Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving New York City, NY

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University's American Studies MA program. I received my undergraduate degree at NYU in Journalism and Africana Studies. I have over 2 years experience helping students in NYC. I love reading, writing, and social and cultural analysis.

...Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one day becoming a professor of English Literature. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors and hope that we will be in touch before...

...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 a paper with someone. My goal in a learning environment is to facilitate...

...literacy, and ACT prep from kindergarten through college. Public Speaking: I have over 25 years of public speaking experience both as a competitor, performer, academic, and instructor and can help with any presentation questions you may have. I taught Public Speaking for three years at the collegiate level and competed in statewide forensics tournaments for nearly ten years. I'm happy to help beginner to advanced public speakers outline or polish presentations. Writing: I have presented...

...a 9th grade English class and gave extra attention to students with special needs and made sure that they understood the concepts of the day. I now am a teacher's assistant to a college level classical Indian music class where I have been teaching, creating assessments, and meeting with students to ensure that they understand the history and culture behind this type of music. I have always loved learning as a student as well as...

Education is the greatest equalizer...I believe this phrase effectively encapsulates my perception of what exactly education is, and should be. Regardless of where you come from, education can take you farther and higher than you ever thought possible. As your tutor, I will work to empower you to get to any destination you want your unique educational journey!

...local marching band in my hometown in Michigan. Currently, I assist my fellow peers in learning any subject from calculus to music theory. I have a love for both the hard sciences and the arts; I am most passionate about tutoring in math, percussion performance, music theory, and public speaking. I deeply believe every student is brilliant and capable of mastering any subject, and my mission is to unlock every student's potential. In my spare...

...helping my peers as a member of the National Honors Society, and later to help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the Daily Spectator, so I'm pretty much constantly editing and giving advice to my fellow writers. I love sharing my excitement for learning with students, and I hope to be able to provide advice, preparation and...

...am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language. Something interesting about me is that I really love avocados! It might sound cliche, but I am the type of person who can have an avocado for each meal...and have it unsalted! However, chocolate is the holy grail and takes precedence as my favorite food!

...Amherst, I'm passionate about helping students excel in math, science, and programming. I enjoy breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, tailoring my approach to fit each student's learning style. My experience includes assisting peers in subjects like algebra and programming, focusing on building confidence and critical thinking skills. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and computer science because they offer practical tools for problem-solving. I aim to foster curiosity and make learning both...

I am a published novelist and a graduate of one of the most prestigious law schools in California. I have been a staff member on a presidential campaign, and I have been around the world. I am enthusiastic about learning, and about communicating my knowledge. I get along with almost everyone and I have outstanding morals, ethics and values.... I approach each individual and task in a specialized manner. I vary my approach in accordance with...

...am currently teaching grades 6-12 where my students are learning such diverse subjects as the Hero's Quest, Dystopian Societies, Gothic, and film studies. I love teaching to my students the various sub-genres from literature and composition. Really helping my students think on their own, and actually realize that in each of them is a great writer and reader. I value academic integrity and when my students strive to do their best on their assignments. I...

I am an experienced tutor with a passion for helping others succeed academically. Over the years, I have honed my teaching skills by working with students of various ages and learning styles, ensuring they grasp complex concepts with ease. My dedication to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment has not only helped my students achieve their goals but has also deepened my love for teaching and mentoring.

...a strong passion for education. With experience working at the United Nations, leading sales for an international pharmaceuticals company, and teaching students of a wide range of ages in Korea, I excel at connecting with people on a level that they understand. As an educator, I seek to bring real-world value to whatever I am teaching, helping students to understand how the topic at hand connects to their everyday lives. I always strive to be...

...extensive research project for three years in high school where I studied Nanoparticle Based Drug Delivery as a treatment for cancer. When presenting this topic to my peers, I learned how to simplify complicated topics and how to condense years worth of research into a cohesive presentation. I believe that each one these experiences has provided me with valuable knowledge and skills that could be used to help other students. Additionally, I am patient and...

...stress, avoid burnout, and memorize material effectively was to make it fun rather than a chore. By combining my hobby of performing improvisational comedy with my passion for teaching, I've developed an engaging style of tutoring over my 3 years of experience as a college and med school TA. After graduation from St. George's University School of Medicine, I'll be pursuing an MBA in healthcare management and applying for residency in psychiatry, a field I'm...

...literature and the arts, I specialize and do best in tutoring English, Writing, and Literature Analysis & Critique. I love to equip my students with the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom - there is a difference between tutoring for the test, and tutoring to expand the way a person thinks, perceives, and analyzes the world. Outside of teaching, though, I love to write and read for pleasure, as well...

I am a writer and educator who is passionate about student learning. I have been a writing tutor at Duke's prestigious Thompson Writing Program where I assisted a wide variety of writing in the sciences and the humanities. I also created and led a summer workshop for public high school students to assist them in writing their college essay applications.

...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 in my own studies. In my experience in the areas of reading and writing in particular, strong literary thinking skills helped me to be more creative and set myself apart in many of my applications to...

...History and Government Science Regents Examinations: Physical Setting/Earth Science New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test NYSESLAT The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) The SAT (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test, Scholastic Assessment Test, SAT I: Reasoning Test, and SAT Reasoning Test) Access to subject materials and practice exams Foreign Language Experience: Spanish / ESL / ESOL Fourteen years of developing Spanish language skills Twelve foreign language credits in Spanish with 4.0...