Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...together towards a common goal. I am enthusiastic, empathetic and patient, but serious about my work and hold my students to a high standard. I treat my students with respect and expect the same in return. I am a great tutor because I am a well composed, patient and enthusiastic teacher. I enjoy helping to recognize and solve problems and feel satisfied overcoming obstacles as a member of a team - which is how I...

...the writing process: from brainstorming for ideas to evaluating the logic of an argument to checking for grammar and spelling. From this experience I know that the hallmark of a great tutor is the ability to listen first before asking a multitude of questions. This philosophy allows for the pupil to show his or her understanding of the assignment and subject matter before the tutor makes any assumptions. As a result, the tutor can tailor...

...to be able to inspire and impact the lives of others so that they may grow stronger. As of December 16, 2016, I will have earned my master's degree in Middle Childhood and Adolescent English Education. I have been student-teaching middle school students for the 2016 school year. In addition to these degrees, I have four years of professional teaching experience. I specialize in writing, editing, close reading and developing comprehension skills.... My teaching philosophy is...

...a teaching assistant, tutor, and mentor to 6-8th graders under the REACH Program for Regis High School which serves academically gifted students whose families are in financial need. Interestingly enough, I too was once a student in the REACH Program. This is where my love of education and belief that a strong educational background is essential to advancing in life and improving one's circumstances. As an English tutor, I believe that reading comprehension and writing...

...students in English subjects, including essay editing and homework assistance, as well as in music, psychology, and elementary education. My teaching philosophy centers on creating engaging and productive sessions that inspire confidence and curiosity. I am passionate about helping students realize their potential, as I believe education is a powerful tool for enhancing life experiences. In my free time, I enjoy singing in a choir, babysitting, and discovering new films and series with friends and...

I am currently pursuing my PhD in clinical psychology, and I tutor children, teens, and young adults in the areas of psychology, biology, and writing. ... I believe it is important to bring out the best qualities in a child. Education is not just about teaching information, but leading children to develop independent thought and beneficial curiosity.... I would assess the student's knowledge of the subject by asking beginner, intermediate, and advanced questions about the subject....

...time teaching a class of 6th graders both English and Social Studies. Now as I work in New York City, I like to work one-on-one with students on a variety of subjects such as math, literature, and writing. I believe that individualized instruction is the best way to help struggling students "catch-up" and push on-level students even further. In my free time, I enjoy reading (especially young adult fiction and fantasy novels), cooking, practicing yoga,...

I am a graduate of New York University, where I studied psychology, studio art, and English. I chose to go to NYU because it is a good school and because I wanted to experience life in a different setting and because I love to travel and explore. I'm patient and passionate about helping students learn new things that they can use in the future. My favorite subjects...... The most important aspect is the pace of the...

...the intense demands of the NYC school system (both public and private). I'm here to help students understand that they have what it takes to be a solid writer, and as a result, hopefully, lessen the pressure and stress that I know that students today are under. After a two-year stint in high school leading a course aimed to help ease the transition of incoming freshman into my school, I knew I wanted to continue...

...During my undergraduate career at Cornell University, I served as an orientation leader and student adviser for classmates in my major. While pursuing my MBA at Columbia Business School, I participated in the Harlem Tutorial Program, where I worked across a range of subjects with elementary and middle school students. I enjoy finding new ways to help others through my own knowledge and experience, and always try to use methods that resonate most with the...

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on our time together.

Hi! My name is Marina. I am a current sophomore at Haverford College and I am an Economics major. I was a peer tutor through out high school and I was also a teacher's assistant for younger students in summer school. I look forward to helping you!

...to love writing as much as you do! I studied creative writing, literature, and journalism at Tufts University. I also scored 800 on the writing section of the SAT and I would love to help you improve your score. After college, I taught English in Spain for a year and loved working with middle school students! I can help you with essays, creative writing, reading comprehension, and test prep including AP tests and SATS.

...found opportunities to involve myself in teaching and counseling. I started The Writer's Workshop, a tutoring program for young writers in the community surrounding Millikin University, a housing project in Ecuador for displaced mothers and children, and a freelance business as a casting director specializing in kids and on-set performance coaching. I tutored at Bread & Roses Advocacy Center in college, was the Spanish teacher for the afterschool K-6th A.C.E. program (Associates in Cultural Exchange),...

...I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train in martial arts and I enjoy learning languages in my free time. I have volunteered as a Spanish medical interpreter at local clinics. Feel free to contact me at any time if...

...school of education to be professionally trained as an elementary grade teacher. I was searching for a rigorous graduate program and I found it! After earning my MSed at Hofstra, I immediately began teaching with great enthusiasm. What I enjoy most about teaching is learning to meet each student at their need, with their interests at heart. In life you build friendships, and as educators you learn to value the thoughts and ideals of your colleagues....

...Advanced Placement: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Psychology, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry College Preparation: SAT (full test), SAT Writing and Language, College Application Essays, and Admissions assistance Social Sciences: Psychology, Psychologies, and Social Sciences Test Prep and other general subjects As I enter my fourth year of tutoring, I have learned that different tutees have different learning styles, and more often than not, figuring out how to approach problems and link concepts together...

...within and around us each day fascinate me and I love imparting that fascination on to others. I am a firm believer in different learning processes and always make sure to tailor my lessons to best fit my students. I enjoy tutoring in Psychology, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Writing. I first started tutoring while in high school, teaching my younger cousin her times tables, and I have since developed a...

...application process. I believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these exams in order to enable students to become better test-takers. In the realm of mathematics and computer science however, I believe in a proof-based education and truly understanding why theorems work as...