help them learn. For a child to be...

...explaining things thoroughly and coherently. I often say that dedication and perseverance are the two things I am most looking for in a student. It does not matter if you keep getting things wrong just so long as you try your best to stay focused. When I'm not tutoring I am often volunteering at a...