Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.

...College and hold a Masters Degree in Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12) in English Language Arts. I am currently teaching ELA in grades 5-8 and have experience working with grades K-12. I am passionate about reading, writing, grammar, and literacy skills, and specialize in proofreading and editing. As an educator, my goal is to foster a love of reading and writing and creating a fun, inclusive classroom environment regardless of whether it is in-person or remote.

Hello! I truly believe that education must be held in a higher regard in today's society. I have worked with several youth to help develop not only their mind but work ethic and habits. Let's be great together.

...have taught in classrooms as well as facilitated academic based programs. I find the best way to work with a student is to figure out how they learn and help them to understand the material a way that makes sense to them. I have a very kind, easy going, funny personality but most of all I am dedicated and no matter what happens I tell my students that if they work with me they will...

...magazine writing and editing. Prior to pursuing journalism, I worked as a grant writer and a program and case manager for New York City-based non-profits. I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelors in Science in International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can...

Hi! My name is Tess and I'm a sophomore at Stony Brook University. I'm currently majoring in Biology on the Pre-Medicine track. I look forward to working with you!

...I do. I have experience both tutoring and directing children and young adults - not just in things like homework help and the like, but in learning how to play the violin and in performing as a part of a musical. As you can imagine, my work experience is just as varied as this tutoring experience! I'm excited to put my multi-discliplinary work and education experience to good use as a part of Varsity Tutors...

...have taught thousands of people, from age 3 to age 30! The fact that I am trilingual (English, Spanish, German) has come in very handy over the years. Throughout my life I have possessed the ability to be a mentor, friend, protector and teacher of children. I understand and respect the importance of family; after all, we hold the same values and goals! I hold a B.A. in Psychology and English from Drew University in...

...student, the opportunity to discover worlds beyond the context I grew up in. I graduated as Valedictorian with a Bachelor in Arts from Salve Regina University with a double major in Philosophy and Religious & Theological Studies as well as a minor in English Literature. I then went on to achieve a Master of Arts with a concentration in Theology from Union Theological Seminary. Since graduating, I have diligently pursued a career in libraries, where...

...subjects to study and tutor because I enjoy the satisfaction of tackling a challenging puzzle. I would say that as a teacher, I like to guide my students and let them draw their own conclusions whenever possible. I want a student to leave a tutoring session feeling like they can rely on their own instincts and abilities when working on their own. My hobbies include swimming, theatre, singing, kayaking, reading, drawing, walking dogs, and watching...

...I am most passionate in helping students with College Essay writing, Job applications, and Essay editing. Utilizing my own college and graduate school admissions experiences, I have been able to help students in many different subject areas and from many different backgrounds achieve their own academic and career goals. I am a firm proponent that the development of any skill but especially academic ones need practice. My aim is to give students the tools they...

...the basics in this subject. I think it is so important to work on strategies students need (such as improving phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency) to enhance the most important component of reading, which is comprehension. I feel the most comfortable tutoring Math, Reading, Homework Help, Study Skills and Study Help. I can help students prepare for assessments by creating study guides and reviewing test content with them. I use all study strategies and tools,...

...and Social Studies related classes. My background in teaching english includes being a certified TESOL instructor and having taught in South Korea. Social Studies or history related subjects I have always viewed as someone telling a past story to another. It is with kindness, a patient understanding of the students needs as well as making the subject fun which forms my approach to tutoring. I look forward to interacting with many of you and more...

...have tutored a variety of ages and subjects, for a total of about seven years. I definitely have a complete understanding of every single subject I tutor. I will start by learning about you and evaluating your individual learning style. From there I will create a personalized, structured lesson plan, and we will work together to meet your academic goals. I tend to find most students need help with the fundamentals, so I always look...

Strategic, high-energy, confident professional bridging the gap between goals and accomplishments... I would refer a student to previous times that I had difficulty, slow down the process, and ensure that every step along the way is mastered. Without moving on to the next step, I would want the student to show mastery on every given step before moving on. Hopefully slowing down, the student will be able to learn conceptually and visually.... Introduce myself, get the...

...I amassed a portfolio of over 500 pages worth of research papers. I have also given several talks and presentations over the years including a TEDx talk. My style of tutoring is collaborative and student-centered. I believe in meeting the student at his or her own level and building up from there. I am passionate about education, in particular subjects like writing, history, and sociology, and I will begin to pursue a PhD this fall...

...taught both Special Education and English in a high school setting. I have worked with students of various economic levels to prepare them for college and entrance exams. Working with my students individual needs, they have made excellent strides in critical thinking skills and practical writing pieces. I view education as the great equalizer, giving people from various backgrounds opportunities to grow and further enrich themselves. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading and...

...students' interests and everyday lives. My international relations background has given me a unique perspective on teaching, particularly in helping students understand different cultures and historical contexts. I am a firm believer that education should be both personal and practical, and I strive to build genuine connections with my students to enhance their learning experience. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, exploring museums, cooking international cuisine, and traveling to experience different cultures firsthand.

An education empowers people to create meaningful lives, appreciate the cultures and universe around them, and solve the problems and challenges inherent to every life. Without teachers the human race would simply start from the beginning with every new generation, and progress would remain a distant notion even to the most brilliant minds. As a tutor it is my job to help you, as an individual, move forward and achieve your definition of progress. ... I...

Professional structure and communicator. Makes lessons memorable, engaging, and effective.