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

...history and minors in political science and psychology. I plan on attending law school after I graduate. I have had extensive experience tutoring students throughout my high school and college careers in subjects ranging from English, History, Hebrew, college essay editing, and Standardized Test Preparation. Helping students is one of the most rewarding experiences I have partaken in, and I often find that I learn just as much, if not more, from my students than...

...about cultivating strong literacy skills and a love of reading in all my students. I've found that discovering what books interest my students can give me wonderful insight into who they are and who they are becoming. I am committed to and passionate about literacy, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, running, trying out new restaurants with...

...improve on their English and to improve on subjects that they were struggling in. I have tutored subjects such as math, science, and Spanish in High School. Spanish is the second language I have learned when growing up. My family are Latinos so I am fluent in this language. Being the first in my family to graduate from college, I do believe that an education is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I...

My name is Carmelina. I am a recent graduate of Kutztown University with a B.A.S Degree in Secondary Education English. I love to read and write, and hope that I can help you do the same!

...college and after teaching middle school and high school English, I understand what I was missing when I was in high school: "The WHY." Understanding that writers write novels for a really big reason has helped me make sense of the work I did as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so...

I am a grad student in Speech-language Pathology. I have been tutoring in college and graduate level writing for four months and a lover of school for as long as I can remember. I'm excited to help you, as best as I can, be a better student. Bring it on!

Newly graduated from university I am eager to help others and follow my passion of teaching. I have over 8 years of tutoring experience, tutoring all subjects from math to english to biology! Graduating with two engineering degrees (mechanical engineering and engineering science) I have taken difficult technical classes and understand what it takes to succeed. I work hard to make sure students understand the material and are able to achieve their academic goals.

...relatively easy. His confidence level started boosting up as he started to get correct answers. After about two weeks, I added 5 to 6 difficult questions and interestingly, he was able to connect one idea with another. From Monday through Thursday, after finishing all his homeworks, Jared and I would work on old regents questions (20-25 questions per day). Eventually, his grades started improving and he was more interested in learning. I have used different...

...half-marathons, now I am registered and training for my first full marathon later this year: NYC Marathon 2015! Wish me luck! Also, being a former piano major and a lifetime music lover, I still perform chamber music as a hobby and attend concerts and operas frequently, and of course, I'm also a great fan of the theatres in general, musicals as well as plays. After all, I live in New York City.

...management firms and activist investors, as well as other Fortune 500 corporations. I tutored regularly throughout high school and college in a variety of subjects and found a wealth of personal fulfillment watching my students achieve their academic goals and, eventually, their professional dreams. In fact, during each semester of college, I volunteered weekly for an organization called HYPE (Helping Youth by Providing Enrichment). It was such a privilege to develop relationships with K-12 youth...

There is someone who is always elated by helping others, assisting to achieve their dreams.

...chess middle school english and math, pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-calc, and College Calculus. As I am pursuing an economics degree at Vanderbilt, college has helped me understand my innate passion for teaching. While taking College Calculus freshman year, many of my friends were struggling and were often asking me for help. As I helped my friends that were on the brink of failing to pass calculus, I felt a sense of euphoria because...

...believe in education not simply as a means to a good career, but as much more, as a way to enrich your life and grow in wisdom. In our society, it is necessary to have critical thinking skills, assiduous attention, and a strong will to succeed. These things are learned by experience, and a good tutor helps his pupils towards this end, being effective and diligent students. That is my pledge, to give my full...

...essays and test taking skills. I specialize in coaching students through the personal essay writing process from start to finish, whether for college admission or other applications. I am patient, resourceful, and insightful, and have a broad knowledge base from science to political science; from fine literature to fine arts. I also know my way around standardized tests. I scored a 34 on the ACT, and in the 98th and 96th percentile of the GRE's...

...With my degree, and my experience in tutoring science, I am most comfortable tutoring the various areas of science: Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, and Physics. I also enjoy tutoring in English and Economics, as I took a particular interest in them during college. I like to tutor in a building style, I get the student to recall the basics of a subject, and to work through a problem by deconstructing the it...

...to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try to embody this attitude while working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...

...lessons, I am able to share my passion of learning with my students. A very important skill I possess is that I know how to listen to my students. In addition, I am compassionate, patient and I realize that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I actively consider my students' needs when planning lessons to ensure that their goals are met. I believe that regular assessments are integral for monitoring progress. Assessments...

I believe an instructor is supposed to inspire a passion for learning. Through my teachings, I impart to students that learning is less about natural talent and more about hard work and dedication. My lessons are dialogues, I have a conversation with the student to pinpoint their exact academic needs, and make not only show help them where they're having trouble, but also give them the tools to do so on their own.

...SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) and the Reed College Science Outreach program. I love helping students achieve their goals and having the unique opportunity to work as a facilitator for learning and discovery! I bring my unique background in theatre education to every subject as I approach teaching and learning with a creative edge. When I'm not doing schoolwork or making art, I love listening to podcasts, cooking veggies (and pasta), and spending time...

...my experience, love for teaching and education in childhood psychology and education has really taught me the most effective ways to maximize the time I get to spend with the students I am tutoring. One on one experience can rapidly improve a students understanding and retention of material, when done correctly and I have the tools to provide that opportunity. It's so important to discover the best and most effective learning style for you and...