Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving New York City, NY

...completed the Red Cross Learn to Swim/Lifeguarding program and was invited to return to the program as an instructor. Initially, it was more a love of the water than love of teaching that drew me to that first summer job I ever had, but I soon realized how rewarding it is to work with young people and help them acquire skills they can use throughout their lifetime. Teaching swimming lessons grew into helping my neighbors'...

...last of my main hobbies is calligraphy. I've always been interested in the way that letters look, and so I'm often learning new types of handwriting, and practicing on any scrap of paper that I can find. These hobbies are all connected by a love of intricacy and an attention to detail that is found through all levels of education, especially within mathematics. I firmly believe that tutoring is an extension of the teaching process,...

I am currently a Phd candidate in History, and have been teaching History at University for four years. My teaching fields are American immigration and ethnic history, modern America, modern Europe, and world history. I have recently moved to New York from the Detroit area to research and write my doctoral dissertation. What better place to be for an immigration historian! ... On the first day, I like to get a feel for the student's interests,...

...voice in their writing. The experience I hope to provide in my classroom is a compassionate challenge. I see students get so stressed and overwhelmed by all that is expected of them, especially if they feel that they are struggling with a subject or concept. This can result in "mental blocks" and even a self-defeating mentality. I aim to lift this pressure by modeling concepts in a clear manner with a lighthearted tone. I use...

...excited about a subject. That's when I've truly done my job! I believe it's important to tailor each lesson to the student's personal learning style and interests. That way a subject becomes approachable and intriguing for the student, as opposed to intimidating and stressful. I currently live and work in Germany as the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. I work at local middle and high schools, teaching English to students and running an "American Group"...

...Medical Studies on the pre-med track. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects in the past, I am most passionate about Mathematics. I love working with students of all ages, and I will adapt my teaching style accordingly. I am very approachable and flexible, and promise to accommodate my teaching to each and every student's needs. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality...

...Corps Volunteer to teach in Ukraine in the International Relations Department, Odessa National University. In addition, I have an ESL equivalent certificate and have enjoyed working with ESL and EFL students in Italy, Ukraine, Michigan, New York and New Jersey. My tutoring style is characterized by engaging students and making it a very personalized and tailored experience. Im looking forward to meeting, working with and getting to know students who would benefit from tutoring in...

...History and Minors in Politics and French. From a young age I have been deeply interested in history -- particularly the Medieval and Early Modern periods, French language and culture, political theory, and geography. I also follow international events very closely. I see these subjects as different facets of the great story of human history. It is impossible to truly understand the modern world without a grasp of centuries of history as well as the...

...develop study skills. I really enjoy connecting with students of any age and providing them with a deeper understanding of their academic material. I am a patient and open-minded instructor, and will always consider the best way for my student to learn. I most enjoy tutoring English and essay writing, AP Biology, and SAT Reading, but am qualified to tutor in the maths as well. In my free time I enjoy crafting and martial arts.

...I pride myself in my ability to identify each student's unique needs and strengths to design a truly personalized tutoring plan. I've worked as a tutor in schools all over the city, so I understand how to support and balance classroom content, homework, and test preparation. I specialize in ELA, reading, writing, and history and and adept at blending these disciplines and bringing them to life, sparking interest and engagement in students. I graduated from...

...Masters in the Art of Teaching for Adolescent Spanish. Needless to say, being involved in all aspects of the learning process is important to me. While at Lafayette College, I realized how much I enjoyed leading meetings with the on-campus Spanish Speakers club—a club for which I served as president for the duration of my final year. I am joining Varsity to aid students that may benefit from having additional attention paid to their individual...

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.

...high school in New York City; and have held editing and writing jobs with various publications and organizations. I am uniquely qualified to tutor high school and middle school students in the language arts disciplines, and I specialize in tutoring the Writing and Language portion of the SAT I; SAT II Writing; AP English Language and Composition; AP English Literature and Composition; and general ELA subject matter. I love getting to know my students, their...

...must do more than teach content. She offers positive reinforcement and guidance, discerning aid every step of the way. Outside of academia, I act and sing in musicals and choirs, do improv comedy, visit art museums, and run around the city in pursuit of food. I like to eat. I also love reading, although it's harder and harder to make time for that. I enjoy few things more than helping students achieve mental break-throughs and...

I have been a tutor for almost 4 years, and take pride in the successes of my students. I treat each student as a unique individual to ensure that I am able to provide them the best possible learning experience.

...Varsity Tutors is working with students to engage them in learning. Similarly, my job at the EMK Institute was to frame public policy in a way that inspired people to become more civically engaged. As the Institute???s Exhibit Content and Media Coordinator, I was a hands-on developer of the Institute???s Senate Immersion Module program, in which students craft mock legislation in a full-scale replica of the Senate chamber. I worked alongside teachers to design educational...

...in school taught me is that I am very passionate about helping others, and that's why I'm here. I want to help your student succeed so that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. Having just left a school and learning environment, I am very familiar with the fact that every student is different. I always am patient and listen to the student in order to find out the most efficient and effective...

...finance professional with a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business. I have levels 1 and 2 of the CFA and am working towards level 3. I have experience tutoring students for the CFA, finance, accounting, economics, algebra, SAT, and ACT. I take a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring that is tailored to each student's needs. My hobbies and interested include dancing, traveling, and eating.

...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 points and paraphrase those facts in a language all their own.

I am a graduate of NYU with a degree in Mathematics. I believe that learning can be fun.