Top High School English Tutors serving White Plains

Timothy: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...homework and we'll go over them and I'll make new questions for you. If you have nothing, and need to start from scratch, that's fine too. I always bring my iPad and can create a lesson for you on the spot. My style is vibrant and energetic, yet calm and assuring. I will challenge you. I will not give away the answers for you; I will make you explain the concepts to me after I...
Education & Certification
Manhattan College - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Damian: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
If you choose me to be your tutor then you will definitely ace your test. I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things. I attended Stuyvesant High School and the University of Chicago; I am currently studying Data Science with Johns Hopkins.... If you don't get it then I'm explaining it wrong.... Before the first session, I'd have them do a bunch of practice problems...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, None
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790

Amy: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and to devise a personalized plan based in not just results, but personal accomplishment and goal-setting. Two of my biggest passions are learning new things and working with people. Combine those two together, and you get the exact reason why I'm here. I want to motivate and push you to accomplish what you previously thought impossible both inside and outside of the classroom -- whether it's acing the...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Human Rights, English, Business Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 710

Michael: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...(Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Sabreen: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
Having taught students in various subjects before, and as a college student myself, I believe that the best teaching approach is one that caters directly to the student's needs-whether it's through lecturing or more personalized attention. I also think that learning should be an enjoyable experience and not feel like a chore which is why I teach in an interactive and exciting manner.
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Premedicine

Dalton: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...a diploma from the extremely rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and began attending an Ivy League college, the University of Pennsylvania, in 2016. With all this said, I am confident that I will be able to teach clients effective ways to solve any problems they have. As a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, I am looking to major in communications. My primary interests are in journalism and the entertainment industry. I love writing, and...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Emmelina: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...upon you to improve your scores by X amount of points, and I want them to feel like a tutoring session is a relaxing but productive space where they shouldn't be afraid to ask questions and tell me what keeps tripping them up. As someone who has taken many of these tests and succeeded, I know the small things to practice and hone as well as the appropriate work schedule to help students not only...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Andrew : White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...and biochemistry. I will be conducting research until I begin medical school in Fall 2013. I have over four years of tutoring experience including a teacher's assistant at Skidmore, working with local high school student,s and coordinating with my ice hockey team to complete several community service projects in our area. My experiences as a tutor, team leader, published researcher, and NCAA athlete have taught me to form strong bonds with those I work with....
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Molecular and Cell Biology

Lisa: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...I spent on-campus, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students at a local community center. I also served as a teaching assistant for Process Analytics, a course requirement for the Mendoza School of Business undergraduate program. Im currently pursing my passion to help others and augment my own knowledge as I work on a Masters degree in General Psychology. I truly love to learn, and Im inherently inclined to share my enthusiasm for learning...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Finance
The New School - Masters, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720

Emily : White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math (up to calculus 3), biology and chemistry as well as ACT/SAT test prep. Besides teaching higher level math and science, I'm comfortable and have experience tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Claudia : White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...students, I like to tailor teaching styles and plans to whatever best suits the individual: I want to make sure you're getting the help you want in a way that's effective for you. I also learned quite a few ice-breakers if it's necessary to use them! I know students are busy and that flexible hours is a great part of individual tutoring, but if I can plan ahead for tutoring sessions, everyone will be better...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Media Studies, French

Sarah: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...from SAT prep to time management to managing personal anxiety. I also tutor in English literature and GRE test prep. I believe that education should not only prepare one for the job market, but enrich one as a person, providing a wider and deeper worldview. I believe in not only teaching the mechanics of a subject but in helping a student understand the reasons behind those mechanics, to truly think about the material. This results...
Education & Certification
Davidson College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 800

Zachary: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind of problem this way, eventually you won't believe that you ever found any subject intimidating.... Any problem can be...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Lucy: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...the NYU University Learning Center. I know that students learn best when they are organized, motivated, and interested in the subject matter. I support my students by helping them to plan out manageable study schedules, consistently providing positive encouragement, and finding creative ways to explain difficult concepts through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of teaching experience, I have worked with a diverse array of students and enjoy supporting all types of individuals...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Reshad: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750

Jessica: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...as an orientation leader and student adviser for classmates in my major. While pursuing my MBA at Columbia Business School, I participated in the Harlem Tutorial Program, where I worked across a range of subjects with elementary and middle school students. I enjoy finding new ways to help others through my own knowledge and experience, and always try to use methods that resonate most with the specific person I am working with.... I always like to...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Industrial and Labor Relations
Columbia Business School - Masters, N/A
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 710

Claire: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Robert: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...speak directly and frankly to students who might otherwise not actively participate in the writing process or who might not clearly understand how an English education can benefit their own life. In my free time, I practice computer programming for emerging technologies (wearable devices such as Google Glass) and continue my career as a writer. I study technology extensively and love engaging my own interest in technology with that of my students. By connecting with...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
St. Johns in Queens - Master of Arts, 7-12 ELA Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Donald: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...model. I learned to listen to problems and come up with creative and practical solutions. As a trainer and pre-sales engineer, I co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University - Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
GRE Quantitative: 166

Caroline: White Plains High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in White Plains, NY
...love learning about new cultures and languages and am excited to continue to grow in my linguistic abilities. I think that a good teacher can make all of the difference in a student's life. As a child, I believed that I was bad at math and did not see the value in learning it. However, I had a math teacher in sixth grade who pushed and encouraged me and made me love it. I then...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
ACT English: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
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