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.

...most passionate about ASVAB preparation, Bar Exam Preparation, English, Literature, History, Civics, and Mathematics. In my experience helping middle school math students, I was able to make the lessons fun and show students why math is important for everyday life which led to increased student engagement. I am a firm proponent of education as a...

...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 me to work with students...

...technical subjects that may initially feel overwhelming. Drawing on my own non-linear path through education, I strive to make complex material feel approachable and empower students to engage critically with what they're learning. My tutoring style is rooted in patience, structure, and real-world application especially when guiding students through topics like cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, operating...

...effective communications of all kinds. My co-workers always depended on me to help them turn their toughest communications challenges into great successes -- and I would be happy to do the same for you. In my spare time, I am an avid reader and particularly love novels and fiction. My favorite American authors include Mark...

...edited work for several master's and doctoral theses while I was a graduate student. My passion for tutoring came from my year of being a writing tutor at Hillsborough Community College. There, I gathered a variety of skills to really tailor my approach to individual students. I assisted many bilingual and international students, students with...

...I have looked for several more of those moments. Whether it is when metered poetry suddenly makes sense, or when a jumble of conflicting thoughts turn into the first paragraphs of an admissions essay, helping a student find clarity is exhilarating. When I'm not tutoring or studying, I listen to podcasts (from murderinos to beautiful...

...of subjects including U.S. Government, Intro to Law, Comparative Government, Middle School Math, Art, Music, and Theater. In all of my classes, I love to focus on interactive and collaborative assignments and projects so that students can truly see themselves in the material they are working on. When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I'm either...

...Praxis exams. I am highly qualified to help you with these exams. I love tutoring people of all ages. My philosophy is that the teacher should not be the one talking most of the time. The students should be leading the class and doing most of the speaking. Therefore, I make my class a warm,...

...the students deserve to know when they are mastering a skill as well as praise for giving it a try. When looking for a solution to a problem from my students I find there is no wrong answer, only steps toward to learning something new. Finally, I believe the atmosphere between the children and teacher...

...critically and really understand why your answer is right is a very important skill that applies to all problem solving in any phase of life. The reason I've chosen to study Finance and Economics is to apply that same critical thinking to bigger/more applied situations such as running a successful business and developing economic policy....

...in which these concepts might apply to their everyday lives. 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...

...so that I can better understand their train of thought and what they fully comprehend at that moment. This aids me in developing adequate tutoring methods that best fit the students' needs. This includes explaining concepts that may seem tricky, going through practice problems, and finding comparisons to the students' own life that may aid...

...of literature makes a student better equipped to understand and navigate the world around them. I also believe that confidence in their writing ability gives a student skills that will prepare them for the rest of their lives. I have experience working with students on the autism spectrum, and I believe that every student learns...

...enjoyable! I've been teaching all levels of history/social studies for over 20 years (middle and high school), as well as teaching AP-level US, World and European History, test prep, and I've even served as Department Chair for History at two schools. In addition to history I am also experienced in teaching Civics/Government, Economics, Human Geography...

...graduate schools. I've worked 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...

...and math skills to elementary school students, tutoring middle school students in English and writing, and teaching biology to college students as a course assistant. I tutor in two main areas, literacy skills and biology, and teach from a middle school to GRE level both subject areas. One passionate teacher, who valued hard work over...

...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 and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining problems in order to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the material through derivation, never...

...a Second Language Endorsement from Massachusetts called SEI. Truthfully, every child learns differently. Not all students need the same things to be successful to learn the same material. I am here to help your student become a great learner. I am here to make connections or bridge learning with my students. I use positivity using...

...Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is any type of Writing because I love being able to help students build up a skill that is incredibly vital regardless of which direction they take in life. My tutoring style is laid-back but extremely interactive. I enjoy guiding the student through each lesson by quizzing them periodically...