Award-Winning Gifted Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...name is Rachel! I am a college English professor at Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it...

...I earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Anthropology and Dramatic Art, both with distinction. I also completed an honors thesis and minor in Fiction Writing. I was awarded the Robertson Scholarship, which provided full tuition, housing, and summer funding. During college, I traveled to New Orleans, France, and China to study non-profit arts management, theatre, and martial arts. I now spend my summers teaching theatre and ethics and the Governor's School of North Carolina,...

...am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to 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...

...currently working in a biochemistry lab at NYU Medical Center and applying to medical school, with hopes of training to be a pediatric surgeon in the future. I have worked as a teaching assistant for a Columbia biology lab course, taught ESL to immigrants from China, and tutored extensively in math, science, and test prep. I especially enjoy tutoring science because I believe that sometimes a little bit of personalized attention can go a long...

I am a motivated and dedicated student who is looking to help similar-minded students achieve their academic goals.... I believe that patience and understanding is the key to teaching students. One can never rush learning, as students need to have a solid foundation before learning new concepts.... I would figure out what kind of learner they are and how best to help them achieve their goals, in addition to finding out how much they already know.

I work for a great district on Long Island and have five years teaching experience. I love to tutor students to help them be the best they can be! I have my Bachelor's in Elementary and Special Education. I received my Master's in teaching ESL. I am a certified teacher and I love working with dedicated families! My hobbies and interests include, running, teaching, and reading.

...and philosophy. I have been tutoring for many years both privately and more formally in the classroom setting, focusing mainly on students in grades 9-12 (although I have worked with essentially all ages). In my career-plan, I am aiming to become a professor and researcher in the sciences and psychology--this is derived from my love of teaching and inspiring passion in others for what they may not naturally find interesting. I have cultivated many skills...

...I had the wonderful opportunity to study in France and spend a semester in London. Finding a positive learning environment where I was able to thrive was a turning point in my life and shifted my career route towards education. Following graduation, I earned a Masters of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University. I also earned CA teaching credentials in Social Science, English, and Multiple Subject (elementary). I have worked with all types of learners...

...am originally from the UK and have a Master's in Education majoring in Special Ed and ESOL. I have experience tutoring all subjects through sixth grade, and special education to all ages. I also have taught in an English immersion program for international students at high schools overseas. I have traveled to: Europe, Asia, Israel, Egypt, Africa and India. I also love to dance, and have taught drama and dance in after school programs. I...

...part of my life, and I enjoy sharing the knowledge that I've gained from these experiences as well; in fact, one of my favorite things to help people with is finding the best ways to communicate ideas both structurally and semantically in writing and speech, from book reports to college essays. When I'm not tutoring or conducting research, I like to go rock climbing, perform improv comedy, and write creatively. I also volunteer as a...

...from Rutgers, I have taught virtually every academic subject (with the exception of foreign languages) to students ranging in age from 10 to 19. I also have extensive experience with all aspects of SAT and ACT preparation. I have the most experience tutoring math, and I try to teach my students that math doesn't have to be intimidating and can in fact be a satisfying and useful subject. In my free time, I enjoy competing...

...with my skills gained as a student at Relay, I have developed strategic instructional moves that have led my students to find success across subject matters. I approach my work with each student with the understanding that he or she might need different supports to make academic gains; as a teacher and an Assistant Principal, I differentiated instruction to both support my lower performing students, and simultaneously push my high performing students to exceed expectations....

...proficient in A.S.L. I enjoy teaching students of all ages. I enjoy my profession and have both a full time job teaching Emotionally Challenged students and a part time teaching online. I teach students K-20 in E.L.A, Elementary Math, Reading, Writing, and American Sign Language. I enjoy fun exchanges of intellectual interactions and love to laugh and have fun. I also am dedicated to constantly research and implement proven ways and strategies to improve my...

...My colleagues constantly wondered at my ability to ace pop quizzes and finals alike. -- they all wondered how I could get consistent high marks without staying up all night studying. Here's a few of my strategies: -- Each test is a game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the...

...became deeply interested in education as a teacher. For me, learning has always been a personal and individualized endeavor, and I believe that is how we all learn best. After all, no two students are alike. By providing a comfortable demeanor coupled with expert knowledge of the subject area, I can help a student learn in the best way possible. My favorite subjects are and have always been foreign languages (particularly Spanish and French), math,...

...a great tutor because I am warm, engaging, funny and I genuinely love to learn. I am good at breaking down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who...

...strengths, etc., and that often problems can be solved and concepts may be grasped just by looking at them from another perspective. I have experience working with students of varying age groups. I also have some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and other writing projects. As an undergraduate, I frequently tutored classmates in essay writing and edited papers, which helped pay for my expenses during college. I enjoy helping people and...

...a recent graduate of Pennsylvania State University working in the Social Media Technology Industry. I am creative and am able to operate in unconventional situations and have been chosen for various leadership positions because of these attributes. I value education, learning and love discussing some of my favorite study topics. Additionally, I am social and enjoy communicating my ideas with others and working within a team. I love traveling, meeting new people, and out of...

...in Philosophy with a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. I am highly passionate about education: during the academic year, I serve as a volunteer tutor for the Petey Greene Program, which provides educational assistance to those incarcerated in New Jersey prisons; after graduation, I hope to work toward becoming a high school mathematics teacher. This summer, I am interning part-time at IntegrateNYC4me, a nonprofit that seeks to integrate New York schools. I believe that...

...NYC Public School system, I worked with grades 9-12 in the Match Tutor Corps, a program dedicated to supplementing classroom learning with small group or one-on-one tutoring. My previous experience has also allowed me to work with a variety of grades from preschool to high school at a myriad of programs including the Arlington, MA Public School system, the A+ Student Center, Phoenix Charter Academy, the BELL Tutoring Program, and the Americorps Programs Breakthrough Collaborative...