Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...I meet a new student is get to know their passions, interests, and experiences so I can make analogies to ideas and concepts they already know about. Part of prepping for standardized tests is feeling confident and building my students' confidence is something I constantly work towards. In my free time I am a sports maniac and play on multiple soccer teams. I love using athletics to describe key concepts such as comparing the Patriot's...

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...

...mathematics as well. Three years of calculus not only solidified my abilities in integration and derivation, but likewise ensured my constant use of concepts found in algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. I often peer tutored students in my high school mathematics courses, sometimes receiving calls late in the night to provide someone with assistance. Still, no matter what the topic, I stay true to my goal to instill in my students the confidence to tackle any...

I am currently a fourth-year student at the University of Chicago majoring in Spanish/Portuguese. I am currently learning Catalan through an intensive course sequence and also have experience with Geography and Linguistics.

...writer, educator and a lover of the English language whose writing has appeared on The New York Times, HuffPost, and poets.org. I have several years of experience working with students one-on-one to edit their writing, strengthen their storytelling skills, improve their grammar and practice conversational English. I recently returned to the U.S. from Cheongju-si, South Korea, where I worked for a year with middle school students as a TESOL-certified teacher on a Fulbright grant. I...

I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.

I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at Rochester Institute of Technology with a strong background in science and math. I would love to tutor these subjects, especially algebra, calculus, and physics, but I would also enjoy tutoring SAT Reading or even guitar. I am passionate about working with my students and seeing them succeed.

...In addition to being a Special Education Teaching Assistant and Writing Tutor, I am also the Artistic Director for the Off-Beat Players - a nonprofit theater company for young adults with 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...

...able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help to get to that "ah ha" moment. Every student should feel proud of his or her work in and outside of school, and I hope to be able to help any student feel...

...plan to teach professionally - I'm someone who is ultimately going to venture into academia, so it is something of a preparation for my future career. I also love tutoring for its own sake: for me, it is a genuine joy to help a student develop their cognitive and creative capacities. The ultimate goal of all my tutoring is not merely to help students succeed in an area they might be currently struggling in, but...

Hi! I'm Caroline, a senior at Fordham University. I love interacting with students and explaining new concepts to them! My special interest lies in the liberal arts, but I can also offer test prep and grade-level tutoring in various subjects!

...written or verbal communication. When I began teaching, I emphasized to my students the importance of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide them access to opportunities and expand their conception of the world. My teaching reflects my belief that other writers can develop a strong sense of self-efficacy given encouragement and the resources to break down even complicated concepts. I view my job as...

I have been a New York City public school teacher since 2014. I have taught 6th-10th grade English Language Arts and History. I strongly believe in the power of education to change people as individuals and to also change our world.

I believe that all scholars deserve a right to an education and support that they can access.

...They were extremely interested in what was written there, with my last name there, and I was quite amazed that my slightly above beginner level students were so interested in the picture and the article that all I basically had to do during that class was sit back and watch them all become team players, getting into a big group on their own. They were gleaning English words they knew from each other and after...

...in community-based mentorships in New York, Chicago, and Vienna. Through these experiences, I have developed a diverse skill set to address challenges to individual learning and growth. Dedicated to supporting differences in learning styles and abilities among individual students, as well as differences in life experiences and cultural identities, I have experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students speaking and writing in English as a second or foreign language. I...

...rewarding work in the field of education management as a tutor. I have experience tutoring individuals of all ages in various subjects, for example in reading fluency and spelling, reading and listening comprehension, and mathematical reasoning and computation. I first gained teaching experience as a music teacher at Temple Emanu-El in New York with groups large and small. I also taught psychological statistics to undergraduates at Ohio University. Because I am an experienced writer and I...

...we must understand each other as equals working toward a shared objective. I am here to help people become better readers, writers, and test-takers because those are my particular areas of expertise, but a good tutoring relationship must be free of condescension. I believe students should enjoy the work, increase their comfort with the work via low-stakes assignments, and take breaks. I hope to help students find a way to be engaged with the subject...

I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania, studying Math and Communications. I love learning, and I particularly enjoy tutoring any pre-college math course, along with English courses up to AP Language and Composition. Problem-solving excites me, and I hope to share my enthusiasm with my students.

...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 her...