Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...During my time in Turkey, I worked as an SAT and TOEFL tutor with high school and college students. While I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am the most passionate about history, reading, and writing. As a former Managing Editor for a tech company, I understand how vital reading and writing are as a basis for other studies. And as a former history major, I know the importance of building analytical...

...minoring in education. While I tutor in a wide range of subjects, I particularly have a passion for reading, writing, essay prep, and theater. I am an enthusiastic and involved teacher, and believe that learning should be fun and interactive. I believe everyone has their own unique way of learning, and I work hard to find what each individual student needs to stay motivated and confident in their studies. I am very skilled at guiding...

...believe in an individual's creativity and I create individualized and personal lessons based on what kind of learner a student is. I believe that education is power and that the best way to empower someone is to teach them. I grew up in Long Island, New York and graduated high school with an IB Diploma in 2010. After high school, I headed down south to North Carolina where I studied at Duke University. I created my...

...in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 14 years experience teaching students aged 3-70, I currently teach College Writing at Montclair State in New Jersey and both Critical Thinking and Junior Seminar at Mercy College in Westchester. I am the self-published author of more than a dozen scifi and horror novels, available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. My tutoring is focused on the test specifically and has worked for many hundreds of delighted students and...

...material to your personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing...

Upbeat, professional teaching artist with demonstrated success in the primary and secondary education sectors. Skilled in academic intervention and enrichment, motivational interviewing and coaching, standardized exam preparation. Graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from California College of the Arts (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in English from CUNY Baccalaureate at Hunter College (2013, Cum Laude). Currently a National Teaching Fellow with Citizen Schools in Brooklyn, NY.

...with dedicated, passionate students who are willing to put in the work to achieve their goals. For me, tutoring is about working with a student until they are able to achieve their goal, and even beyond that so that they have the confidence to continue pursuing their dreams. I'm very patient, calm, and thorough when covering a subject, and I truly enjoy watching my students transform into confident, knowledgeable people ready to tackle anything before...

...regular contributing writer to three newspapers, and have also seen my creative works printed in ten publications. In college, I started a successful literary magazine and have since started a second publication in my Brooklyn neighborhood. I have studied literature and practiced my own writing with a fervor that I am excited to pass on to my tutoring students. My experience grants me the unique experience to speak directly and frankly to students who might...

...empowering young people, specifically anything related to writing or the arts. I did a creative seminar at camp with a small co-ed group of young students, and the poems and thoughts some of those children came up with were simultaneously moving, insightful, wacky, and hilarious in a way that the best adult writers could only hope for. The best part of it all was that it was the writers themselves, not me, who insisted we...

...non-fiction texts and am very familiar with the Common Core and its emphasis on research skills. I especially enjoy teaching writing; I myself love to write and I teach students a clear process for approaching challenging essay assignments. Above all, I believe that learning should be meaningful and enjoyable and that any academic task is part of a student's personal journey of discovery. My undergraduate education at Columbia University gave me a thorough understanding of...

...History my mission is to ignite the flame of curiosity and creativity in middle high school students. I believe education is a transformative journey, and I am committed to guiding my students through the realms of language and art with enthusiasm and expertise. Join me on this exciting educational adventure, where the written word and the world of art converge to inspire, enrich, and empower young minds. Let's unlock the doors to creativity and knowledge...

...the CUNY Baccalaureate Program for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies as a Politics and Diplomacy major. Being in such a unique, self-driven program, I was able to be exposed to a variety schools (Baruch, Queens, Hunter) and teaching styles. I have been very successful in helping my peers better understand material during and after classes, and want to help other students of all ages better understand politics and global interaction. My goal as a tutor and...

I'm a graduate of Boston University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Film and Television. I tutor a variety of subjects and grade levels, tailoring my approach to each student's needs and creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves. I believe that education extends beyond the classroom, and I strive to help students connect their learning to the world around them.

...various Neural Science subjects. During my time at university, I volunteered as a tutor, helping underclassmen with their STEM courses and guiding fellow neural science students in their career planning and academic growth. Currently, I am pursuing my Master's in Systems Medicine at Georgetown University, further expanding my understanding of the interconnected biological and computational systems that drive health and disease. My advanced studies complement my teaching by allowing me to integrate cutting-edge scientific perspectives...

...with Brainiacs, a program that brought extracurricular science courses to public schools. Katherine is currently completing an M.A. in Linguistics at The Graduate Center at CUNY where she works on computational models of language acquisition. She is also a adjunct lecturer in Computer Science at Hunter College. Tutoring for now nearly a decade, Katherine is passionate about empowering her students to learn through hands-on challenges. She takes particular pride in the confidence and self-reliance her...

...currently in the process of becoming certified in students with disabilities. I have past tutoring experience as a college level tutor for my peers as well as a tutor for elementary students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects my passion is reading and writing. I also have a love for the arts and travel. I am a life long learner and am constantly trying to learn something new about the world around me.

...graduate high school early causing me to start college a semester earlier then me peers. I'm finishing my degree in Childhood Education, specializing in math and special needs because I love to help each and every student I come across. I work with kids with special needs right now working on everyday routines and tutoring with them. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and English. I'm hoping...

...service between grades 9-12, I understand the importance of pursuing a well-balanced lifestyle that allows a young person to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. As a tutor, I strive to create an environment in which all students feel confident in striving for their full potential inside and outside of the classroom setting. Through this approach, I hope to leave a measurable impact on young learners and foster an immeasurable love of learning for years to...

...working. All my life, I've enjoyed working with people. My time at theatre school has given me unique skills in project management, creative writing, and solving problems quickly and efficiently. These attributes have helped me in many different jobs, particularly working with students. I taught Improv and Stage Combat to middle schoolers at Exploration Summer Programs, and I volunteer regularly with 826NYC, helping students of all ages with their writing. I particularly loved helping with...

...able to absorb new information on basis of past experience. In the same way, I approach my students not as an authority figure, but rather as someone who has been in their proverbial shoes. With this mindset, I care deeply about my students' well-being as individual human beings, not as mere test-takers or information absorbers. Outside of academics, I am a sound engineer, an avid Game of Thrones fan, and a basketball aficionado.