Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving New York City, NY

Hi. My name is Akisha Robinson and I'm here to help you fall in love with learning as much as I have over the years. Growing up, my 9 family members and I moved around a lot. Living in 3 continents and 7 countries really teaches you that education and experiences are key to being happy and successful in this life (they go hand and hand). I'm here to help you find that, someway, somehow.

...who always had my nose in a book. Most kids loved playing video games and running around outside, but these never had the same appeal to me as they did my peers. Even from a young age, I possessed a voracious appetite for knowledge that I never quite learned how to satisfy. To make it worse, I was always involved in front-row fashion in things that I cared about- I have never liked enjoying things...

...Public Health at Columbia University's Mailman School. I completed a B.A. at Yale University in the History of Science & Medicine in May of 2011, and I am eager to work with Varsity Tutors in order to help other students achieve their academic goals. I have been tutoring at a variety of levels since I was in elementary school, and have discovered that I truly love the opportunity to help others gain a better understanding...

...for the last 5 years as an academic coach. I've tutored various subject and provided general homework help as well. I keep students fully engaged in the learning process by asking questions, having students explain in their own words, and incorporating games or fun activities as appropriate. I also make an effort to relate the subject at hand to students' lives so they can easily see the importance of learning the concepts.

...teaching and tutoring a vast array of students-- from younger students conjugating simple verbs to adult professionals seeking to improve their job interview skills and resumes. in addition to tutoring, I presently teach writing and pre-TOEFL to adults at American Language Communication Center in Manhattan. I am responsible for crafting and executing lesson plans, which I strive to make as engaging and effective as possible. Prior to teaching English I was a journalist and writer...

...Jersey, where she received the highest honors for her BA in political science. She also has studied at the University of Oxford in England as an exchange student, where she received a 4.0 GPA for her time studying abroad in the subjects of Arabic and International relations. Mackenzie will be a certified secondary special education teacher in Hawaii as of June 2021 through Teach For America. For the last four years, Mackenzie has tutored students...

...to help you achieve academic excellence. I have a wide background of study to draw from as well as experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I am a graduate of Fordham University, class of 2017. I majored in International Political Economy with minors in Economics and Spanish. Currently I am in the M.A. program at the Seton Hall University's School of International Relations and Diplomacy. I specialize in political science and economics, but...

I have been education for 8 years. It has been a passion to assist students in their academics as well as their lives. I try not to only teach academic materials, but life lessons as well.

...in school. Over the past 16 years of teaching elementary and middle school, I have seen children thrive and excel in otherwise difficult subjects if they have the tools to approach learning. I am well versed in differentiated instruction, am creative, and always get to really know my students and their learning styles so that I can help them. In addition to my teaching experience, I have given many workshops on the Common Core State...

...an inter-city mentoring program in the Boys and Girls Clubs. I love English reading it and writing it. I have always believed that if you have thought it through enough to precisely put it on paper (or on a word processor) you will understand it and be able to speak it with conviction. While I am, of course, fairly expert at business, economics and math, I feel a passion to help young people express themselves....

...grew up in Morristown, NJ and went to the Morris School District, where I have been working for the past two years as a 6th grade Language-Arts teacher. Before that, I spent over five years at a private tutoring company called Lindamood-Bell. I have worked with students of all ages (5-55), and in many subjects, including test prep. For fun, I love playing and watching all kinds of sports: football, baseball, basketball, softball, hockey, golf,...

...to individualize the learning process for each student, as everyone learns differently. From 8th grade until my senior year I was homeschooled. I did not realize the advantage of my personalized curriculum until I went to college. Being homeschooled gave me the great gift of a genuine love of learning. I try to inspire this love in my students. I enjoy seeing people thrive and grow and understand that patience and positivity goes a long...

...son was 18 months old. It started with a mommy and me program called Music Together and transitioned into teaching drama, dance and singing at various local theaters. Eventually, I went back to school for Special Education and landed a job teaching middle school. I soon discovered that my years of early childhood education and background in the performing arts was beneficial in so many unexpected ways. I knew how to break things down into...

...in History, and will be graduating with a Master's in History from Rutgers University in January 2020, where I currently hold a 4.0 GPA. I have been tutoring in both History/Social Studies and English/Language Arts for the past 4 years, and I think that my popularity with my clients is a result of my enthusiasm and my patience and ability to tailor my teaching style and methods to my clients' needs. I love learning, and...

Young teacher who enjoys the one-on-one interaction of tutoring relationships. I believe that every student should feel confident of who they are as a learners and should feel equipped to be successful in school.... There is nothing I believe in more than what my students are capable of accomplishing when they are unconditionally supported and set their minds to it. I have high expectations for my students and praise their victories, no matter how small. I...

...Education (birth to Grade 3) from Hunter College. I have been teaching students with a wide range of needs and abilities for the past four years. I am currently a special education teacher in a NYCDOE District 75 school. I have the most experience working with students who need support in elementary reading and math. I am also bilingual in French and English and can tutor students in French. I consider myself to be a...

I am a graduate from C.W.Post. I received my undergraduate degree in Childhood education. I received my master's degree in Literacy. I have been an elementary school teacher for the last eighteen years. I have taught grades first through fifth. I love helping my students prepare for the state exams. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading, running and yoga.

...as a tutor is to build foundations and develop strategies that ensure that success. I work with K-8 students developing skills, strategies, and knowledge that will help them become independent learners. My focus as a tutor is to help my students understand the concepts behind a skill. I believe that when you really understand how or why something works, you will never forget that skill. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorites...

I'm a graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in History. I'm passionate about history and English, but I'm a competent math tutor as well. I have received outstanding scores on my SAT and AP tests, and am confident in my ability to pass on these skills to the next generation. Whether it's standardized testing or academic tutoring, I am happy to help students reach their goals and achieve their highest potential.

I am a senior at the University of Pennsylvania. I love working with children and my favorite subject to tutor is Math. I enjoy solving mathematical problems and taking my students on a journey to a solution. I have been a tutor for about 8 years and I have worked as both a peer tutor and assistant teacher.