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

...I taught middle school and high school English in Columbia, South Carolina for six years and middle school English in New Jersey for one year. I have also taught ISEE/SSAT prep. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I served my school as both the yearbook sponsor and as the lead mock trial coach for my competitive middle school team. I enjoy working with students on polishing their writing so it is publication ready!

...learning facts and passing exams, it is also about becoming a life-long learner. It is about using knowledge to improve one's life both personally and professionally. There are skills which need to be mastered and this is one important element of education. I also believe that education can improve one's enjoyment of life regardless of the occupation or field of study one pursues. I am especially proficient in the areas of essay writing and editing,...

...can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My teaching and management style depends upon a unique blend of developmentally appropriate expectations, inquiry-based instruction, and humor. I believe that a student's social-emotional education is as important as any academic subject, and I customize lessons to appeal to each student's...

...professional resume and freelance writer and earned my Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Connecticut. Growing up with younger siblings, I've always enjoyed teaching and tutoring and find it comes naturally. My subject matter expertise is Reading, Writing, and Elementary Mathematics. I pride myself on inspiring a relaxed environment driven by patience. I like to assess each student individually to customize my tutoring approach. Overall, I make a concerted effort to make learning...

...that I cared about- I have never liked enjoying things from a distance or from the backseat. This was largely exacerbated by my grandfather, a man who had taught himself everything he knew. He was a professional musician, could play multiple instruments, loved to paint and draw, and even had a pretty good conspiracy theory regarding Jack the Ripper. He encouraged me to read the books that he kept beside his chair in the living...

...moving to New York, I have continued to hone my playwriting skills. I also work as an apprentice at a theater company currently in residence at the Metropolitan Museum. Eventually, I hope to get my MFA in playwriting and/or my PhD in American Studies. In my free time, I love to cook and read novels. I design each tutoring session to meet student needs, but you always can expect a compassionate and humorous yet progress-driven...

...deep understanding of these scientific disciplines. Aside from the sciences, I enjoy learning and tutoring math, history, English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend...

...puzzle in a challenging video game, a newly-discovered leitmotif, or even an unexpected formation shift on the soccer pitch. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to truly connect and engage with the test material, whether it be the LSAT, the SAT, the AP, the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade "gifted" program, I learned the value of cultivating creativity. I'd like to pass...

I believe in instilling an understanding of the subject or topic in my student rather than simply regurgitating test strategies. To this end I actively seek to engage with my students and find points of interest for them to explore within the material we are learning. I hold that every student has the potential to learn every subject as a fundamental truth of education.

...student at Georgetown University. My background has equipped me with the skills to be communicative, flexible, rigorous and creative with my students. I tailor the tutoring experience to orient towards each of my student's individual goals, based on their current strengths and weaknesses. I use my experience to help my students improve their cognitive (thinking) skills and overall grasp of the subject matter at hand. I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals.

...love to encourage kids of all ages to have fun with art because it is an amazing way to learn about the world, as well as creatively express ourselves. I have three years of experience as being a camp counselor and I have always had so much fun talking to children because the passion for the subjects that we are learning together always comes out and makes moments memorable. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...their own, after a process of inquiry, it's truly a unique and uplifting moment. In high school I scored a 5 on both the AP Literature and Composition exams. I also scored a 4 on AP US History. As a student at St. John's University, I was a writing consultant for one of the leading writing centers in the country-- the Institute for Writing Studies, led by Harry Denny (now at Purdue), Tom Philipose, and Alison...

...of college, I still find that learning and discovering are forces that both fascinate and drive the direction of my life. As a researcher for documentary film, I have made learning about new things the center of my professional life. I am attracted to tutoring for many of the same reasons; I love witnessing the magic of the "click" of understanding that washes over a student who had previously struggled with a difficult concept and...

...the most creative creole to ever be created. Through the inspiration of languages before it, English offers us an advanced understanding of our history, and propels us toward our future. In my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student, I must first understand each person. I enjoy using culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure that my enrichment is useful and...

...I received my Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Comparative Religion. I have several years of experience in tutoring 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 trying...

...Politics minor. While at Oberlin, I served as Editor-in-Chief of the school's alternative weekly newspaper, and worked in its writing center. Working with students to improve their essays was one of my favorite parts of college and I'm excited to be back at it. Since graduating, I've worked for Oberlin's Office of Communications, written for two alternative weeklies (Cleveland's Scene and Portland's Willamette Week) and an app (Countable.us), and gone on tour with my band....

...to meet the unique learning needs of each student. I received my education at CUNY Brooklyn College, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with minors in Data Science and Cognitive Science. I also hold an Associate of Science in Computer Science from Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College. This academic background, combined with my hands-on experience, has allowed me to build a strong foundation in both technical and educational fields. I primarily...

...students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process to ensure timely submissions of financial aid applications and scholarship requests. Since 2005, I have assisted freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the Westchester County region from low income to the very wealthy in a variety of settings focused on the SAT, ACT, Private Tutoring, and Admission Counseling achieve a more successful outcome than they would have going it alone.

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

...with written work published in the Chicago Tribune, Jersey City Times, and Columbia Political Review, as well as a 60-page thesis completed during my undergraduate studies. My motivational tutoring approach comes from three years of experience as a coach for high-school Speech and Debate teams, where a focus on research-driven argumentation -- and a supportive teaching style -- helped lead my students to national success. My areas of expertise include: - Academic Writing: whether students...