Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...I have been an editor for our newspaper for the past 2.5 years, contributing up to 3 articles bi-weekly for my beloved publication. Additionally, I have written for many other on-campus and professional publications, as well as writing and recording news shows as News Director of the radio station. I have a lot of energy and passion for writing and I have been told that I have a talent for spreading that spirit. I am...

Every student has the unique ability to learn and be curious, and I enjoy discovering what motivates my students and how I can best inspire them to succeed. "Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death." Albert Einstein

As a teacher, I see how students can struggle in reading and writing on a daily basis. My experience is working with elementary school students as well as high school, in reading and writing. I have worked with English Language Learners, special education students, as well as general education. My experience has taught me that there are always solutions to every problem. ... I believe the unique abilities and strengths of a child is critical in...

...de-mystify the subject from the outset, starting with acknowledging and building on what students already know - usually more than they think. I've studied a lot of languages (Spanish, Latin, French, Turkish, Attic Greek, Ancient Hebrew, and, of course, English) and I've learned that a lot of the principles of communication are universal. If you're reading this, you already know one language, so you've made the first step toward learning another! I'd love to help...

...Science and Global Studies at Swarthmore College. I have extensive experience in classroom teaching from preschool to middle school. I recently completed a seminar on children's education, during which I worked as a teacher's assistant in an early childhood center. I have also worked at a social services program providing literacy and math support for students of all ages. I specialize in helping students prepare for high school admissions tests like the ISEE and SSAT,...

...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.

My name is Renee Kumaga. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I reside between two locations-Bronx, NY Monday-Friday and Hopewell Junction, NY on the weekends. I love working with and helping people especially our young people. I look forward to tutoring and advancing my future students.

...more than willing to help them explore the world of mathematics as well. I personally retain information better when I can see the elaborate underpinnings of the world around us, and I think I bring that same philosophy to my tutoring sessions. If a student is having difficulty grasping a concept, I will try to reduce it to its simplest terms, so that he/she can follow the threads on their own to unravel the solution....

...and cultural competency. These are important skills for every education setting. I tutor French and Spanish Language, Music Theory, English at all levels, and writing, amongst other humanities subjects. My favorite subject to teach is English because there are so many rules. Whilst the rules are extensive and complicated, I am an avid reader so repeated exposure to the rules have made them familiar. I also enjoy practicing piano, voice, and guitar, and watching television...

I am a rising Senior at Williams College where I major in History and Political Science with a certificate in Arabic. Having learned Spanish, Arabic and Korean from scratch, I am a major proponent of learning new languages and enjoy helping others on their language journeys. I am also an avid chess player, and love to introduce others to the game.

...graduated from Tulane University in May 2017 with a Bachelors of Science in Management as well as a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance. I'm currently pursuing a Masters of Music in Musical Theatre at New York University. I've had a wide range of experience in tutoring kids of all ages. With subjects ranging from American History to AP Music Theory, I definitely have a history in focusing in variety of different areas.

...strong tutor because I believe in connecting with students so that they are comfortable engaging, talking to me, and asking questions. I am someone who can empathize, yet be tough when I have to be. I love helping people and working with them to get their full potential drawn out. I spent time teaching English in Panama. Because of this experience, I understand both the positions of being a teacher and a student, and I...

...draw charts showing the patterns and similarities among various noun and verb endings they need to know so they can truly master these fundamentals of the language. Though I went on to earn a degree in Latin and Greek literature in college, I really think my passionate interest in this subject was nurtured and allowed to thrive because of the extremely solid foundation I received in Latin grammar from one outstanding high school teacher. I...

...notably, 20 writing prizes before I reached eighteen. I was a National Merit Semi-Finalist in high school and I've had a passion for education and the art of learning since I was a child. I hope to instill in my students the love of amassing knowledge, excelling in your studies, and walking out of a test feeling like you rocked it. I especially had a passion for the Critical Reading and the Writing portions of...

...certified special education teacher with the NYCD0E and I have been teaching for eleven years working with children from second through fifth grades. I graduated from St. John's University with a masters in special and general education and have another masters from Queens College in literacy for grades 5 - 9. I have also been an adjunct literacy and special education instructor at Manhattanville College, Bronx Community College and Queens College. My specialty is reading...

...is Teffie Palacio and I'm a tutor for all ages and subjects. I'm currently a graduate student working on my Master's in English where I study poetry. I've been a tutor for 4 years in college settings, but also working with children and young adults. I worked as a college writing center tutor during my time in undergrad. After graduation, I worked as a private tutor with a fourth grade girl and a middle school...

...in a more personal setting. Removing the element of classroom management from the equation allows me to give the student the attention they require and deserve. Many of the ills in our current education system can, in my opinion, be explained by a severely unbalanced student to teacher ratio. Few students receive the necessary attention required to achieve true mastery over the subject matter at hand. I hope to do my part in resolving this...

I'm grateful to have the opportunity to meet new people. I think an environment of mutual respect and understanding is important. It leads to great conversation and learning by both parties.

...years experience working as a teaching artist with special needs/District 75 students, specifically students on the autism spectrum. Having studied voice for over 15 years, I currently teach private voice, having trained in the Estill Voice Method at Tom Burke Voice Studio, NYC. I'm also a huge movie buff, enjoy web design and and am a songwriter. I love teaching and I believe encouragement, patience, empathy, and adaptability are keys to being a great tutor!!

...subject areas including Elementary Math, Reading, Writing, AP US History and Government, Literature and general study skills. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading, Writing and History because I find that students can often find a great deal of personal meaning in these subjects which is very rewarding. My tutoring style is one that allows students to feel comfortable and respected. I am confident that any student can master whatever subject they set their mind...