Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...My teaching background spans general and special education, and I have experience supporting students with a wide range of learning needs, including dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, gifted and talented, and twice exceptional learners. Currently, I serve as a third-grade special education teacher in a public school inclusion classroom, and I am passionate about bringing that same level of commitment and personalization to my online tutoring sessions. What drives me most is the belief that every...

...am also a freelance editor and consultant, primarily for people working in higher education. I collaborate with educators on their academic writing; most often academic texts and research books and articles. This work allows me to utilize my talent and passion for language and literature, as well as my passion for education. As an editor, I help enable esteemed scholars and academics craft their written work to make their specialized knowledge available and accessible to...

...at my local synagogue. During the summers, I've been a camp counselor for kindergarteners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders. I have also tutored middle school students in math and ELA. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects for elementary school students, I have the most experience with reading, writing, and math. Math can be a difficult subject for many students, but it is fun to work together to develop new skills and work...

I am a student at Barnard College graduating in May 2021 with a major in political science and a minor in psychology. I love working with kids and helping them reach their full potential! I tutor in history, reading, writing (incl. college apps!) and government.

My goal is to support student learning according to their individual needs and to help them to feel successful in a supportive way. Learning must be presented in a positive way.

...enjoy teaching middle school math, sciences, and history the most. I believe that learning should be fun, interesting, and relatable, and that if students are able to understand information as it relates to them in the real world they are more likely to grasp complex concepts. It is always exciting to watch a young student develop a love of learning or master a subject that they struggle with, and it feels very rewarding for the...

...assessments. In addition, I have taught advanced readers to achieve higher standards in comprehension and writing. My professional tutoring background has been at the middle, high school and collegiate level for proofreading and editing papers. I am focused on delivering differentiated academic instruction while nurturing the social and emotional needs of all students. While my primary experience has been at the academic level, I have also trained others to use technology such as MS Word,...

...students. In my experience helping tutor maths to middle school students, we always seem to have the most fun and success when students are able to build a thorough understanding of the basics of their area of focus and are later able to apply them to more challenging scenarios. I am also a firm proponent of patience -- every student has a unique learning style, and understanding often takes time. In my spare time I...

...for the GMAT or apply to business school, some more arcane areas of business and economics like Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Accounting and Finance. Then as my first born child entered school and had some troubles with math and later Algebra, I tutored him and helped him get through material he was discouraged about and thought he couldn't handle. He ended up getting a 90% this past school year. More recently I've been tutoring a woman...

...a graduate student at Georgetown University. My background has equipped me with the skills to be communicative, flexible, rigorous and creative with my students. I tailor the tutoring experience to orient towards each of my student's individual goals, based on their current strengths and weaknesses. I use my experience to help my students improve their cognitive (thinking) skills and overall grasp of the subject matter at hand. I am looking forward to helping you reach...

...Education. I have been privileged to work in different settings alongside students, families, and teachers from diverse backgrounds. These experiences have taught me how important our assets are as resources that must be valued and sustained, especially in fostering a positive sense of self. Teaching and learning in an academically focused environment have taught me a great deal, particularly that teaching and learning are not linear, but dynamic. A meaningful education strengthens the diverse assets...

...proudest accomplishments was helping a student in Italy pass the English oral proficiency exam and earn a scholarship to study in London. My students consistently do well because I take time to build a strong connection and tailor each lesson to their learning style. I've successfully supported both elementary and middle school students in mastering reading, writing, foundational math skills, and test prep. I believe in making learning fun and meaningful, while guiding students to...

...Bachelor on Fashion Marketing and Management. Before I graduated I tutored private clients in Manhattan NY with Spanish/English reading, writing subjects. Ever Since I graduated I've been working as a coordinator and in the human resource field for many years at a care facility. I am most passionate about Fashion, literature, Arts, psychology and history. I've always enjoy helping people especially children with subjects they struggle with. In my spare time I enjoy reading, drawing...

...and explore possibilities. As a tutor my subjects are literature, literacy, writing, reading comprehension, grammar, syntax,and phonetics from the elementary to the college level. My personal endeavors are to level up to a Masters Degree and Doctorate by age 40 the latest. I am currently trying to break into professional marketing, writing and education field. I hope as your choice in tutor to increase my pupils ability to take in mass amount information, locate key...

...working with children. I've been teaching dance since I was 13 years old, and teaching has been a big part of my life ever since. My favorite age group to teach dance to was 5-10 year olds and I would love that opportunity to work with kids again. I believe that every child is capable of achieving their dreams and just need a bit of support in order to get there. I would love to...

...approach is personalized and encouraging. I aim to meet each student where they are whether they're working on vocal technique, preparing for an audition, writing original music, or just beginning their musical journey. I believe learning should be both challenging and joyful, and I work to create a space where students feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. Every voice is unique, and I love helping students discover and develop their own sound, style, and...

...math using the common core curriculum. I believe that education is an important way of improving ones life. My philosophy of teaching is to have my students become active participants in the learning process. I raise students academic skills by modeling and guiding students through a task. I want the students to understand the steps necessary to be successful. I also check for understanding before moving on to more complex assignments. It is important for...

I am a practicing pharmacist capable of tutoring in affairs that relate to pharmacy, pharmacy law, and healthcare in general. My background is in biology and I can also tutor that subject. I help pharmacy students pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE. I am also a children's book author with excellent writing skills-https://amzn.to/3p7WJo2

...to know how to reconcile the company's checking statement and do inventory calculations using math including fractions and decimals. I also had to how to write well in order to communicate with customers about their accounts. As a substitute teacher and tutor for 13 years, I had to know all the basic subjects you learn in elementary school in order to help the my students with that day's lessons so they would be...

...at Greyston Community Gardens and at Quixote Quest. I've also worked as an ecology research assistant and in science writing. I was web editor of the Sarah Lawrence Phoenix for over a year and a half, and then a copy editor for the Sarah Lawrence review for a semester before leaving to study writing abroad in Dublin, Ireland and write as an official blogger for my study abroad program. I plan to eventually attend grad...