Award-Winning Phonics Tutors in Westchester, NY

...tutored children with a variety of needs (Autism, hearing impairment, deafness, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure out the problem, I will try and help them learn process of elimination. Furthermore, I have tutored in a variety of different styles depending on the needs of the student. Currently, I am CPR, AED, Epi Pen,and Child Safety certified.

...for America, a non-profit organization whose mission is is to help close the current opportunity gap that exists in classrooms across the U.S. I taught 1st 2nd and 3rd grade for three years and while teaching, earned a Master's Degree in Education. In addition to being a classroom certified teacher, I have also tutored older students in SAT test preparation, as well as classroom content such as calculus and physics. I tutor a wide range...

...Geometry, and of course, the general sciences. Working with these kids has taught me that the more you extend yourself to your students, the more they are encouraged to work harder and strive harder. Every tutor has a different way of teaching and every student has a different way of learning. However, it is important to combine the two to develop methods and take approaches in a manner which makes the students grasp and really...

I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.

...Words Their Way Spelling, Lucy Calkins Writing Program, and Being a Writer writing program allows me to have a wide array of resources to choose from in order to find the best way to help your child be successful. My tutoring experience includes working with Grades K-6 in all areas, including study skills as well as organizational skills. I believe in teaching skills that your child will be able to carry with him/her through all...

...traveling, and was lucky enough to spend an entire year of my college career studying abroad in London. I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience...

...creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal...

I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and...

...writing and editing. Prior to pursuing journalism, I worked as a grant writer and a program and case manager for New York City-based non-profits. I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelors in Science in International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help...

...the SAT, ACT, and GRE. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, writing, history, and math for all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and I...