Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving New Rochelle, NY

...simply have more confidence in their day-to-day lives has always been my goal. My areas of expertise are listening/speaking skills and reading skills.I have worked primarily with college students and adults (high school students at times, too) at the intermediate and advanced levels. I develop vocabulary (including idioms) when working on speaking skills as part of the tutoring experience. Being a passionate reader myself - it is especially meaningful when students develop and strengthen reading...

...middle school science teacher for the past three years in New York City public schools. This experience enables much familiarity with the standards and curriculums that some students may need help with in all subject areas. After tutoring some students I realized that they performed better in numerous tasks since they gained confidence and skills from our sessions. I believe that working one-on-one could develop better understanding of a subject since the tutor and student...

...a program that provides low-income students access to free tutoring. I believe that all students have the potential to learn and succeed, and it is the responsibility of a tutor to help students discover that potential. I foster a learning environment that harnesses curiosity and allows students to find joy in the learning process. I also emphasize individualized study plans and goal-setting as important steps towards long-term academic success. Among the students I tutor, I...

...in premedical studies. Since then, I have worked in several healthcare offices, and I am currently preparing to return to school to complete a nursing program. I have previously tutored students in Chemistry, Biology, and English for the Peter Westbrook Foundation, a non-profit that teaches middle- and high-school students the sport of fencing and offers free academic tutoring to its students. I am also currently a Sunday school teacher at my church in Brooklyn. I...

...honors from both institutions. I have tutored a second grade student as part of the Hunter College Learning Lab. In this program, I was responsible for assessing and teaching a special needs student. I assessed the student using various methods, including the Qualitative Reading Inventory, and DIBELS. Based on the results of the assessments I designed a program to target the student's needs. I have also taught fifth grade for three months as a part...

...Educators must be well-rounded people, and teaching classics requires a particularly broad knowledge base: one must juggle history, philosophy, religion, politics, culture, and more in order to give proper context to students. Double-majoring in classics and religion at Hunter College, I had the opportunity to study and interpret foundational texts from a wide range of cultural traditions. My undergraduate course included not only a deep survey of the Greek and Roman worlds but also study...

...skills. I earned a PhD from Rutgers University in Global Affairs, an MA from Columbia University in Regional Studies in Eastern Europe (focus on politics and economics) and a BA from New York University in History and Journalism. I have taught for over 10 years at colleges in the greater New York City area and volunteered for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer to teach in Ukraine in the International Relations Department, Odessa National...

...Johns Hopkin University. Teaching has been my life's love for the past 5 years where I have had the pleasure to bring the joy of education to hundreds of young people up and down the east coast as a full time high school ELA and AP US History teacher. I am super excited to be taking the next step in my own career here and hope that we have the opportunity to expand our minds...

...During the lessons, I provide information about American culture and lifestyle to assist with acculturation, as well. I have taught students from elementary school to adults, privately as well as in schools, colleges and adult education centers, and I am currently a faculty member at a local community college. I am certified in Teaching English as a Second Language and also have a Masters Degree in International Education from Harvard University, with a focus on...

...students from kindergarten to eighth grade. Since I think everyone learns and understand materials differently I like to show student's multiple solutions to the same problem and then focus on whatever technique works best. I have had many students stuck on something and all it takes to get them going again is is a slight shift in their thinking. I was also the special activity director at a summer camp for a five summers so...

...part of that process. I've worked with students from different backgrounds, and I always try to create a space where they feel supported and comfortable asking questions. English and math are my favorite subjects to tutor because they form the foundation for so many other skills. I especially enjoy working with students who may feel unsure of themselves at first, helping them build confidence and make real progress is incredibly rewarding. My tutoring style is...

...an advanced understanding of our history, and propels us toward our future. In my approach to tutoring, I enjoy learning about the individual; not only the student. In order to understand the educational needs of each student, I must first understand each person. I enjoy using culturally relevant pedagogy to ensure that my enrichment is useful and can be applied to daily education. I expect nothing but the best for all of the scholars under...

...am well-versed in GRE, SAT, ACT, and AP exam coaching. Outside of the classroom, I have and continue to work in biochemical laboratories, play viola in an orchestra, and cross-country hike. As a student of pedagogy, I adapt to each student's unique needs to deliver hands-on approaches that use real world examples and provide mastery in comprehension. I believe that knowledge is power, but only in the application and advancement of knowledge can one find...

...students with essays, personal statements, applications, grammar, verbal and writing standardized tests, and Italian grammar and conversation. As a tutor, I’ve learned how to adapt to different learning styles and individuals. I personalize my tutoring sessions by listening to what students want help with, gauging their needs based on their writing or language ability, and understanding their teachers’ (or exams’) expectations. When I tutor, I enjoy being able to teach students as I assist them...

...groups at a school for students with autism including social studies, English Language Arts, science, and career and technical education. My experience with students includes children between the ages of 5 and 21 as well as post-secondary students in both college and high school equivalency programs. I completed undergraduate and graduate studies at the University at Albany where I earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in religious studies and a Master of Arts...

...University, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science. In high school, I was a member of Mu Alpha Theta where I taught students geometry and algebra for two years. I tutor Computer Science, Math subjects up to Calculus III, Physics, and ACT Prep. In my tutoring experiences, I find that learning and adapting to your interests and areas of expertise helps you understand the material on a much deeper level. In my free time, I...

...writer and editor, but I am also familiar with the intricacies of private school. I think I would be a great fit to help any students who are looking to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). As a former athlete, I spend a lot of my free time focused on living a healthy lifestyle, constantly seeking to expand my knowledge about exercise and proper nutrition. I play pickup basketball and read regularly....

...am an author of over 25 books for myself and others. I also ghostwrite. I love Reading and Writing as well as teaching people the basic foundations of writing. I have a bachelor's Degree in Political Science, a Master's in Law, and a master's in mental health and wellness. I'm currently pursuing my PhD in Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University. I was a debate and speech instructor for middle school students for 4 years. I...

...I also worked extensively with students through an internship with the Maryland Zoo's education department. Since graduating, I have been traveling and working for an environmental nonprofit in NYC. I currently tutor in math, science, and test prep (SAT and ACT). As a tutor, I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun ways for students to think...

...Literature from Colgate University, and an MA in English Literature from Columbia University in New York. A resident of Greenwich Village, NYC, for 25 years, I home schooled my three children, now ages 14, 19, and 22. I have taught every aspect of English, from teaching my kindergarteners to read and write, to elementary, junior high, and high school grammar, spelling, writing, and American and European literature. I've taught classes and worked with students one-on-one....