Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...been tutoring since high school and have worked with students of all ages. My specialty is English Language and Literature, and my background is in both English and Drama, which gives my approach to language and tutoring a dynamic edge. I'm passionate about finding creative problem solving methods and fresh, engaging ways of approaching grammar and technique. My favorite book is Virginia Woolf's The Waves; I can't wait to find out what your yours is!

...noncompliant behavior, as well as children who function on and above grade level. I have gained in-depth knowledge of accommodating different styles of learners and incorporating effective methods to meet the diverse needs of my students. Teaching should not be a done with a one-size-fits-all mentality, and I am here to make sure that each of my students learns in the way that works best for him/her. In my free time I enjoy exploring everything...

...Avenue, The Company Store, and Cstudio Home. While I enjoy some aspects of the corporate world, it is my dream to eventually become a professor in writing. I once received a text from one of my students at American University that she had aced her course as I sat outside an interview with Bloomingdale's. That text meant more to me than the job. Having that realization, I knew that teaching was ultimately my calling.

I'm a graduating senior studying English and Political Science. I'm passionate about academia and education, and I'm excited to apply the skills I've learned in college.

...me improve my writing to get to where I am today. Now, it's time I return the favor! I enjoy helping students with any kind of writing and I especially love helping students edit and improve their work. I want to have a a lasting impact so my primary goal is to help students help themselves! Some of my other interests include politics, traveling and sports. I played Division 1 baseball in college but also...

I'm an avid reader and lover of History first among other things. Science trivia and biology fascinate me as well. I love learning and deepening my understandings by explaining or discussing them with others. In my free time I bike, read, write fiction, and watch cheesy sci-fi shows.

...started working as a tutor in Math and Science in high school. I now teach a wide variety of subjects from Physics to Essay Writing to Math at every level, as well as standardized testing for SAT and GRE. I love tutoring because it combines two of my favorite activities: tackling complex ideas and engaging with people. It is so special to watch a student grasp a new concept that seemed entirely opaque only a...

I am a recent graduate of Rutgers School of Law. I went to law school not with the intention of becoming a lawyer, but instead to gain the tools necessary to become a more effective advocate and teacher. I believe that the best form of advocacy is through education, specifically teaching.... Conversational. I believe to learn you have to be able to ask questions and challenge the information that you are given. Furthermore, theory must be...

...skills. I believe it is my job to find the synergy between my tutoring skills and your child's unique learning style. I often find that many students who gripe and groan about learning English ("why does this even matter, anyways?" is my favorite complaint to answer) or who are unsure test takers have excellent verbal and writing skills; they simply lack confidence in their analysis or their writing. I strive to instill into every student...

I am a 22 year old graduate student pursuing a Master's in Social Work at Rutgers University. I graduated from the University of Miami in May of 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in both Psychology and Criminology. I have a knack for writing and editing papers and would love to help someone else with their work!

...of what works and what doesn't. In tutoring, I focus on results, but not to exclusion. I want to provide the student with a meaningful experience. That is to say, I aim to cultivate an appreciation for math, science, and/or the humanities that will last into college and their career. Unwilling to compromise my love for language or my affinity for math and problem solving, I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computational Linguistics,...

I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...

...University. I received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Management with a double minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Science and in Watershed and Water Resources. Through this degree, I developed extensive knowledge and experience in the sciences, particularly in Environmental Science. I also had the opportunity to fine-tune my writing and grammar skills, two areas in which I feel I am naturally proficient. Throughout high school and college I was my friends' go-to girl...

...experience I found that I really enjoyed teaching, and I took that passion all the way to Japan. During my 3 and half years there as an ESL instructor, I had the opportunity to work with a variety of students: everyone from small children to retires. While it was great helping students to improve their test scores, translate their presentations, and boost their communication skills, I feel my most valuable contribution was cultural exchange. Even...

...Yet. As a writer, I have learned to love the research process. When I started, it was overwhelming! I can help students of all ages navigate, organize and cull their research. I am an American Revolution historian with three books published on the subject and another on the way, so please consult me for help on that subject! (George Washington is my hero.) Finally, I want to share my passion for writing. So many students...

...I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where I majored in Urban Studies. Since then, I've led marketing and content strategy at global brands such as HBO, Paramount, BET, and Nickelodeon. I've also written and published 40+ articles, launched a youth professional development, volunteered with T. Howard Foundation as well as City Tutors, and given back through nonprofit organizations. My ultimate mission is to help others maximize themselves, which is why I'm passionate about working...

...and middle school levels enables me to interact comfortably with students of all ages. I like to adopt a teaching style that deviates from the dynamic of a large classroom setting, and from the often divisive tone of a traditional student-teacher relationship. With my school days still close behind, I hope to establish myself as less of an authority figure and more as an ally on the quest towards self-betterment. I hope to one day...

...for the gifted class there. Each and every day is a learning experience for both my children and me. We have grown and explored so much together. Not only do we complete our daily lessons and focus on our monthly themes, but also continuously grow together as individuals on a daily basis from the first day of school all the way until graduation day. I then became a director of a school where I worked...

...Italian translation. Writing, English, Literature, Italian, and all things ACT-related are my specialties, though I'm also quite passionate about history and politics. Over the past year and a half, I've developed writing curriculum, taught at NYC's High School of Fashion Industries and Columbia University, and built a student-focused teaching philosophy. I strive to understand every facet of my students' "learning language"--the strengths and passions from which they approach the world. Reach out to me for...

Hi there! I'm Varsha, and I'm excited at the prospect of helping you unlock your full potential. I strive to cultivate a passion for education in all of my students, and to engage them in meaningful ways.