Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...a Juris Doctor degree. I have ten years of experience as a volunteer and private tutor to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. I have tutored a variety of subjects ranging from math and science to standardized testing, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the areas of English, literature, and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully fun)...

A rising senior at Cornell University majoring in Hotel Administration and minoring in real estate. I love to give back to younger students by mentoring them both academically and personally!

"I am still learning" - Michelangelo age 87 In order to learn you have to want to learn, but that's easier said than done. My philosophy is that there is always something that can motivate you to learn, whether that be better career opportunities, higher test scores, or simply wanting to be a better you. Let's work together and unlock that potential.

...honors with my B.A. in English Literature. In 2016, I will receive my M.A. in Art and Art Education from Columbia University. Since graduating from Williams, I have been teaching middle school English and high school art in public schools. With my 9 years of private tutoring experience, I also meet with clients all over New York City and Long Island, tutoring middle and high school students in Test Prep, Writing and Reading, and adults...

...generally in mathematical and theoretical problems in quantum theory). I majored in physics and minored in math (1 course away from declaring a major) at UIUC. My goal is to end up in academia and I have a passion for teaching and coming up with different approaches to understanding content and solving problems. I have had experience being a TA/grader for university advanced classical mechanics for undergrads and have completed advanced physics and math courses...

I have taught elementary school for two years. I am currently a NYC teaching fellow.

I am a passionate educator who seeks to create and foster equity, opportunity, and access within education. I love to learn WITH students while facilitating their academic growth. I think the most exciting part about teaching and tutoring is seeing the impact of academic growth and personal growth within students lives. I cant wait to work with you and grow with you!

...as a consultant, but also want to continue my passion for tutoring that I developed since early high school. I've taught and tutored middle school students (through Kumon Learning Center), as well as high school students to improve their grades in classes and/or reach their goals in standardized tests. I'm skilled in tutoring a broad range of different subjects, especially in the fields of science, math, and test prep. I bring a patient, personalized and...

...tools to pursue their ambitions. A typical tutoring session will be structured to suit your individual goals and needs, but will look something like this: 1. Check In (What progress have you made in your goals? What skills are you struggling with? Are you feeling frustrated? Intimidated? What road blocks should we be aware of and working to overcome?) 2. Make a Plan (What is the objective for today? Where do we need to go,...

...Science. Next year, I will be moving to Lyon, France to serve as an English Teaching Assistant under the Fulbright Scholarship. At Barnard, I served as Class President, a Resident Assistant, and a tour guide, sparking my passion for mentorship roles. As President of Columbia's Inwood Academic Tutoring, I worked closely with ESL students as they applied to high schools and colleges, devising diverse strategies to prepare students with different learning styles. I carried this...

Hi! I am a math and science enthusiast first and foremost. Officially though, I am Harvard Biophysics graduate student. I enjoy problem-solving, discussing science, and sharing my expertise with others.

...Varsity Tutors and am very excited. I started my tutoring career in college, helping elementary and high school students with Math and English. After graduating from Yeshiva University, I continued my studies at Cardozo Law School. I have been a lawyer for five years, and I am planning now to shift to a more educational career. Last year I worked at a small tutoring center, and I decided to branch out even more and work...

...and reading, as well as specific ACT and SAT prep! I have always loved working with people, especially students. I have done a wide variety of activities related to teaching: I led a Special Olympics Organization at my school, taught swimming lessons to all ages, coached a swim team, coached other sports, and have tutored younger students. I really enjoyed standardized tests when I was in high school and have a lot of practice helping...

...years working in the Financial Services industry. I have a life-long love for teaching and learning. The pleasure I gain from teaching and helping students create excellent study habits and mastery of the subjects I teach or tutor, goes beyond words. I have an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia Business School in New York City. As such, I have taken introductory and intermediate level statistics, calculus I and II, pre Algebra, Algebra I,...

...worked extensively with an organization called the Creative Mind Group, a non-profit that pairs college-aged students with prestigious internships at film festivals around the globe. I've worked with students internationally in Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. I've had a rich and interesting tutoring experience, having taught jazz piano, chess, video editing, and even taught basic English skills to Japanese speakers over Skype. For the past year I've volunteered...

...and Columbia Law School. I have been tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students since before attending law school, and it remains my favorite job. I specialize in SAT Verbal, essay writing, Social Studies, History, and Civics and Government. I am patient, engaging, and thorough. I enjoy helping other people learn, especially if I can also help them enjoy learning. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring has always been first to assess the student's...

...rising senior in college, majoring in Environmental Science and English. I run cross country and track at school. I am also an avid reader, basketball player/fan, and musician. I am familiar with the impact a great tutor can have on an individual's learning, and I am confident I can approach sessions with the necessary enthusiasm, dedication, and passion to create a beneficial learning experience that will translate to the classroom and exam setting.

...and events planner. Along the way I ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process to ensure timely...

...and composition. I was involved with the school's creative writing community; I hosted readings and won literary prizes from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn best when we discover for ourselves, and forget when we are lectured. I...

...turn it into the language of the student. I am good at providing examples and giving tricks and tips to understanding and solving the problem quicker and more efficiently. Simplicity & Efficiency are my 2 keys to success. English has always come naturally for me and was always my best subject. This is probably due to the fact that I used to read 20+ books a week growing up. English can be a difficult subject to...