Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

I am a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis. I love teaching math and science as I believe they are two of the most fundamental subjects for helping to understand the world around us. I am currently a physics tutor however, I tutored math, science and french in high school.

...variety of curricula: Everyday and Singapore Math, Reading and Writing Workshop among others. I love helping with test prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work hard to complete it -- with...

...while I was tutoring freshmen college students and working as a student-teacher for the Communication and Media department. These experiences made me aware that I loved helping students develop strategies to succeed. As a result, I became a Teaching Assistant at a high school, for two years, guiding students through subject-based tests, state exams, college essays,job preparation and wilderness backpacking experiences. While I worked at the high school, I began working towards earning a Master...

...education closer to home at The City College of New York. I began teaching immediately, and earned my Masters in Special Education at the same time. I have taken numerous professional courses on teaching English to students of all levels, and have most recently been professionally involved in developing my ability to work with gifted and talented / honors students. At the school where I teach I helped run the debate team for 3 years,...

I cannot wait to work with you to increase your reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, etc. I have a passion for the English language and teaching--so much so that I have been a classroom English teacher for the last 13 years with another school year approaching swiftly. Let's work together to build your confidence and hone your ELA skills!

...left and right brained lifestyle. I am passionate about how useful it is to capitalize on both your left and right brain at a young age to encourage creative problem solving. I have experience tutoring at the elementary, middle, high school, and college level. I know this is an unprecedented time for all, especially for those students and parents trying to adapt to a new way of education. I am happy to help you navigate...

Melissa Tuchman-Piliero M.S Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Development Master's of Science in General Psychology Specializing in writing and reading

I believe that every student has the ability to learn if we can figure out how to best meet their needs. No one is perfect, but practice and patience will help us get closer. I am a 26 year old graduate from Hunter College with a Masters degree in Childhood Education with certification to teach the blind and visually impaired. I also received my Bachelors degree in Psychology from Marist College.

...back to my community as a teacher in such a progressive district! As an undergraduate and graduate student, I attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ. In 2008, I received my BA in Psychology and MA in Teaching in 2009. Over the course of my high school and college experiences, I tutored students in primary grades (K-5) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Currently, as a Language Arts teacher, I meet with students individually and in...

...and I am proud to say I have proficiency in many. I have a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science concentrating in toxicology which was awarded to me through John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Aside from my science background which includes organic chemistry, biology, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, instrumental analysis, analytical chemistry, physics, and analytical toxicology, I am verse in the arts and have extensive experience with creative writing, theatre, and music performance...

Math and writing are the two fundamental elements of communication that give a person a sense of agency. I love helping students improve their grasp and command of these tools.

...the University of East Anglia where I specialized in modern and contemporary writing. As an avid writer I love supporting students on all areas of the essay-writing process, from reading and analyzing a text to crafting a thesis statement. Putting pen to paper can be a daunting task I struggled writing my own college application essays. Thus, I believe in focusing on helping students gain confidence in their own abilities. Overall, I enjoy trouble-shooting essays...

I have been tutoring privately for over many years in the areas of test prep, Reading, and Math. I have a strong passion for teaching and look forward to working with your student to help them reach their academic goals!

...motivation to learn and excel that is specific to each student. With young adults and older learners, I approach each skill with purpose in reaching their individual goals and dreams, and with younger learners it is all personalize-practice-reward, working with parents and mentors to understand their needs and facilitate their individual learning and success. I'd love to hear from you and discuss how we can make the most out of our time together!

...New Jersey. I have also been accepted to do my MS in Medical Nutrition at Columbia University! I have 3 years of tutoring experience at the college level and below. I'm very flexible and am able to meet whatever your specific academic needs are! My primary subjects include chemistry, biology, psychology, social sciences, and writing. I also have a lot of experience working with children with learning disabilities and impediments, particularly ADHD. Please feel free...

...and my musical Monster Intelligence which tries to teach that we all dont learn in the same way played in the Las Vegas Summer Concert Series this past season. So, the tune Ill leave you with for now is that I sincerely hope I can help your child with any of the following: Reading (phonological awareness, phonics, comprehension), Writing (from abcs to term papers), English as a Second Language, Science (including projects), Social Studies/History, Math,...

...studying for a more general liberal arts degree. I'm great with standardized tests, SAT, PSAT, AP; if the College Board makes you sit in a room for it, I can probably help you out, and of course I have experience with New York's SHSAT. Most of my past tutoring experience was helping classmates with history, English and literature courses, and I've also led a few coding workshops. When I'm not working or reading, I usually...

...can help tutor in United States history, specifically eighteenth-century (1700s) and nineteenth-century (1800s) history. I can also assist in academic writing and creative and fiction writing, as well as English American and British Literature. My specialty however is in United States History. I am comfortable with tutoring at any academic level; Elementary, Middle, and High School. College, Graduate School, and Adult Learners. I believe everyone has it in them to succeed and I will not...

...a politics and culture magazine in Manhattan. I started tutoring in high school as part of the National Honor Society, regularly tutoring an underclassman in French. While at Georgetown, I joined DC Reads, an organization that sends college students to under-resourced elementary schools in Washington to tutor students in reading, writing, and grammar. As executive editor of Georgetown's student newspaper, I also set up writing training programs and worked one-on-one with freshmen to teach them...

...strong reading comprehension and writing skills are important for student success across all levels and disciplines. During my semester abroad in Costa Rica, I volunteered with an English teacher at a local elementary school, helping 3rd and 5th graders with English grammar and sentence writing. Throughout my educational career, I have had experience with numerous writing modes, such as personal narratives, argumentative essays, lab reports, scientific literature reviews, resumes/cover letters, and college/graduate school admissions essays....