Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really enjoy getting to know my students and I like to bring a sense of humor to my lessons to help keep them engaged. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade to seniors in college and I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are Economics, LSAT prep, Government, Essay Editing, and Public Speaking. I also find...

...collector of vintage clothing, watches, furniture, and novels. To give you an even better idea, I would love to run a marathon, visit Asia, and fill my apartment with new finds within the next two years and then continue my adventure from there. Most importantly, I am an adaptable, innovative, and passionate tutor. When I commit to a student, I give 100 percent of my attention and enthusiasm to our goal. If you're still not...

...it even more entertaining. In my previous experiences as a tutor, my main focus was to make sure that my student felt great about learning and understanding what I was trying to help them with. I want my students to be able to have fun while they learn because it makes everything clearer and the material then becomes simpler. When I am tutoring a student, no matter the age group, I try to teach and...

...I also have experience tutoring in a number of subject areas, and have worked with diverse sets of students who have varied in age, grade level, and coursework. I began tutoring almost seven years ago working with disadvantaged students on mathematics. Since then, I have constructed curriculum for a program for middle school girls, and spent a semester training in preparation to be writing tutor at Duke’s writing center which serves graduate and undergraduate students...

...closely with students to ensure that they not only learn what the right answer is, but why it is right and how to apply that information to other questions. I scored a 36 on the ACT and love to help students unlock the challenges of that exam, as well as the SAT and PSAT. I am fluent in Spanish and have lived and studied in Costa Rica, Chile, and Argentina. A fun fact about me:...

...has to offer me in terms of diversity and chances for personal growth. My family is extremely low-income, and, as such, I have always worked to ensure that I have money for living expenses. My rough upbringing has made me extremely resilient and grateful for every good opportunity that comes my way. I am a hard worker with exceptional social skills, an unmatched compassion for others, and a positive attitude ready for any workplace.... I grew up in government-funded housing, and have seen so many people give up on their schooling. I knew, from a young age, that education was my key to success. Despite all statistics against low-income students, I was offered full scholarships to top schools such as Swarthmore, Amherst, and Emory. My belief is that any child can succeed in school if they have the right amount of passion and motivation. My goal is to find what makes each student excited to learn, and make learning rewarding.

...perfect. If you have an exam to study for, perfect, show me your notes and homework and we'll go over them and I'll make new questions for you. If you have nothing, and need to start from scratch, that's fine too. I always bring my iPad and can create a lesson for you on the spot. My style is vibrant and energetic, yet calm and assuring. I will challenge you. I will not give away...

...and strengths. As a result, I like to think of tutoring as a collaboration with my students that will help them gain a firm understanding of the material while learning strategies for the test. My tutoring experience includes math, science, writing skills, and test prep. Outside the classroom, I love to read, watch baseball, and explore the city with friends. I'm also training for the New York City Marathon and can't wait to cross the...

...The first thing I do when I meet a new student is get to know their passions, interests, and experiences so I can make analogies to ideas and concepts they already know about. Part of prepping for standardized tests is feeling confident and building my students’ confidence is something I constantly work towards. In my free time I am a sports maniac and play on multiple soccer teams. I love using athletics to describe key...

...I coordinated a reading program with local elementary school students that took place once a week. I also tutored at my college's writing center, working with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that...