Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...the words of poet William Butler Yeats, who wrote "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. In my 30 years as a college professor, I have always attempted to light that fire in my students, giving them the desire to learn and empowering them to do so. That's my goal as a tutor as well: to light the fire that will help them excel. I am a playwright/director...

...candidate for my Masters in Elementary Education at William Paterson University. I have worked in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 5th grade, and I really enjoy working with students who struggle with English and Language Arts. I have very fond memories as a child of visiting the library in the summer and having a general love for reading. I find that students who struggle in these areas continue to struggle in all areas of their education....

...long as I can remember and truly want every person to experience the same kind of joy and excitement at expanding his or her horizons and tackling new problems that I have. Every student should have the opportunity to feel both successful and challenged, recognizing that an integral part of success is struggle. It is so important to develop and value grit; struggling with a difficult concept or a complex problem is a beneficial process...

...of experience working with students and would like to further my expertise. In the past, I have babysat, worked at camps, been a teaching assistant, and tutored. I like watching children learn and grow, and educating them is an excellent way to do so. I have the skills and knowledge to instruct students on any topic if they are in the fourth or lower grade. Aside from teaching, I like running, tennis, and spending time...

Ivy-League educated tutor, current NYC teacher with extensive experience Specialized fields: -SAT/ACT/Regents test prep, all subjects -Essay Writing, high school to graduate levels. -All Humanities (Race and Gender studies, Anthropology, History, Social Studies). -High School, all subjects, including college-prep math. -Life Skills, including resume building. -ESL Let's Learn!

...academic with experience teaching English Composition, Essay Writing and Creative Writing, and Literature at the college level. I received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from the CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies, and completed four years of PhD coursework in English Literature. I excelled at SAT and GRE Verbal tests, as well as the GRE English Literature subject test. I...

...and enthusiastic professional with expertise in fostering creative and dynamic classroom environments to ensure cultural and academic success. With 9 years of teaching experience, I have taught 1st Grade for 4 years, 4th grade for 2 years, and music for 3 years. As a teacher, I use education as a tool to empower scholars with a strong sense of self-esteem, creativity, and knowledge. With such tools, scholars will be able to advance their lives and...

...Education Teacher for 20 plus years, I have taught students with various disabilities. I believe in making learning fun and teach to the student. Through my years of teaching I learned if a student has a poor self-esteem; learning will be difficult for him/her. My student will learn four little words during their first session ''I CAN DO IT!!!" My lessons are planned, organized and activities are carried out to meet their needs. After each...

...comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to my skill in teaching English reading comprehension. When I'm not teaching students or sitting in a library, I'm walking my Australian shepherd dog around Fort Tryon Park or shopping for used books.

Education is an opportunity for all individuals to challenge themselves and grow. My role as the teacher is to help facilitate this risk taking which leads to growth for all students. My goals help each student reach their goals and live their true potential.

I'm a recent transplant from Chicago after attending Northwestern University. When I'm not listening to rap or taking pictures of random strangers on the street with my film camera, I enjoy reading short stories. I've always been a visual learner that benefits from DOING... that means I don't want to lecture you during our sessions, but open the dialogue to have fruitful conversations rather than having you memorize and forget.

...Tutoring is an amazing way to connect with students and relate their educational experiences to the real world. I see test preparation as a key that can open doors and I love to work with students of all ages to help them gain more opportunities and motivate them to read, write, and think! I am a 9th grade history teacher and have been in education for six years. I have taught or tutored students in...

...Stony Brook, one man's quest to find out what makes a good story began. For 8 semesters he studied why the pen is mightier than the sword. Between classes and trying to unwind from the day's deep discussions of literature, video games provided a sweet escape from the mentally taxing work and a reminder that people can still have fun writing. James has been playing games since he was three. Sometimes the two would even...

...it as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to pass test questions. I further believe in teaching towards individual student's learning styles and adapting towards individual needs so as to maximize progress and learning. Outside of academics, in my free time, I enjoy watching movies, playing...

...tutored one-on-one. These experiences were rich and varied and provided me with a good sense of what teaching entails. My favorite subject to teach has always been English. My teaching philosophy isbe a listener, be patient, and show the student that he or she is capable. Outside of academia, my hobbies are baseball and music. Theres nothing more enjoyable than catching a ballgame in the summertime. I look forward to working with these bright young...

...am a rising junior at the University of St Andrews. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English and International Relations. While I am interested in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Literature. I am a firm believer in the power of education, and believe that it can be simple to make learning fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and seeing my friends and...

I am an intuitive listener who likes to communicate with people and to analyze what they say in order to understand them, connect with them, and influence their growth into more optimistic and moral people.

...to academic success begins with confidence and a positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and the belief that every wrong answer simply brings us one step closer to finding the right one. Though I tutor many subjects, I find SAT preparation to be particularly rewarding. Everyone has a dream school, and there is nothing better than turning a dream into an acceptance letter! In my spare time, I...

...back to the community by helping students achieve academic success. It is quite rewarding. I have experience tutoring students of all ages. I specialize in math through the high school level, including Algebra. Because of my speech-language pathology background, I also enjoy tutoring reading, writing, and phonics. I also can tutor for the general subject specialized tests, including the PSAT, the SAT, and the GRE. I hope I can help your student fulfill his or...

I'm here to help those that need a better understanding in the topics that seem too difficult to tackle alone. Rest assured you will end our session with a clear understanding. And to the parents please feel free to message me with any concerns that involve your child's education. I'm here to help every student!