Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...to be a part of this platform where we can work together to further our educational pursuits. Currently, I am a Teacher Resident at the NYU Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education. This means that come September, I will be an ELA teacher working at a NY Public School. My intentions here are to hone in on my individuated mentoring practice as well as to provide rigorous tutoring and support for all my students....

...far as hobbies are concerned, I love Photography and travel writing. My favorite author (not a travel writer) is Virginia Woolf. Recently, I was awarded an AT&T New Media Fellowship, an award given to those students who show promise in the combination of writing and new media, and am currently connected with Write Bloody, a publishing company based in New York City, where I work part time as an editor. While at Brown I worked...

...granted. School is challenging and should be taken seriously, but with a little bit of creativity, it's also a lot of fun! Everyone has stories they can connect with on an emotional level, be that in film, television, or the printed word. My personal work, which consists of developing screen and stage plays, directing, as well as editing footage and images, showcases how fundamental language comprehension and writing are, even past graduation. These fundamental skills...

...personalities, it has also left me with the understanding that every path to academic success begins with confidence and a positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and the belief that every wrong answer simply brings us one step closer to finding the right one. Though I tutor many subjects, I find SAT preparation to be particularly rewarding. Everyone has a dream school, and there is nothing better than turning...

...Make new learning meaningful by teaching a subskill before they perform the whole task Have the student visualize a math problem by drawing Use real-life situations to make the problem functional to everyday life Adapt worksheets to the meet the student's needs (lined paper to help keep the numbers in line) Practice with age-appropriate math games (as a motivator) The use of manipulatives to solve problems Teaching Philosophy: I am a strong believer that all...

...the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. I have a minor in Spanish and a passion for writing. I have experience tutoring several subjects, including Spanish, English/Writing and Algebra. I am a teacher's assistant at the business school and have a lot of experience reading application essays, research papers, cover letters and resumes (in both Spanish and English). I find helping other students to be incredibly rewarding, and am so excited at the possibility...

...back to my days in college where I had the distinct pleasure of tutoring students in English and Social Studies related classes. My background in teaching english includes being a certified TESOL instructor and having taught in South Korea. Social Studies or history related subjects I have always viewed as someone telling a past story to another. It is with kindness, a patient understanding of the students needs as well as making the subject fun...

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 have been an English teacher for the past 6 years. I have my Masters degree in Education. I absolutely love to read and write; my favorite author is Shakespeare. I love to teach and help students! I take my passion for English and teaching and transform my student's live in whichever way I can.

...down complex topics in a way that feels approachable and practical. I focus on helping students build confidence with mechanisms, synthesis problems, and conceptual reasoning, without relying solely on memorization. I also emphasize the why behind each concept, which not only improves retention but fosters long-term understanding, especially valuable for students on pre-health or STEM paths. Whether you're aiming to boost your exam scores, catch up on tough topics, or strengthen your foundation, I'm here...

...Rowan University where I received a degree in Physics and a Minor in Mathematics. I've had the opportunity to work with students as a Learning Assistant in both an Electricity and Magnetism Lab and in an Intro Mechanics classroom. In those classes I was able to help college Freshmen/Sophomores work through various physics problems. I also provided informal tutoring outside of the classroom where students had the ability to work in a smaller setting, making...

Hello! I'm an actor and Teaching Artist recently relocated to New York after completing my MFA at UNC Chapel Hill in NC. I'm passionate about infusing education with fun and play to reignite students' interest in reading, writing, and comprehension. ... I would encourage the young reader to visualize themselves as a character and make the reading more interactive.... I talk to the student and ask them questions before we even start. I want to hear...

...tutor, ESL tutor and Business tutor. In Prague, I tutored undergraduate students at the Anglo American University in subjects such as Marketing 101 and Introduction to Business Writing. I love working with people of different cultures, and truly embrace diversity. In NYC I have tutored high-schoolers in preparation for the SAT, with a focus on Reading and Essay Development. I also teach immigrants how to speak English with an American accent, and prepare them for...

Hi, my name is Dan. I am a recent graduate of Oberlin College, where I received a BA with honors in Comparative Literature. I just returned from a year teaching English in a French lyce (high school) and hope to carry over my teaching experience abroad into well-honed tutoring on this platform. My specialties are ESL, test preparation, and humanities subjects, especially literature, philosophy, US history and French and Spanish languages.

...and energetic educator with 15+ years of teaching and tutoring experience. My love for learning and encouraging manner keep students engaged and achieving their goals. My specialties include teaching reading, writing, critical thinking and study skills at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. My undergraduate degree is in Education, and my graduate degrees are in Education/Reading Teacher and Educational Administration and Supervision. I adapt lessons to match students' individual learning styles and believe building...

In my opinion, the role of a teacher goes beyond educating the students. The different roles teachers have prepare students for life and the career they choose. I believe my role as a teacher is to be the manager, the planner, observer, rapport builder, observer of signs of trouble, build a warm environment, and be a positive role model.

...from the University of Buffalo in Communication and a masters degree in Mathematics Education 7-12 from LIU Post. I have been tutoring for over 12 years in all areas of math and test prep. I started off tutoring when I was in college. Ever since then i found nothing but joy when I was able to help students succeed in their work. When I am not working I enjoy being outdoors, going to museums, sporting...

...at Northeastern University Honors College majoring in cell and molecular biology on the premed track. I have four years of private tutoring experience in several subjects for elementary and middle school students. However, I am especially passionate about English and science and I look forward to sharing this passion with my students! I believe that building a strong foundation will eventually lead to academic exellence. Along with staying academically competitive, I want to foster a...

I'm a current Masters student at NYU working to become a professor and multimedia artist. I've been tutoring since I was seventeen, my specialties being Math, English and standardized test prep. My hobbies include basketball, graphic design, and web development. I'm jack of all trades and tutor of several!

Hello! I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be...