Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...subjects include science, social studies, writing, multi-sensory reading, and mathematics. I use teaching techniques to fit the learning profile and strengths of the learner. When working with me, we'll collaborate to figure out what might be interfering with the learning process, and devise an intervention or workaround. I love to empower students to understand how they best process information and what they need to do to advocate for themselves in the classroom.

...in German and Journalism and moved on to study a Masters degree TESOL while teaching German courses at West Virginia University. During that time I wrote substantial research into language learning and utilization and won the prestigious award as Eberly College Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant for the World Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Department 2018-2019. Thereafter, I spent the summer teaching English to children in Italy and working as an adjunct German instructor for the Georgia...

...from Dartmouth College, my Master's in Education from George Mason University, and I have nine years experience as a District of Columbia Public School teacher. As a DC teacher, I worked with both general education and special education students from pre-K through 5th grade in reading, writing, and math. I have a track-record of success driving student growth. In DC I was ranked as a "Distinguished Teacher" and was given the highest rating of "Highly...

I am a sophomore at Fordham University. I am majoring in English with a Creative Writing Concentration and I am minoring in Humanitarian Studies. I love reading, writing and running. I have a passion for teaching and helping others.

...of math and science for the past 14 years. I am driven by a desire to help people succeed because I believe that almost everything in this world comes down to how we were taught. It took me years to learn to swim. I got the stroke patterns down early but it wasn't until someone told me to exhale all the way through not just into the water but as my face is leaving the...

I am a writer and pianist living in NYC, where I currently teach music and English. I've co-authored two books--the children's book "A Dog Named Randall" (with Marian Hailey-Moss) and the comic autobiography "How Not to Cook, for the Rest of Your Life" (with Marilyn Michaels)-- and I am thrilled to be here on Varsity Tutors!

...Philosophy: I am a strong believer that all students are individual and everyone learns in their own unique way. I use multiple methods of teaching (visual, auditory and kinesthetic) to reach my student. I believe learning takes place best in a positive safe environment. Commute with my student and their parents. I love teaching math it is like a puzzle, and in the end it all comes together. One of my favorite teaching quotes is."...

I love to work with students of all ages! I think that each person learns differently and needs to approach material in different ways. I also believe in organization when it comes to studying and homework. Only with a plan can you hope to be successful! I bring a lot of fun to the table and hope my students bring positive attitudes and an appetite for learning!

...in Media and Communications from the London School of Economics. Prior to that, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. I have tutored a wide range of students both as part of my college curriculum and also a private tutor. While at Penn, I pursued my passion for child advocacy and education by participating in ABCS courses, serving as an active member...

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University's American Studies MA program. I received my undergraduate degree at NYU in Journalism and Africana Studies. I have over 2 years experience helping students in NYC. I love reading, writing, and social and cultural analysis.

...we are all most definitely a product of our environments and the generations that came before us which include the passionate adults and positive influences in our lives. I want to be that positive influence and positive adult in many people's lives. I will assess student growth and learning via quizzes but most importantly self-reflection. I will teach students that their most important and valuable critic is themselves. They will be measured through graphs and...

...a Masters in 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...

...and understanding, and always looking to help. I feel it is my purpose to help others, so any time that I can do so is a positive experience for me. I put my all into what I do and what I am passionate about. I enjoy teaching, especially about literature, but I am also well versed in grammar & essay writing. I'm personable and easy to get along with, and always willing to help!

...Rutgers majoring in English with a minor is Pyschology. I'm also planning on applying to the Graduate School of Education so I've taken a lot of classes related to that as well. I've been tutoring for most of my academic career, but currently I work as a paid tutor at my school's writing center during the school year, helping students who struggle with college level writing. Most of the students I tutor tend to be...

As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

...Master's Degree in Literacy from Loyola University Maryland. I taught first and second grade for a combined 6 years in Baltimore City before moving to New Jersey and teaching 6th grade ELA. I have a passion for teaching the foundational skills of reading including phonemic awareness and phonics, as well as higher level comprehension skills. In my free time I enjoy spending time outside, especially with a good book in my hand!

...to me, lies in promoting dialogues, as opposed to monologues. I want my students to see my passion for what I teach, and in turn I want to find out what makes them ask more questions and arrive at more answers -- overall, for them to be able to determine where their own passions lie. This could be as elemental as applying their interests to whatever it is they are studying, be it finding literary...

...has been marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to personal growth. I have always been driven by a passion for tutoring young children, middle schoolers and high schoolers, and my experiences have shaped my understanding of its complexities. In my journey, I have discovered a profound joy in ELA, Phonics Awareness (Pre-k- 2grade), Mathematics, Social Studies, finding immense satisfaction in the process of unraveling complex concepts and imparting knowledge to others....

...improve their handwriting, organize and set goals for their schoolwork, and become the best writer they can be! I can work with you online or in-person, although I would like to stay within a 20 min. drive of the Rockland/Bergen County border. I think you will be very happy with how I can help your student sharpen their skills and produce quality work! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you.

...major, and former educational administrator who recently started a business. I live in Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law. I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the...