Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Westchester, NY

Current Senior (class of 2018) at Vanderbilt University triple majoring in Psychology, Spanish, and History (Concentration in Europe). Experienced in tutoring a variety of subjects, including History (European, World, and US), English, Algebra, and Spanish. I also have experience tutoring more specialized subjects, such as Shakespeare and Latin American short stories.

I am a passionate, energetic, and enthusiastic teacher who believes that every student has the ability to be successful.

...what all the work will be in service of. (My authentic voice is OK with ending sentences in prepositions.) And, hard work though acquiring mastery is, it does not have to be stressful or painful. I believe the most effective path to mastery is through smiles and wows. I also believe that the closer we can get to helping the other person to articulate their own feelings/fears/concerns and facilitating their own discovery of method and...

...question is asking them to do. Whether a student is new to a test, feels like it presents a genuine source of difficulty for him or her, or is trying to figure out how to push towards a perfect score, I know the steps necessary to help that student reach his or her goal. I also have experience tutoring high-school and college-level mathematics, and I regularly write and edit written works, including scholarly papers and...

...of just being a high school student! I have a Masters in Chemistry and much experience tutoring chemistry and math at both middle and high school levels. During my undergrad, I worked at a high school with many disadvantaged students coming from a wide range of backgrounds. I have had experience working with some of the brightest students who are looking to excel and improve as well as experience with students who wish to never...

I am a recent graduate of a Literature program with extensive experience in tutoring reading and writing to school-aged, college-aged, and adult learners, as well as bilingual learners. My expertise includes but is not limited to reading comprehension, essay writing, outline formation, various styles such as MLA and APA, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, editing, and proofreading. I look forward to helping your papers, ideas, and understanding flourish!

...to teach students! As a certified special education and general education teacher, with a Master of Arts in Teaching, I have been able to work in public schools to address the differentiated needs of elementary education students. Working one on one in tutoring sessions enables me to hone in on particular needs of my students, at different grades and levels. Sometimes, content or format modifications are required. Other times, delivery of instruction or positive reinforcement...

...students can learn and may just need some help finding those connections that will make the learning stick. I am a Columbia University graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and behavior. I also have received my Masters in Education. I have taught middle school and high school science and for the past 9 years. I am passionate about supporting students in math and science to help them see how skills in the classroom are used...

Hi! My name is Sydney Mueller, I am a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelors in Cognitive Neuroscience. I am now working as a healthcare consultant.

...As the exclamation points display, I have a very enthusiastic and optimistic personality. I weightlift and read a lot in my free time and have a pretty eclectic music taste. However, I will be the first to admit I'm always a little behind the curve when it comes to new music, so any help in getting caught up is always appreciated. I'm always interested in meeting new people and learn about them and I think...

...children of all ages, I've developed a deeper love for students with disabilities. I believe all children are deserving of equal and fair education and that it's my responsibility to equip students with the tools they need to be successful. I am a firm believer in education and how absolutely necessary it is for an improved quality of life. Although I tutor in core subjects, I am extremely passionate about English and Literature. Most of...

...As well as being a produced playwright, I have worked with many writers to strengthen their own voice, develop structure and fine tune the nitty gritty practicals of the writing process. I have worked with novelists, essayists and poets to help them go deeper and to strengthen the mechanics of their writing. I am able to teach mechanics, vocabulary and grammar, all while helping lead the student through writing as a form of thinking and...

...travel (both for work and leisure) to seventeen countries, and counting! I have experience tutoring a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math and History. I am diligent about organization, and feel it is the key to success (in academia and otherwise!) In my spare time, I love reading (mostly American literature and scifi: Kerouac, Hemingway, J.D. Salinger, Orwell, etc.), basketball, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

...The ages ranged from pre-K and up (to about the late 60s), and anywhere from 1 student to 150. Outside of the teaching world, I write my own music. I also love to read non-fiction books, and thrift shop my little heart out! To future students: Once you grow enough confidence to be yourself, and you learn that new thing, it translates into every area of life. Find what you love, give it your all,...

I am a caring, dedicated, patient, organized, and kind Elementary Education and Spanish Major student. My main goal is to be able to encourage students succeed, to help them achieve and be their best.

...As a student of English literature, Creative Writing and Cultural Studies my experiences have taught me that the connection, creativity, and care fostered through striving to reach new understandings and ways of knowing is endlessly rewarding. I graduated a four-time awarded fellow, Phi Beta Kappa member, and high honors student from the City College of New York in 2019. I'm looking forward to tutoring you and helping you to achieve your goal!

...in class, and a visual and intuitive understanding of the concepts I present is important to me, so I use visual aids (diagrams and interactive models) to help my students integrate what they learn with me in real life situations. As a result, my students all have improved grades without any need for cramming before tests, and I encourage a stress-free and easygoing learning environment. My lessons are fun and enthusiastic - these subjects are...

...and TEFL-certified English teacher from New York City, USA. I graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and Textile Science. I also hold a New York State Esthetician license. I spent 5 years as Director for a foreign trade manufacturing company based in Shanghai, China. While living in China, I taught people professional English conversation and written and verbal communication for business and everyday life. During my time in Asia,...

...in literature was one of my favorite classes in undergrad because it gave me insight of women writers from a feminist lens. My philosophy towards teaching and tutoring is to never do the work for students but give them insight. Motivation and moderation allows students to have the ability to learn. Outside of academics, I love music, sports, poetry and cooking. I understand the long term effects of good tutoring. Tutoring is a commitment that...

...that emerge. I especially love teaching when the learning in my classroom/with a student is palpable. I believe that teachers who demonstrate curiosity and passion about a subject area motivate students. My philosophy of teaching is informed by the material I teach, relevant scholarship, and the lessons I have learned from personal teaching successes and failures. I have many years experience tutoring for SAT and ACT, as well as all high school level math and...