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

...very personal, and must reflect individuality, self-knowledge and critical thinking skills. The experience of writing these essays can be challenging, not only from a skills perspective but also from an emotional perspective. These skills are also crucial to succeeding at a high level in the fields of English and the humanities. Each paper you write, each book you read asks you to think about yourself within the scope of the task, to fully engage with...

...Johns Hopkins University, working towards a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Music. Much of my teaching experience comes from leading workshops and training other students through my job at an on campus multimedia lab space. I have also helped develop lesson plans and organize events for different experiential learning opportunities, often for younger students, and I currently serve as a peer mentor. These experiences have reinforced my love for teaching...

I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.

...terms of tutoring and teaching. All students learn in different ways such as visually, kinetically, auditorily, and other ways. I am committed to finding the best way to help my student learn the material even if it means going above and beyond the call of duty. Personally, I am a Psychology and Gender Studies double major graduating in May 2017. After that, I will be attending a masters program in mental health counseling and eventually...

Global Business student studying Finance at Fordham University NYC. I'm very enthusiastic about combining my passion for interacting with others and sharing skills and knowledge to aim for brighter futures!

Hi! I'm Caroline, a senior at Fordham University. I love interacting with students and explaining new concepts to them! My special interest lies in the liberal arts, but I can also offer test prep and grade-level tutoring in various subjects!

...University, where I received my BA in English and MS in Community Health and Prevention Research. Since graduating, I have worked in hospital administration and health equity research settings, as well as serving local hospices as a music volunteer. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Community Health, and Biology. Additionally, I am eager to support students looking to engage in violin or other music activities!

...people. This is why I have been a high school teacher for 20 years and why I am a tutor now. One of my major skills as a tutor is breaking down skills and concepts into small parts to identify exactly where someone is struggling. I can do this with organization and learning needs, too, not just math and English content. I am also versatile and flexible; I can work on all sorts of content...

...Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Economics. In high school, I successfully completed the International Baccalaureate program and graduated with 39/45 possible points. Additionally, I received the AP Scholar with Distinction award, for passing six AP courses. I am passionate about helping students because I was helped as a student, so I understand how frustrating it is to not understand something, and I know how valuable it is to...

...major, and former educational administrator who recently started a business. I live in Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law. I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the...

...of math and science for the past 14 years. I am driven by a desire to help people succeed because I believe that almost everything in this world comes down to how we were taught. It took me years to learn to swim. I got the stroke patterns down early but it wasn't until someone told me to exhale all the way through not just into the water but as my face is leaving the...

...York University, where I earned my honors degree in International Relations. My passion for tutoring stems from understanding that many students struggle with the standardized pacing of traditional classrooms. I've seen firsthand how one-on-one attention allows students to truly flourish, as personalized learning adapts to each individual's unique needs and style. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I believe in creating engaging learning experiences...

...a double BA from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating Summa Cum Laude at both schools. At Harvard I studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater/Moscow Art Theater Institute, and at Cal I studied English as well as Theater & Performance Studies, receiving scholarships in both departments, including the Departmental Citation (highest honor) for my honors thesis and production of Poet Laureate Robert Hass's "Time and Materials". As a tutor, I have worked for six...

...University. In 2009, I received my Bachelor of Arts in English having also concentrated in 20th Century art history and Critical Theory, the History of Philosophy, and Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to difference, and respect for...

...part of the Varsity Tutors team. In this role I am able to combine two passions of mine: academic success and helping others. I have previously tutored high school and college students in a wide variety of subject areas from English literature to business. I hope to bring my guidance and expertise to students who need it. I grew up in Franklin Square, NY and attended H. Frank Carey High School. During HS I pursued...

...Columbia University currently majoring in South Asian Studies with a focus on history and postcolonial theory. I attended New College of Florida where I received my bachelor's degree in History. I am an aspiring professor and an avid student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading...

I am a student at Tufts University studying Peace and Justice Studies and Sociology. I have a variety of experience tutoring K-12 students in all academic subjects. I strongly believe that each student learns differently. Therefore, I ensure that my teaching skills are adjusted so that they are an ideal fit for each student I tutor.... Every student is capable of success! They must simply discover the best methods of learning and teaching that work for...

Adaptable, positive and enthusiastic MBA-candidate professional with teaching experience in an easy, fun and meaningful way subjects such as Pre-Algebra, Statistics, Spanish, Finance, Business, Economics, ESL, and many more by applying techniques that accommodate our current digital scenario and that will help the student take his/her career to the next level.

...helping you with your history and social studies subjects. Since 1997, I have taught social studies courses at both the high school and middle school levels, in grades 6-12, as well as in undergraduate college courses. The courses I have taught include United States and World History (AP, middle and high school on-level, and college level), Anthropology, Civics, and Law and Human Rights. For the past seventeen years, the students in my AP U.S. History...

...with ten years of experience in a NYC public school. I have received my Bachelors Degree in English from Oakland University in Michigan and my Masters in Teaching English from Columbia University Teachers College. I am very familiar with the ELA curriculum. I am very good at scaffolding assignments to take students step by step and teach them how to think about literature and analysis. I have taught reading comprehension strategies that helps to understand...