Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Clarkstown, NY

...college, I was a tutor at America Reads/America Counts, which is a federally-funded work study program to assist students in underprivileged schools. I tutored reading, math, science, music, and a plethora of other topics to grades K-5. It was a rewarding experience to see students grasp topics that they deemed impossible. I hope I can...

I believe helping people is universally beneficial. It is contagious to help those who have helped you in your life and I aim to instill motivation and resilience in students who find learning tedious and overwhelming. Education is most imperative in life and it must be nurtured meticulously. ... I ask the student what their biggest strengths and weaknesses are first, and then I ask how they study on their own and learn their habits. Following...

...my MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry) from CUNY Hunter College. I am a great tutor because I am a strong writer and researcher, and I am good at communicating with students to help them understand and incorporate the skills necessary to do well in these areas. I currently am an empathetic instructor at the college...

...the work very rewarding. I have been teaching and tutoring informally for many years now, sometimes through established positions, but more often out of goodwill. I am a member of the Northeastern Downbeats, a co-ed a cappella group on campus. In the past, I played on my high school's ultimate frisbee team and captained my...

...understanding of each other. I really love working with children and helping them to discover abilities that they might not even know that they possess. For nearly a decade now I have had the privilege of working with young people of all ethnicities at a local summer camp as a Drama & Music Specialist. This...

...very natural outgrowth of my own enthusiasm from an early age for learning. Before I could even read I was thirsty to learn what was in the books and newspapers which I saw my older brother reading. Although I was born in New York City, the first school I attended was a bi-lingual one on...

...collection to publishing results. These experiences honed not only my teaching skills but also developed my writing and editing abilities. I enjoy the challenge of explaining what can seem like difficult concepts to students in various ways until the concept is learned. In my spare time, I enjoy reading fiction (mostly sci-fi), listening to music...

...learning process while allowing enough room for them to develop their own skill set and walk away from a tutoring session as a more confident independent learner. Working as a writing tutor, I developed the active listening skills and aptitude for constructive criticism crucial to aiding students in any subject. I am highly proficient in...

I am a recent master student from Columbia university. I graduated with a Masters in International Affairs. I have worked at the United Nations, European Parliament, and for a State Senator. My passion is political science and history. I am eager to help students develop their writing skills while deepening their understanding of history.

...and Culture of American Business at the International Center in New York, and I have tutored students in English at all levels of proficiency. In my many years in business, I have learned the importance of strong language skills, and I have always helped my non-native English speaking colleagues to sharpen their skills. My approach...

...started working as Development Coordinator for 826NYC, an education non-profit with a focus on in-schools and after-school tutoring and creative writing hidden behind the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Reading, Writing, and Psychology. I believe the most important part of learning is...

...classes in substitute and student teacher capacities and have observed several experienced teachers as well. My undergraduate education has provided me with a lot of English-specific knowledge while also enabling me to work in other content areas including math and test prep. In my spare time I can usually be found rooting on the Yankees,...

...everyone grasps and understands concepts and skills using the same methods of teaching; I enjoy adjusting the way I explain my concepts and skills to meet the needs of each individual student. My goal is to be sure each student leaves a session with me with more understanding of the subject then when we began.

I'm a graduate of Columbia University, where I studied Creative Writing, with a concentration in sociology. I started working as a tutor at a community college, where I specialized in tutoring students with disabilities and English language learners. I believe strongly in a student-centered approach, tailoring my teaching to my student's learning style and goals.

...years. Prior to that, I taught composition and American literature, as well as research methods, at UC Berkeley for seven years. I have also been an active scholarship reviewer, reading and scoring scholarship essays. While I have changed career paths, I love to teach and look forward to these one-on-one tutoring sessions.... My former students have said that I have high expectations, like to challenge them, am extremely organized, and that I obviously enjoy teaching. I...

...Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Genetics. I also have a history of success on standardized tests, which I attribute to various test-taking strategies that I teach when helping students prepare for these exams. I have worked as a trained Peer Tutor at the Sweetland Center for Writing, led a study group at the Science...

I am a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis. I love teaching math and science as I believe they are two of the most fundamental subjects for helping to understand the world around us. I am currently a physics tutor however, I tutored math, science and french in high school.

...every student that I teach feel confident in his/her abilities to read/write/ and speak the English language. I enjoy helping people succeed and will do everything in my power to help you achieve your goals. Learning is fun and meant to be a lifelong journey. I feel privileged to help you along the way. I...

...through music/movement. They also learned about science and nature. I love being a tutor because I enjoy forming relationships with children by helping them learn and grow. In addition, I have excellent reading and writing skills. I also have a high vocabulary. I am a content writer and have my own blog. I welcome the...

...teaching in a private school with gifted Pre- Kindergarten aged children. With all of this experience at hand, I applied for an assistant teaching position at Strong Place For Hope Day Care and enjoyed every moment of it. About nine months into this position, I was offered a promotion to become the head teacher for...