Award-Winning French Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

I fully agree with the idea behind this quote: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid," and I live my life as a teacher accordingly-- knowing my main goal is to meet a student where they are, and to guide them in the best suited way for them.

...dread, I find that this is where a good tutor can induce the most "Ah ha!" moments because there are so many patterns that can help you ace that test if you know where to look. Helping students conquer these subjects (and become "math people") by identifying and breaking down the methodology is very rewarding. My philosophy for tutoring has always been: Some people teach to the test. Others teach to the book. I teach...

...a Second Language) to government officers and other professionals in the private and public sector overseas. I love teaching, especially languages. I use participatory methods that encourage students to communicate effectively in the target language. I am proud of my achievements and hope to continue to instill the love of languages to my students. I am a French native speaker; I've studied in Geneva (Switzerland) and France. I have a French Baccalaureate because all my...

I am a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP test tutoring, I hope to help high school students improve their abilities and get into their dream college. ... My role as a tutor is...

...Karan, and I am a first year student at New York University, intending to study Computer Science/Mathematics. I grew up in New Jersey where I tutored students K-12 at a Kumon Math and Reading Tutoring Center in my hometown for about a year. I got to work with kids of all ages, though I specialized in teaching math to the older kids. I am eager to continue tutoring through Varsity Tutors now that I am...

...to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content being studied. For example, I would compare a historical event to an ongoing, contemporary controversy. Or I would encourage students to think of historical figures as actual characters with goals and motivations instead of just a name on a page. Likewise, when tutoring vocabulary, I would encourage students to make an educated guess about a word's meaning by thinking of other words with...

A tri-lingual with teaching experience; capability to improve, to achieve goals, and to act with professionalism. I am going to teach you Arabic, French, and English. If I did it, You can do it too.

I am a recent college grad with a passion for helping students succeed in French, psychology, writing, and English! I have extensive tutoring experience and look forward to working with students.

My name is Elliot, and I have been teaching Spanish, French, and English/ESL for several years. I have a BA degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Masters degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Harvard University. I also have a graduate certificate in Translation from Brandeis University. I enjoy teaching languages to students of all ages...

...years working as an elementary school teacher and professional actress. Having struggled with dyslexia throughout my high school and college days, learning how to learn has been a life-long process and I apply all the tools, patience and determination I have gained into my own teaching practice. I am high energy, encouraging, and interested in understanding how you learn best so we can create study practices together that can serve you throughout your academic career.

I am currently a Junior studying Finance and Accounting with a minor in Computer Science at NYU's Stern School of Business. I am also Captain of the Men's NCAA Swim Team. Outside of the pool and classroom I love to explore the city and try different types of food. I look forward to meeting you!

...from Brooklyn, New York. Having always had a love of school and learning, I initially began tutoring as a way to gain community service hours but then realized that it meant more to me. As both a general homework and specialized reading tutor (trained in administering DIBELS and differentiated reading instruction), I have a wide array of experience with different subjects. I can't wait to get involved with Varsity and continue making a difference!

...a tutor has brought me a lot of joy and perseverance. French is my native language and I grew up in the United States, so from a very young age I was bilingual. It wasn't until I was learning Spanish where I really started to take interest in and love languages. Being able to teach my passion really shines through to the student's learning experience, making education more comprehensive and enjoyable for everyone.

...am currently enrolled in McGill University, working towards a BA in Political Science. I tutor SAT math, Japanese, English as a second language, and TOEFL. My teaching style really varies on each student, and I make it my goal to create a unique style for every individual student depending on their strengths and weaknesses. Outside of tutoring, I love art, watching comedy/crime shows, and watching Youtube. I would love to get to know each student...

...one of the most rewarding and significant experiences in my life to date and has inspired me to want to work more closely with students to help give them the same skills I found so helpful during my academic career. It would truly be my pleasure to combine my knowledge of the social sciences and humanities (as well as other subject areas in which I am proficient) with my teaching and instructing experience to help...

...do my very best to set them up for that. If you start a tutoring session with me, we'll typically define your goals, optimize your weaknesses and leverage your strengths so you are in the best suitable position to succeed. After that, we work at a high pace, instilling proper habits needed to learn quickly yet effectively. Having see so many people in industry do bad work, I really want my students understand what quality...

...graduation, I moved to China, where I taught English to high school students and started a tutoring business for kids from ages 5-17. While I tutor on broad range of subjects, my favorites are history and French. I also love working with students on their writing and preparing for standardized tests. I take time to evaluate my students' individual learning styles and goals, and I craft my approach around their needs. There is nothing more...

...in France, and I went to teach English as a second language and mathematics in middle and high schools. My best reward is when meeting former students; they remind me of what I taught them. It means that they still remember what they learn with me after all this time and that makes me proud. When I am not preparing classes or teaching, I love cooking and baking. I also love going with my children...

...fit this variety of students’ needs. My personal favorite teaching experience was my time as a guide at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, where I took groups of scouts out on week-long horseback pack trips through the mountains.  I would start with kids who often had no horse experience and throughout the week I taught them everything from riding skills and horse care to proper packing and wilderness camping procedures.  Seeing those kids packing...

...in Brooklyn, and I just received a Sociology degree from Brown University this past May. I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extremely flexible, and anywhere in New York City works for me. I look forward to working...