Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...interested in theater, graduating college with a degree in direction. Since I could first crack open a book and try to read, I've been an avid fan of learning - about things I never knew, about places I've only dreamed of visiting, and about people different from myself. I believe that we never stop learning and that our minds are in need of constant sharpening. However, I'm also a firm believer in fun, and I...

...majors in Biology and Chemistry. I've worked extensively with children in Middle School and High School. For the past four years, I have been teaching AP Biology and AP Chemistry (which also includes college biology and college chemistry). In addition to Science, I can help with several other subjects including Math and English. I am a firm believer that each student is a unique individual. I believe it is my personal responsibility to identify the...

I graduated Allegheny College with a B.S. in Political Science and Computer science in 2014. Since then, I have worked at Citigroup and Brooklyn Law School as a programmer.

...my graduate class fieldwork. In addition to this fieldwork, I have been tutoring students for the past two years and have been homeschooling a fourth grade student for the past year. I am very familiar with the Common Core Standards. I am also working at a learning center tutoring students from pre-k to middle school in English and Math. I have a learning difference and was classified in first grade. Due to my difference, I...

...experience teaching ESL English. I am also fluent in Spanish and have taught Spanish. I'm a graduate student of journalism school. On Varsity Tutors I'm also teaching all courses in reading, writing, phonics, literature, history, world geography, earth science, graphic design, music and photography, as well as the SAT and GRE test. I have almost full time availability. Please reach out to me and I will get back to you as quickly as I can!!

...writing and literature. I love helping students discover under surface meaning and deeper concepts hidden between the lines in the literary world. Common Core requires critical thinking and this is what I push students to do - see beyond the obvious. I also teach ESL and students with disabilities in an integrated setting. I have the patience and skill set needed to motivate and help students progress in school as well as prepare for the...

I am a recent college graduate from SUNY Albany. I received my BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I'm planning to go to Hunter College in the fall to pursue my Masters in Social Work. I've tutored elementary school aged students in math, spelling, science, reading, and writing comprehension. I've also tutored fellow classmates from high school/college in Beginner Spanish (Spanish 1), and various math subjects/levels.

I am a bilingual certified (English-Spanish) speech-language pathologist with certification in special education. I graduated summa cum laude from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience with tutoring and I always tailor my teaching technique to the individual student. I am very patient and I believe that dedication and practice are the keys to academic success. I always aim to leave my students more independent and confident in their academic ability. ... Not...

...math and science, and I try to share my enthusiasm for learning with all of my students. Teaching is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to help each student achieve to the best of his or her ability by adapting my teaching style to the needs of each individual student. I believe that students can master (and enjoy!) any subject if they can find the right teacher. I'm available for tutoring in a wide range of...

...science. Additionally, I helped students prepare for standardized exams, such as the PSAT and SAT, with solid improvements in scores. I believe this experience with a diverse mix of students has sharpened my skills as a tutor, particularly in the arena of creating interesting and clear examples through which different students can understand complex material. Although I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring elementary and high school level math because I...

...teaching once a week, in PA as a part of my teaching program, to 3rd grade ELA/ESL students on reading, writing, and comprehension. While I have worked in all different classroom types, I am most passionate about English and Math. In my experience helping students and shaping their minds to prepare them for their future is so important to me and I have so much fun working with them. I believe in education and striving...

...the process. I've tutored several subjects for different age groups. Through my experiences, I am able to adapt my teaching style to each student's unique learning style. I enjoy working with my students and catering each session to their personal needs - my approach is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. Whether tackling a brand new subject or overcoming struggles with a current one, I look forward to helping each student succeed. I really enjoy teaching - my...

I have been a teacher for 30 years. I have worked with students in Kindergarten through 8th grade and am currently teaching 4th and 5th grade students. I love helping students see and unlock their potential. I will do all I can to use the learning styles that best suit my students. I love learning and I want my students to love it as well.

...all the time. I have been to more than five countries in the past few years learning about the different countries cultures and traditions. I have been to Egypt, Canada, Italy, Spain, Netherland, France, Thailand and I am currently in South Korea teaching English. Teaching has been a fun experience for the past few months so I have taken on tutoring to continue the adventure. I love spending time teaching my students because I feel...

...student development. My duties include providing progress reports and small group instruction for my students on a daily basis. I also set up motivational programs for my students to be carried out during our sessions and in their general education classrooms. By teaming up with parents and teachers, I help each one of my students stay organized and motivated to do well in school. During my small group instruction sessions, I help my students by...

...writing prizes before I reached eighteen. I was a National Merit Semi-Finalist in high school and I've had a passion for education and the art of learning since I was a child. I hope to instill in my students the love of amassing knowledge, excelling in your studies, and walking out of a test feeling like you rocked it. I especially had a passion for the Critical Reading and the Writing portions of the SAT's...

...in Puerto Rico for 17 years, in the department of English as an ESL teacher. In my experience of tutoring, I mostly tutor reading and elementary math, science and social studies. I love teaching mostly all the subjects, but elementary reading is my best, because I could get some creative with the story. I love providing the different strategies there is to clarify and reach out to all the students, comply with their expectations. I...

I have over a decade of experience as an educator and I've worked with students of all ages. I am certified as both English Language Arts for grades 7-12 and ESL for grades K-12. I earned my graduate degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from New York University. I am passionate about teaching and believe in challenging my students while giving them the support they need to grow.

I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a double Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Creative Writing! I taught theatre at local schools while at NU, and my greatest strengths as a teacher are in reading, writing, and public speaking. I can't wait to work with you!

...least halfway towards becoming someone who can communicate effectively in any setting, including the classroom. Writing, essentially, is speaking, except using your keyboard or a pen instead of your voice. You're probably a lot better at it than you think. I know what I'm talking about. I worked as a newspaper editor for more than 10 years, coaching young, 20-something reporters in the craft of journalism. Everyone I've worked with during my career --40 or...