Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...strengths are in ELA and writing, especially the writing process. I recently extended my certification to include ENL for English language learners. I have experience administering the 3rd and 5th grade NY State tests, as well as the NY Regents Exams for high school students. I can also speak conversational Italian and my interests include art, photography and film. In my spare time, I enjoy chasing around my four and a half year old daughter!

I graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor's in Social Interdisciplinary Sciences/Psychology and a Master's in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. I am a motivated and personable person with a positive track record for punctuality and attendance. I have experience working with both children and adults. I currently teach middle school math and science. ... By giving students a deeper understanding of the material, they will be able to apply the knowledge to new problems.... By...

...of the wild was completed while complaining about The Scarlet letter. For social gatherings, trading card games and Dungeons and Dragons were the best option. School gave him the knowledge of analytic writing to argue any point, D&D allowed him to have fun writing about fantasy and science fiction. The love of fantasy comes from a mentor, a step father who hoards comics and books. The classics were covered at school and Iron Man was...

I am an experienced teacher and tutor for K-5th grades. I specialize in test prep, including the ISEE, SSAT, and ECAA/ERB. I also work with students in a variety of subjects including Spanish, English, German, US History, European History, World History, Politics, Geography, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Business, Finance, and Math. I love to teach and I look forward to helping my students achieve their goals.

...in my tutoring sessions. I use it as an ice-breaker to build rapport with my students. I pride myself on being able to determine where problems lie and how best to tackle them. I rarely give students answers - I think it's my job to help them figure it out for themselves so they can do it again on their own. In my free time, I like to play tennis, see movies and write creative...

I am a current teacher at a private school for students with language based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, auditory processing and AD/HD. I have developed a passion for reading/spelling instruction through Orton Gillingham, which is a multi sensory approach to decoding and encoding.

...with a background in healthcare, data science, data management, statistical models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics,...

...High School Admissions Test. I am currently in my 6th year as a 1st grade teacher in a K-8 school in Manhattan. At my school, I have had the opportunity to teach 1st-7th graders in after-school enrichment and test prep in Science, Literacy, Math, and Art. Teaching 1st grade is extremely rewarding! Although my favorite subject to teach is Math, it is truly special to watch a first grader make huge advances in reading throughout...

I love teaching! I'm a very successful writer and educator and I'd love to help you improve your grammar, sentence structure, writing, essays and all things having to do with English. I'm great with all students from elementary and above, especially high school and college age. Even adults! I have a great sense of humor. I am even tempered and I will work really hard to make sure you or your child succeed!

...an important cornerstone in my life. I feel that education is a very important key to success in life. This is why I have a deep passion for helping others achieve their academic goals. I especially enjoy witnessing that "aha!" moment where the student has reached full understanding of the subject matter at hand and the personal confidence that the student demonstrates puts me at ease. When this occurs all is right in my world!...

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.

...truly internalize the knowledge and be able to easily apply it moving forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative...

...I believe that students learn best when they experience knowledge for themselves, while receiving guidance and encouragement from their teacher. I truly enjoy tutoring and want to help my students achieve academic success. I'm especially passionate about helping struggling readers. If a child has difficulty deciphering words and sentences, how can he/she be expected to grasp math, science, and social concepts presented in school? Good reading skills are important for excelling in school and succeeding...

...City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services to promote funding for after school programs. As a private tutor, I have worked with ages 5-15 in subject areas including Elementary Math, Reading, Writing, AP US History and Government, Literature and general study skills. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading, Writing and History because I find that students can often find a great deal of personal meaning in these subjects which is very rewarding. My tutoring...

...regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My teaching and management style depends upon a unique blend of developmentally appropriate expectations, inquiry-based instruction, and humor. I believe that a student's social-emotional education is as important as any academic subject, and I customize lessons to appeal to each student's interests.... Teaching is not a...

...finish researching and writing my thesis. I have taught World History (101-102), Medieval Europe and Pre-Modern Historical Seminar at the University level. My most recent teaching position was at Harvard as a teaching fellow for a class called Making the Middle Ages. Doing history well means being a convincing writer, and I have experience helping students at all levels write with both substance and style. In addition to perfecting English language skills for tests or...

...the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a double major in English and Religious Studies. For the past year I have been a volunteer tutor at Sumner Library in Minneapolis where I help students with English, Math, and subjects in the humanities and social sciences. In the past I was the leader of an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one...

...subjects which lend themselves to open discussion. I consider dialog between the tutor and student essential as my experience has been that students who actively engage make much larger and more rapid improvement. Besides simply memorizing facts, I find that in-depth discussion of historical figures, characters, and places generates a greater interest in the topic area and in turn leads to more engaging and productive sessions. When I have free time I extensively read, primarily...

I have been working and tutoring children for over 15 years. I hold degrees in Childhood Education, Literacy and Students with Disabilities and have been fortunate enough to work in the school setting in all three areas. I focus on making each experience with children memorable and related to real life situations. I am passionate about teaching and enjoy bringing reading and literacy into every day activities. ... I believe that through teaching, I can create...

...that by helping students develop their Reading, Writing, and Math skills, I am equipping them today with the tools they'll need to be successful in the future. I know that everyday, I have the privilege and responsibility of developing the minds of the future leaders, and problem solvers of the world. I tutor students in Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Writing and Math. My teaching style is fun, yet firm. I am personable, but professional. I love...