Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...I was on a team to work directly with high school students in Vietnam to teach a seminar on mythology. I have extensive experience working with children, which has helped me develop soft skills such as patience, thorough explanation, problem resolution, and communication. Since June, I have taught English to high school students from Eastern Europe, which has been very fulfilling, as I see their comprehension grow! At Harvard University, I am a concentrator in...

Hi! I am a Sophomore with Junior standing at New Jersey Institute of Technology studying Electrical Engineering. I am also in the Albert Dorman Honor's College.

...turned out just fine. I am an experienced Freelance Copywriter with a demonstrated history of working in media communications - notably MSNBC. I am a six time Dean's list recipient, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from William Paterson University. Most of my tutoring is focused around reading, writing, English, and test prep. I have worked with students from elementary to adult and also have experience working with students with special needs. I attended...

...and concertina, and I've music directed many things from a cappella groups to full productions of musicals. So I'm happy to help with any music tutoring of any kind you may be looking for, no matter what your level of experience with it may be. I also tutored more academic subjects like math and science in college, so I can assist with many different subject areas, and I'm pleased to do so!

I'm an Ivy League graduate with over 10 years of teaching experience. I began my career teaching at Auburn University. The majority of my work has been at online colleges and in private tutoring. One of the things I strive for is to create an individualized experience for each student to help them reach their potential. A student is a person not a number, and each has their own strengths and learning style.

...experience I hope to provide in my classroom is a compassionate challenge. I see students get so stressed and overwhelmed by all that is expected of them, especially if they feel that they are struggling with a subject or concept. This can result in "mental blocks" and even a self-defeating mentality. I aim to lift this pressure by modeling concepts in a clear manner with a lighthearted tone. I use the "I do, We do,...

Trained in the social sciences and humanities, I am well-equipped to help students achieve their academic goals. I customize my tutoring to each student's personal needs and encourage them to practice critical thinking skills that help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.

I've been tutoring since I was a freshman in high school, and I'm looking forward to continuing with Varsity Tutors. I believe learning can be fun, and never a chore!

...University of Michigan. I have a significant amount of tutoring experience from my jobs as a physics learning assistant and a middle school science tutor. My approach to tutoring is that every student is different, so it is important to try different approaches and applications. Every student is capable of mastering a subject, but they all learn differently. In my free time, I like to read, play the guitar, sing, and bake.

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!

Committed to providing a world-class education for those who desire it.

I am a junior at Harvard University where I study History and Economics. I maintain a 3.9 GPA while playing on a varsity sports team. I understand the challenges that students today face because I too have experienced them. I have plenty of tips to help you stay organized and on top of your work. But most importantly I love to learn and to help others learn. I look forward to working and learning together.

...to the White Plains area to study the Biomedical Sciences! I have tutored students K-12 continuously since middle school, and I specialize in tutoring Math. I have helped failing students not only get passing marks but even top marks, helped B students to A's, and help A students get A+'s. I focus on helping students master their fundamentals, as well as teach the tips and tricks they need to conquer any question.

...and have found that my strengths as a teacher lie in the subjects and practices of communication, editing, reading, writing, grammar and languages. I firmly believe in emboldening my students with strategies that will help unlock their own immense potential and look forward to working with your student to discover and tease out which tools will best serve them, whether it be when navigating the SAT or ACT or when attempting to write sonnets or...

...of the South, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and Art History with a focus in modern and contemporary art. I spent a semester studying at the European University at St. Petersburg in the Master's program of Russian Culture and the Arts, combining my love of both art and Russian culture. As a tutor at my University's writing center, I edited papers for a variety of subjects and worked with art majors...

...arts, and the occasional Netflix binge. My devotion and passion for tutoring derives from a life-long interest in education. Helping others find what sparks their desire and ability to learn has been one of the most fulfilling and joyous endeavors of my life. The learning process is most effective and efficient when students' unique interests and academic needs are taken into consideration. I am dedicated to identifying what those factors are for each individual that...

I am a freshman at Johns Hopkins! I love to tutor a variety of subjects, and I am an avid reader! I've always wanted to be a tutor because of the impact that student tutors have had in my life whenever I had to understand a particularly difficult topic.

...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 trainer and believe strongly in the adage "A sound mind in a sound body." Culturally, I appreciate music, art, theater, film, dance, museums, reading, lectures and...

Many students benefit from one on one learning experiences. It is important that students get individual attention to ensure that they understand the material, and that attention is not always given in the classroom environment. Students should be able to feel comfortable with their teachers and ask questions when they need clarification, and there should be enough trust between teacher and student for easy conversation.