Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I am an econ-math student, attending NYU. As a result, I am specifically interested in students who need help in math, economics, and, well, the ACT. I love to challenge students as a means to provoke their curiosity in these subjects. Outside of academics, I am an avid soccer fan; I produce music; and I ski. ... Patience is essential to working with a student. Additionally, I like to begin with the fundamentals. With those two...

...currently a junior at Columbia studying Applied Math. My approach to tutoring is bottoms-up and about understanding why things are right rather than just memorizing answers. Alongside math, I'm passionate about bioengineering, finance/investing, the tech industry, and cooking! I'm a published and award winning writer, 3x published scientific researcher, and I'm hoping to become a certified pilates instructor on the side. I'm excited about tutoring across subjects, but I can be especially helpful in math,...

...large organization. While comfortable teaching English and Math test prep and Regents prep for a wide range of exams, over the past year, I have worked quite a lot with ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT and Algebra students. From the first diagnostic that I give to my students, I quickly develop a strategy to work with them on to improve their performance, test taking ability and understanding of their weakest areas. I am also a certified personal...

...Kings Park High School, where I taught Spanish to ninth and tenth graders. My tutoring style is to convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of any learning difficulties so we can work together to...

...student at Barnard College from Brooklyn, New York. Having always had a love of school and learning, I initially began tutoring as a way to gain community service hours but then realized that it meant more to me. As both a general homework and specialized reading tutor (trained in administering DIBELS and differentiated reading instruction), I have a wide array of experience with different subjects. I can't wait to get involved with Varsity and continue...

Hi, my name is Elmar. I recently completed my M.A. in Math Education and now devote most of my time to teaching and tutoring. I enjoy teaching mathematics at all levels and working with students of all ages. I think that everyone can be good at math given the right approach and enough time and practice.

...ACT my first attempt, I found a tutor who helped me reach my full potential and absolutely rock the test. Since then, I have not been intimidated by any exam in University or beyond, including the LSAT. I know I can instill this same confidence in other students by slowly highlighting insight into testing methodologies. By the end of our prep, your student will be able to use the strategies on any academic study in his...

...base, adding Biblical Hebrew and German to my list of languages and studying Indo-European linguistics, which will help me point out connections between Latin and other languages with which students from diverse backgrounds may be familiar. I also was blessed to study under Dr. Margaret Mitchell, who, rare among professors with her incredible record of research and publications, displays a passion for teaching and an interest in innovating pedagogical techniques. For the next two years,...

...science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years,...

I am a practicing pharmacist capable of tutoring in affairs that relate to pharmacy, pharmacy law, and healthcare in general. My background is in biology and I can also tutor that subject. I help pharmacy students pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE. I am also a children's book author with excellent writing skills-https://amzn.to/3p7WJo2

...Childhood Special Education with a 4.0 GPA. I have experience tutoring through my four years of undergraduate studies, where I served as a consultant at the Writing Center at St. John's. I have a year of student teaching experience with first graders, and a semester of student teaching experience with fourth graders in an ICT class, where I have taught lessons and worked closely with students across all subjects. I also have experience working with...

...origin of creation, using many sources of knowledge. Everyone has a story to tell from rapper or spray paint artist to parent or child. Each person has a unique voice to share with the world. I help students write better using their own voice. I value the dynamic student-teacher relationship as a fundamental basis of learning and am a student-focused teacher. My classroom, or (one-on-one session) is conducted with integrity and respect for learning and...

...tutored since high school because it is something I truly enjoy. I approach tutoring with patience, and with finding a motivation to learn and excel that is specific to each student. With young adults and older learners, I approach each skill with purpose in reaching their individual goals and dreams, and with younger learners it is all personalize-practice-reward, working with parents and mentors to understand their needs and facilitate their individual learning and success. I'd...

...my academic pursuits with hands-on experience. As director of UYA, a college coaching nonprofit organization for public high school students of color, I honed my skills as an administrator. I have proven successful in the design and implementation of many programs and similar to the goals held by Varsity Tutors and I understand the importance of mentorship within academic work. As a mentor and tutor, I want to emphasize my desire to coordinate my research...

...The most successful approaches were those that closely mimicked the cultural and linguistic immersion that I experienced when I actually arrived in France. While memorization is a necessary part of learning any language, understanding the grammatical foundation of that language is more important. Finally, I have experienced French and English in a variety of different environments (academic, professional, social...) and I am happy to cater my lessons to your needs. I look forward to meeting...

I am currently a graduate student at Stony Brook University. I am working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching English, as well as a Master of Arts in English. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I have a great love of books and writing--my favorite literary era is the Victorian period which I have studied extensively. I...

...Jersey City University. I earned my Associate of Arts in Elementary and Secondary Education from Tulsa Community College. It has been my lifelong dream to become a teacher. I believe each student is a unique individual who deserves to be treated as such. A one-size-fits-all approach to education does not work for everyone, and I believe students deserve more specialized, differentiated instruction that addresses their individual needs, interests, learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses. I hope...

...am most passionate about helping students of all ages realize their academic goals in any subject! Because of my experience in the professional writing field, I am an excellent writing, language arts, and reading resource for students. I have high achievements in academic history, and have developed superb study methods to aid memorization and concept understanding. I have a very hands-on, personal teaching style. I aim to develop effective learning methods and instill confidence in...

...that this is where a good tutor can induce the most "Ah ha!" moments because there are so many patterns that can help you ace that test if you know where to look. Helping students conquer these subjects (and become "math people") by identifying and breaking down the methodology is very rewarding. My philosophy for tutoring has always been: Some people teach to the test. Others teach to the book. I teach to the individual....

...tutored college students in the Chemistry Help Center at Nassau Community College, as well as frequently helping classmates in my science classes with any questions that come up prior to an exam. I tutor many science subjects, including chemistry, biology, and mathematics. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and biology, as they relate most closely to my own area of study, which allows me to use my own knowledge of real world applications of...