Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Manhattan, NY

...in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in English. I am passionate about teaching writing, reading and literature, as well as business writing and academic writing. I also have a strong record in teaching students to pass the Regents English examination. I write for many organizations, including Weill Cornell Medical College, Ameriprise Financial, Rutgers University and Demand Media. I have taught in the New York City public school system, and I have extensive experience in one-on-one...

...for organizations such as SCORE! Educational Centers, Northwestern University Center for Talent Development and Big Brothers Big Sisters. I'm comfortable with nearly all subject areas, particularly reading comprehension, writing, social studies and early math. You can expect plenty of humor in my tutoring sessions. I use it as an ice-breaker to build rapport with my students. I pride myself on being able to determine where problems lie and how best to tackle them. I rarely...

...major, and former educational administrator who recently started a business. I live in Park Slope, Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, Florida, and now NYC. Hopefully students can benefit from my maturity and life experiences in addition to my subject matter expertise. I am skilled with essay writing, composition, editing, test taking strategy, literature, reading comprehension, and all areas of government/civics/ and law.

I currently teach in a self-contained kindergarten classroom in a public school as a special education teacher. Prior to this, I taught pre-k inclusion and first grade. I love working with children and seeing them get excited for their own learning. When I tutor children, I use their interests and strengths to create fun games and activities to help them develop their literacy and math skills.

...to tutor classmates in Chemistry, Physics, and Geometry. I helped students with homework problems and with test preparation (both for in-class exams and for the SAT Subject Tests). As an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for introductory Russian, and worked with students both in group and in individual sessions. My academic background is varied, and thus I am able to tutor students in a range of topics, including Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Statistics, French,...

...a wide variety of subject areas from English literature to business. I hope to bring my guidance and expertise to students who need it. I grew up in Franklin Square, NY and attended H. Frank Carey High School. During HS I pursued an interest in business through participation in the Future Business Leaders of America. I was also actively involved in the National Honor Society; part of my role in this club was to tutor...

...of my favorite things in life, and I try to pass that enthusiasm on to my students. An aspiring actress, I use my theatre skills in tutoring by connecting with a wide variety of people, improvising new ways to communicate the material, and engaging interest in the subject matter. Friendly, dependable, and approachable, I am always willing to go the extra mile with my students-students of all ages and abilities. While I tutor in a...

...I enjoy tutoring all kinds of essay skills, english literature is my favorite. I love poetry, plays, and fiction classics -- everything from Shakespeare to Shelly! My dad is a lawyer, and has taught me the value of strong argumentation skills. I have published everything from short stories to journalistic articles, in my college paper or at The New York Times. Most students come to me for my encouraging spirit and fun attitude because I...

...My favorite subject to tutor is math because I love solving problems and there is always a right answer! I believe that every student has their own way of understanding and learning different concepts. I ask questions and listen to my students so I can pinpoint the problem areas. To learn well you have to maintain a positive attitude and be curious! In my spare time, I dance salsa, play volleyball, run and enjoy trying...

...have been teaching for over 20 years, the last 15 years as a NYS Certified teacher for the Department of Education. I have taught at a private boarding school for two years and functioned as a house mother for students ranging in age from 6 through 18. I enjoy working with all age groups and have been highly successful with a diverse population. I enjoy teaching and get no bigger thrill than when a student...