Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...focus on in order to build students' confidence, as opposed to only focusing on their deficits and making them feel like failures. It is important to me to provide balanced feedback that is constructive without being overwhelming or harmful to the student's self-perception. Outside of my studies and career path, I enjoy reading for fun and engaging in some creative writing projects; I also have a passion for music, and am a member of one...

Hi everyone! I'm delighted to have the opportunity to help you. I tutor in math, including algebra, stats, and calculus; business subjects including finance, economics, and accounting; and in fiction and non-fiction writing. I have a BA from Loyola University of Chicago, a MBA from Vanderbilt University, and a MFA from Sarah Lawrence College. I can't wait to help you.

...from the students' as well as the teachers' perspective. In addition, I've taught English as a Second Language at an academic summer camp for teenagers in Germany. Currently, I organize and lead a creative writing group for adults with my husband at our home in Brooklyn. Over the course of my professional and academic trajectory, tutoring has supplemented and enriched my experience. Whether helping a fourth grader with intermediate-level German homework or guiding a high...

...International Relations. My passion for tutoring stems from understanding that many students struggle with the standardized pacing of traditional classrooms. I've seen firsthand how one-on-one attention allows students to truly flourish, as personalized learning adapts to each individual's unique needs and style. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, English, and Literature. I believe in creating engaging learning experiences by connecting academic concepts to students' interests and everyday...

...chemistry double-major. I have been a tutor for around seven years and have experience tutoring a variety of academic subjects such as calculus, creative writing, and organic chemistry for older students and test prep and elementary subjects for younger students. I also have a lot of experience working with kids with a variety of disabilities. Some of the kids I've worked with are non-verbal and non-mobile, others simply require a detailed schedule to keep them...

...to pursue a minor in political science and am on a pre-law track. I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama where I graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. I'm a great English student and would be more than happy to offer my help to anyone struggling with reading or writing. Additionally, I have tons of experience working with elementary age children and would love to help ease the burden of online learning in the midst of...

...my MBA degree in Accounting and Finance at Long Island University. I love writing, reading, and just enjoying life in general. I love children and love helping others develop their full potential in the education arena. I, too, love to learn new things. I believe that education is one of the most important things in life and that we should never stop learning. It gives all of us the opportunity to understand one another better.

I am originally from Chicago. I was brought up speaking Spanish at home, and love nothing more than sharing my knowledge about this wonderful language! I am a recent New York transplant, where I work professionally as a commercial director.

...Florida. During these three years, I taught undergraduate courses in composition, professional communication, and poetry. I have also been a volunteer tutor for both adult and young learners in writing, English, math (at the middle or high school level), and test prep (GED, SAT) for several years. I graduated from Tufts University in 2010 with a double major in English and Community Health. I love helping people and figuring out ways to make education fun...

...it in them to succeed and I will not give up when things get difficult. It is my goal to help students not only achieve success but to enjoy themselves while they get there. I am passionate about sharing my love for history with others and seek to illustrate that history is not a dead thing, that it is far more than names and dates in a textbook. I strive to share how history is...

...special needs, and refugees. I understand that teaching is about much more than relaying information. It's about non-judgement. It's about overcoming all possible barriers to success. It's about instilling confidence, independence, and resilience. It's about engaging the individual, and finding passion, excitement, and real motivation. If you are looking for more than somebody to simply relay information, if you are looking to truly enhance your learning journey, let's work together! (key words so you find...

...was born and raised in New York City, and have spent my college career finding ways to help students get the education they need. I've interned with the NYC Department of Education, the European Grassroots Anti-Racist Movement in Paris, and political campaigns here at home. I am a strong believer in the idea that a great education can change a child's life, and I plan on making a career of helping make sure that all...

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I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...

...reader. As a high school freshmen, I was more interested in the cracks in the ceiling than any books being discussed. But one educator took a personal interest in me, and introduced me to Joseph Heller's letters. The humor pulled me in, and the insight kept me going. I was struck by a writer's power to put the world in sharp, sane relief. I pursued my newfound interest to a Bachelor's Degree in English at...

...I believe in teaching with patience and also in the saying that the "sky should be my stepping stone rather than my limit;" I take this philosophy with me everywhere I go even the classroom. In my experience, most students have distinct learning styles and identities so I strive to be innovative and adapt the subject to their individual learning style. It's very fulfilling when I see students I tutor, succeed or pass their exams....

...a Bachelors Degree in Comparative Literature and Anthropology. Since graduating, I have tutored children from a variety of backgrounds across the world, from Queens, New York to the Paris region in France as part of the TAPIF program! I tutor English Literature, Essay Writing, French, Spanish, Social Studies and History. I can help you prepare for the AP English and Spanish Literature exams, as well as the AP US History, AP European History and AP French...

...Politics, and Philosophy; an MFA in Creative Writing; and professional experience as a writer and editor in multiple settings. I also have experience as a tutor to students ranging in age from 1st grade to adults, have taught after-school activities for elementary school students, assisted teachers in middle school classrooms for students with special needs, and have taught a section of an undergraduate course. Personally, I learn best through an interdisciplinary approach, when I am...

...Workshop. I received my undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University, where I majored in a program that combined history, philosophy, and literature. Since graduating college in 2013, I've taught ESL in Valparaiso, Chile, worked as a substitute teacher and after school educator in Philadelphia, and mentored young writers in Iowa City. For me, learning isn't just about gaining specific knowledge and skills. It's about the excitement that comes from encountering new things, and about growing into...

...I have helped guide them through their school selections, exam preparations, and college essays. I attended one of New York's prestigious high schools and have tutored students to prepare them for the SHSAT. Students feel comfortable with me because I take time to learn their style and keep them engaged by explaining to them the larger world applications of the lessons they are learning in school. I am so excited to work with my students...