Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

I'm Karen, I'm from New York and recently graduated from Vanderbilt University, double majoring in Secondary Education and English Literature. I am a licensed English (6-12) teacher and I have lots of experience tutoring kids of all ages and all subjects, so reach out and say hi, and let's work together!

...experience tutoring elementary school students in English. My teaching philosophy emphasizes creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel valued and inspired to explore their potential. I strive to foster a love for reading and writing through interactive lessons that resonate with their interests, making the learning process both enjoyable and impactful. Witnessing my students grow in confidence and skill is my greatest reward. In my free time, I love reading fiction books,...

...them the way. I try to inspire by showing how knowledge is useful and how it can be applied to all areas of life and by inspiring curiosity. In my personal life I enjoy cooking, photography, movies and theater, reading about modern science (psychology of choice, happiness, nutrition). Also, I am pursuing additional educational certificates such as Curriculum Design and Learning Systems. In addition, I am involved in a personal growth organization, am a strong...

...of Arts in Family and Child Studies with concentration in Early and Middle Childhood Education. Being a native speaker of Spanish, I began my teaching career as a World Language Teacher of Spanish. I taught Elementary Spanish to students in grades K-5. During this time, I also taught Spanish to students with special needs in self-contained classes as well as inclusion classes. It was during these years and my interaction with special need students that...

Hi Everyone! My name is Witney and I am aspiring to be a Mathematics teacher. I LOVE LOVE MATH! It has always been and will always be my favorite subject. Math helps to explain things through facts and numbers. I am extremely excited to help you all.

...the Creative Process with a focus on theater, music, and philosophy. Since graduation, I have set up camp in Brooklyn, NY where I pursue my creative interests as well as work part time as a stagehand and as a tutor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and writing. I have the most fun working with students on their writing because I feel that even the most...

I am a diligent student, currently attending Cornell University for meteorology. I am committed to excellence in everything I do. I am extremely passionate about music. In fact, one of my favorite things to do in life is write/play/listen to music. I spend much of my free time doing these things. I also enjoy playing sports such as soccer and basketball.

...to both people and subject matter. I have a great deal of energy and am at times an irrepressible joker; some might say a class clown. When I am not in the classroom you are likely to find me playing soccer (played club soccer at Lehigh), basketball, or working out in the gym to ensure my health and fitness. I also love hanging out with my friends, listening to music, watching movies, and going for...

...there, with my last name there, and I was quite amazed that my slightly above beginner level students were so interested in the picture and the article that all I basically had to do during that class was sit back and watch them all become team players, getting into a big group on their own. They were gleaning English words they knew from each other and after twenty minutes were able to give me a...

I love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.

...arts, and reading. I have a passion for the core subjects because they are so important. They provide the base knowledge for future learning. Learning can be fun and exciting when we tap into our abilities and learn to use our strengths and natural gifts. I believe in starting where my students are and gradually increasing their comfort level, success, and confidence while introducing new skills and challenges. I teach children to be life long...

...was a child. I hope to instill in my students the love of amassing knowledge, excelling in your studies, and walking out of a test feeling like you rocked it. I especially had a passion for the Critical Reading and the Writing portions of the SAT's and the SAT 2 in Literature. I have teaching experience with everything from stand-up comedy to Emergency Medical Services to tap dancing, and I've been told that I am...

...as middle school math, pre-algebra, and algebra. In my spare time, I love to dance, learn languages, attend yoga classes, read about anything and everything, drink tea, and hear people's life stories. *Mindfulness refers to paying nonjudgmental, compassionate attention to whatever arises in one's moment-to-moment experience, such as thoughts and feelings, training people to become more aware of what they are experiencing, replacing impulsive reactions with more thoughtful responses. Research has found that mindfulness training...

...with students who are looking for intense preparation and can commit to at least 2 hours a day of work. I create a structured curriculum tailored to each individual student. I've always enjoyed coaching students to take tests, because I can help them realize how to find patterns, crack codes and see the whole structure behind the puzzle. Getting better at tests is like any other sport. You have to train better, become efficient, increase...

I am currently a sophomore at Cornell University studying Applied Economics and Management. I have been tutoring students since high school and have always found it to be an incredibly rewarding experience. Through my passions towards education and my promised diligence upon each new student, I am hopeful that I can make a positive difference in many lives. Outside of tutoring I can be found playing tennis, dancing hip-hop, and playing piano.

...would love to help you with outlining, proofreading, brainstorming, editing, or whatever other writing questions you might have. Outside of tutoring, I write and review young adult fiction and work as a freelance journalist in the book community. I'd love to talk with your more about your writing projects. Tutoring Philosophy: I believe this is a collaborative experience and we'll both get the most of out our time together if I can best help you...

...and I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My teaching experience spans several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and outgoing person, and...

I am an Honors Student in my fourth year at Penn State. I have extensive tutoring experience with all ages of students ranging from elementary school through college. I love teaching but I study psychology and criminology at Penn State. I hope to one day work as a clinical psychologist who assists law enforcement agencies. I am an avid reader, I love learning, and I love sharing what I know with others.... There are hundreds of...

...learning plans for students was a major component as a tutor. Implanting personalized student goals, then adapting to student progression was a valuable skill. I visualize myself using these same skills when assisting young students at Varsity Tutors.. My ability to oversee the development of programming at Citizen Schools, as a Teaching Fellow, was a reason my students achieved a year to year significant increase in math understanding. I customized in-classroom teaching to a classroom of...

...support to two high school freshman through online communication and in-person meetings. I provided structure and motivation, helping my mentees plan their future college and career goals, as well as study strategies and day-to-day organization. Working closely with my two mentees, I determined their individual communication and learning styles, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, and used this knowledge to tailor our sessions to best meet their needs. Finally, in high school, I tutored...