Top Literature Tutors serving Mount Vernon
John: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Puzzle Tournament. I am also a baseball fan, and spend a lot of time watching the St. Louis Cardinals, reading about them, or reading about baseball in general. The last of my main hobbies is calligraphy. I've always been interested in the way that letters look, and so I'm often learning new types of handwriting, and practicing on any scrap of paper that I can find. These hobbies are all connected by a love of...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics
Gabriela: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Helen: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...standardized testing and developed a number of strategies that I enjoy sharing with students studying for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, writing, history, and math for all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Lauren: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...that my passion lies in helping students learn how to read, as well as creative and persuasive writing. It is in these areas that I have had the most success--as well as the most fun-- teaching both academic students as well as those preparing for entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. I love being able to impact my students' lives in a meaningful way through enriching their educational experience. In my spare time,...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Social Policy/Gender Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Gene: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to pass test questions. I further believe in teaching towards individual student's learning styles and adapting towards individual needs so as to maximize progress and learning. Outside of academics, in my free time, I enjoy watching movies, playing soccer, reading books, and playing video games.
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Domnika: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with anyone that needs help studying or preparing for the SAT/ACT. I am confident in 99% of high school subjects, so if you are looking for help with ANY subject, please contact me and I would love to help you succeed. In my free time I like to ski, play piano, read...
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Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Andrew: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...of Michigan where I got a B.S. in English Language and Literature. I'm currently applying to medical school while spending a gap year in NYC where I'm doing public health research in HIV prevention. I have an extensive background in tutoring both science and humanities but am especially passionate about tutoring essay-writing and Test Prep involving verbal reasoning. I also love helping with admissions essays whether for college, medical school, or anything else. I've tutored...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, English
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
MCAT: 39
Johann: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and the School at...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Adnan: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...only acing exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way. The two most lessons that I teach to my students: 1. tolerance of uncertainty; and 2. confidence in your own self-efficacy. Everyone can attain mastery. I never doubt....
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Jimi: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...college and I want to help you achieve the same. Check out my excellent scores on the SAT and SAT subject tests, including a perfect score on Math II. I'm friendly, flexible, and always put students' and families' needs first. I also know a lot about teaching, due to my background in ESL teaching, educational nature tours, and private SAT tutoring (see my resume!). I majored in English at GWU and I would love to...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790
Jessica: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...five years experience of teaching lower elementary students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together. I do my...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science, Urban Studies
New York University - Current Grad Student, Master of Public Administration
Robert: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...to the literary language that is the undercurrent of our culture. As such, I have come to believe that the role of instructor is not just to educate but to prepare. My goal as a teacher and a tutor is to differentiate my instruction as finely as possible so that every student is prepared to demonstrate their knowledge on an examination and to consciously implement said knowledge in a way that improves their everyday life....
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
St. Johns in Queens - Master of Arts, 7-12 ELA Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jason: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166
Noah: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...the process of applying to law school, I am excited to offer tutoring services to students of all levels. I have extensive experience in liberal arts subjects (writing skills, critical reading, etc.) and also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Ming: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Lisa: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I have been a tutor for six years, and have tutored all ages. I specialize in the college admission process, and especially like working with students on admissions essays and test prep. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame two years ago with a degree in television and anthropology. I work at MTV during the weekday, but am free weekends and weeknights after 7:00 pm.... I think a good tutor allows the student to learn...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Anthropology and Film
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Lauren: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.
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Saint Joseph's College-New York - Bachelors, History
Christopher: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well during high school and now as I approach the end of my undergraduate education, and while I cannot of...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Luiza: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...up as someone who faced learning difficulties in math and who entered the STEM field with a non-science background. I know what it feels like to struggle, and I also know how to overcome negative expectations about our ability (both those from people around us and those we have internalized) in order to succeed academically. For this reason, in addition to teaching content and helping develop skills, I especially enjoy the opportunity to mentor and...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Science, Neuroscience
Nick: Mount Vernon Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...in New York City. I grew up in Minneapolis, MN (by way of Palo Alto, California). I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014, with a B.A. in Theatre, and a minor in American History. I love working with students of all ages, and helping young people on their own personal paths to success. I'm a huge baseball fan (my team is the San Francisco Giants), and am passionate about my craft of working professionally in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
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