Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...college professor for over ten years. I typically begin by diagnosing students' difficulties, then proceed with a learning plan, according to the timeframe available. I believe in data-driven instruction - meaning, I use student work to help design the learning plan as we go. Also, I have experience teaching a wide variety of subjects, and I am a standardized test scorer, giving me insight into the 'other side' of the testing world.

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Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...

...graduated from Barnard College in 2013 with my B.A. In college I majored in art history and visual arts and minored in english. I have a history of being a homework helper with the kids that I babysit for. My strong suits are english, history, and I am also available to tutor verbal and reading for ACTS and other standardized tests. Having been tutored as a kid, I understand that patience and practice is key...

...for tests like the SAT and GRE, I empower you to read with both speed and comprehension to make the correct choices. I also have many years of experience with Business Writing and can help you perfect those skills to succeed and advance in the job market. Finally, I am a fluent speaker of Croatian and offer comprehensive entry-level and advanced tutoring in that language. I am available for remote/online tutoring at a time most...

I have over 18 years of ACT/SAT/PSAT tutoring experience, initially in a class setting with Kaplan, then, independently, as an personal tutor. I have tutored ALL sections on both the SAT and ACT; I am a generalist, as capable in Critical Reading, Writing, Math or Science. I am a certified Teacher of the Handicapped in NJ and also hold a CE for general education.

...have done graduate-level statistics as part of my research. SPSS is no problem. Name a field of psychology: I've probably taught it, and can tutor it. These would include developmental, neurobiological, personality, clinical, and cognitive. Most people need to learn two things about writing: how to make it natural, and how to organize it. I was taught by outstanding writing teachers: write first, organize later. This is how I work with my students. Tutoring is...

...I received my BS in Computer Systems Engineering. Before college, I was valedictorian, got 5s on a variety of AP exams and achieved a 99+ percentile SAT score. Right now I'm a web developer! My academic success is linked to the amount I studied; however, I owe the majority of it to the wonderful professors and tutors I've had in my life. They've shown me that everyone has the potential to become a top student....

...corporate practice. Prior to my time at Notre Dame, I was nominated by various administrators at my high school to serve as a tutor for underclassmen. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and English as I feel that these two subjects are the gateway for advancement in our ever-changing world. I also have a love for foreign language as I have studied German for 9 years and...

Global Business student studying Finance at Fordham University NYC. I'm very enthusiastic about combining my passion for interacting with others and sharing skills and knowledge to aim for brighter futures!

...My teaching experience in the past has included SAT/ACT prep, essay revision, mathematics tutoring, and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework questions. I am a previous teacher through Americorps in their summer program for future first gen college students. I look forward to getting...

...Some are visual learners, others respond to hearing concepts and rhythms and are more auditory; some are verbal and learn best by reading about a topic; some are physical doers and learn though experiments and for building and touching a 3-D geometric figure out of cardboard or on a computer screen. Most students are a mix of several of these learning styles. I tutor students of all ages as well as adults. I truly love...

...of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design graduating Cum Laude. As a tutor, I work to completely engage with a student's learning process and try to see the subject through their eyes. I stress conceptual understanding over formula memorization, but I'm also realistic about the demands of standardized testing and teach testing strategy as well as material. I'm passionate about good writing, and I love to work on students' reading and writing skills. When I'm...

...a learning platform. Teaching and helping people learn is my passion, especially in Mathematics. Mathematics is a language; I would like to teach you how to speak it. If you are interested in learning about strategies for standardized testing, let's connect. Standard testing is about developing a new skill and mindset (I know, my GRE verbal score was in the 99 percentile and I used to teach at Kaplan). Learning should be fun, so I...

...the power of technology and communication to affect meaningful mirco and marco change. I have had a variety of different experiences in politics, communications, and journalism. In 2016, I had the opportunity to work on the Hillary for America campaign with the communications team where I learned the ins and outs of political campaigns and political communications. After the election, I went to work as an editorial intern at VICE News. At VICE, I shadowed...

...am an Associate Researcher at Mount Sinai ; a recent undergrad with 5 years of research experience. I have 9+ years of childcare/mentoring experience with primary age children - HS seniors. My personal philosophy is that timing is personal so hard-work and patience go hand in hand. While some approaches will be result-oriented , others will focus on the comfortably/confidence of the student in themselves as a student. Thus you will find me to give...

...as well as enhancing their English proficiency. I continued to develop the program throughout my years in the Dominican Republic for those students with a learning disability. I worked as a college professor for the Education department and prepared students for the SAT in Dominican Republic. I can say that I am a well experienced teacher in English and Spanish languages. I have worked developing teacher's programs for their professional development in reading and writing...

I'm a rising senior at Boston University. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them grow towards their goal and succeed. During my spare time, I enjoy playing volleyball and learning how to cook.

...I worked with a club called MathCounts where I tutored middle schoolers on a variety of math subjects in an after-school program. While my interests span across disciplines, I have an expertise in the math and sciences, more specifically levels of math through Calculus II and high school level Chemistry. I like to tutor because I believe that education is the one thing that can even the playing field regardless of one's upbringing. I also...

I am enthusiastic about thinking deeply about concepts and helping others to have a greater understanding of such concepts.