Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...correct their spelling and mechanics. I feel confident that I can address any paper problems you might have and make the writing process less intimidating. Aside from academic papers, I also write comedy sketches and spend most of my free time improvising and creating webseries with friends. Performing as a comedian may not seem connected to my educational philosophy, but I think many of the skills you learn as an improviser translate well to test...

...Movement in Creative Arts Therapy. Also, I have a Bachelor's in Advertising and a Master's in Creative Writing from Universidad Sagrado Corazon in Puerto Rico, a Social Media Marketing Certification from NYU and a Master in Screenwriting from TAI Universidad de Espectaculos in Madrid, Spain. I used to tutor high school students in Spanish subject. I'm most passionate about Spanish, Hispanic Literature, Creative Writing, Screenwriting and Creative Arts Therapies. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...my sessions are fun, engaging, and set by the pace of each individual student. I have utilized this approach for many years with proven results. My previous students were regularly asked to complete university surveys to evaluate my effectiveness as a teacher, my ability to stimulate interest learning in a topic, and my concern for their wellbeing, and I consistently received satisfactions ratings above 90 percent. In terms of my own evaluation, I feel I...

...college, so I am passionate about helping students of any age to become stronger writers. I am also passionate about enhancing students' skills in critical thinking, especially through STEM topics, which can set students up for success in any difficult course or standardized test. I hope to instill a strong appreciation for education and learning within each of my students, and I believe that the first step is to help students feel more confident in...

...out the right answer, instead of telling them. Working with students and prompting them to what they need to know allows what they've learned to stick, so they can keep moving and building their understanding. Especially with younger kids, it can be easy just to tell them, but letting them do the work allows them to grow faster than simply telling them how to get the answer. I'm an avid athlete - volleyball and rowing...

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...My style in the classroom is very similar to my tutoring style. I listen, I observe, I plan accordingly. I have been able to work with students who previously had not a clue as to a specific concept and have had them walk away feeling confident about it, no longer fearing the subject when it has been brought up. While I specialize in math, I can be of great help to anybody needing help with...

...of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social studies teaching, I have also taught college level education courses, mentored student teachers and tutored for state education exams. Finally, as for my educational background, I have a BA in history and anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis, an MS in social studies education from Syracuse University,...

...as an instructor at Kumon Learning Center for three years, assisting students of all ages and skill levels in Math and Reading. In my personal life, I have served in the US Army Reserves and have been a volunteer firefighter in my hometown. I am so excited for the chance to work with you! I am available to help tutor a wide range of subjects in both STEM fields and the humanities, as well as...

...currently a student at Gordon College in Massachusetts, majoring in History and minoring in Music (I sing and play the piano!). I am currently part of Teach for America's Ignite Fellows and tutor in reading. As of right now, I am taking steps to pursue teaching after graduation. I am deeply passionate about the value of education and how critical personal relationship are to that. Some subjects I particularly love are History and English/Writing.

...In the past I was the leader of an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one day becoming a professor of English Literature. I am very excited to have the opportunity...

...educated in the Montessori tradition to the First grade. I attended a small Catholic school for grades 1-8, and I graduated high school from a top Catholic, college prep program. I completed my undergraduate degree in Colorado and my Graduate work was done in New Jersey. I have over 15 years experience teaching, tutoring, and advising students in writing and the humanities (and some social sciences) at the college level. I am a student focused...

For the last year I have worked as a 6th and 7th grade English teacher at a small private school in Brooklyn. Before that, I worked in various editorial capacities in both print and online media. I am particularly interested in helping students with their reading and writing skills, though I am also happy to help with any test prep (SAT, GRE). I have worked with students age 7-18.

...am planning on applying to MD and MD/PHD programs. I have worked in many different study group environments and I believe that putting topics and ideas into the proper context makes the information easier to process as well as more memorable to the student. I have seen this in everything from US History to biology and truly believe this is the best way to fully understand and grasp new concepts. My down time consists of...

I believe that communication and flexibility are key to successful teaching.

I am a graduate of NYU with a degree in Mathematics. I believe that learning can be fun.

...from France where I lived for the last three years working as an elementary school teacher and professional actress. Having struggled with dyslexia throughout my high school and college days, learning how to learn has been a life-long process and I apply all the tools, patience and determination I have gained into my own teaching practice. I am high energy, encouraging, and interested in understanding how you learn best so we can create study practices...

...photography. Outside the classroom, I served as editor-in-chief of The Bullblog, Yale???s daily campus blog. I also served as a teacher in the Hillel Children???s School, a Jewish learning program for students aged K-8. In my role as classroom teacher, I was in charge of lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching Hebrew and Judaic studies to classes of middle school students. An important part of the mission at Varsity Tutors is working with students to...

...Daniel Kearney, and I'm a recent college graduate living in New York City. My entire professional career has been spent working with youth. I love working with kids of all ages. Their ability to soak up information and improve is inspiring, and their energy makes work not feel like work. I believe that all students are capable of academic success and that sometimes all it takes is a novel approach. This is why it is...

...interested in tutoring/mentoring young students to achieve academic excellence by obtaining the comprehension and awareness that is required to further their education. I believe my professional experience and volunteer community work make me the best candidate for tutoring. My qualifications include a high capacity to multitask with the material, meticulous attention to detail to provide an extensive but understandable experience, ability to connect to all people from diverse walks of life, and an innate eagerness...