Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...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 approach from me. I'll help you break academic goals down into bite-sized, non-intimidating tasks-- my infectious energy has been known to make even the SAT seem fun and manageable. In addition to SAT, SAT II, PSAT, and AP test prep,...

An accomplished and dedicated educator, editor, and writer with a knack for conducting training sessions with students and a drive to inspire them to pursue academic and personal excellence. Expertise includes developing curricula, analyzing academic performance, student counseling, editing publications, and teaching difficult literature and composition concepts. Adept at identifying and developing new programs for students, devising creative teaching strategies to engage them in the learning process, and expanding their expertise in specific areas.

...homework help for Elementary and Middle School students, as well as essay writing for high schools. I have about five years of experience working as a tutor (mainly for young folks!) in NYC, more than 10 years of care giving experience, and truly love working with students. I'm a NYU Tisch Grad with a degree in drama and a minor in business; I graduated with high honors from Tisch with a final GPA of 3....

I'm Vered (she/her), a 25-year-old writer and tutor! I've been teaching small classes since I was 16, and I love being able to help students become the best they can be. My specialty areas are in essay writing, reading comprehension, literature analysis, and grammar.

...in Theatre, and an MFA in Performance. I am a former public school teacher, having spent 7 years teaching theatre, public speaking, and creative writing to middle and high school students in Columbia, South Carolina. I've also worked with students pursuing their GEDs, and taught Public Communications for several years at the University of South Carolina. My favorite thing about teaching is helping students gain confidence, whether in their writing, test-taking, speaking, or performance. When...

I have always had an interest in literature and communications because of the impacts that both of these have on our daily lives. From a young age, I've been passionate about sharing knowledge, creativity and tales. Once tied into a novel, I'm part of the experience and live yet another life. My perception of the world has been forever compromised by literature, there's something special about 17th and 18th century literature.

...is Aminata Sillah and I am a senior at Fordham University. I am currently a double major in Spanish Language and Literature and International Political Economy. I am fluent in English, Spanish and Soninke (west African dialect). I have a passion for helping people in any way that I can. My friends would describe me as an outgoing, fun, and patient person. I look forward to working with you any way that I can. Thank...

...education, public policy, and community service. I have previously provided college admissions help, essay advice, and academic support to many students and they have continuously come back to me for additional help on whatever they were working on. I joined Varsity Tutors because I wanted to continue providing the educational and tutoring service to students that I never got when I was in school. I hope that I will get to work with you sometime...

I am a graduate of Northwestern University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science with a social science concentration in Sociology. Since graduation, I have worked primarily as a journalist and editor in the news industry. I am passionate about history, writing, reading, political science, and sociology and have an extensive history with math - having come from a long line of math educators.

...a tutor is to provide students with the resources that they need to reach their full potential as successful learners. I hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and I have eleven years of experience working with children and adults in an academic setting. I am trained in Lindamood-Bell which focuses on the sensory-cognitive functions to improve reading and language. As a tutor my number one priority is to observe my students first to see...

There is someone who is always elated by helping others, assisting to achieve their dreams.

...a graduate of Stanford 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...

...am continuing my education at Columbia University's School of Social Work to receive my Masters in Social Work. I have had experience tutoring high school French, elementary/middle school math, science, social studies, and English/reading. My tutoring philosophy is based around the concept of being patient. It may take a student a while to understand a concept, but the moment when he or she does, it is extremely rewarding for the tutor, the parents, and the...

...2017. I received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Science with a concentration in counseling. In the fall I will be starting graduate school to get my masters in Speech-Language Pathology at New York Medical College. I have been a volunteer for Variety Child Learning Center, a tutor at Kumon Learning Center and a teachers assistant at the Center for Young Children at...

I love learning, I am a constant student. Always learning, always trying to expand and grow. I love helping people find the joy in learning.

...deficiencies in student skill level and have proven success in bringing students up to those standards and beyond. A good sense of humor and a creative personality develop a positive rapport and learning environment. I also have an extensive background as an actor and enjoy hiking, bird-watching, traveling, classic rock and roll, and can play a few simple songs on the guitar. Testimony from students: Good at explaining, very enthusiastic, understanding, helpful, well-rounded, concise, specific...

...spaces from living rooms and community centers to classrooms. On the subject of writing, reading and literacy I've worked with students in 1st grade and 5th through undergraduate college. I enjoy people, yoga, nature, and nurturing the creativity and desire to learn in others. I truly believe learning should be a joyous process. As a student of English literature, Creative Writing and Cultural Studies my experiences have taught me that the connection, creativity, and care...

...embarrassment of struggling in class. My goal is to build students' confidence and encourage them to contribute during classroom discussions. When students grasp complex subjects, their attitude toward learning transforms, and they gain a deeper, more meaningful connection to the material. I aim to teach foundational concepts in a way that students can apply them to real-world scenarios. Throughout my educational journey, I realized that every student learns differently, and teachers should meet students where...

...knowledge with others. I am studying Communication Sciences and Disorders to qualify for a graduate program in Speech and Language Pathology. I chose this career to be a force for healing, healthy and effective communication, and cultural competency. These are important skills for every education setting. I tutor French and Spanish Language, Music Theory, English at all levels, and writing, amongst other humanities subjects. My favorite subject to teach is English because there are so...

...that time has revolved around teaching and writing. I worked on a PhD in English at Berkeley, earned an MA in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, and received an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Goucher College. My career has centered on education: I taught undergraduates and graduate students in the creative writing department at Johns Hopkins for two years. I then taught essay and academic writing at George Washington University for seven years....