Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Greenburgh, NY

...in Neuroscience from UCLA and a Master's in Neuroscience and Education from Columbia University (Teacher's College). In high school, I completed the IB curriculum, taking HL Biology, Psychology, and Literature, which laid the foundation for my interdisciplinary approach to learning. My academic training has provided me with a deep understanding of biology, psychology, and related...

...Writing as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Susquehanna University. I'm currently in my second semester of my Master of Fine Arts degree from St. Joseph's University where I'm studying Creative Writing. I've worked as a tutor during my high school years, taught creative writing to high school students in college, and...

...GRE, I empower you to read with both speed and comprehension to make the correct choices. I also have many years of experience with Business Writing and can help you perfect those skills to succeed and advance in the job market. Finally, I am a fluent speaker of Croatian and offer comprehensive entry-level and advanced...

...essay composition and editing, world and U.S. history, and the whole spectrum of the REGENTS test. I like to break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you...

...that learning is an essential part of life, and try to impart this enthusiasm upon my students. Previously I have worked as a tutor with the educational charity We Read Together, helping underprivileged youth gain valuable reading skills. I tutor a variety of subjects, mainly surrounding reading and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is...

...Birmingham. I taught tenth and twelfth grade English to both AP and general classes and am AP College Board certified. In graduate school, I focused specifically on the works of Shakespeare, lyric poetry and modern and post-modern American literature. I have also taught journalism and public speaking. I am a state certified teacher for grades...

...the ceiling than any books being discussed. But one educator took a personal interest in me, and introduced me to Joseph Heller's letters. The humor pulled me in, and the insight kept me going. I was struck by a writer's power to put the world in sharp, sane relief. I pursued my newfound interest to...

...and African American Studies and my Master of Science from Yale University in Engineering and Applied Sciences. As a middle school math and humanities teacher, I kept my students engaged by personalizing my approach and keeping the curriculum relevant with real-world examples and challenges. I am a musician and a sculptor with hopes of becoming...

...a big part in how effectively we work to create our future, which is why I have started and edit my own publication, Athens New Renaissance magazine. I love sharing language and communication with people, and use my high energy as well as my sharp editing to make the most out of their experience and...

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...a wide variety of subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, and Biology, but my favorite subjects to tutor are English, Social Studies, and History. I love the process of forming a personal bond with a student and helping them figure out the most effective ways for them to learn. I am passionate about education and am always...

...worked as an Implementation Consultant following my graduation. I am most passionate about Finance, Philosophy, and Psychology. As a tutor, I believe it is vital to put myself in the shoes of the student, in order to understand where the gap in knowledge is. I thoroughly enjoy learning and helping others. In my spare time,...

I am a junior at Allegheny College who is majoring in Economics and triple-minoring in Mathematics, Psychology, and Dance and Movement Studies. Growing up, I was always one of the students who helped my classmates when they didn't understand certain problems.

...to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

...University and now lives in Brooklyn. I double-majored in economics and urban studies but most of my tutoring and independent teaching experience comes from high school math tutoring, teaching ESL to adults, and college application essay tutoring through Varsity Tutors. I was an ESL teacher for 4 years during undergrad, and also co-coordinated an adult...

...7th to 12th grade level; although, I have worked with elementary aged students and adult learners as well. This year I assisted in preparing my students for the new SAT. As a result, the students at the school where I work achieved the highest scores on the SAT in 5 years. This is my first...

I work with students and parents to tailor lessons to make sure they're learning in their own best pace and style.

...am an avid writer, and I am waiting to hear back from graduate programs in creative writing, screenwriting, and playwrighting. I have nannied children of all ages, and I have worked at a summer camp mentoring young girls ages eight to 15. I work well with young adults, and I would love to direct my...

...summer program. English is my primary subject, but I am also interested in tutoring History and SAT prep. In my own experience writing is the superlative avenue of expression, and reading the premier pathway to wisdom and perspective. Education is, in my opinion, the greatest good there is, and I hope to foster a similar...

...a passive subject they dread but rather an enriching and fun activity/hobby they can also incorporate into their everyday lives. Here is what I can provide as a tutor: Organized and tailored lesson plans with detailed instructions, making them accessible for parents and children. Flexible scheduling Supportive and encouraging energy to keep students motivated Provide resources...