Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Westchester, NY

Trained in the social sciences and humanities, I am well-equipped to help students achieve their academic goals. I customize my tutoring to each student's personal needs and encourage them to practice critical thinking skills that help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

...to understand a student's learning style. I believe learning works best in an encouraging and engaging environment, which is why I ensure students are comfortable being themselves. My goal is to make tutoring enjoyable for the student so they can ask questions and reach their fullest potential. Outside of academics, I enjoy painting, dancing, and volunteering in my community. I believe staying creative and giving back helps me bring the right energy to each session,...

...so excited to be working with Varsity Tutors! Understanding a subject boils down to understanding its basic components, and my philosophy is if you master the basics, no question can be too difficult for you. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I'm most equipped to prepare students for their SAT's (math, critical reading, and writing) alongside teaching History, Economics, and English, both at the general and AP levels. In my free time,...

...read short stories and novels, and one day hope to write them as well. I have been writing since I was thirteen and enjoy it immensely; I hold a Prose writing workshop at Hunter's literary magazine every Thursday. I love to walk around the city, as well as the outer boroughs, and discover new places. I feel like there's too much in New York City to go to the same places all the time. Music...

...student's eyes when a concept finally clicks, and he/she can apply their understanding to new problems. STEM subjects are typically viewed as difficult, but as an experienced educator, I believe mastery is within reach of anyone who is willing to learn and work hard. As a tutor, I aim to help students reach and exceed their goals by developing strong conceptual understanding before blindly applying laws or equations. Students will develop strong habits for learning...

I work and live in New York City. I grew up in Knoxville, TN and went to the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied economics and political science. I'm light-hearted but take academics very seriously. In all of my lessons I combine my curiosity about the world with the idea that learning can be fun.

...I have a strong background in a variety of disciplines including math, computer science, english, biology, essay writing, and more. In addition, I have worked as a tutor for the past two summers teaching SAT math and computer science to students ranging from elementary school all the way to high school. As a computer science major, I have a lot of experience with mathematics. I am well versed in teaching K-12 math, including basic arithmetic,...

...Columbia College at Columbia University,class of 2014, with a dual degree in Biology and Russian Literature. During my time at Columbia, I participated in "Peer Health Exchange", a student run organization where we taught local high schoolers about Health & Wellness. Although my interests lie with mathematics, biology and chemistry, I am also well versed in literature and college standardized tests like the ACT and MCAT. I always enjoy conquering a new subject and I...

Last year, I worked as an English teacher in Tokyo. There, I cultivated a student-centered teaching style, where I serve as a guide for my students. I absolutely love to teach. I'm from Portland, Oregon, and in my free time, I love to read, write, and watch sports.

...years in formal classes. After re-engineering my study strategy to complement my strengths and weaknesses, I was able to teach myself to be a fluent Spanish speaker in less than a year. With the lessons learned from this experience in mind, I seek to teach my students learning skills that help them get the grade they want in the short-term, but also prepare them to conquer future academic challenges in the long-term.... If motivation is a...

...I am typically engulfing myself into various trainings or educational classes to continue to learn the most I can. I have been teaching for over 20 years and truly value the opportunity to touch the lives of others through the development of a program to help them thrive in areas they may be struggling with! I believe in building a positive relationship and a collaborative approach when it comes to developing skills and strategies to...

...Bachelor's in Nutritional Biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University. I have a background in research on polyphenols and prostate cancer under the CWRU Department of Urology, and am a co-author of a publication on protein expression and prostate cancer. I have experience working one on one with students in subjects ranging from English, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, to the SAT's. I have found that teaching students is a gratifying experience that allows me to witness students...

...education. I'm a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Honor. I love helping students with English, writing, reading, and Spanish. Between linguistics and my work as a professional editor, you can tell I love grammar! I lived and worked in Argentina for four months which prepared me well to help you with your Spanish, and I keep my skills fresh by still taking classes. In my free time, you can find me taking ballet,...

...Because of my dad's passion for Math, he started teaching me Math at a very young age with real life examples. That molded my inclination towards it. Since then, I've been very good with Math and have constantly maintained my grades. Maths has been my forte and I even enjoy studying for it. Also, I love teaching kids and working with them. I used to tutor middle school students back home during my Summer Vacation....

...a rising sophomore at Columbia University interested in studying Economics and Psychology. As the oldest sibling (I have a younger brother and sister), I have become the default family "homework helper" over the years. This experience has taught me how to reach younger students in an effective way, be it through fun learning games or real-life examples. Having recently taken both the ACT and SAT multiple times, I am familiar with both exams and know...

...writing, and creative writing. Im also versed in business writing from business plans to marketing strategy and elevator pitches. I believe in efficient and effective foundational structure building in any type of learning process, especially with writing. I work with students to set attainable goals to manage stress, expectations, and apply critical knowledge of the material into transferable skills. Outside my studies, I have achieved my piano Certificate of Merit from the Music Teachers Association...

...especially when I see the "light bulb" go off in someone's head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences and different learning styles. I try to present information in an engaging and simple way and often in more than one way for a better understanding.

...and played on the Men's Ultimate Frisbee Team. My mission is to help students achieve their full potential through academic excellence and personal growth. My best subjects are Math, Science, and Spanish (bilingual). In addition to regular coursework, I am able to tutor AP classes and help with standardized exam preparation. Outside of the tutoring world, I enjoy spending my time playing ultimate frisbee, chess, running, and weightlifting. I look forward to being your tutor!

...Special Needs teaching or as a psychologist. I am currently participating in an internship for early childhood development, working with preschoolers (3-5 years old) and will soon begin volunteering at the Stony Brook Hospital's Pediatric Department . I previously tutored and worked 1-1 with kids in elementary to middle school. Some of my hobbies are photography (especially nature photography), visiting museums, listening to music and traveling! If you have any questions, feel free to ask...

...a graduate student at New York University. I studied Psychology and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies at NYU. I have always found it hard to find a teacher who is willing to alter their teaching style in order for me to learn. Thus, I try my best to understand a students learning style so that I can teach in a manner they will understand the most. I have tutored students between the ages of...