Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

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I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...

...C++. I love helping students learn and seeing their eyes light up as they grasp new concepts. I enjoy using visual or real life examples to explain new concepts, especially for younger students. I believe doing practice problems is one of the most effective ways to learn as it allows students to figure out exactly which aspects of new concepts they might be struggling with so I can best help them. In addition to being...

...me would say I'm honest, hard-working, and eager to discover new things. If I don't know something, I will find out, and we can learn together. In working with students, I promise I will never pretend to know all the answers, and I will always be honest with my own shortcomings. Establishing honesty and trust with a fellow learner is my number one priority. I find interest in education flourishes after that first step, and...

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.

...my senior thesis, and I am now attempting to have it published. I love cooking, and in the past I worked as a cook in a restaurant. I also worked as manual laborer for a landscape company, but, unfortunately, that did not lead to a love of gardening. I am an avid reader of all genres, and I love movies and TV as well. I love to travel , and I love languages, although my...

Committed English and Spanish tutor, with first hand experience with teaching and tutoring. Proficient in improving students' abilities through a mix of standard and unique approaches. Adaptable and patient.

...were not able to do just 20 minutes ago, but also being a mentor and role model. Private tutoring is also rewarding because you get to analyze a student's personality and skill sets, in order to figure out a unique, personalized plan of action to get them advancing academically. I am able to dumb down math concepts to the most simple and basic terms, and turn it into the language of the student. I am...

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...you or someone you care about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored in the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a score of 5 on the AP Statistics, US Government, US History, and English Literature and Composition exams. I completed my BA in Government in December after having served as a Research Apprentice with the Quantitative Analysis Center, and my thesis utilizing a range...

...students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look forward to working...

...I do love facts) but about creating your own experience. Learning truly becomes passion when it asks as much from the student as it gives back. My role as a tutor is to be a collaborator. I am here to challenge and help, but I am not here to direct the learning. That must come from the student. I truly believe that this approach leads to more passionate and better students. I am a professional...

...for an environmental science class and taught a civics curriculum of my own design to elementary students in Yamoransa, Ghana with the Yale Alumni Service Corps. I have also shadowed teachers at the Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Computer Science. I firmly believe that a quality education is key to success in life and that, with the...

...comprehensive training to prepare our students for standardized state assessments, as well as integrating our curriculum with Common Core Learning Standards. In addition, I initiated several after-school clubs to fill in the gaps in elective offerings, such as theater and culinary arts. I thrive in an environment where I can pull from current events and popular culture to create a dynamic classroom environment. This also involves equipping them with the right strategies to access complicated...

...my energies on the study of American History. I have tutored as a part of the National Honor Society on topics such as AP Literature, AP American History, AP American Government, and the SAT. I am incredibly passionate about History and Literature and could easily discuss these topics for hours on end. I truly believe that history is fascinating, interesting, and wholly deserving of our attention. I hope I can share this passion and create...

...is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard...

...English Literature. In addition to my AP course load in high school, I also studied for multiple SAT subject tests (Bio 790, Math 2 770, Chem 770) and the SAT (770M, 770ERW). Outside of academics, I did lots of volunteer work (founded nonprofit called Give It a Shot that raises money to provide pneumonia vaccines to daycare aged children in the Philippines, worked at local hospital, peer tutored at school) and played a sport (fencing)...

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. -- Benjamin Franklin

...just are not getting the subject, above all, I understand a student's individual needs to best know how as a tutor, I can best help them reach their goals. I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelors degree in Literature and have lived in New York just over a year. My interests include art, writing, and technology; I especially love it when the three come together. I am an avid reader...

...the places I have visited which connect to literature because they can see that I am not only knowledgeable about the printed word, but that I have experienced some of what we are reading. I enjoy tutoring one on one because of the bonds I establish with my students. My goal is to have my students enjoy and succeed in the course we are working on. I value a good education for all people regardless...