Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving New York City, NY

...this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing, cooking, dancing, writing, and being active in my local school and...

...concentration in Literature and minors in both Hispanic Studies and Art History. I have had two years of experience working as an algebra tutor and find tutoring a really rewarding and exciting experience. Although I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, I am especially passionate about Language Arts, Literature, Spanish, and Study Skills. I love helping students grow and become more passionate about learning, and try to bring creativity into all of my lesson...

...enthusiasm, patience, and humor. After focusing on math and science classes in college, I've gained the ability to analyze problems from many different perspectives and help others solve a multitude of problems. Although, what I bring to tutoring sessions is more than just a knowledge of academic material. Communicating effectively is the most important step in teaching and learning, and I always prioritize this in my lessons. Struggling in a course or before a test...

...me to go beyond my primary teaching assignment and explore a more sustainable approach to economic development. I identified the potential of business to create long-term solutions to the hardships I saw in my village and started a social enterprise designed to make both a profit and a positive impact on the community. Because of my experience in Rwanda, I will be pursuing an MBA in the near future. Not only do I have a...

...background is primarily in materials science and nanomaterials. Most recently, however, I've worked with the astrophysics department of the Max Planck Institute for Physics, as part of a summer internship. This hands-on experience has given me a strong base of practical physics knowledge to draw on in teaching, as well as training in communicating complex ideas with others. Please see my LinkedIn for further details on my work experience (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-weber-9693291a5/), and I hope to meet...

...Writer and Communicator with experience developing content, campaigns and stories for MTV, Disney Channel, Discovery Channel and PBS. Currently, I'm a Copywriter and Creative Consultant. Before getting into media, I taught 7th-12th Grade English and Creative Writing for five years in private schools, including Canisius High in Buffalo, one of New Yorks top Jesuit prep schools. I got my B.A. in English from the University of Notre Dame and a Marketing MBA from Columbia. I...

...recent graduate from New York University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil & Urban Engineering. Currently, I am a structural engineer at a top tier Construction Management Company in New York City, and I have a wide experience in mathematics and engineering. I have excelled in mathematics, English and science for all of my educational career from elementary school all the way to engineering school at NYU. I enjoy tutoring and teaching those...

...delightful. You only live once! Do you want to understand the world or not! No two people learn the same way; I often learn things indirectly or by accident. As a child I had an embarrassing speech impediment - I couldn't pronounce "r" until I was 13. I had to drink milkshakes through straws everyday to strengthen my jaw muscles, and study diagrams of tongues forming different shapes. Now I speak perfectly. That learning experience...

...New York based actress, dramaturg, and Shakespeare aficionado. I've recently returned from London where I was studying in the MA Theatre Lab at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Theatre has taken me abroad, and I have studied and performed in London and Italy, (La Mama Umbria). I have a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where I studied theatre and Medieval literature. Sarah Lawrence gave me many opportunities outside the academic, amongst them was the...

Energetic and experienced teacher with undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master's in Teaching from the Universidad de Alcala seeking to nurture and inspire student excellence. Skilled in Research, Development, Communications, Community Outreach, Tutoring, and Public Speaking. Winner of the 2017 Alice Gould Award for Master's thesis research at the Universidad de Alcala. Primary teaching objectives are to motivate students to achieve by connecting with and embracing their unique abilities.

...me understand things better and boost my confidence. Now, I love being that person for others! I've tutored in subjects like reading, math, science, and even helped students get ready for the ACT. I've also spent the past year tutoring for the LSAT. I know learning can feel tough sometimes, but I'm here to make it easier and fun! I can't wait to help you reach your goals and feel great about your progress.

...English, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Executive Functioning and Self-Regulation. I have extensive experience with ADHD, ADD, and learning differences such as dyslexia and autism. Also experienced with speakers of other languages. My Executive Functioning training began in ten years ago at the NYU Child Study Center. Since that time I have worked with many young people and adults, helping them understand their learning styles, learn and study more efficiently, and achieve their goals. My students...

...from Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. I am also a Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Navy. I am mostly passionate about teaching literature, reading comprehension, writing, and essay proofreading and editing. I am also fluent in Spanish and take great pride in helping others comprehend a foreign language. I believe education is a key foundation towards building an improved quality of life and I aim to instill...

...working with students for all of my professional career. I truly enjoy working and teaching young adults and have been very lucky to be given the opportunity to teach as my career! A little bit about myself; I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in History from St. Bonaventure and a Master's Degree in Education from SUNY Brockport. Following receiving my masters, I began work as a 5th grade teacher at a charter school in the...

...in New York, NY, where I am a student at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, CUNY. I double major in film and English with a concentration in creative writing. I am very passionate about learning and love to read as often as I can. I like to extend my passion for knowledge to the students I tutor in the hopes that they too will find how enriching it can be to embrace their...

...the US where I worked at a midsize marketing firm, I realized I am really most passionate about literature and reading. I left the marketing world to pursue academia and have been fully immersed in this world of learning and tutoring for over a year. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I also tutor an 11th grade boy several times a week in AP English and AP Biology. Personally, I also enjoy writing fiction, specifically short stories,...

...graduate of Monmouth University in New Jersey, where she received the highest honors for her BA in political science. She also has studied at the University of Oxford in England as an exchange student, where she received a 4.0 GPA for her time studying abroad in the subjects of Arabic and International relations. Mackenzie will be a certified secondary special education teacher in Hawaii as of June 2021 through Teach For America. For the last...

...from the Los Angeles Unified School District after a 30 year career in which I worked as a teacher, counselor and school principal. (I am a youthful 55 years old.) I have a Bachelors degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley, a Masters degree in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, as well as California credentials in teaching, school counseling and school administration. My interest in tutoring is to help...

...I have prior experience in tutoring from helping previous clients within SAT Math. I am also available to tutor in SAT Prep and writing. I am very passionate about helping students of all backgrounds realize their dreams and become more passionate and confident about their academics. I provide focused, targeted lessons and often rely on analogies as well as visual teaching aids within my lessons. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

I am a PhD candidate in English literature dedicated to teaching writing, reading comprehension, and literary analysis. ... I believe in teaching each student according to his or her individual needs, and I believe that all students can achieve their goals. With the right kind of instruction and dedication, anything is possible.