Award-Winning AIMS Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Astrophysics and a Master's degree in Teaching and Teacher Education. Before getting the master's degree in education I worked for NASA as an entry-level scientist/analyst, which essentially means I did A LOT of computer programming. I worked on the following projects: Galileo, Cassini, IRAF, UBV White-Dwarf Sky Survey, and NICMOS on the HST. However, while working on those projects I quickly discovered that my...

...My name is Andrea. I have been a teacher for 24 years. I have taught preschool and kindergarten for both general and special education. I have worked with all grade levels of students in special education. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I especially enjoy teaching English and grammar. Teaching children to read is a magical experience! I think that learning should be fun and engaging. I look forward to working with you on all...

...education can have on an individual's life. This passion for knowledge naturally evolved into a commitment to helping others achieve their academic goals. Tutoring, for me, is not just a profession but a callinga way to share my enthusiasm for learning and to inspire others to discover their potential. My journey as a tutor began during my high school years when I volunteered to help peers struggling with their coursework. I found immense satisfaction in...

...of a great book, play, or poem. As you might imagine, my favorite subjects to tutor are high school and college lit as I am a voracious reader but I also enjoy test prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, IB) and essay writing (especially for Comp 1 and Comp 2 in early college). I am an organization fanatic so I can help with that and study skills as well. I am an IB graduate, so I know...

...a minor in Chinese language and literature. Since then, I have gained significant experience tutoring while teaching English in Shenzhen, China. I am comfortable teaching in a wide variety of subjects, and am especially confident in English, writing, Mandarin Chinese, and LSAT prep. I have found that a relationship of respect and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create...

...Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and hold two minors--one in Mathematics and the other in Women and Gender Studies. I initially started tutoring back in high school and have since integrated it into my life as more than just a job after seeing how rewarding it was. I enjoy teaching students and seeing the direct impact it has on their life. I want to help students achieve their short-term and long-term academic goals. My...

...and have endorsements in 6-12 Social Studies and History. I am currently considered to be a highly qualified teacher by the state of Arizona and also have an SEI (Structured English Immersion) K-12 endorsement. I have experience tutoring both junior high and high school students. Last summer I tutored seven junior high students in Reading and Writing for four hours a day during the month of June. I also currently tutor 35 high school students...

...am an ambitious professional with over twenty years of experience working with diverse learners of all ages and backgrounds. From infants at daycare to adults studying for GED classes, I am passionate about helping students connect with learning to make it meaningful and enjoyable. I taught 8th grade science for 2 years and K-8 computer science/technology classes with an emphasis on STEM projects for increased engagement and 21st century skill-building opportunities. I am excited to...

...Engineering, and fluent in many languages. I am patient, passionate, adaptable, supportive, and I put students of all ages and all levels at ease while helping them achieve their goals and become independent learners. If you are an elementary school student or a graduate student or anywhere in between, wanting to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, improve your grade, prepare for a test or exam, keep up with the class or get ahead of the...

...had wonderful and challenging experiences working in 1st-6th grade classrooms and student teaching for a 1st grade class in Flagstaff, AZ. After graduating, I had an opportunity to teach ESL to over seventy 1st graders and over fifty 2nd graders in a newly-started Honduran school with limited resources. In Honduras, I spent countless hours creating an ESL curriculum and hand-making ESL worksheets, assessments, and booklets for my students. After returning from Honduras, I accepted a...