Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...tests, with a focus on reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. I am very familiar with the study and instruction of other humanities as well, including english literature and various social studies subjects. I particularly enjoy teaching essay writing, as I have practical experience in the field, (employment at multiple newspapers), and love watching students develop into competent, articulate writers. It's always a pleasure to see students, especially those initially lacking in confidence, blossom into succinct,...

...a history, literature, and writing tutor. After graduating in from McGill University with a BA in History and Political Science, I was hired as an editor for SparkNotes. At SparkNotes I distill works of literature for high school and college students every day. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with students from middle school through college. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, running, dressmaking, and visiting New York City's historic landmarks. I look forward...

...history, comparative literature, English, and philosophy at Columbia. I received departmental honors in both the History and Comparative Literature & Society departments, and one of my senior theses, "Cities of Defeat: Spanish Civil War Refugees and the French Concentration Camps of 1939" won the Columbia History department's Charles A. Beard Prize as well as the George Watt Prize. I have also received multiple creative writing awards through National YoungArts Foundation and the Scholastic Art and...

...students on college entrance and scholarship essays, one of my favorite things to work with students on. I graduated from Brown University without debt by fully funding my college education through merit based scholarships. I am a 2008 National Coca Cola Scholar and a Gates Millenium Scholar. I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in education policy and in my free time I love painting, cinema and staying abreast of current international news.

...students. My professional experience is varied; I run a business bringing creative problem-solving to education. I am currently teaching a college course, I was a 7th grade English teacher, and I have worked as a marketing executive and design thinking consultant, and own my own business. I bring my rich experiences to sessions, which helps me identify creative ways of delivering and explaining material. Perhaps most importantly, I truly love to learn. I believe that...

...from being able to understand the students that I work with, and in building their confidence. I understand the effects that self-esteem and confidence have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they have access to. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to reciprocate what life has given me. I enjoy motivating, inspiring growth, and development in others as, well as...

As a dedicated tutor of experience in various subjects, I am committed to fostering academic growth, instilling confidence, and igniting a passion for learning in every student I encounter. My approach to tutoring is rooted in a deep understanding of subject matter coupled with a personalized teaching style tailored to meet individual needs and objectives.

...in Salzburg, Austria, University of Virginia, and Oxford. I have taught in the US, UK, Austria and Japan, and lived in all of those countries, plus Iceland, and for a shorter period in both France, and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the...

...her life, in not only providing her with opportunities to explore the world and think deeply, but also by providing her life-long mentors. Some of the educators that first inspired her were from a performing arts camp called Acting Manitou that she attended for four summers as a camper. She later returned to continue empowering the next generation of campers as a camp counselor. Nailah is also an aspiring director and storyteller, and works part...

Hello! My name is Vincent, currently an English Teacher on Long Island, NY. I have been working with middle and high school students for 2 years and have 4 years of tutoring experience. Let's ace that next essay!

...very interested in tutoring. I have a particular interest in tutoring all elementary subjects, English Language Arts, and U.S. history. While there is a time and a place for "lecture," I believe students do their best thinking when they are answering thoughtful questions both verbally and in writing. Because thinking is the crux of learning, I always strive to have student voices dominating during tutoring sessions. Tutoring sessions are short, so I believe each one...

...obtained my Master's of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. I am also a Registered & Licensed Nutritionist currently based in Memphis, TN. My joy in tutoring comes from helping children and young adults evolve as learners. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a young person's aha moment and I strive to reach that moment with patience, humor, and creativity. Every person learns and engages differently, and it is...

...the best. Since I was a teenager, I got the opportunity to work in education and I know how it can change lives. I started in the teaching field by educating adults in literacy skills in Spanish, my native language, and I have continued by teaching English as a second language at all levels, I have been blessed with the chance to get an education not only in the country I was born but also...

I am a sophomore attending NYU who is working towards an English major and hopefully a minor in Marketing. School has always been an important part of my life and working towards a career I hope to attain when I graduate, so I look forward to working with your child or with you in the future! ... Teaching is never a one-way street, it involves the student and the teacher working together to help the student...

...in 2013, I've taught ESL in Valparaiso, Chile, worked as a substitute teacher and after school educator in Philadelphia, and mentored young writers in Iowa City. For me, learning isn't just about gaining specific knowledge and skills. It's about the excitement that comes from encountering new things, and about growing into a more confident and capable version of oneself. This is an idea that informs all my teaching and tutoring work: I want to help...

...in New York City. I moved to New York after graduating from Brandeis University last spring. My favorite thing about tutoring is learning how vastly different our brains work. It's fascinating to me to see all the different ways we perceive things as humans, and I love finding ways of learning that work for each individual. I see tutoring as an opportunity to explore and learn. When I'm not tutoring I love reading and exploring...

...receiving my undergraduate degree I moved to Bangkok, Thailand to teach English at a private bilingual school. I worked as an ESL instructor, Kindergarten teacher, private tutoring instructor, and Kindergarten department head during my four years in Thailand. Outside of my normal duties of being a homeroom teacher or administrator at the private school I worked at, I also tutored English and basic Math to young students in their homes around Bangkok. I love tutoring...

I am passionate about working with all ages of students in a variety of subjects. I especially love the STEM subjects but am super excited to work with anyone! I have 5+ years of tutoring experience in a variety of areas, including full classroom, one-on-one, and special education.

My total teaching experience covers 20 years. I have been teaching music technology across several univeristies. Courses ranged from Basics of Electronic Music, Music Psychology to Music Sequencing. In all my teaching, I can say that with commitment and dedication, any student can learn any subject.

...and have a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students this year...