Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving New Rochelle, NY

...and emotionally. I have been a professional tutor at a national test-prepping company as well as at a University Writing Center. I enjoy pushing a student further than s/he thought possible. Seeing students achieve above their own expectations is a truly rewarding experience. I enjoy connecting the material to passions I have in pop culture and hobbies, which includes sports (mainly football), comics (Batman, Superman, etc.), and movies (Terminator, Star Wars, etc.).

...learned, I earned a M.A. in English while I was tutoring freshmen college students and working as a student-teacher for the Communication and Media department. These experiences made me aware that I loved helping students develop strategies to succeed. As a result, I became a Teaching Assistant at a high school, for two years, guiding students through subject-based tests, state exams, college essays,job preparation and wilderness backpacking experiences. While I worked at the high school,...

...I am available to tutor in many subjects, but I am especially passionate about writing and composition; I strongly believe that every person has a story worth telling and I want everyone to have the tools necessary to express themselves. My teaching style is one of patience and encouragement, but does not lose sight of deadlines. I am a lifelong lover of music, drama, and film. I played alto sax in the marching band and...

...all ages. I tutor creative writing, English, literature, music, piano, and public speaking! The first thing I do when I sit down with new students is to find out a little about them: What are their interests? What do they already know? More often than not, we can make progress in leaps and bounds by connecting the problems they are trying to tackle with the things they are already passionate about! My tutoring philosophy is...

...love to read as often as I can. I like to extend my passion for knowledge to the students I tutor in the hopes that they too will find how enriching it can be to embrace their studies and expand their minds. My biggest interests lie in literature and film, as evidenced by my majors, and I have known from a young age that I would like to write a book someday. In addition to...

...Math, and subjects in the humanities and social sciences. In the past I was the leader of an ESL reading circle through the 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...

I graduated this past spring from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature (with a nonfiction writing concentration thesis on architecture and memory). I bring five years of tutoring experience as a Yale Writing Partner, assisting college students with their academic papers, grad school applications, and anything else that needs to be written clearly and effectively. I live in Brooklyn and work as a museum educator at The Frick Collection.... The first...

...French Language and Literature from George Washington University. I spent a year directly enrolled in the French Literature department at the Universit de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France. Prior to returning to teaching, I worked in a variety of non-profit support functions, such as administration, operations, accounting, and finance in Strasbourg and Washington, D.C. I am available to tutor a wide array of topics in English and French at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.

...are unique. These differences are not synamous with disadvantages. Different learning styles or varied personal interests are things to celebrate. By immediately identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, I have helped students successfully overcome their weaknesses. With diverse strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I...

...reach their fullest potential and increase their self-confidence by working together towards a common goal. I am enthusiastic, empathetic and patient, but serious about my work and hold my students to a high standard. I treat my students with respect and expect the same in return. I am a great tutor because I am a well composed, patient and enthusiastic teacher. I enjoy helping to recognize and solve problems and feel satisfied overcoming obstacles as...

...am the oldest child and I have 2 younger siblings who I teach everything I learn. We are older now, so I do not get as much time to hang out with them as they are onto their own schooling and work. I graduated undergrad with a BA in Psychology and Minor in Business. I love the sciences as I think it is fascinating what we and the world are made of, and to learn...

I recently graduated magna cum laude with a degree in theater from Barnard College, Columbia University. I love meeting new people, figuring out complex problems, and helping others discover exciting ideas. I believe that clear communication and approachability are essential when tutoring. Learning is a journey, and I am excited to help you on yours!... First, I like to get to know my student: where they're struggling, what they're passionate about, and what resources they're currently...

...effective in English and math. When studying for exams, it is important to have patience and understanding while learning the material. As a medical student, I know what it takes to overcome personal obstacles, especially having taken numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time to play tennis; being close with friends and staying healthy at the gym allows me to have a positive outlook. Commitment...

...from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. In addition to assisting ELA students, I’ve taught ESL at different levels in many locations. I spent four years with nonnatives from various countries in a middle school pullout program. When they entered five mainstream classes, I stayed with the group, implementing teachers’ assignments and leading discussions, as well as guiding them in their research. They won academic honors and saw their writing featured in school magazines. It’s gratifying...

...potential, and encouraging me to pursue my goals. More than the numbers at the end of a income-statement, or the titles of positions on a resume, I find most honor in the service of inspiring people to chase their dreams, and helping in whatever practical way to achieve those dreams. I am a 2014 Graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science. I am...

...from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn best when we discover for ourselves, and forget when we are lectured. I spend my spare time reading, writing, talking, listening, and trying to stay active, so that I can read,...

...spent the last two years working in an elementary school through a program called City Year Boston. During that time I worked with students on a variety of different subjects. I spent a good deal of time working with students one on one and in small groups. I have also spent a summer working with high school aged students. My teaching philosophy stems is all about growth mindset. I don't believe anyone is inherently bad...

...in Political Economy. During college, I also studied Spanish literature, Hindi, and Urdu, and received the prestigious Department of State Critical Language Scholarship for Urdu study in Lucknow, India. During that time, I taught SAT critical reading and writing at East Harlem Tutorial, raising average scores by over 200 points for her students. I was then hired by the Spanish government to teach English language through content classes in trilingual Catalan focused elementary and high...

...hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy and an M.F.A. in English, Literature, and Writing. I have published three books, and I have received scholarship grants, including a Fulbright Scholarship, from multiple countries. I have successfully taught English and Philosophy courses for five years in New York City universities, and my teaching evaluations are among the highest at each university. I love great books, good movies, traveling, and music, and I absolutely love teaching.