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

...an MA in English education. I believe that the study of English allows us to garner the communication skills, while gaining a larger understanding of how our lives fit in to a diverse world. My passion for teaching literature stems from my background as a writer, as I am a produced playwright, published poet, and freelance journalist. I have worked as an English teacher with the NYC Department of Education. I taught 9th grade English...

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.

...I have worked with students of all ages (5-55), and in many subjects, including test prep. For fun, I love playing and watching all kinds of sports: football, baseball, basketball, softball, hockey, golf, frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee, soccer, skateboarding, snowboarding, etc. I also have played drumset for over ten years and music is a major passion in my life, whether I am listening or playing. I firmly believe that all students can learn. I hope...

Stay positive, work hard, respect yourself and others. I've taught and tutored for about 4 years. I've tutored K-12 in reading, writing, and ACT/SAT. I've also worked on language skills with college students.

I vow to perform at the utmost best of my abilities in order to establish excellent rapports with my clients, provide them with the exact results that they seek, as well as represent the ideals and values of Varsity Tutors.

...opportunities tutoring and teaching life skills to children and adults with disabilities. Additionally, I have privately tutored students in grades 4-11 in a range of academic subjects, including English, reading, writing, science, and math. I find supporting students' growth to be immensely satisfying, and I plan to pursue a graduate degree in education. In my free time, I love to bake, write short stories and poetry, and play badminton in the park.

...I bring this to my students. Patience comes from my naturally calm demeanor, and my strong desire to help my students understand the materials in front of them. It also comes from knowing that everyone learns at their own pace, and that everyone can learn any concept, if given the proper opportunity. Reliability reflects my ability to let my students know they can count on me to help them advance in their studies. It also...

...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 boy--we worked on English, Math, Science, and Social Studies together, working from the Common Core curriculum. I believe in giving positive and constructive criticism, preferring a laid back approach...

...of that love in the hopes that it helps them achieve independent academic success. I have tutored extensively in the visual arts, both in fine arts and art history. I welcome opportunities to take students to museums or galleries to experience art first hand. If it is test prep you need, I can help. I have tutored for SATs and ACTs but more importantly I have been there; I have taken them all in the...

...a private in-home tutor during both my undergraduate degree and master's degree. Tutoring has typically been long-term, with a couple of short-term or one-off students. I tutored students between the ages of 11 to 16 years old, primarily with Mathematics, but also with English, Physics, and basic Chemistry. During this time, my experience teaching Mathematics has been in the fields of arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. I have also tutored a few of my...

...fashion my teaching style to their needs. Are they struggling with organization? Focus? Or is it simply a comprehension issue? I then design the pace and style of my approach to best suit their needs. My domains of expertise include reading comprehension, writing, literature, and ESL. As a writer, I find great joy in teaching others how to analyze, express, and organize their thoughts in compelling, persuasive essays. In addition to my work as a...

I'm a young professional in the publishing industry. I recently moved to New York. I'm having a great time exploring the city and working with books. I love reading and writing and I'm enthusiastically interested in helping young people find a love of the English language too!

...in two different High Schools in Manhattan. I have also contributed with some community leaders in the Bronx that work with the youth to finish High School and go onto college. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, ELL and Social Studies. As of now, I am pursuing the Social Studies teacher certification, which will hopefully help me to obtain my MA. I have a wide variety of hobbies...

...Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International affairs from Florida State University. As a French-American citizen, I am passionate about teaching French language & culture to those looking to learn. I am also passionate about Economics and enjoy sharing my knowledge with those who are struggling to memorize formulas and concepts. Finally, as drummer of 11 years, I can help beginners learn the basics of playing drum set and unleash their...

...supplement to my formal education and it fostered in me an appreciation of diversity. Since returning the to the US I have taught children and adults a variety of subjects and skills in a number of settings. I am thrilled to be partnering with Varsity Tutors to help young people as they work to improve their academic performance in language arts. The ability to express oneself clearly is an invaluable tool throughout life. As a...

Melissa Tuchman-Piliero M.S Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Development Master's of Science in General Psychology Specializing in writing and reading

...most stubborn standardized test questionsincluding those on the GRE Verbal and SAT Writing sections. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College, a writing-intensive liberal arts college, where I amassed a portfolio of over 500 pages worth of research papers. I have also given several talks and presentations over the years including a TEDx talk. My style of tutoring is collaborative and student-centered. I believe in meeting the...

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.

...adults who can make good choices. I believe I should be crucial to the formation of my students into adults. I want to have relationships with my students and their families. As a teacher, I must be caring about her students and care about thier families. I promise that I will try my best to be the type of teacher where my students remember me by the way I impact them through my efforts, compassion,...

...have participated in many various classroom settings including a K,1,2,4,5 and an 8-1-2 special education classroom. I have had experience teaching lessons, helping students with classwork, facilitating small group lessons, adapting common core modules, creating engaging educational activities, and helping students with homework. I tutor students in mathematics and reading at the elementary level because of my experiences and background with students at this age level as well as SSAT and ISEE test preparation. I...