Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Long Island City, NY

...communications. I spent two years working in corporate communications and three years working at the NYC Department of Education in the administration, helping to implement education reform programs for NYC public schools and improve the quality of education for all students. Although I am available to tutor in a range of topics, I am most...

...literary analysis, writing and critical social theory. My writing has been praised by field leaders as "immensely curious", and "brilliant". I love learning from and laughing with the students that I work with. It continues to be a tremendous pleasure to witness and partake in the discovery-making of others. During the beginning of the COVID-19...

...am most passionate about Social Studies and English Language Arts. I hope to inspire a new generation of learners and to impart enthusiasm and curiosity to my students through collaboration and meaningful engagement. I believe that every child is entitled to academic success. And most of all, I believe that learning can be, and should...

...comprehension and mathematics. I also worked as a math teacher at another private educational company, helping high schoolers with Geometry, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and even AP Calculus. Although I enjoy teaching math, I am also available to teach Writing (especially essays), Reading Comprehension, Economics, the SAT and ACT, and Literature. In my experience as a...

...to Ghana to discover an alternative to synthetic dyes causing water pollution. I am also an active member of Chemistry Society in which I network, organize and volunteer at club events, and perform chemistry demonstrations and presentations as outreach to encourage younger students to become more involved in STEM. I am my class' RPI Class...

...non-profits to build successful promotional materials. Reading is my deepest passion, and more than anything, I want to help students get excited and confident with their ability to tackle the toughest works in their curriculum. I'm also a history nerd who worked as a part-time tour guide in Manhattan. My best teachers were the enthusiastic...

...best educator I can. During the summer I work at a sleep away camp as the sports director. I love being outdoors and active. I attending Morehouse College, Buffalo State College, and Baruch College while completing my bachelor's degree in business. I am in the process of selecting a masters program in education that will...

...of supporting the needs of all students. I am certified to teach children from Birth-Grade 6, and do have experience tutoring students at the high school and college level. I consider English/Language Arts to be my strongest content area, but am comfortable tutoring in almost all other subjects. I am an avid reader and writer,...

...Varsity Tutors, and I've loved it ever since! In 2018, I moved back to Paris to obtain a Master Degree in Applied French Language at The Sorbonne University. The following year I relocated to the New York City area, where I continue to teach French and English with Varsity Tutors and other platforms. I love...

...academic and personal success. I am also skilled in Sociology and History, with experience as a TA in Sociology at my undergraduate institution. My experience with students from primary grades to college is quite extensive as I have instructed creative writing courses for primary grade students, tutored and instructed high school students in English Literature,...

I am Elyse Ambrose, Ph.D. and I am excited to help you in your learning and development in all things related to English and writing. I am interested in knowing your needs and how you already approach your education successfully so that we can mutually work toward your goals.

...English from Columbia University Teachers College. I am very familiar with the ELA curriculum. I am very good at scaffolding assignments to take students step by step and teach them how to think about literature and analysis. I have taught reading comprehension strategies that helps to understand the material on a deeper level. I connect...

My extensive skills, education and experience afford me the pleasure of passing on my knowledge to others.

...Grand Rapids, MI public schools, including all K through twelve grades. Since then, I was blessed to receive a University of Michigan Law degree and to work for many large AMLAW 100 firms. I enjoy teaching, including winning the regional tournament and driving the van with of my Mock Trial Team to the Des Moines...

...cannot be mastered. Any lesson from me includes tips on note taking, study skills, and test-taking, which I believe are the foundations of academic achievement. Although I am studying business, I firmly believe in the power of creativity in all its forms. I love reading and writing, graphic design, and even participate in a ceramics...

"Learning should be filled with fun."

...serve as an English Teaching Assistant under the Fulbright Scholarship. At Barnard, I served as Class President, a Resident Assistant, and a tour guide, sparking my passion for mentorship roles. As President of Columbia's Inwood Academic Tutoring, I worked closely with ESL students as they applied to high schools and colleges, devising diverse strategies to...

...working. It is as essential for the student as it is for any working professional after education completion. Best of luck to all of you on your academic endeavors, and feel free to message me if you have any questions or requests. Please note, I am most often working from home, and I'm happy to...

...While in Korea, I also tutored conversational English on the side. While I have many certifications in the field of English, my favorite areas to teach are English literature and writing and anything having to do with ESL. I myself greatly enjoy both reading and writing. In addition, I found it rewarding to help ESL...

...to high school students. In 2014, my husband and I decided to move back home and pursue experiences. I dabbled in the literary world and then soon after became an Assistant Director of an after school program. Missing my comfort zone, I found my way back into the classroom. I taught middle school Writing at...