Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...courses at Yale. In teaching, I take an empathetic approach to learning. As a former student, I know firsthand that the expertise of the teacher does not always correlate with that teacher's effectiveness working with students. Because my teaching is based on years of real-world experience tutoring students, I know that the "textbook" way of explaining things does not work for every student. As such, I view every student uniquely and create a unique tutoring...

...life without being in school, I'm now working on a post-graduate certificate in Education. By day, I'm a school librarian at a large Catholic high school in Queens, where I work and team up with teachers to help students learn about research and academic writing. I also work with students one on one to encourage reading and a love of books. I work frequently to help struggling readers find books that will help them gain...

Here's a secret: everybody is smart! Take it from somebody who once struggled as a student, everybody has good ideas and passions but just has to learn to express them. I'm a Poli. Sci. major who hopes to work in mental advocacy one day and I love teaching. Ready to work? So am I.

...ACT score and a 3.8 GPA, I bring both subject mastery and real test-taking experience to every session. I also interned with the Miami Heat's Finance and Capital Planning team, where I created data dashboards, proposed an AI strategy, and gained hands-on problem-solving experience I now bring into my teaching style: clear, practical, and personalized. Whether you're tackling quadratic equations or analyzing an ACT reading passage, I'll meet you where you are and help you...

...my university's Language Resource Center while taking a Language Assistance Internship, so I understand the learning process. As someone of Mexican American nationality who studied abroad in Spain, I have been lucky enough to grow up with Spanish in my life. A favorite hobby of mine is traveling and I most recently spent time in Colombia, where I gained exposure to more South American Spanish. I enjoy helping others with the combined Spanish and communication...

...career. I have had the great pleasure of teaching 4 summers in a row at an art program in Westchester in creative writing and theatre. Later I went on to tutor in the more academic realms during college, however I still found creativity to be an essential part of reasoning. The art of teaching is a collaborative process. It is a dialogue between both the teacher and the student--a mutual process of learning. While in...

...students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions like Stuyvesant H.S. and Columbia.

...fit in to a diverse world. My passion for teaching literature stems from my background as a writer, as I am a produced playwright, published poet, and freelance journalist. I have worked as an English teacher with the NYC Department of Education. I taught 9th grade English at a Title-1 high-school, serving high-needs BIPOC students, where I took on leadership and teaching roles. I was a team leader for the 9th grade English department, created...

...so that YOU understand it properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you like! It was a pleasure when my previous students acknowledged my influence in their honors theses or doctoral dissertations, and I hope that I can similarly help you in your learning process at whatever schooling level you are at. Please contact me to schedule a tutoring session in any of the subjects listed in my profile,...

...Steiner's Emerging Voices Scholarship for poetry and Neon Dreams' Monthly Writing Contest for poetry at CSN and the Goodman Fund Poetry Award at CCNY. Before earning my degree at CSN, I tutored students in English and math for the "No Child Left Behind" act which, in fact, had inspired me to go back to school and receive a formal education. Reading and writing are my passions, and I believe that anyone can find the joys...

I am a highly motivated tutor who tries to connect with my students in a unique way that guarantees results. I have a proven track record in helping my students achieve what they want and satisfy them in knowing that they chose the right tutor

...in classroom teaching from preschool to middle school. I recently completed a seminar on children's education, during which I worked as a teacher's assistant in an early childhood center. I have also worked at a social services program providing literacy and math support for students of all ages. I specialize in helping students prepare for high school admissions tests like the ISEE and SSAT, both of which I've taken myself! Having gone through the high...

...Society. Because I am still a student myself, I believe I can relate best to middle school, high school and college-age students. I have always been fascinated by history, and have passed the AP European History and AP US History Exams while I was in high school. In addition to history and government studies, I am also proficient in English (AP and college-level language and literature studies) and writing (both essay and creative). Outside of...

...large range of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects ranging from Calculus, English, Economics, Test Prep, and Writing. I also have classroom experience as a substitute teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, and experience teaching children from ages 4 to 18 as a coach for a recreational swim team. My favorite subjects to teach are writing, poetry and other English language fields. Outside of academics and poetry my interests in include comedy, art, sports,...

...hours surrounded by smiles, laughs and eager young minds. I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Anthropology. I have experience juggling a classroom of up to 40 non-native english speakers, as well as years of one-on-one subject tutoring experience. I am patient, enthusiastic, and creative. I particularly love english and literature but am also a math and science nerd. Additionally, I am TEFL certified and enjoy teaching English as a second language.

...South Bronx. I currently am a high school history teacher at a high school in Manhattan. I love my job and couldn't ask to be teaching anywhere else. My students are some of the brightest and hardest working kids I know and I truly enjoy going into work each day. I grew up in Rochester, New York. Some of my interests include listening to music, playing/watching football and basketball with friends (Go Bills and Bulls!),...

...I think I would be a great fit to help any students who are looking to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). As a former athlete, I spend a lot of my free time focused on living a healthy lifestyle, constantly seeking to expand my knowledge about exercise and proper nutrition. I play pickup basketball and read regularly. I am an avid New York sports fan and love watching the Yankees, Giants, and Knicks.

...right here in Long Island. While I tutor a range of subjects, my main passion is science, especially those stemming from biology. In my experience, students respond best to a tutor who is understanding and can explain subjects in a way that clear and concise but also fun and enticing. I truly believe everyone has the ability to be successful in their educational pursuits, and I am happy that I get to convey that to...

...about my desire to pursue a career in education. My first love is reading and writing, so I set out to become an English tutor. I worked for MeriEducation, a Los Angeles based tutoring and test prep center, as a full-time English Tutor. I received excellent training and invaluable experience during my time there. I'm passionate about providing the best and most individualized tutoring possible to students of all ages through Varsity Tutors.

...they got me interested in their subjects. This is what I want to do for my students.I currently hold an Associate's degree in Humanities and Sciences from my college's Honors program, and I am working on my Bachelor's. I completed a study abroad program in London, where I read English literature, toured the streets, visited Westminster Abbey, and saw a production of The Canterbury Tales. I remember visiting the place where Geoffrey Chaucer's house stood...