Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...8), I am very experienced in working with children and teens and motivating them to succeed at schoolwork and writing (without doing the work for them!). As a marketing manager for a major publisher of children's content, my job requires me to tackle writing projects every day with the aim of really getting the message across. Both of these attributes will help my students as they work on reading, writing and organizational tasks.

...skills that arise from themselves rather than from teaching directives. It is problem-solving in action and that to me is inspirational; in fact: my passion for tutoring and teaching derives from witnessing these successes. I encourage students to use their life experience and academic backgrounds to such as essays from writers, artists, and critics that function in a dialogue with each other, or not; manifestos; advertisements; blogs; popular television, movies, and music; and fashion. By...

I am an NYC-based tutor with many years of tutoring experience in and around the city. I've worked with students from many different backgrounds and ability levels. I believe strongly in the importance of giving a student the confidence to flourish academically.

My entire professional life has been devoted to enlightening students to be active learners in reading, writing and appreciating the English language I have been an educator for over four decades because the more I teach my students ,the more I learn from them! Let's enjoy this adventure together!

...way up. This makes it easier for my students to remember what they have learned throughout the semester/year, and it helps them pick up new concepts quickly. When I am not studying or tutoring, I love to read, exercise, and explore. My favorite author is Stephen King, my favorite sports are basketball and snowboarding, and my favorite food is popcorn! I just recently moved to Manhattan, so I venture out into different parts of the...

...I enjoyed working with students volunteering in a local High School as assistant teacher and tutor. I also obtained most of my experience while student teaching in two different High Schools in Manhattan. I have also contributed with some community leaders in the Bronx that work with the youth to finish High School and go onto college. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, ELL and Social Studies. As...

...work for Laguardia Community College after school, in their Office For Students with Disabilities, where I conducted one-on -one sessions in Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, English Literature, and Essay Writing. I continued at Laguardia afterwards, becoming a classroom teacher in the Adult Basic Education program. There I prepared students in all high school subjects for the GED exam, so that they could successfully matriculate to the City University of New York. I aim to...

...Wikipedian. My rsum goes beyond tutoring. From grant proposals to album reviews, I've been published across disciplines. I've spent two years writing and editing for literary magazines. I've hosted a radio show focusing on philosophy and hip-hop. I've studied in Richmond, Pittsburgh, Salamanca, and Valparaiso. I believe tutoring happens on a case-by-case basis. I personalize each lesson, so whether your child learns through close-reading and marginalia, or through pneumonic devices and word games, we will...

...in the teaching field. I am currently Student Teaching in East Harlem where I am teaching 10th grade students global history. Although history is a large portion of what I teach on a daily basis, I also focus on reading and writing skills since many of my students are below grade level at this point. In order to motivate my students I employ various tactics to differentiate my instruction. Firstly, it is vital that students...

I love helping students learn and realize their potential! I know that learning can be tough, but I'm here to help students get the most out of it, get better at it, and want to do more of it.

...now. I started off by tutoring middle school students in math and science, but through college and medical school I have grown in my skills and now tutor in many different subjects. After taking multiple standardized exams: SAT, MCAT, STEP 1 USMLE, and Step 2 USMLE Board exam and passing them I am very comfortable to say I will help you surpass your standardized test score goal and help in your organization skills as well....

...teaching those who are interested in increasing their education and doing well in their studies. I have a passion for education and higher learning and with my skill set I would not want that talent to go to waste. In terms of subjects I feel as though I have the highest experience and expertise in teach in: Math (pre-algebra, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, algebra II, statistics, & probability), Science (earth science, physical science, physics, psychology), English...

...learning how to be a better instructor through the experience. Currently, I'm a substitute teacher for the Jersey City BoE, and awaiting my NJ Teacher Certification from the NJDOE. I employ myself through reading and writing with the spare time I have away from work and coaching. My other interests include various athletics, which have helped me learn how to cooperate with others for the mutual goal of success. Additionally, I'm a musician and songwriter,...

...Doctor degree. I have ten years of experience as a volunteer and private tutor to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. I have tutored a variety of subjects 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...

...for sessions in biology, chemistry, physics, as well as a range of math levels. I am also available for SAT, PSAT, and ACT prep. I have ample experience with academic writing, so I can work with students through many different types of assessments. I know that the subjects I tutor can be frustrating and difficult at time, so I believe in low pressure tutoring where we can delve into the material and move at whatever...

...I found it necessary to sign up for tutoring in order fully comprehend the difficult subjects in school and outside. I attended SHSAT, SAT, and MCAT test prep, and have benefited greatly. After years of benefiting from tutoring myself, I've amassed a set of interpersonal skills that are essential to effectively explaining complex concepts and relationships. I've learned that patience and adequate communication, in collaboration with a stable knowledge background, are the tools to helping...

...teaching experience. As an undergraduate, I taught 2 years as a teaching assistant in Biology classes. These courses included specific subjects, such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Plant Biology, and Basic laboratory sciences. As a graduate student, I was a lecturer in Health Sciences for 2 years for undergraduate students, including preparing my own coursework, lesson plans, and test/quiz development. Between both my graduate and undergraduate teaching, I was required to hold after...

...help organizing an essay or term paper and writing with clarity, I am confident that my breadth of knowledge, my writing skills, and my enthusiasm will be of service to you. I have a lot of experience working with adolescents. I taught at the Deerfield Academy Summer Arts Camp for four years. There, I planned and led activities for campers from 11 to 17 years old and helped them develop their own projects. In the...

...minored in English, spending much of my time scenic designing and directing student productions, as well as music directing a co-ed a cappella group. I am currently working as a freelance scenic designer in the city while also writing and developing my own work. My passion for theatre comes from a love of storytelling, and I jump at any opportunity to work on this craft. As a tutor, my favorite areas to teach are reading...

...in Math/Computer and Information Sciences, so my specialties are in STEM subjects. However, I've also taken AP/College level courses in high school in history, english, psychology, philosophy and others, so I am confident that I can tutor in any subject at least up to a high school level. Another area I am proficient in is SAT/ACT test tutoring. My SAT test scores are 770 in English and 800 in Math, and while I never took...