Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...ones who were clearly passionate about the subjects they were teaching. Interactive demonstrations, real life examples, and sheer excitement about the subject always amounts to a significantly more engaged student. I hope to be a tutor that successfully engages students and makes them want to learn more. I want to be the tutor that sparks curiosity and motivates a student to not only be happy with what they are learning, but encourages them to ask...

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.

...come in on Saturday mornings. For these students (many of whom were the first in their families to apply to college), I provided college essay help and was the lead teacher for a semester-long photojournalism/spoken-word course. Last summer I worked at an educational nonprofit in New York to support educational workshops and help organize a College App Essay Bootcamp for 150 students. Two summers ago I was the Teaching Artist Cadre Development & High School...

...for kids aged 5 - 14. Engaging the campers in games, both outdoor and indoor, as well as projects and inter-active assignments was key for keeping tutoring sessions fun while also developing language skills. I have also tutored individuals in French and English, primarily aiding them after school with homework help, but also teaching new and more challenging concepts to keep them ahead of their class. As someone who was tutored in math all throughout...

...of Arts from Wesleyan University in English and African American Studies and my Master of Science from Yale University in Engineering and Applied Sciences. As a middle school math and humanities teacher, I kept my students engaged by personalizing my approach and keeping the curriculum relevant with real-world examples and challenges. I am a musician and a sculptor with hopes of becoming an architect and I feel confident as a teacher because art inspires me...

My name is Zovinar and I'm an undeclared undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2017 with honors in math and social sciences. My goal is to help high school students become better and more effective writers in any subject, whether that be history, literature, or science.

...I truly believe a well formulated personal statement can make an application stand out and garner momentum to help colleges view the applicant as an individual rather than gpa data. I will make sure your essay reflects your particularity and illustrate what makes you a great fit for [insert dream school name]. In regards to mathematics, I have always loved the subject and have tutored maths and physics for over 8 years up to the...

...that everyone has the capability of learning and it is my job as an educator to provide the best, most accessible way for every student to learn. A student's confidence and trust in their education is vital to the learning process, and also something I take into consideration with every student. When I am not tutoring or in class you can find me reading in one of the comfortable chairs in the library, at yoga,...

...I continued to hone my skills in public speaking, teaching, and writing. I served as an interviewer for medical school applicants, as a teaching assistant for our Ethics course, lead group facilitator for problem based learning curriculum in biochemistry, and as a group lead for stress management seminars for first-year medical students. I worked as an adjunct instructor in biology, anatomy and physiology at a nearby community college. And I gave guest lectures during the...

...free time, where I learned valuable professional skills such as conflict resolution, customer service and records management. In both my academic and professional life, I have been consistently praised as efficient by my professors and peers. Whether working on academic, extracurricular, or professional projects, I apply proven communication, writing and multitasking skills, which I hope to leverage to assist your child. After reviewing my profile, I hope you will agree that I am the type...

...ranging from math and science to standardized testing, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the areas of English, literature, and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully fun) learning techniques that engage my student and help him or her confront problem-solving in a way that best suits his or her learning style. When I am not tutoring, I...

...that doesn't mean I'm easy. To the credit of my students, I've witnessed much improvement in their study skills and reading comprehension. I firmly believe hard work and education will make a person the best he or she can be. I work as hard as I can to get my students to a place where they understand the best ways for them to learn, and I aim to inspire a lifetime love of learning! When...

...reach their potential in English and writing, not only aiding their abilities but deepening their appreciation for the material. It's my firm belief that enthusiasm is a huge key to present and future academic success. In my personal time, I enjoy playing music, reading, and watching several New York sports teams. I look forward to the opportunity to prepare students for lifelong success in whatever studies or fields they chose, with writing being such a...

...I have tutored and taught students of all ages, from kindergarten through 12th grade, and even some college students. I love to tutor many different subjects, but Social Studies, Math, Literature, and Writing/Language Arts are my favorites. Social Studies and Literature allow students to discuss their own ideas and opinions about the subject, while Math requires more problem solving to best learn the concepts. I believe that learning, not just knowing, comes from asking the...

...regularly tutored while in high school, where I took many AP classes (U.S. history, art history, U.S. government, English, environmental science, as well as a college-level Italian course through Syracuse University). I continued to study Italian throughout college, culminating in an eight-month study abroad program in Florence and Milan, so I can assist students struggling with beginner to advanced Italian. My rigorous liberal arts education at Barnard has equipped me with excellent research, writing, and...

...in English language writing. I love helping you to write more clearly. I began teaching writing during my graduate education at Columbia University's School of the Arts, where I earned my MFA in Writing. In addition to teaching the required essay writing course for two years at Columbia, I spent a year on the faculty of Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. I have also worked in numerous writing centers in NYC. I have experience...

...several years of experience my peers and working as a tutor for kids K-12 in a tutoring center. I tutor in a variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My teaching philosophy is success stems from understanding. I want...

...to come back to America. I took the LSAT in September of 2014, and have been tutoring it ever since. I have a wide array of interests, and can tutor a number of different humanities subjects. However, my favorite subject to tutor is LSAT preparation. I feel like I built up a huge amount of personal knowledge and strategy in my own study process that I want to pass on to others. I love History,...

...students of all ages and abilities. I make your challenges mine, and we work together to design an individualized learning technique. I strive to make learning fun, and we set realistic goals. I am qualified to teach middle and high school math, chemistry, and English writing and literature. I can also help with preparation and test-taking strategies for the ISEE, SAT, and ACT. I can be your guide and critic in helping you construct your...

...by tailoring to their individual learning style and teaching them the strategies necessary for conquering the ACT. I believe that writing is a dynamic process, and a successful writer is someone who can communicate their ideas effectively. My goal is to guide each student at whatever stage they are in and to help them clarify, organize, and strengthen their content by engaging in fruitful dialogue. The end result is a piece that demonstrates a clear...