Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

Committed English and Spanish tutor, with first hand experience with teaching and tutoring. Proficient in improving students' abilities through a mix of standard and unique approaches. Adaptable and patient.

Hardworking , Creative , and Responsible Bachelor's Degree : B.A. Early Childhood Birth -2nd grade Brooklyn College

...to promote creativity, adaptability, and technical proficiency in reading and writing, with a special emphasis in Philosophy on clarity. These are values I have internalized, and I believe my work reflects that: for instance, in 2014, my GRE Verbal Reasoning scores placed me in the top 1% of test-takers. I moved to Brooklyn at the beginning of February. I have really enjoyed getting acquainted with the Greater New York area, and I've been lucky to...

...am most passionate about English and Math and helping children learn to read. In my experience helping struggling students read gives them the confidence and power of knowledge in books. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time with my children and traveling.

...math, physics, and economics. I have worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street and as an assistant in energy research at both NYU and City College; I am currently applying to PhD programs in applied mathematics. Born and raised in New York by a French mother and American father, I speak French and English bilingually and have traveled extensively in France, Japan, and West Africa. I am also an avid sports fan who played football...

Hi, my name is Ms. Gibbons! I am a 3rd year history teacher in the New York City region. I currently teach US History for 7th grade. I recently obtained my teaching degree from New York University. I was a history major at Daemen University and have loved history, culture, and understanding people throughout the world.

...in Boston for 4 years. I have tutored for over 7 years! I majored in education at Boston College. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know students and creating course materials that engage students to make learning fun and accessible. I mainly tutor math and Chinese. I believe that each student is fully capable of understanding material. It just depends on how the material is presented to them. My goal is to meet...

...understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help to get to that "ah ha" moment. Every student should feel proud of his or her work in and outside of school, and I hope to be able to help any student feel that way.

...and my desire to help people. My ambition is to work in a school for children with special needs. While I am in graduate school, I want to give back to the community by helping students achieve academic success. It is quite rewarding. I have experience tutoring students of all ages. I specialize in math through the high school level, including Algebra. Because of my speech-language pathology background, I also enjoy tutoring reading, writing, and...

Niovi is an enthusiastic tutor with a background in biology and anthropology, who is currently in graduate school for biomedical engineering in New York.

...at Brown University. Throughout my education, I tutored students in a variety of academic disciplines. I am most passionate about psychology, statistics, and writing, and also enjoy helping students learn how to be better test takers. In my experience, preparing for Standardized Tests such as the SAT and ACT can be empowering. By ensuring that students master both the content and format of the test, they will be able to walk in on test day...

...been teaching for 3 years. I graduated from Marist College in 2014 with a degree in Psychology/Elementary Education/Special Education K-6. I feel that my psychology background helps to understand why a child might be struggling or how their frustrations may be hindering their learning. I strive as an educator to meet the needs of all students so they can reach their highest level of potential. I look forward to getting to know you and your...

...them to re-confront the questions which they missed on the practice tests, again and again, until the ideas and understandings that form the solution become integrated into their current skill set. Complete explanations, which I review with them, point by point, are printed on the back, first by me, and then, by imitation, by them. I stress the quality of each of these seemingly obvious steps, because the effectiveness of my method depends upon all...

...a way for the average citizen to empower him or herself both intrinsically and extrinsically. I am currently a law student and am on the road to appreciating a new kind of study: that of various legal doctrines, statutory interpretation and methods of argumentation. In my spare time, I enjoy running, hiking and traveling. I love being outdoors in natural settings and am happiest when I get the chance to explore something new. I am...

...my classroom, in the gym or everyday life, I love environments that allow for this data exchange. I have been instructing ELA and tutoring for over 2 years to both American and foreign students. I'm a personable, active listener who is passionate about producing creative, engaging lessons while guiding learners to the answers they seek. I've been known to use the term sherpa! Sherpa Brian! My teaching style is grounded in humor and the communicative...

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!

...the the English language. I taught children from diverse backgrounds and language levels, and I particularly utilized creative and artistic projects, in order to generate enthusiasm and learning. These projects included the production of a 20-minute play, an "American Idol"- style competition, and a host of creative writing assignments. I also worked with students to prepare them for the nation-wide standardized tests, meeting with pedagogical advisers and test administrators for training and preparation. As a...

...at SUNY University at Albany majoring in educational psychology. I have been tutoring for over 4 years and 2 years with Varsity Tutors. I tutor almost all subjects from maths, English, science, and history in grades K-11. I love to tutor because it gives me the experience I need to be a teacher and for every student, I want them to excel and understand what they struggle in and come out on top!

Hello! I have over 8 years of teaching experience in humanities, communication and writing programs, as well as tutoring experience at 4 different universities. You will find that I take a personal 'user-centered' approach to support your learning goals, and I will help you prepare to have success in school.

...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 well. I believe that we can work together to construct knowledge instead of just lecturing at you while you memorize facts. I want to help you learn, grow and realize your own potential!