Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...I believe that no student is unintelligent or incapable. Everyone is more than able, through some effort and a little bit of help, to achieve any goal in life, academic or otherwise. My goal is to help people achieve and realize the potential that lies inside of them. In addition to Science and Math, I also have an interest in music (guitar) and English and am available to tutor in those subjects as well.

...lives in New York City. I love my two cats Pher Pher and Hobbes. I love to cook, run, and sing! I'd also love to help you ace your classes. I understand how challenging certain subjects can be as someone who had to overcome a learning disability myself. I want to help you clear your own hurdles. I like to have fun in the class and be creative with learning while still pushing you to...

Hi. My name is Akisha Robinson and I'm here to help you fall in love with learning as much as I have over the years. Growing up, my 9 family members and I moved around a lot. Living in 3 continents and 7 countries really teaches you that education and experiences are key to being happy and successful in this life (they go hand and hand). I'm here to help you find that, someway, somehow.

...proudest accomplishments was teaching an algebra Regents repeater class for those who failed the test multiple times. I worked extensively with students to identify where they were struggling and remediating those areas (one example: I learned a student didn't actually understand how negative numbers operated and so they were constantly tripping up in arithmetic). We achieved about a 90% pass rate in the course and a few students were able to graduate after passing since...

...reason has helped me make sense of the work I did as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so that we can understand ourselves better as humans. It's a beautiful thing! As your tutor, I'll help you discover "The WHY" as we work on honing your skills as a reader and writer....

...the safe space of my institutions. I am most passionate about English, African-American History, Literature, Public Speaking, Journalism, Creative Writing, and Drama. I am also a proud mental health advocate and was previously Mental Health First Aid certified for both adults and children. I have had the opportunity to speak at conferences, consortiums, symposiums, and schools about the importance of mental health in the Black community. Moreover, I am a renowned journalist who has written...

...studied Screenwriting and Creative Writing. Throughout my time at college, I maintained a high 3.8 GPA, and was placed on NYU's Dean's List. When I took the SATs in 2015, I got an overall score of 2120, and was in the 91st national percentile for writing, and in the 99th national percentile for critical reading, with a score of 770 out of 800. While at NYU I not only wrote numerous papers myself, but also...

...it also helps to fill any gaps in their education from previous years and improves their ability to quickly absorb new topics in the future. When I am not tutoring or attending class, I spend most of my time reading or writing. I have a large portfolio of short stories, am working on my first novel, and have begun working with professors at school to start getting my work published. I also travel and spend...

I've taught Creative Writing and other writing courses at the college level I was a writing professor at UC Irvine. I am a lifelong writer with an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature, so words are my passion! I have worked with students of all grade levels and demographics, including elementary, middle school, high school and college students. I'm passionate about helping students find their voice and improve their writing/English skills!

...worked full time as a chess tutor for elementary school through middle school age groups. Professionally I have worked as a TV writer and advertising copywriter. I hope to use what I have learned as a professional writer to help my students improve in their writing and reading comprehension. In addition to this I have experience working as a tutor both for essay writing and creative writing. I have further experience with the tutoring for...

...objective as a tutor is to empower my students and guide them toward their own success by instilling confidence in them. I understand that every student has their own learning style as well as unique passions, strengths and interests. I aim to get to know my students individual strengths and passions in order to make the material interesting and meaningful for them. I believe in an individual's creativity and I create individualized and personal lessons...

...math component. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I make it my mission to impart to my students with the idea that they have the potential for greatness. I let them know with my words and actions that with the right nurturing, mentoring, and guidance they can become the best...

I am a Brooklyn-based Oberlin College graduate and currently work as an assistant teacher at The Churchill School and Center. I studied English and Creative Writing and teach 8th grade English. I love reading and writing fiction and essays and enjoy sharing my love of literature with students!

I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...

I am a pre-med sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a B.S. in Biology and minoring in Biochemistry/Biophysics. My favorite subjects to tutor are Cell and Molecular Biology, AP Biology, Ecology, and Creative Writing! I have been a tutor for nearly 3 years and take great pride in helping others learn.

...English and Political Science. Throughout my undergraduate I enjoyed taking various humanities classes, from Art History to Political theory. However, my passion for literature led me to pursue a Master's in English at the University of East Anglia where I specialized in modern and contemporary writing. As an avid writer I love supporting students on all areas of the essay-writing process, from reading and analyzing a text to crafting a thesis statement. Putting pen to...

Hello! My name is Katie, and I have a passionate for teaching reading and writing. I have a Master's from NYU in creative writing and a BA in English. I also am an adjunct professor of composition and literature within the CUNY system in NYC.

...in the world of global technology. What I don't know could fill volumes, but every day I look forward to learning more. When I was a kid, I loved school and learning, because every day was a new adventure and a challenge to succeed. Sometimes it's less easy than other times, but I find by applying my professional knowledge, experience, and grace under pressure, one can succeed beyond one's own expectations. And my success as...

...performative pedagogy, and culturally responsive curriculum building. I have worked with K-12 students of diverse experience across NYC to develop performance skills, healthy social and emotional development, and cultivate self-confidence. I also have worked with twice-exceptional, LGBTQ+, and students of various identities and backgrounds on writing, reading, college applications, and more independently and in NYC public and private institutions. I am passionate and dedicated to contributing to radically inclusive and uplifting young people through developing...

I am a passionate tutor with a BA in English Language & Literature. I especially love creative writing, poetry in particular, but am qualified to tutor in a variety of subjects. I also have plenty of experience with disability accommodations, adaptations, and assistive tech (including AAC) that may be useful in tutoring for some students.