Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I am currently an undergraduate student majoring in biology. I have 4+ years tutoring K-12 students professionally. I am most passionate about science, math and English. I value education and believe it to be essential in success and would be happy to help with your needs.

...have over 25 years of public speaking experience both as a competitor, performer, academic, and instructor and can help with any presentation questions you may have. I taught Public Speaking for three years at the collegiate level and competed in statewide forensics tournaments for nearly ten years. I'm happy to help beginner to advanced public speakers outline or polish presentations. Writing: I have presented original research more than 25 times at conferences around the country...

...this is where students really develop their own voice and ideas. I have a deep passion for drawing out the best in every student and building their confidence is the core of my approach. I feel that students produce their best work and are more receptive to new concepts and knowledge when they are at the center of the learning process. That is why my sessions are fun, engaging, and set by the pace of...

...have always had a passion for teaching, whether that is coaching soccer or in a classroom environment. I have helped many students in my undergraduate career with papers and research projects. My biggest skill is teaching people how to write, but I am also confident in my capabilities to assist in other areas such as math, history, psychology and more. I believe in positive reinforcement in order to help people achieve their highest potential. In...

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...Classical Studies. In my junior year I worked as a Student Academic Mentor, helping my fellow students manage their work, classes, and stress. Though new to the tutoring profession, I have been guiding and instructing my friends and family in Latin, English, and general writing and editing for a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing skills in publishing internships with science fiction/fantasy publisher Tor Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring...

...a student not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Over my years working as a peer tutor, Grade 1 teaching assistant and lifelong advocate for my own learning-disabled and special needs brother, I've seen firsthand the power of positive rapport-building in fostering all-around student confidence. Additionally, having graduated as my high school's Salutatorian in 2023 and accumulating over 3,000 hours of community service between grades 9-12, I understand the importance of pursuing a well-balanced...

...different range of abilities, lessons and activities and give them appropriate feedback including rewards and targets. I feel that my degrees would be relevant, not only are they academically tough subjects, but it enabled me to develop many transferable skills including the ability to interpret and explain complex information, undertake research and evaluation, and develop confident written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Friends and family tell me I am empathetic, caring...

...a concentration in Marketing. Currently, I am studying to earn my master's degree in applied analytics. In the spring semester of my Junior year of college, I studied abroad to Ireland, where I interned at Zeeko education, a startup which teaches internet safety to schools across Ireland. I learned many important lessons about teaching children, especially across the internet. As I have several years of writing center experience, I am passionate in teaching students how...

...writing, copywriting for brands and writing for television. Growing up, my favorite time was spent leading school clubs and I mostly enjoyed mathematics, history and literature. I believe that learning is about learning how you best interpret ideas. My goal is to help you find a nonchalant relationship with your passion and talent so that you can take on any subject. I was admitted to 10/11 elite colleges to which I applied and have worked...

...the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing old material from a new vantage point! I know the importance of developing a strong and functional rapport with students. During my time as a Substitute Teacher and as a one-on-one Guitar Instructor, I have learned techniques and strategies for successful and patient engagement. I will create an individualized instructional plan that capitalizes on your strengths and...

Though I have not done tutoring in more than 30 years, I have more than enough experience as a copy editor, helping to improve written work.

...my Bachelor of Arts degree at Marymount Manhattan College where I focused on Directing for the stage and Playwriting. For more than seven years I have been teaching students ages 8-16 theater skills, such as improv, monologues, and scene-work. As a career playwright and director, I am a storyteller and I love helping people tell their stories. I firmly believe that having the skills to perform, narrate, fantasticate, and think creatively are invaluable throughout your...

...In fact, had it not been for the cost of living, I would be delighted to research the law and legal doctrines, serving as a resource to victims of illegal acts, pro bono. I had intentions on taking the necessary measures to be more receptive to all that is entailed in the educational experience of law, while tailoring it to match my pre-existing educational background. I am going to learn Italian to translate the terminology...

...it comes to reading comprehension. My tutoring style revolves around personalization to the student - at the first session, we'll chat about your strengths and hobbies and use these as a way of accessing your target subject - are you a huge movie fan who needs to improve your French grades? We'll use dubs to improve your listening skills. Are you a musician hoping to improve in History? We'll use music as a primary source...

B.A. in Psychology '17, & B.A. in Biological Sciences '21 (Post-Baccalaureate). Neuro geek, writer/poet, EMT-B, Former Emergency Dept. Tech, and Research Tech. I love helping students understand material that they find difficult. I learn from them, and they learn from me. You cannot get anywhere unless you help those around you. Future goals: Neurosurgeon/Principal Investigator and Mid-Size Business Owner. Fun Fact: My iTunes library probably has a song for everyone.... Past performance and a test-run during...

...and be alert to body language and verbal ques that may normally go unnoticed. As a graduate student pursuing medicine, I am patient and acknowledge the dedication and work ethic it takes to do well academically. In my free time, I really enjoy working with my hands and crafting, I enjoy drawing, making collages, and painting. I make handmade jewelry and it keeps me discipled to not give up because it is difficult and frustrating...

...inherently artistic society. As a music educator, my job is to provide a space for my students to engage with and create works of their own to hone their craft. The goal of my teaching is always to show the joy of making and consuming music and art in any form it takes. For me, this means creating a democratic space that celebrates every student and amplifies every voice. Students and teachers must create joyful...

...completed at Kentucky Wesleyan College where I majored in English (my primary focus was creative writing) and political science. I worked in the college's writing center throughout all four years of my undergrad and eventually worked as a teaching assistant during my last two years. One of my favorite teaching experiences was at Girls Inc., where I tutored girls k-12 in a variety of subjects but mainly taught creative writing classes. I am able to...

...school English teacher. My thesis explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love canoeing, reading, and...