Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...small groups of students or 1-on-1. I have a lot of educational theory knowledge thanks to my master's degree from NYU in TESOL and Foreign Language Education, and I've put that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL and Japanese. I have experience tutoring for standardized tests as...

...pull in real life examples to help young learners see the value in what they're learning and develop critical thinking skills as well as perseverance in one on one tutoring sessions. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog in the park. I'd like to consider myself an ametuer chef and I love trying new things. I also am currently enrolled and working towards my Masters in Arts in...

My name is Stephanie and I have been teaching for 10 years. I am very confident that together your child and I can work to gain high levels of success. I make learning fun and work with many different styles of teaching to integrate and reiterate the information being taught. I am here to help you in any way possible my goal is to successfully get your child to where they need to be by...

...relationships with my students and families, create obtainable and high standards of excellence. Learning looks different for each student and the key to success is creating an individualized plan that meets their specific needs. Let's keep it fun, engaging and meaningful! I have been an educator for the past eleven years. My undergraduate degree in Childhood Education and my master's degree as a Reading Specialist, has enabled me to impact thousands of children throughout the...

...before deciding to become a writer and professor. I received my MFA from California College of the Arts in San Francisco and have since published poetry in several online and print journals. I have been an adjunct professor in the tri-state area for eight years, and I currently teach literature, composition, and poetry at Queens College and Queensborough Community College. I have tutored high school and college students and have always served as a mentor...

...running writing workshops and holding office hours to help struggling writers improve their academic essays. After college, my first job was as a tutor down in DC -- primarily for the SAT and ACT, but also for a range of academic subjects (anything except math!). Otherwise, I'm a dog lover and working poet who lives in Brooklyn. Everybody says they like to cook and I'm no exception -- my friends have come to expect me...

...University. Since graduating, I have taught as an elementary school teacher and as an adjunct professor. As a licensed ESL instructor, I have tutored adults in conversational English. I have also tutored a variety of other subjects, including essay writing, ISEE and SSAT test prep, and reading. I encourage learners of all ages to celebrate their accomplishments regardless of how big or small those accomplishments might be, and I try to motivate my students by...

I graduated from New York University with my Bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology. Currently, I am an Administrative Assistant at a cancer hospital. I have previously worked with children, primarily kindergarteners, through America Reads and Counts. My specialty areas are Psychology, Biology and Math. I am very focused and patient. I am looking to be a mentor and a resource for anyone that I tutor.

I am currently halfway through the rigorous Master of Art's in Teaching program at Queens College. I have taught and tutored a range of ages, and primarily specialize in Literacy and Writing. The best success in reading and writing comes when passion and interest pairs with practice and I look forward to bringing it all together for you or your student!

...Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students this year and assisting them in their studies.

...bass, chess middle school english and math, pre-algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-calc, and College Calculus. As I am pursuing an economics degree at Vanderbilt, college has helped me understand my innate passion for teaching. While taking College Calculus freshman year, many of my friends were struggling and were often asking me for help. As I helped my friends that were on the brink of failing to pass calculus, I felt a sense of euphoria...

...subjects through questioning and feedback. I am careful to meet my students at the level they are on, tailor my instruction to their needs, and set clear goals with them that we can achieve together! I am particularly passionate about writing and reading, as that was the subject I majored in for my undergraduate degree. Outside of teaching, I love going to the movies, reading fiction, visiting museums, baking, and going on bike rides all...

...took as many Honors and AP classes available and participated in various clubs and honor societies. I was even part of my schools Academic Team! Now an adult, I have used my love of school to teach and tutor students of all ages! (I also crush it in trivia ;) My approach to teaching is very personalized to each student. I like to find out what their passions are outside of school and use that...

I love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.

I have been teaching in NYC for a few years and it has opened my eyes to different types of learners. Being able to accommodate students with different learning styles has broadened my horizons as an educator and has ultimately increased my desire to teach (and learn). Having been exposed to diverse learning atmospheres with small and large groups of students, lower socioeconomic and affluent NYC areas, all with different teaching philosophies has made me...

...kindergarten to 8th grade and taught reading comprehension, public speaking skills, writing, as well as conflict resolution skills to young people. At Temple University I became a Teaching Assistant in my last year and worked privately and in groups with any students who requested extra assistance with concepts or aspects of lessons they didn't grasp initially. Students ranged in age from young adults to seniors. I enjoy tutoring English class materials, writing, and comprehension as...

...from one grade to the next is quite significant and praiseworthy for students, their families, and myself. My students have benefitted from the inquiry-based lessons that helps to pique student curiosity as well as being interactive. Furthermore, it builds student understanding of the world through scientific inquiry. I would describe myself as an enthusiastic, hardworking, and determined person. My philosophy of teaching and learning is to create a learning environment in which students feel safe...

...and Global Citizenship. Additionally, I'm pursuing a 4+1 Master's Degree in Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. I have worked in a summer Jumpstart program, helping teach incoming kindergarteners and first-grade students. I have also tutored high school students in algebra and chemistry. Besides that, I enjoy proofreading essays and guiding students to hone their writer's voice. Having recently gone through the college application process, I would love to help students edit their college essays, refine...

My name is Steph and I've been a teacher for 4 years now. I love learning as much as teaching because learning is life itself. I enjoy traveling the world and meeting new people and sharing these stories and adventures with my students.

...environment. Most recently, I took another online teaching job where I taught 1-on-1 and group sessions in Math and Computer Science topics. My reason for tutoring is that "aha" moment that students have when they finally understand something. It is so satisfying to see someone finally grasp something as a result of their and my work. But, I'm not a robot; I love to get to know my students personally so I can personalize each...