Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in White Plains, NY

My name is Sarah. I am an Honors College student at Adelphi University and I am currently in the Derner School studying Psychology. In addition to my psychological studies, I have taken various English courses both inside and outside my university and write in my personal time.

...in White Plains and I am a graduate of Columbia Teachers College (Ed.D in Science Education). New York certified in biology, chemistry and general science, I have been teaching for over 30 years. I spent most of my career in a private international French American school. I made so many friends and learned about many cultures that way. I have also taught in public and parochial schools. I am happy to join the Varsity Tutor...

...small accomplishments (Heath and Heath, 2010), and I require students to take ownership of their daily learning through consistent collaboration and continuous assessment. I create lessons that are reachable, specific and incorporate cross-curricular extended opportunities and technology-based instruction, to increase student engagement. There is definitely autonomy through accountability and students should be responsible for taking assessments and using their performance data to identify their specific learning needs. I use data to target and differentiate classroom...

...music, and University Honors Program from Portland State University. Prior to graduating from Portland State, I studied piano performance at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. For the last two years, I taught middle and high school English in NYC public schools. Now I freelance as a tutor, book editor, and musician; I love the increased opportunities to work with people individually! In addition to working as a classroom English teacher, I have...

...Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Political Science. I am currently attending Columbia University to complete my Masters Degree in Human Rights Studies. I am extremely passionate about providing quality education to each of my students. I've worked as a tutor for several years across a range of subjects, specifically those of the humanities and social sciences. I plan to utilize my interpersonal communication skills to connect with my students and cater...

...DC area, but I currently live in NYC where I work as a research analyst at a healthcare real estate investment trust. My first job at 16 sparked my passion for teaching, when I was a math instructor at Mathnasium. I taught all levels of math through Calculus AB/BC to students ages 4-19. I've had the opportunity to gain more experience since, TA'ing chemistry in college and even getting to design and teach my own...

When I was only 5 years old, I started teaching. My classroom was my basement, and my dolls were my students. In college I studied English, and later I earned my first Masters Degree in Reading, followed by a second Masters Degree in Adolescent Literature and Technology. As a teacher, I am committed to supporting each student to achieve his or her personal best, and to have fun along the way! Let me help you...

...become an English teacher, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you! While I do have experience tutoring in many subjects, English Literature and Writing have always been my true passions. With four years of experience working in college admissions, as well as two years of experience serving as a Writing Center tutor during my undergraduate studies, I can also assist with the college application and college essay process. Besides being a...

...from Yale and I my MFA is from Brooklyn College. Studying for the LSAT means using intense focus to chew through this difficult test. But you need certain tools to even get a purchase. With my powerhouse analytic mind I can teach you them and with my artists sensitivity I can hold space for the stresses of the journey. Your scores in the reading comprehension, logical reasoning and games sections will rise and doors at...

...school and high school students. My philosophy is that each student is an individual and my teaching focuses on finding what works best for each individual student. I can help students in all math, finance, and economic subjects as well as some computer science topics. My goal is to keep students engaged and motivated by showing them how their subjects can relate to future aspirations. As a tutor, I plan to show students that new...

...University as well as over the past 5+ years at Berlitz US, Varsity Tutors, InAmerica EDU, an education consulting firm, and privately. As well, I teach creative writing, ELA, and college application essay prep. My approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my students have had great academic success with having been accepted to ivy...

Hello! I am a current medical student who is passionate about public health and I have taken and achieved high scores on the ACT, SAT, SAT subject exams, AP tests, and the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams. I have tutored and been a graduate level Teaching Assistant in statistics before, and am passionate about helping students, regardless of age or background!

...of high school, when I volunteered to teach English to a local public school in my home city of Braslia, Brazil. Since then, I have worked as a learning support paraprofessional, a private tutor, a graduate course assistant, and in a few weeks I will begin work as an instructor of Neuroscience for two of Columbia University's pre-college summer program courses. My approach to learning is fueled by curiosity and direct application of abstract concepts...

...tutor. I recently moved to New York from Los Angeles where I lived for the past two years working as the Education Associate at a theatre. Prior to that I attended Reed College, where I received a BA in literature and theatre and worked as a tutor in programs like SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) and the Reed College Science Outreach program. I love helping students achieve their goals and having the unique opportunity...

...hope to one day become a child and adolescent psychiatrist and as I have been pursuing this goal, I have gained a lot of experience working with children of all ages. I'm quite passionate about volunteering, which has allowed me the opportunity to help children from preschoolers to high schoolers as a volunteer tutor. I have tutored elementary and middle schoolers in Math and English as well as my peers in Stuyvesant High School in...

...Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and develop a genuine interest in the subject. Whether assisting high school students with exam preparation or supporting college students with challenging coursework, I am committed...

...education teacher for 2nd and 3rd grade students, and four years as a physical education teacher in early childcare. My favorite thing about about working with students is being able to help them realize their own potential. While I love being able to transfer my knowledge and skills to potential students, I am genuinely amazed when I have the opportunity to help someone grow in their self-confidence. My Teaching Philosophy: Learning is not merely a...

...give their talents time to develop. I'm passionate about helping students understand that by being themselves, they can absolutely play that chord, sing that note, or pass that test. *no matter the age* Practice, time, and patience is all that's needed! My personal teaching style is catered to the individual student. I approach each student with a sample lesson "plan", which is really just me getting a feel for how they learn. I then tailor...

...out of high school, I was guaranteed admission to medical school in 4 years! I will be majoring in Biology. To work towards my goal of becoming an Interventional Cardiologist, I am currently conducting research in Cardiology at St. Francis Hospital, where I also volunteer every year. I tutor in ACT subjects, SAT subjects, AP subjects, Biology, Spanish, and much more! I have successfully obtained my New York State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, one...

...outing is extensive and varied. I have worked with students of all ages, from early elementary d school, to adult students. My experience working with children has been mostly with students who have struggled with learning disabilities, with my main work being with dyslexic students. My favorite subjects to teach are English and Math. I love to see the recognition and confidence build in the students face, as they begin to better understand the material....