Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Manhattan, NY

...looked back since! Since returning to the United States, I have offered private tutoring focused on test preparation, worked to coordinate music education outreach projects with a non-profit organization, and worked as the director of several musical ensembles. I completed my masters degree in Choral Conducting at the University of Michigan and am currently back at Yale, where I am a doctoral student in conducting. I love working with students to help them to achieve...

...am able to render appropriate instruction to students. Some student learn best by having instructors model a lesson, and some by reading out instructions, and others can grasp details when they are read to. No matter the style of learning, repetition and patience are applied in the method used to reach my students. It is not all hard work with me, I do enjoy learning games, and competitions and engage these with learners. I believe...

...in Special Education from Brooklyn College, and a certificate in blended learning and computer science education from Pace University. From these diverse experiences, I have acquired a flexible toolkit of strategies for connecting with students, understanding their needs, and helping them thrive. As a true lifelong learner, I have an infectious curiosity and enthusiasm for learning that I use to inspire and empower students. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my...

...pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in English. I predominantly tutor reading comprehension and writing skills, in addition to providing essay planning and editing help for all subjects and grade levels. I can also provide homework help and studying for various subjects (literature, history, social studies, social sciences, psychology, religious studies).... There is no one...

...middle school subject matter. This allows me as a tutor to assist students in skills that re-enforce their learning not just in one area but in all. I have experience in common core pushing students to expand their close reading skills and defend their point of view. As a tutor I also know that students who are engaged in fun, authentic activities will be much more engaged in their learning. As a tutor I know...

...life in literature, tetherball, and the unconditional love of a single mother. She was also nourished by the commitment of several teachers and mentors. Inspired by these social justice educators, Alicia is invested in institutional equity, centering historically marginalized narratives in the classroom, and cultivating young readers in Denver during her residency year as a concurrent masters student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She joins her older brother Andy in the teaching profession.

...to finance, to education. I've worked at elementary and middle schools and in higher education institutions, including Columbia University where I was the Executive Assistant to two presidential advisors, and the University of Houston, where I freelance for the alumni department. I'm a volunteer middle-school reading mentor through the nonprofit organization Read Ahead where every week I aim to make reading an exciting adventure for my mentee. I also recently completed a year-long internship at...

...for the world's children, raising awareness about child trafficking at home and abroad, and I bring that same passion to my tutoring sessions. While I was in high school I took and passed nine AP tests, and know what it takes for other students to do the same. I have been tutoring for years and take a student-centric approach wherein I do my best to mold my teaching style to the needs of the student....

...clearly. In my experience, a student can't learn if he or she doesn't see the connection between academics and pursuing one's dreams. For example, Algebra may seem useless in daily life, but a solid foundation in math allows me to understand basic principles of business that are essential for working with others. Through being friendly and accessible, I work to make students feel engaged with the material rather than just memorizing facts.

...passion is in helping students embrace the ability to understand the material at hand well enough to teach the material to others. With experience tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am well-versed in English Literature, Critical thinking, Elementary - High School Mathematics, and College Readiness. As a product of the NYC school system, I am fully aware of the trials students face as they balance academic achievement with standardized testing and educational progress....

...love for learning, exploration, and self-awareness. Currently, as a second grade teacher at a private school in Manhattan, I encourage my students to feel confident in their abilities to look closely, think critically, ask questions, and have conversations, with the goal of becoming successful learners across all areas. I began tutoring elementary-age students in college and have continued to 5 years later. I love working one-on-one with a student to provide them with the specialized...

...minors in Spanish and International and Global Studies. I also received a certificate in Music Recording Arts. Upon graduation, I did a short stint with Teach for America as a middle school US History and Music Teacher in Delaware. I remember the immense frustration with taking the SAT's when I was in High School and the intense amount of reading and writing I did in my liberal arts degree really allowed me to understand the...

...Modern Language like AP Spanish Literature. I don't believe in a favorite subject, I feel that with hard work and dedication anyone can adapt and find joys in every subject. As a tutor of local neighborhood children, and a great resource to my peers in school, I carry the reputation as the person to reach out to whenever explanations are required. As a college student, I enjoy the greater depth of information that we cover,...

...didn't feel that I needed it and, in many ways, was uneasy about the whole concept; however, the dramatic improvement in my writing style and technique after the few months of working with her increased my performance in school tenfold. I keep chasing improvement even today. As a student at New York University, I study under some of the most talented professors in the world. Though my pursuit is far from over, I feel I...

...funny and I genuinely love to learn. I am good at breaking down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling academically to re-discover the magic and...

...my local library in all subjects. I also was a very active peer-tutor during high school (Math+English), and I used to help my mom tutor neighborhood kids (elementary-middle school) for two years. Having countless nieces and nephews of my own, I have a gentle hand with children and teenagers. I firmly believe in fostering a growth environment -- I want you to believe that you can do it with just a little bit of hard...

...studying politics at New York University. With a passion for English, Spanish, and History, a 4.0 GPA, and a 36 on both English sections of the ACT, I hope to be a great fit for any of your tutoring needs! I have worked with children and adults of all ages and all levels of learning, including those with developmental disabilities, and have loved every second of making a difference in their lives. I would love...

...produce all of my own music in my apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I also perform shows around New York City both as a solo act and as a band. In addition to music I am also a soccer fan, dog lover, and have been skiier and snowboarder since I was two years old. I look forward to meeting with you so we can both learn through this process!... I believe an important...

...I concentrated in cultural criticism, politics, and economics. I tutored for three years in the federal America Reads/America Counts program, going into low-income New York City schools for small group and one-on-one instruction. I have also been a private tutor providing homework help and prep for the SAT, ACT, and the New York State Regents exams. I am passionate about tutoring all subjects, but I have a special fondness for math and English. My students...

I am Special Education History Teacher for Middle- High School students. I enjoy learning, and want to help others learn too! Experience in history, especially in writing.