Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...fifth grade math at a charter school. Last year, my students' math state test scores were the sixth highest in New York State. My belief that every student can succeed and my relentless pursuit of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure...

...I love working with students of all ages, and from a multitude of backgrounds. A few years ago, I lived in Istanbul, Turkey for a year and taught math & English to 1st and 2nd grade students. In my spare time I also tutored younger students and adults. I currently tutor a range of students from kindergarten to adults in math & reading and love tutoring more and more everyday. In my spare time, I...

...as well as Social and Behavioral Sciences. I am currently working towards my master's degree in Educational Leadership at Montclair State University (this will be complete on August 1st, 2018). I started my career as a 5th grade teacher teaching all major subjects. Currently, I am a 5th grade math and science teacher. I have been tutoring since my career began--I have a great deal of experience! In my free time, I love to cook,...

...gone on to enroll in Hunter College's Graduate School of Education where I am studying Childhood and Special Education. English tutoring is my speciality. I especially enjoy tutoring reading, grammar, phonics, reading comprehension, essay writing, and ACT prep. I approach tutoring with patience and am mindful of each student's individual learning needs. I enjoy working with students to reach their unique goals, and am happiest when students are satisfied with and proud of their...

...Vassar College in 2016 with a BA in English. I am passionate about literature and writing and want to help make these subjects come alive for students. I want to teach students how to eventually teach themselves so that they may excel at a particular subject in the future. I would love to read students' essays, help students through difficult readings, and with reading comprehension. I am patient and there for the students' needs.

I am a teacher of 4 years and am incredibly passionate about what I do. I have worked in all grades from Pre-K to 5th and have focused on students with special needs. I use many different strategies to teach in order to find one that suits your child.

What makes me a great tutor is patience. If someone if coming to me to learn, I can explain the concepts to them as long as needed without getting frustrated. I want my students to learn! I teach virtually all high school subjects and below and am even open to teaching college curriculum courses if they fit my expertise.... My teaching philosophy is that the teacher and the student need patience for one another. Some topics...

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students. I believe one-on-one tutoring is more effective because individual attention gives personalized benefits for learning. My hobbies are listening to music and reading novels.

...have a wide variety of learning differences. My teaching philosophy revolves very much around the idea of helping students "learn to love learning," which is achieved by empowering learners of all ages and abilities to understand their own unique learning styles, and thereby capitalize on their strengths while also building up the areas in which they feel less able or confident. In my teaching approach I place a high value on multi-modal and authentic instructional...

...who needed extra help in learning and skills to enhance the learning process. I saw students develop and found his method of teaching very effective. Since April, 2007 I have taught domestically and around the world which has given me more experience in classroombased, as well as online teaching. I have been an academic director in both areas. I work with an assortment of students, preparing the classroom for activities, listening to children read, and...

My teaching interests include reading comprehension, social studies, science. I have created some great test taking strategies for students of all ages and abilities. As a Special Education Teacher I understand the many challenges that a student will face when having difficulty with a particular skill or a subject that they are learning for the first time. I really enjoy seeing my students reach their potential both in and out of the classroom environment.

...they were given plenty of personal and individual attention BY ACTUALLY GIVING PLENTY OF PERSONAL AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION! Sounds simple enough but rather easier said than done, and I pride myself in managing to do so. I believe that the first and foremost of teaching math, as in any subject, is the firm establishment and thorough understanding of the basic concepts and fundamentals. Learning is consequential; without the firm basic core, the students cannot progress...

...confused with anything and that he or she will ask questions whenever needed. I am here to help and know that it is difficult to move on to another topic without fully understanding its preceding topic. Aside from tutoring, I enjoy swimming and baking a lot. I have been an avid swimmer for a charity called "Swim Free" and love to bake during my free time. Overall, I am glad to be part of this...

A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on our time together.

I had a focus on biology related subjects throughout college and my post-bacc program. I also have extensive experience in teaching chemistry and genetics. I developed skills sets in epidemiological and biostatistical data analysis through the Icahn School of Medicine and hope to start Law School in the years to come.... My teaching philosophy is to try and make any subject just a tiny bit more enjoyable for the student. Everyone has their own personal learning...

...program in college and as an independent tutor in subjects including essay writing, SAT prep, elementary math, phonics, and English as a second language. My style is to adapt to the needs of students and their personalities rather than prescribe a catch-all approach. Coming from an academically high-pressure background (I am a graduate of an International Baccalaureate program high school), I excel at meeting the needs of students trying to succeed in similar environments.

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunities available to every student.

...writing tutor from an elementary school to a graduate school level. It is immensely rewarding to see my students excel in subjects they once feared, but what brings me the greatest joy is watching a student learn to love reading and to discover the deep satisfaction of putting their thoughts on paper. I received my B.A in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College, and I was a Visiting Student in Classics and English at Oxford...

I am a senior at Rutgers University as a Computer Science Major. Throughout high school and college, I had a lot of experience with younger kids from tutoring to volunteering at after elementary school daycare to taking a child development class. During these experiences, I've always loved helping my students reach their goals as it made me feel proud to be able to see them succeed.

...grunt is definitely a very structured way to live which helped me to develop good habits for studying and staying motivated. My main tutoring interests are centered around history, essay writing, and study strategies. I really enjoy helping students to find their stride so they can progress with confidence toward their goals and in their future endeavors. I've worked with kids of all temperaments in my time as a camp counselor (3 years 1st-11th grade)...