Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Yonkers, NY

...to have my own practice and brokerage firm one day. After having graduated Seton Hall, my varied experience has offered insight across the spectrum of financial advising, mortgage lending and real estate matters. On my free time I like to go cycling, volunteer locally and enjoy keeping up with the latest fashion trends and home decor. I also am part of a roller hockey league and play left defender. I am very passionate about economic...

...I hold a MFA in Creative Writing and I am the author of three instructional writing books. I have helped people wade through the darkness of a dissertation and helped special needs writers clearly articulate their points. If you are struggling to find an idea to write about or unsure of how to proceed with an assignment, I am here to help. I enjoy the writing process and helping others enjoy it.

...was our way into the best private schools in the northeast. My own children - my autistic son and my intellectually gifted daughter - did 'Mom's homework' as well, which enabled them to reach their own intellectual bests. I believe that children have exactly one chance at a good education track. A good tutor can hone skills that might not have been properly nurtured in the usual academic setting. I've been teaching and tutoring...

...strive to teach academic responsibility and dedicate time to developing strong social skills. My students and I work as a TEAM to reach our goals. We look out for each other and always show respect. I truly feel that, in order for effective and meaningful learning to take place, there must first be an established sense of comfort and climate of trust between the teacher and the student. Together, we will work to commit ourselves...

...activities and exercising. Traveling and exploring the world is another great love of mine. I have been lucky to have many wonderful memories experiencing different cultures, people and land. Sharing my travels and thousands of photographs with my family and students is humbling and exciting for me. In addition, I look forward to taking pottery classes with my mother to continue exploring things I enjoy and taking time to center myself. As a new mother,...

...skills, at the same time encourage and cultivate a passion and curiosity for the Chinese culture. Through my experiences, I have developed great tutoring approaches, to always allow students to express themselves and to always facilitate hard work and thorough understanding of subject matters. I not only want to help students get high scores, but also for them to be able to think critically, logically, and analytically. Outside of my academic and professional life, I...

...and statistical concepts, facilitating class activities and discussions, and providing feedback on and grading lab reports. I regularly meet one-on-one with my students, particularly to help them improve their lab report writing skills. I genuinely love teaching and tutoring. I have found that using enthusiasm, positive validation, and an individualized teaching approach has helped my students succeed in their academic endeavors, while enjoying the process! Below are some student reviews of my teaching: "She overall...

...a math question, or a writing exercise - with a different frame of mind can help make learning fun and rewarding. I have over five years experience tutoring both groups and individuals and have taught all ages (my youngest student was 5 years old and my oldest student was 71!). I think it's important that both the student and the tutor feel comfortable and ready to learn - the best way to learn is with...

...from Cornell University, where I studied Biology (with a concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior). I am currently preparing to apply for and attend medical school. In the meantime, I want to be able to use what I've learned in my many years of school to get through it, themselves--after all, I didn't do it all by myself either! I have had many different experiences teaching and tutoring one-on-one, from elementary to college students. I am...

...College and gained my Professional Certificate in Students with Disabilities. I truly believe that every student has the ability to learn and that they each learn differently. It is the responsibility of the educator to find the best way to inspire his or her students to learn and then guide them along in the process. I like to work games into my sessions, students can learn just as much when they are having fun! Most...

...with students who have a wide variety of learning differences. My teaching philosophy revolves very much around the idea of helping students "learn to love learning," which is achieved by empowering learners of all ages and abilities to understand their own unique learning styles, and thereby capitalize on their strengths while also building up the areas in which they feel less able or confident. In my teaching approach I place a high value on multi-modal...

I am a graduate student in Comparative Literature, with a secondary in Film and Visual Studies, at Harvard University. Before starting at Harvard I received a BA in Human Development from Cornell University. My family immigrated from Ukraine. I grew up and went to high school in Brooklyn.

...and help others with their struggles. I volunteered at a faith based organization, Grace United Methodist and I have been assisting students from K-6 in many subjects but more in English. Later, I became the Director of the Afterschool program. I have experienced a few students who had challenges in different subjects areas. Seeing them struggle and overcome that not only put a smile on their face but mine as well. It's all about seeing...

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...or have learning disabilities, the teacher needs to give extra time and support to make sure that the students learn and assimilate the material. I have been doing substitute teaching for the past two years in the Morris County school district and I have had the opportunity to work in many Special Education classes, ranging from kindergarten to high school. In a democratic education, it is important to treat all the students equally. In one...

...the region. I received several competitive grants to conduct primary research in London and Oxford archives for this project, including the prestigious Goldfarb Center's student research fellowship. Once completed, my thesis was granted the award for the best senior essay in History that year. Additionally, I won Colby's annual prize for the best History student both my junior and senior year. I owe much of my academic success to my incomparable professors/mentors/advisors within the History...

I would like to cultivate learning by promoting essential habits and creating a positive learning environment. I believe that learning should be tailored to each student based on their respective skills and attributes. I incorporate different teaching styles to reinforce ideas, and am very patient and understanding.

It is better to have tried and maybe fail than to never try and certainly fail! I hope to help anyone reach their highest potential!

...Rutgers University with my Bachelor of Science in Biology. I have tutored children for approximately 5 years. During these years, I have helped my students become admitted into magnet pre-medical high schools and achieve above average scores in their standardized tests. My teaching specialties include English, Writing, Mathematics, and Science. I am a firm believer that every student has the potential to accomplish their academic goals; they just need to work hard and be guided...

...currently a student at Vanderbilt University majoring in Psychology, Medicine, Health and Society, and Business. I love working with students in perfecting college essays, but I also just generally love any form of essay writing and essay editing! Ultimately, I love to help students tell their own stories in a creative way. I have helped several students with their college essays in the past, and they have all been accepted into incredibly prestigious universities. I...