Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Clarkstown, NY

...rather it is our duty to teach them how to be critical and independent thinkers. I am currently a high school Special Education English teacher. I became a teacher because I believe in the potential of all learners and understand that not all learning happens the same way. I am a passionate and dedicated person...

...remember the required steps to solve the problems. I want to help as many students as possible with methods that they can remember for life. I have had success with elementary, middle and high school students for four (4) consecutive years while working for Varsity Tutors! Let me help your child/scholar regardless of their special...

...and work with a wide array of students with distinct approaches to learning. As an IBDP Theatre teacher, I have coached dozens of students from all over the world navigate the complex curriculum and come out the other side with flying colors. My directing has been critically lauded, and my acting intensive and voice coaching...

...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...

Experienced in literature and writing content, I love working one-on-one with students to improve their writing. Whether it's a college essay or ELA paper, I utilize a variety of tactics to help students execute their ideas effectively on paper.

...and Rhetoric and minor in Creative Writing at Elon University. I specialize in essay writing and editing, especially analytical, argumentative, opinion, and persuasive. I also enjoy working with and editing creative writing (fiction, nonfiction, and poetry). I have always been very passionate about the craft of writing and helping others reach their full creative potential.

...and beyond the call of duty. Personally, I am a Psychology and Gender Studies double major graduating in May 2017. After that, I will be attending a masters program in mental health counseling and eventually going on to get my doctorate in clinical psychology. My skills include time management, test-taking skills, writing aid, reading comprehension,...

...and caring teacher who enjoys using humor in the classroom – but who is also capable of being firm when necessary. I love working with individual students to identify their strengths, areas that need of improvement, and to create an action-plan for their success. In my free time I enjoy yoga, biking, reading, and going...

...that year. Additionally, I won Colby's annual prize for the best History student both my junior and senior year. I owe much of my academic success to my incomparable professors/mentors/advisors within the History Department, and now, as a tutor, I strive to provide the same level of enthusiastic support and encouragement to my own students....

...as closely studying Shakespeare in London. I believe that every student is capable of mastering challenging materialit's just a matter of finding the right way to reach them. My tutoring style is interactive, supportive, and adaptable, with a focus on making learning feel engaging rather than burdensome. Outside of academics, I enjoy skiing, singing, and...

...proficiency in Spanish. My enthusiasm for the written and spoken word inspires pupils to discover that reading and writing are art forms available to everyone, and my teaching philosophy is based on the old adage: "I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand." In helping my tutees do,...

...growing and of mastering skills. I have experience teaching a wide variety of literature and non-fiction texts and am very familiar with the Common Core and its emphasis on research skills. I especially enjoy teaching writing; I myself love to write and I teach students a clear process for approaching challenging essay assignments. Above all,...

...Arbor, Michigan. I majored in History at the University of Michigan, and I am a freelance processional writer and marketing expert for the United Way. In the past, I worked for a tutoring chain called Kumon, and I'm excited to be with Varsity Tutors now. In my free time, I love reading, exploring the city,...

...more the material is connected to daily living the more we invest ourselves and are willing to work for it. I also think a sense of humor is extremely helpful to learning-I will make any student smile which sets an upbeat tone for the session! I look forward to meeting you and making a learning...

I am a New York University graduate and a current Optometry student. I specialize in high school science and math. I also tutor for high school standardized exams like the SAT 1 and 2, ACT, AP, and Regents. I hope I can be helpful for you and help you achieve your academic dreams.

...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...

...developmental disability, which motivated me to pursue other 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...

...obtained most of my experience while student teaching 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...

...flow, the peers I would work with would observe noted improvement within the work they produced, measured by their improved grades. I have tutored students in High School Chemistry, American and World History, and all levels of English. I am also well versed in test prep, including the SATs and ACTs, as evidenced by my...

...York State Universities for over a decade. where I teach mostly Freshman English, Literature and Creative Writing and also tutor as well as work in the writing centers. I have taught from middle school and beyond and have experience in research pedagogy--teaching how to teach. I love my work and would love to expand a...