Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

Hey! My name is Nina and I will be a senior at Binghamton University this year. My major is integrative neuroscience. After I finish undergraduate school, I am hoping to pursue genetic counseling. My favorite subjects are organic chemistry and genetics.

...and conduct experiments with a class of elementary school girls in a variety of scientific topics, while I am also the Head Program Director of Youth Mentoring at UVA. I was also involved in tutoring throughout high school, where I worked with a group of special needs students. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Science (especially Biology and Chemistry), and Humanities, which are most strongly reflected...

...writing, science, history, and executive functioning. I also specialize in undergraduate and graduate school application essay coaching, helping students craft compelling narratives that showcase their strengths. Known for my engaging and supportive teaching style, I focus on building confidence, improving academic performance, and developing essential study habits. My tutoring approach is highly personalized, tailoring each session to fit my students' unique learning styles and goals. Outside of academics, I enjoy volunteering, skiing, and hikingactivities that...

...Sherry and I currently have my graduate degree in Social Sciences with a background in healthcare, data science, data management, statistical models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty....

...on finding ways to help them succeed. Teaching is about more than just lessonsbuilding trust, encouraging growth, and helping students to believe in themselves. I love tutoring Language Arts because I have always loved Language Arts, but I know it can be challenging for students. My teaching philosophy is simple: I teach from the heart. I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where students can make mistakes and learn from them. I try to...

...to not just increase the grade in a subject, but increase knowledge ,understanding, and even interest in the subject. Too often students are being lost to boring lectures they are unable to relate to, it is my goal to find these students and bring back passion and interest to school. I plan to get my masters in both education and classics, and hope to help create a better education system that will work for all...

...years as Spanish-English medical interpreter helping Spanish-speaking patients communicate with their doctors. After that, I worked for an immigration lawyer. Both of these jobs were incredible experiences, but I found the things I got most excited about were the educational parts of the jobs. I loved when I could help a client understand something about the healthcare or legal system that they could continue to use after our appointment. My love of education confirmed, I...

...is Teffie Palacio and I'm a tutor for all ages and subjects. I'm currently a graduate student working on my Master's in English where I study poetry. I've been a tutor for 4 years in college settings, but also working with children and young adults. I worked as a college writing center tutor during my time in undergrad. After graduation, I worked as a private tutor with a fourth grade girl and a middle school...

...the communication skills, while gaining a larger understanding of how our lives fit in to a diverse world. My passion for teaching literature stems from my background as a writer, as I am a produced playwright, published poet, and freelance journalist. I have worked as an English teacher with the NYC Department of Education. I taught 9th grade English at a Title-1 high-school, serving high-needs BIPOC students, where I took on leadership and teaching roles....

...such as reading and math, especially when it comes to the SATs. My philosophy is to never assume. I approach every student as a blank slate where I do not know about their prior knowledge, and as such, I make it a point to explain everything I teach thoroughly to ensure they have a strong foundation. With patience and understanding, I grow with my students to assist them in getting the most possible out of...

...graduating from Skidmore with honors, I began to work on my MA at The New School for Social Research, where I am focusing on Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary political, legal, and moral philosophy. While at graduate school I have begun to tutor a number of students, many of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery of the english language, skills in...

...recent NYU graduate, completing my years of study with a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor in Sustainable Urban Development. I have extensive experience tutoring, as I have worked in numerous tutoring centers throughout high school and university, along with practicing privately as well. My strongest teaching subjects are French, English, History, and Science; the specific subject subcategories can be find under the "Subjects" section of my profile. I sincerely enjoy tutoring and I...

...a variety of instructional strategies and methods to support and excite student learning. I aim to make learning fun! I desire to keep my students engaged through using visual aids, cartoons, graphs, charts, and other useful graphic organizers. I'm a Netflix junkie, but mostly during the teaching off-season. I love going to the movies and listening and rocking to music. I 'hibernate' somewhat in the winter months but out-and-about in the spring and summer time....

...recent graduate of Stanford University who recently moved to Brooklyn. I studied Political Science, and I have a passion for politics, government and history. As I take some time to prepare for exams for graduate school, I am seeking tutoring opportunities for students who need some extra assistance with the major standardized tests necessary for college acceptance, including the SAT and ACT; any government, politics or history-related courses or standardized tests; or any English language...

...Columbia University in 2011 with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. I was always a straight-A student,\ but needed help when it came to standardized testing for college admission, especially the verbal sections. I attended two years of prep school and eventually obtained a 2200. My biggest takeaway was the way I learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the needs of...

...tutor because I am warm, engaging, funny and I genuinely love to learn. I am good at breaking down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling...

...time. Fun fact--I minored in Cultural Heritage Conservation on my year abroad in the Netherlands. The best grade I got? On my chemistry exams :) In terms of experience, I am indeed already an educator at a history museum and I have two educational internships (one at a science museum, and one at an art museum) under my belt. I also tutored middle schoolers throughout my undergraduate degree throughout all 4 years of high school....

...the age of ten. I have also mentored undergraduate college students and help international students from China with improving their English. As a linguist, I understand the challenges of mastering one's first and second languages, which is why I specialize in German and English. Reaching educational goals is something I highly value in myself as well as others. I find tutoring to be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for both parties involved, and I take...

...of Business. I am most passionate about English Literature and Composition, but I also tutor Essay Writing/Editing in addition to elementary and middle school reading, writing, and math. My tutoring approach is tailored to the needs of each particular studentI believe that is the most effective way for the student to improve. And a strong foundation in language comprehension is a stepping stone to greater understanding of concepts both academic and practical. In my spare...