Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...dread but rather an enriching and fun activity/hobby they can also incorporate into their everyday lives. Here is what I can provide as a tutor: Organized and tailored lesson plans with detailed instructions, making them accessible for parents and children. Flexible scheduling Supportive and encouraging energy to keep students motivated Provide resources for anything else I can Support them in Mental health wellness checks before every session Learning should be functional, accessible, and fun. I...

Hi there! I'm Audrey, and I'm thrilled to be part of your educational journey.

...a recent graduate from Mount Holyoke College, where I received my Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Comparative Religion. I have several years of experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, and Biology, but my favorite subjects to tutor are English, Social Studies, and History. I love the process of forming a personal bond with a student and helping them figure out the most effective ways for them to learn. I...

...currently working towards my Master's degree in Public Media at Fordham University. I graduated from Fordham undergraduate with a dual degree, in Art History and Economics. I've been tutoring since high school in a variety of subjects, but am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and Art History. Outside school, I love to read (anything and everything really - but with a deep love for sci-fi and fantasy!), practice yoga, go for long walks in...

...the first session, we'll chat about your strengths and hobbies and use these as a way of accessing your target subject - are you a huge movie fan who needs to improve your French grades? We'll use dubs to improve your listening skills. Are you a musician hoping to improve in History? We'll use music as a primary source (the subject of my academic paper) to figure out what learning style works best for you...

...and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe and listen. Communicate clearly...

...a graduate of Oberlin College, where I earned a Bachelor of the Arts in English Literature with a Politics minor. While at Oberlin, I served as Editor-in-Chief of the school's alternative weekly newspaper, and worked in its writing center. Working with students to improve their essays was one of my favorite parts of college and I'm excited to be back at it. Since graduating, I've worked for Oberlin's Office of Communications, written for two alternative...

...Science (especially Biology and Chemistry), and Humanities, which are most strongly reflected in my own studies. In my experience in the areas of reading and writing in particular, strong literary thinking skills helped me to be more creative and set myself apart in many of my applications to college, so I am passionate about helping students of any age to become stronger writers. I am also passionate about enhancing students' skills in critical thinking, especially...

...a graduate student in education at Columbia Teacher's College. I previously taught middle school in sunny South Carolina. For undergrad, I went to Ohio State where I studied English and Creative Writing. Reading is my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in...

...was definitely AP Language and Composition mostly because of my interest in the subject itself. A lot of students know how to write a good essay but really struggle with this particular AP material because it requires you to take a step back and dissect the specific methods and structures at play in a given passage presented at random. Being able to put one's finger on the precise rhetorical methods that go into a strong...

...am out of college, I still find that learning and discovering are forces that both fascinate and drive the direction of my life. As a researcher for documentary film, I have made learning about new things the center of my professional life. I am attracted to tutoring for many of the same reasons; I love witnessing the magic of the "click" of understanding that washes over a student who had previously struggled with a difficult...

...understanding of British, American, Latino, and African-American literature. My Master of Arts program in Adolescent English Education at Hunter College has enhanced my knowledge of literature while also covering the teaching skills that allow me to help students to master difficult concepts. I am a confident teacher of test preparation skills. I provide reading and writing strategies that empower students to perform at a high level on selected-response, short response, and essay questions. I emphasize...

...personal calm. In fact, I love the entire college application process because I think of it not as an opaque, mysterious world of judgment behind closed doors, but as the first opportunity in a student's life to find the perfect fit. The combination of test scores and personal statement should be seen as a contribution to a conversation that leads to a student ending up in an environment suited to their strengths.

...of providing a path for students in which they can fully realize their potential. It is my responsibility as an educator to maintain current knowledge of the pedagogical literature and communicate with colleagues for best practices. It is important to exercise collaborative learning, projects, and multimodal work as additional teaching methods to incorporate the broad spectrum of students' linguistic and cultural repertoire. Furthermore, practicing formative assessments such as oral presentations will serve to promote individual...

...a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University with a BA in English. I attend NYU Law as part of the class of 2025. I have worked as a Writing Fellow at Barnard for three years, and this opportunity has given me extensive training and experience as a writing coach. I also have experience teaching reading comprehension on all levels. Additionally, I am a published poet with extensive knowledge of creative writing. I am a...

I am a chemical engineering student at Cornell University. I enjoy learning math and science and want to share my passion for these subjects. I have experience working as a sleep-away camp counselor and enjoyed those summers. I also have prior tutoring experience at the high school level.

...Jack the Ripper. He encouraged me to read the books that he kept beside his chair in the living room, always asking me questions, always pushing me to really think about things the way they are instead of the way we are told they should be. I believe that everyone has the potential to really make themselves into something, however this is an impossible task without a solid education. I hope to share with the...

...a student currently studying Government at Harvard, and I'm really looking forward to getting to work with you. I have experience tutoring high school students in a number of subjects, including math (Algebra 2 and Precalculus), English, History, and Spanish. I also have helped students write and revise college essays and supplementals. Additionally, I have experience with public speaking as captain of the Harvard Mock Trial team, which has awarded multiple times at the national...

...I find that learning by doing often effectively develops skills and understanding, so I like to teach by asking students to actively do something (e.g. set up a problem, determine steps to take, etc.) with my guidance after an initial explanation, instead of just a continuous lecture approach. Outside of academics, I really enjoy music (which led me to the minor); I play the piano and drums, enjoy production and audio engineering, and love just...

...excited and motivated to make our tutoring sessions productive, helpful, and fun! I just recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in English language and literature and a minor in professional writing. As a tutor at my university's writing center, I have experience editing and helping with writing, as well as college essays, applications, resumes, and cover letters. I look forward to helping you with anything reading, writing, editing, or otherwise!