Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving New York City, NY

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...

...Emerson Colleges graduate writing program. During my time at both Ithaca and Emerson, I entered the occupation of writing tutor for my peers, and Ive committed to the role ever since. Further work experience at the Huntington Learning Center has expanded my knowledge from college-level academia to elementary, middle and high school curricula in English and writing. Over the last two years, Ive extended to exam prep for the SAT and ACT, which has seen...

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BSBA degree in Economics & Strategy and Marketing. I am a Paralegal during the day with strong writing skills and am planning to attend law school next year. I've worked with kids the past 4 summers and am experienced in tutoring from elementary to the college level!

...help breaking the barriers that prevent them from reading effectively. As a writer I have many techniques to assist students in learning to produce topnotch papers in any genre. I am an expert test taker. In 2005, along with other educators, I assisted the New York City Department of Education in developing curriculum to help teachers improve their own students’ test taking strategies. I know the tricks of how to do well when taking standardized...

...revolved around teaching and writing. I worked on a PhD in English at Berkeley, earned an MA in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, and received an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Goucher College. My career has centered on education: I taught undergraduates and graduate students in the creative writing department at Johns Hopkins for two years. I then taught essay and academic writing at George Washington University for seven years. During that time,...

...Technology. I have had an internship at my local middle school and taught music to many different students. I'm able to tutor all ACT tests, algebra, beginner level subjects, and anything music related. I love to tutor anything math related because there's always a clear cut answer to strive towards. I always feel accomplished after finishing a math problem. My teaching philosophy surrounds the idea that an answer must not be given to a student,...

...am Zoe Pyne, an undergraduate 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...

...on Wall Street before discovering a love of teaching. I call upon both my humanities and math sides in tutoring for all sections of the SAT and ACT. My SAT and ACT students have been admitted to colleges including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford and Hamilton. I also have abundant experience working with younger students for private school entrance exams and my ISEE, HSPT and SSAT students have been accepted into the independent schools of their choice....

I am a rising sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in computer science and minoring in math. I am passionate about computer science and mathematics, and I'm particularly interested in machine learning. Additionally, I enjoy learning about history. Currently, I'm self-learning computer architecture and Portuguese. I tutor computer science (Python and Java), History, Algebra through Calculus, and high school English.

...have had great success with students ranging from middle school to college-age, as well as non-traditional students. I began tutoring by helping my peers, which in the later years, converted into more formative private tutoring. My experience so far includes teaching Urdu and English Literature, exam prep for all ages (especially ACT and SAT), general help with homework, and support for both enrichment and struggling students. I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students...

...High School, I have always found an affection for the learning community. As an older sister of two younger brothers, I have grown up tutoring and helping my brothers in all subjects focusing especially on English, Mathematics, and the Sciences. My passion for the medical sciences, chemistry, and biology led me to pursue a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and tutor in subjects such as biochemistry, immunology, virology as well as standardized exams like SATs...

...Sciences (Sociology and Anthropology interdisciplinary) at University of California, Irvine, I was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District. In this position, I taught kindergarten through fifth grade, and held several long term posts. While enrolled as a doctoral student, I taught various courses at different universities in Southern California, and was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District (6th through 12th grade). Since residing in New York State, I have...

...younger siblings, so I have had experience helping children with their homework from a pretty young age. Throughout college I participated in several tutoring and mentorship programs, helping students who were behind in math and reading raise their test scores and grades. As an instructor I have worked with students in every age level in all kinds of academic subjects, from math and physics to brainstorming and re- drafting English essays, and am truly passionate...

...content, but I enjoy helping them learn how to identify areas of strength and weakness academically, ask good questions, and develop successful study habits which will help them do well in the future and excel in more than the topics I am tutoring them in. I hope to make the lessons fun and engaging, especially for students who are struggling so they have the motivation they need to succeed in school. I look forward to...

I am a medical student trying (and failing) to balance both school and my social life while retain a (semi) normal sleep schedule.

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!

...to most people, but I think one of my principal strengths as a tutor is the ability to instill this positive and optimistic attitude in my students as well. A good attitude helps to inspire confidence, which in turn yields tangibly improved test results. Secondly, my college application process was extremely stressful and difficult. I look back on the experience as unnecessarily frustrating and taxing when it should have been exciting. One of my primary...

...I specialize in reading comprehension, language arts, and test prep, in addition to American Sign Language. I love everything from reading and writing to art and music. Being a creative person, although I loved learning, I found it hard to stay engaged with my work when it was taught in a standard way. Therefore, I hope to help my students stay interested in their studies by teaching them in an innovative and interactive manner. I'm...

...a student and teacher. I have worked with several students over many K-12 subjects and standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT). My approach is useful for the student for whom shortcuts are just not cutting it they want to actually understand the material. Of course sometimes shortcuts are useful but they are not useful beyond a certain point. You are paying for an exclusive service, so I want to make sure there is enough time for...

...tutoring because I believe learning is about finding the right methods for you! I like to work with a student's individual style to help approach the areas where they need help. I studied environmental sociology, and have always enjoyed an array of interests - if we can see how information and different subjects can be applied to your future goals, it really helps get through the tough subjects now! I look forward to working with...