Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...learning and teaching. I enjoy tutoring French at all levels. Reading and writing are favorite pastimes of mine, and I was a student who actually thoroughly enjoyed taking the SAT, ACT, and PSAT reading/writing sections! I have a passion for helping others find enjoyment in standardized test taking (no matter what it takes!) and securing the best strategies for their success. Editing is another 'hobby' of mine, and I am always eager to work through...

...students to craft strong (and grammatically sound) essays on any subject by working from a compelling thesis statement to a detailed outline to an excellent and convincing final paper. I'm a very patient tutor and love to use fun games to engage students while making sure that they understand the material rather than just memorizing. I'm passionate about learning, but outside of academia I spend my free time traveling, cooking, and making art. In college,...

...Bachelor of Science in Biology, I moved to New York City, where I work as a clinical research coordinator. This fall, I will begin medical school, continuing my passion for education and mentorship. With over seven years of tutoring experience, I have worked with learners ranging from elementary school students to post-graduate applicants in English, writing, science, history, and executive functioning. I also specialize in undergraduate and graduate school application essay coaching, helping students craft...

...three other women in 2013. Since then, most of my non-tutoring hours are spent performing, rehearsing, directing, and producing for the company. We were shortlisted for the Scottish Daily Mail Drama Award in 2014 and will be taking our newest work, The ME, to the Edinburgh Festival this summer. I also work at Time In Children's Arts Initiative, a program that teaches opera appreciation and fine art to Pre-K through Fourth Grade public school children...

...experience feeling hopeless in a class, yet also experience pushing through and adapting in the classroom. I hope to be able to use my knowledge to help others succeed in areas that they desire. I also want students to feel more comfortable with making mistakes and turn them into a learning experience. I think that problem-solving is a very important life skill that manifests no matter what field of study one goes into. If students...

Learning can become a joyful activity. You just need the right professor and the right tutor for you, who loves learning. I trust in the potential in every one of us. I will be your mentor for tapping into your own and turn your learning experience into a successful and joyful one. Reach out!

...forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and present information in a fun, memorable, and effective...

...years as a tutor I've instructed Geometry, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Chemistry, Creative Writing, the GRE, and most frequently SAT and ACT preparation. I developed a love for tutoring test preparation for two major reasons. First off, I'm a puzzle solver by nature and I genuinely find the tests fun! That sounds bizarre to most people, but I think one of my principal strengths as a tutor is the ability to instill...

...education. While at college, I tutored elementary through high school students in English language arts, social studies and math. I also led after school art and cooking activities. Since graduating, I worked as a paralegal in Chicago for eight months, and I recently moved to NYC to pursue education related career opportunities. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, running and walking outside and reading. I look forward to working with you!

...they are and to guide them towards their educational goals by utilizing as much data and anecdotal evidence as possible. It a positive challenge for me to continue to codify various academic benchmarks as standards for consultation and as pathways to student success. As a certified teacher and an instructor of AP Literature, AP Language, and Honors American Literature in the NY Public School system as well as a standardized test and college essay tutor...

Hello! I'm a student at Brown University with an eclectic set of interests. I am trilingual, analytical, and creative and look forward to tutoring you! :)

...helping students to master core English and Math skills, I can aid students to open doors for their future. My favorite moments as a tutor are when a student grasps concepts we have been working on and they understand the material in a new way. In addition to teaching, over the last five years, I have served as a Mentor to youth and college students. I believe that encouragement and mentoring are essential components of...

My belief is that true learning happens when it is enjoyable. My mission as a prospective New York City teacher is to do my part in making sure the information my students receive is done so in a way that is manageable and fun. When my students show interest and progress in the content being taught, I will know I have done my job. ... To help a student build confidence in a subject, I break...

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!

...material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my administration we tracked students' scores and attained the highest average grade increase in the program's history. By guiding other tutors and consulting students for feedback on their experience, I got a very keen sense of what works and what doesn't. In tutoring, I focus on results, but not to...

I am a student at Villanova University and I attended Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township, NJ. I've participated in tutoring programs all throughout my educational journey and am ready to help you through yours. I've been through the most intensive schooling and ACT Prep, so that you don't have to.

...a college level. I am a positive, energetic teacher. I bring genuine enthusiasm to this work, and strive to light the same spark in my students. I am exacting but encouraging, and believe in fostering a supportive environment for the student to grow. My goal is to help every student discover their own love of learning, and to provide them with the tools to pursue their ambitions. A typical tutoring session will be structured to...

...to social issues. I am the current Avodah Fellow at the Adams Street Foundation (ASF) where I connect high school students at the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice to enrichment opportunities such as after school programs, internships, college prep, and more. In addition to my current position at ASF, my experience working with youth has taken on several forms (nanny, tutor, camp counselor, camp administrator, program coordinator). I enjoy working one-on-one with students...

I'm a Junior at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, but I'm originally from New Jersey. I'm double majoring in American Government and The College of Social Studies, which is a program unique to my University that combines several social sciences. I am also minoring in Religious Studies. I've been working as a tutor since my freshman year of high school, and I can't wait to work with you!

As a Sophomore at the University of Miami, an avid traveler and someone who has a love for language, I have developed a great set of skills that have led me to this point in my life. Among those skills include reading, writing, problem solving and many more. Through this network I hope to not only help many students, but to learn things I had not known before.