Award-Winning Reading Tutors in New York City, NY

...persuasive tool. My job as a tutor is not to tell my students what to think, but to give them the rhetorical tools to express their opinions clearly and concisely. The same premise applies to my reading comprehension and literature tutoring. I want my students to get closer to the writer, to see how they are similar, to understand more about themselves as they work to understand the material. Of course, students should enjoy themselves...

...working in media communications - notably MSNBC. I am a six time Dean's list recipient, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from William Paterson University. Most of my tutoring is focused around reading, writing, English, and test prep. I have worked with students from elementary to adult and also have experience working with students with special needs. I attended a competitive high school and am eager to help any students needing essay, application, or...

...spent my 12 year career teaching students with special needs and general education in elementary, middle, and high school, while supporting my team in curriculum design that supports interdisciplinary applications for students with various learning needs. I have achieved these accomplishments through online platform management and data driven instruction that enhances personalized learning. My masters in the Science of Education (Special Education) from Hunter College has given me an excellent foundation to education that has...

...from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train in martial arts and I enjoy learning languages in my free time. I have volunteered as a Spanish medical interpreter at local clinics....

...Creative Writing from Hunter College and a MS in Education from Brooklyn College. I worked as an educator for years before becoming a certified teacher. I was a reading and writing tutor at Hunter College, an after-school teacher for middle schoolers in Brooklyn, and the Arts and Entertainment Editor of my college newspaper. I love working with students of all ages and watching them grow and gain mastery of different subjects through questioning and feedback....

...the many fields of exploration regarding the nervous system and brain. Neuroscience and Biochemistry became two of my favorite fields of research as I continued my education for the reason that there is so much still left unknown and undiscovered. The human brain remains such an uncertain area of study with many mechanisms and pathways still not explored and understood in depth. My exploration of the scientific world has revealed to me that my biggest...

...a senior at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.

I have spent the past decade working in education as a teacher, new teacher trainer, and tutor. I specialize in English across grade levels and for new learners and writers and test preparation. My goal is build skills and confidence, and make the learning process fun. Please get in touch if interested!... I like to build independent learning habits- everything from following along with one's own finger to correcting their own mistakes on a test, to...

...If you choose me, you will have to choose another tutor for math. However, that is the way to get the best expertise: by hiring two specialists, something Varsity Tutors makes easy. You can turn to me for enthusiastic, experienced, and expert help in literature, writing, and verbal/writing test-prep. I taught college English from 1978 through 1991, and I have been a full-time tutor since 1997; I also keep up with all my areas, from...

...Afro-Puerto Rican English major at Brooklyn College with a double minor in LGBTQ Studies and Puerto Rican and Latino Studies. For the past four years, I have had extensive experience tutoring and mentoring children, teenagers, and adults alike. I love helping people in all aspects of life, but I'm particularly good when it comes to writing! I have a flexible schedule for online meetings and can easily transport myself through Staten Island for in-person sessions....

Hi everyone! I'm Zoe, and I'm in graduate school to become a librarian. I specialize in tutoring English/ language arts, and I can assist students in elementary, middle, or high school with reading comprehension or writing essays. If you struggle with the poetry in ELA standardized tests, I'm you're girl. I look forward to meeting you.

...or her best chance at success by providing them with the proper tools, including a happy and healthy environment for learning. Every day, especially during my current student teaching placement, I try to reflect that in teaching my students regardless of outside factors. I am highly committed to all of my students and set high expectations for success. This can easily be fulfilled by a great teacher who believes in the student, parent involvement and...

I believe that all scholars deserve a right to an education and support that they can access.

...I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile...

Hello, I am a first-year medical student looking to help any students of all ages who may be struggling with school. I tutor a wide range of subjects from science to history, math, etc. I believe that learning should also be fun so that students can develop a passion for what they are studying, and that in turn will help them become better students in the future.

...into my classroom, you would see lots of positivity. I believe the key to a successful education is the connection between teachers and students. There must be a sense of rapport established in order for one to truly involve themselves in their learning journey. Although I am certified in all elementary subjects, I am most passionate about reading and writing. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, traveling, and reading on...

...Italy. This opportunity opened my eyes to the wonderful rewards of tutoring and teaching, and I have not 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,...

...a college-prep program, I've enjoyed brainstorming with students to help them find themes for personal statements and other essays for college applications, then working on drafts and coaching them through the editing process. I especially enjoy working with students who want to improve their writing. Although I'm a professional writer and editor, I sometimes find it daunting to face the blank page or screen. In addition to serving as a copy editor at numerous publications...

I love reading and writing and want to make it your passion too! Let me show you how fun the world of words can be. Hey, since we have to live on this rock, we might as well spend it exploring all the universes we can through reading and writing!

As a psychology and philosophy double major turned lawyer, I am highly interested in all manner of scholarly pursuits. Be it Elon Musks's neuro-link or the effects of climate change on our society and laws, I'm interested and love learning about it and discussing it with others.