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

...I begin by gaining students' trust and then take that trust into deeper, more nuanced work. I was raised in rural Idaho, and moved to New York City in 2005. Since then, I have lived and worked in Tokyo, Spain, France, New Mexico, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. I have a B.A. in English from the University of Washington, and an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania - from where I graduated with honors. In 2010,...

...journalist for 30 years because I am passionate about storytelling but I have also been teaching in one way or another for nearly as long-- I have tutored one-on-one but I have also taught writing to elementary school, middle school and college students and I have also coached baseball for well over a decade. These years of experience means I not only know how to write and teach writing, I know how to educate and...

...philosophy minor). I have taught students of all age levels in public, private, and one-on-one settings. Some of my past experiences include: peer-tutoring throughout high school and my undergraduate education, substitute teaching English, history, government, speech/debate, and drama in a secondary school, organizing and teaching acting and technical theatre at a performing arts summer camp, teaching English, reading comprehension, and writing to gifted/advanced 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, and assistant coaching collegiate level speech...

...to tutor students in both writing and literature. Since the program was online, I am skilled at teaching and communicating both in person and online. I work with both high school and college students, as well as adults who have returned to college to improve their lives and reach their goals. I believe that if one applies oneself with dedication and enthusiasm, and remains resilient in the face of challenges, the attainment of one's goals...

I am an actor and director currently residing in NYC. I graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Hamilton College with a theatre major and minors in Literature and Russian Studies. I have always loved working with younger students and sharing my passion for literature, reading, writing, theatre and music. I have experience teaching college students, fourth graders, and I grew up providing homework help to my two younger sisters.

...that love of learning to others. Whether it be music, math, history, literature, or science, I have embraced education whole-heartedly my entire life and have had many wonderful experiences effectively sharing that passion with others and helping younger students find it in themselves for whatever subject(s) they struggle in or desire to pursue in greater depth. I look forward to getting to you know my students and their parents. By working together, I am confident...

...I graduated from Villanova University and am starting my MA in Spanish at Middlebury College. I studied for eight months in the beautiful city of Madrid, Spain. I have tutored students in Spanish at the middle school, high school and undergraduate levels. My approach is explicit instruction and drills combined with practical conversation so students can get comfortable speaking and using the language. I truly enjoy helping my clients learn, practice, and love Spanish the...

...in neuroscience because of how fascinated and challenged I was by the subject. I wish to inspire more students to appreciate the challenges that can arise when learning something new, and finding ways to self-motivate themselves to achieve their academic goals. Additionally, I am minoring in religion and art history, since I love learning about world cultures and the development of societies over time. I am looking forward to working with you!

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.

...a difficult topic. I additionally spent last year working in an elementary school as both an art assistant and as an English assistant in third grade classrooms. This has provided me with valuable experience with children of various ages and abilities, and taught me much about adjusting material to best assist a student. I truly feel that working as an English tutor is currently the perfect occupation for me, and additionally provides me with valuable...

...academic curiosity but an appreciation for ways of learning and teaching. As a tutor I'm interested in helping students develop ways of learning that are true to them. During my education, I've learned how important it is to understand what works for me as a student, which isn't always exactly what is prescribed in a classroom. This challenge requires creativity and adaptability, both of which are factors that really excite me and drew me to...

...me to teach a year-long course in electronic music, a subject that at the time I didnt know well at all. (Thanks, Dr. Stokes!) Thats when I really learned how to learn and how to teach - fast. Since then, I have taught a variety of subjects to everyone from preschoolers to adult learners - and Im still going to school myself. My background in the arts enables me to take novel approaches to asking...

...to be honest I was embarrassed about it. But I began to gain more confidence about it through the encouragement of my tutor. She was able to keep me motivated and gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. So when got into High School I decided to start tutoring and mentoring myself to give back to my community like so many people had did for me. So now I tutor to help enrich my...

...high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate program and took various Advanced Placement courses. At Columbia I have worked with various public defense organizations as an advocate, investigator, and research assistant. I also volunteer as a tutor on campus, in the New York community, and even on Rikers Island. I am passionate about helping students from all backgrounds develop their writing, reading, presentation, and test-taking skills that will translate to all aspects of their education!

My name is Jenna and I am a junior presidential scholar at Villanova University. I am pursuing a double major in finance and business analytics and a minor in Spanish as a member of the Honors Program. I am excited to collaborate with students to help them improve their skill sets while increasing their confidence to reach their fullest potential.

...experience in teaching it as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to pass test questions. I further believe in teaching towards individual student's learning styles and adapting towards individual needs so as to maximize progress and learning. Outside of academics, in my free time, I enjoy...

...of their lives. My goal is to pursue a career as a professor. As I continue my research and move along in my PhD program, I am working to take advantage of every opportunity I can to develop as a pedagogue. I believe in the value and necessity of education at every level, and I recognize the unique privilege I have to receive such focused and encouraging instruction since my early years in public school....

...and communicating lessons in the most exciting way possible. I promise to instill a love of learning within your children. I love school, but it wasn't always that way. I struggled with reading and writing as a kid, and math was a whole different story. However, I battled through these struggles to become a straight A student in college (at Bowdoin, an elite NESCAC school in Brunswick, ME). Because of my personal issues with school,...

..."right way to learn;" rather, everyone learns in a manner that is best for them. My ability to hone in on and adapt to an individual's unique learning style makes me a skilled communicator and educator. I firmly believe that establishing a strong personal connection and friendly relationship are essential for success in teaching and motivating students. I have helped students write their college and graduate school essays, become stronger and more confident readers, and...

...find academic coaching and writing tutoring to be fulfilling as these skills will help students as they move forward to any subject material or level of learning. I aspire to a personalized tutoring approach, appreciating that each student has their own unique way of learning. My goal will be to get to know you as a person and to partner with you as we work together to set and help you achieve your academic goals!