Award-Winning ISEE Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...box approach to learning challenging concepts. In my experience, in order to help a struggling student, you must first take the time to get to know the student and work together to find an approach that works best for that student. I am passionate about providing students the opportunity multiple ways in which they can...

...(Faulkner, Ellison, and Garcia Marquez are some of my favorites) and also love hip-hop that reaches a high literary/artistic level. I'm experienced in helping students with anything from AP US Government to the SAT Critical Reading portion to Modernist poetry. In the past, I've tutored all kinds of students; from fifth graders to college freshman....

...because I can utilize these ways to ensure their success and to help build their confidence in their ability. When a student has confidence in their skills, they can learn anything. In my spare time I like to play video word games, watch reruns of Columbo and mysteries, and cook new dishes especially sweets.... My teaching philosophy is that every student can learn anything with the right attitude. As long as you are willing to put...

...you learn! It doesn't feel like learning when you're having fun. I'm here to make sure that all your stress is locked away in a box while we work together to focus and hone in on your weakness and strengths. We will work to figure out the areas where you need extra help -- and...

...and it's one of the most rewarding things I've ever been given the opportunity to do! I believe that tutoring is a back and forth system. 50% me, 50% you. And with a little touch of fun, that's how we'll get the 100%. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling and photography. In addition to that,...

Stay positive, work hard, respect yourself and others. I've taught and tutored for about 4 years. I've tutored K-12 in reading, writing, and ACT/SAT. I've also worked on language skills with college students.

...student at Columbia University studying computer science. Outside of school, I'm a software engineer for the Spectator Publishing Company currently managing one of our main projects, and I'm a teaching assistant in a local elementary school 5th grade classroom. I love math and physics and would love to help you with that! I also can...

...all students are able to reach their goals. This is why I think that it is so important to get to know the students I am working with and design instruction that will meet their needs. I would love the opportunity to help your child reach their goals. I look forward to hearing from you.

...the student's actual problems aren't addressed and the interaction between student and tutor is very passive and does not garner results. I work with the student and ensure that all concepts are thoroughly ingrained before moving on to the next one. When I'm not enriching young minds, I enjoy performing stand up comedy. I also...

...I transcribed the twenty interviews that I narrated in my thesis. Interviewees consisted of political figures, community board and district leaders, federal intervention program employees, and staff members of institutional political science or urban studies departments. I would be an unending privilege to educate myself about the rights to which I am entitled, and to...

...customized academic plans to students as well as families. My ability to work with students, other teachers, administrators and parents to find out their weakest points, and the aspiration to work towards providing strengthening services has been commended many times. Moreover, my know-how to design and conduct workshops and develop interactive materials for students would...

...Espanol. I love words. I love Spanish. I would like to share my love with anybody who wants to learn Spanish. Because of my heritage and my devotion to good grammar, I'd like to help any Spanish Language Learners get started or advance no matter the level! The Spanish speaking world contains an amazing assortment...

...University studying English literature and computer science. I'm excited to begin my first summer working with Varsity Tutors! My strongest tutoring areas include ACT test prep, algebra and calculus I, computer science (Java and C) and building reading and writing skills (including essay assignments). I have experience tutoring and mentoring middle school and high school...

...passion. I have over 20 years experience teaching and tutoring students from Pre-K through High School and College level and various tests, such as G&T. I am so grateful that I love what I do and all the wonderful students that I meet. I live in Manhattan on the Upper East Side and love the...

...for quality education and school success for my students. I currently work in the school system particularly with elementary aged students with special needs in all subject areas. My strongest subject is Mathematics and I also believe in the development of good study habits in all areas, thus I feel that students still need to...

I am a dynamic educator dedicated to fostering a love of learning and skill development that serves students both where they are and where they wish to be.

...and stage actor, and continued as a singer, actor, and rugby player in college. I thrive on learning new things and love to share that passion with students and colleagues. My first language is English, but speak primarily Spanish in my household. I am working on my Italian mastery and hope to learn German next....

...the importance of the topic. What I offer is "real life" experience, I can relate topics to real word situations where the concept might apply. Teaching the concept is more important than the individual problem at hand. I hope that my background and style align with what you are looking for in a tutor and...

...helping them with their academic weaknesses. In the last five minutes of each session, I incorporate writing in a journal, so students can write down goals and ideas about their school day or even one new concept they have learned and mastered. Later on in time, students can read their journal and see how much...

...at Dartmouth College studying math and computer science. I have tutored computer science courses for Dartmouth's Tutor Clearinghouse. Prior to coming to Dartmouth, I studied violin at Juilliard Pre-College for six years. I am an avid fencer and I am currently on the Dartmouth Fencing Club Team. I am fluent in German and enjoy traveling...