Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...School of Education and earned her Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management in Spring 2015. Mary currently lives in New York City and works as a consultant for an education non-profit. She tutors most K-12 subjects, but she especially passionate about teaching reading and writing to students of all ages. Her tutoring style is to ensure that students gain a deep understanding of the material and are able to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and explain in...

...to fish??? It is important to me to dialogue with the student about his or her goals and apprehensions with a given subject. Communication is crucial because it helps me the tutor and the student set milestones that are achievable with a certain time scope. I love learning and sharing with others the things I learn. There???s no better reward for me as a tutor than to help a student see just how interesting history,...

...College, Columbia University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, with a concentration on Speech and Theater. I earned my Masters degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the New School. I have over 20 years of experience working in business, as a Product Management executive in the software development industry. I have worked with customers and technical developers from all over the world, and I have a passion...

...enjoy and what drives them, and help them align their education with their style and their goals. I grew up in a small Oregon town where I thought I would never do anything exciting--but my education has led me all around the world. I've studied drama in South Africa and Shakespeare in Oxford. I love going new places, encountering other cultures, and--yes--trying new foods. I'm a huge baseball fan and I love games of all...

...key to leading a successful and meaningful life. My passion for learning has opened countless doors for me in my life, and I hope to create those same opportunities for other students through diligent, compassionate instruction. I have been a tutor since I was in the eighth grade and have helped my younger siblings and cousins with homework ever since I was a child. I come from a single-parent home, but was a very driven...

...disabilities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing/Reading. I am incredibly passionate about working with students to achieve their learning goals, and it is always heartwarming to see their hard work contribute towards their own success. I am a firm advocate for letting students guide their own learning - their own experiences, interests, and skills should drive their educational experience. In my spare time, I...

...first-generation college graduate of Harvard College, Alicia found life in literature, tetherball, and the unconditional love of a single mother. She was also nourished by the commitment of several teachers and mentors. Inspired by these social justice educators, Alicia is invested in institutional equity, centering historically marginalized narratives in the classroom, and cultivating young readers in Denver during her residency year as a concurrent masters student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She joins...

...center for four years and I was also a Teaching Assistant for 3 college classes. I have always been a passionate learner and I love encouraging the students that I work with to have that same passion. No matter how difficult the subject matter, you can always find something in the material to get excited about, and that's when real learning happens. I strongly believe that flexibility is a tutor's most important asset. I work...

I am a bilingual certified (English-Spanish) speech-language pathologist with certification in special education. I graduated summa cum laude from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience with tutoring and I always tailor my teaching technique to the individual student. I am very patient and I believe that dedication and practice are the keys to academic success. I always aim to leave my students more independent and confident in their academic ability. ... Not...

...graduate with a deep interest in history and a desire to share that interest with others. I recently took a hiatus from my career to receive medical treatment for a personal health concern now fully resolved. During this hiatus I reevaluated my career path and am currently exploring new options outside of sales. One of the options I have explored over the course of this past year is education. I took multiple courses on educational...

...have high technical abilities and am effective in an administrative setting. I have an American mentality although being the child of two Israeli immigrant parents. I can multitask and work well both as part of a team as well as individually. I love tutoring and helping others come to understand the information and material that they are struggling with, Its one of my passions. I like to think i am easy to get along with...

...it to the best of their ability. My style revolves around verbal communication and problem-solving, and emphasizes these qualities in a team setting. I will work with my students in a manner that bolsters their self-confidence and academic independence as I firmly believe these are qualities that lead to a successful academic life. When I am not reading, writing, or tutoring, I enjoy baking, knitting, and drawing. I have a passion for comics and graphic...

I enjoy helping people reach their potential. If you're struggling in a class, there's probably a good reason. It may take some work, but I'm confident that I can help you succeed.

...IB Diploma in the spring of 2018. I am immensely involved in learning the French language and I greatly enjoy teaching students the ins-and-outs of French pronunciation and vocabulary! Over the past four years, I took rigorous IB French courses, skipped level three French, participated in international French-immersion camps, passed the AP French four exam with a score of "five," and took the Higher Level IB French five exam. Furthermore, I have participated in the...

...every student has the ability to learn and that they each learn differently. It is the responsibility of the educator to find the best way to inspire his or her students to learn and then guide them along in the process. I like to work games into my sessions, students can learn just as much when they are having fun! Most of my tutoring experience has been with children who are home bound, from first...

...this December with a B.A in Creative Writing. I just spent this last semester studying abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel. Starting from my time as editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper, my passion for writing and editing has followed me everywhere. Now, in college, I have been an editor for our newspaper for the past 2.5 years, contributing up to 3 articles bi-weekly for my beloved publication. Additionally, I have written for many other on-campus...

...with years of experience working with a range of students of all different ages and skills. In working on-on-one with students, I enjoy getting to know them and work hard to tailor my approach to their specific strengths, weaknesses, and needs. It's been gratifying to find that I'm able to help students discover their innate talents by being a good listener and serving as a patient, supportive, and encouraging coach as they tackle their academic...

...work as a Freelance Editor/Writer. I worked on the editorial staff of a medical publication before recently changing my path to education. I graduated with a Bachelors in English from Binghamton University in 2011, and I am well versed in reading, writing, grammar, and the SATs. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Adolescence Education/Special Education from C.W. Post. My interest in tutoring spawns from my desire to teach. It is vital to possess reading...

...Global Citizenship. Additionally, I'm pursuing a 4+1 Master's Degree in Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. I have worked in a summer Jumpstart program, helping teach incoming kindergarteners and first-grade students. I have also tutored high school students in algebra and chemistry. Besides that, I enjoy proofreading essays and guiding students to hone their writer's voice. Having recently gone through the college application process, I would love to help students edit their college essays, refine their...

...my degree, I took numerous classes in Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, English, and more. Since graduation, I have been proactively working on personal and professional writing projects. In addition, I have been helping other students local to my area with numerous assignments, such as assistance with school-related tasks, personal essays, college application essays, test preparation, and much more. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. With...