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

...anyone. Identifying specific problems and moving toward strong goals, I make sure students achieve changes that they can understand and internalize. Improvement is wonderful, but if students also know WHY a skill or approach is important, they will keep it with them for life. The artist's life is my bread and butter. I am a TV, film, and stage actor, and piano, trumpet, and guitar-player, and longtime creative writer. In regards to writing, nothing has...

...that I am not only knowledgeable about the printed word, but that I have experienced some of what we are reading. I enjoy tutoring one on one because of the bonds I establish with my students. My goal is to have my students enjoy and succeed in the course we are working on. I value a good education for all people regardless of the career they choose, and my motto is "do your personal best."

...and AP English, and tutor many other AP classes along with general school work. I teach via the Socratic Method, asking pointed questions that will guide you to the answer, ensuring that you can learn the material yourself as opposed to me telling it to you. I want to make sure you learn the concept not just a particular problem. Lastly, I like to make our sessions fun! This is a hard time and whatever...

...just to work with your child to help them academically; my hope is always to help students see how magical, fun, and powerful learning is. My 'day job' is in book publishing, and so I've perfected my approach to bettering students' understandings, enjoyment, and comprehension of what they are learning in their reading and writing courses. Incredibly well-read, I can help foster a love for reading, and an admiration for the written word. I look...

...students, meanwhile, were required to write independent theses on literary works of their choosing. I enjoyed helping my students to conceive, compose, proofread, and revise these essays. At Portsmouth Abbey, I learned that a teacher must make every effort to enter a student's intellectual world, to meet the student on his or her own terms. I have found a good sense of humor my most useful tool in this endeavor; laughter creates comfort. Moreover, comedy...

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.

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...

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!

...content for activist groups, and programmed for UnionDocs, a microcinema in New York. More recently, I've coordinated and facilitated retreats for emerging adults, focusing on personal growth skills and political education. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I'm most passionate about English, Literature, and History. I've recently (and successfully) tutored myself in test preparation skills, so I am also very prepared to tutor test-prep. In my experience as a tutor, I have a...

...concentrating in public health on a pre-med track. I speak English and Latvian fluently, and am learning Arabic and French. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the sciences because I feel that introducing students to the sheer amount of what is possible in the sciences is an amazing opportunity. I feel that an introduction to science should be molded around a student's interests because teaching a student about...

...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 comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to...

...With over two years of experience, I specialize in high school writing, providing tailored support for students in English subjects, including essay editing and homework assistance, as well as in music, psychology, and elementary education. My teaching philosophy centers on creating engaging and productive sessions that inspire confidence and curiosity. I am passionate about helping students realize their potential, as I believe education is a powerful tool for enhancing life experiences. In my free time,...

...a bunch of uninteresting facts over and over. I tutor a wide variety of subjects that I'm personally and professional passionate about. I was a comparative literature/religious studies dual major in college so I'm very familiar with history, writing, and literature analysis. In high school I took 8 AP classes and I'm familar with the rigors and stresses of these classes. I work hard with my students to make sure that they feel they can...

...always loved helping others, but I especially love helping people to appreciate the beauty of the universe we live in through math, physics and astronomy! Aside from science I also love history, reading, going on walks, drawing, listening to music, and watching films. I enjoy taking drives to the beach and stargazing as well! I also love to spend time with my dog and two cats. I am looking forward to working with you, and...

...edit their writing, strengthen their storytelling skills, improve their grammar and practice conversational English. I recently returned to the U.S. from Cheongju-si, South Korea, where I worked for a year with middle school students as a TESOL-certified teacher on a Fulbright grant. I am also a former AP Scholar and a 97th percentile ACT scorer, and love making the intimidating process of tackling standardized exams simpler and supporting my students on their journeys to reaching...

...Emerson College with a BFA in acting and was part of the honors program, in which I wrote two large research papers and several shorter papers. I have always been commended for my writing and my grasp of literature. I have lots of experience working with kids, both as a babysitter and as an arts teacher. I am well-read and am excellent with spelling, grammar, writing, and literary comprehension and analysis. I love learning and...

...have experience helping students fill out college applications, and plan and write college essays. Area of Specialty: My strongest teaching areas are English literature, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and college essay writing. I also am available to tutor in theatre arts and playwriting. If you've ever been interested in developing a script or learning more about the magical world of theatre, I'm happy to discuss these areas as well. My award-winning plays have been produced...

...of New York University with a degree in Physics and I'm currently pursuing another Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from City College of New York. I love tutoring sciences and math up to the college level, and any other subject through the high school level! I have experience working with all ages up through college, and have worked as a private tutor as well as an adjunct instructor at New York University. I look forward to...

...graduate 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...

I am passionate about working with all ages of students in a variety of subjects. I especially love the STEM subjects but am super excited to work with anyone! I have 5+ years of tutoring experience in a variety of areas, including full classroom, one-on-one, and special education.