Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Yonkers, NY

...help others learn. I recognized this skill in my junior year of college when I took non-traditional Organic Chemistry. This course differed from standard Organic Chemistry classes in that it was based on small ( four person) groups of students who taught each other the science that they needed to know, with lectures given only once a week. For both semesters, I led my group, initiating discussions and figuring out answers to others' questions. I...

...I was 7. We moved back to the US when I was 14 to attend high school. For college, I graduated with Honours from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland with a Masters in Economics. I then worked in Hong Kong for 1 year at an Economic policy think tank, before moving back to England to work as an auditor. In my spare time, I love to watch as much theatre and eat as much...

...College while completing my bachelor's degree in business. I am in the process of selecting a masters program in education that will begin this summer. I have 2 years experience doing 1 on 1 tutoring and it is very effective compared to classroom teaching because there is only one student to focus on. I look forward to working with you and helping you or your child get better. Always remember, even the best of us...

...Physics, and Economics. My tutees and I always have a lot of fun revising essays, and academic research experience has given me a better appreciation of the other subjects. I am also well-versed in standardized test prep. My teaching philosophy is that no subject or concept is beyond the capabilities of any studentwe must only find the right teaching method. I would characterize my tutoring style as adaptable and empowering. I want to focus on...

Experienced English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Elementary Reading/Writing teacher, passionate about helping students learn and grow.

...from short piano lessons to high school admissions quizzes. In May, I graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from NYU's Gallatin School of Interdisciplinary Study. In addition to my experience tutoring, I have taught instrument instruction, music history, and songwriting to groups of 5-15 children every summer for six years, and now run a series of week-long music intensive programs in Brooklyn. As Director for this nonprofit program, I am not only in charge of...

...parts in a simple and straightforward way. Additionally, I will provide you with the resources that I myself, and other colleagues take advantage of to score in the top percentile of test takers. A lot of the time students do not score well not because of a lack of knowledge of the material, but rather they are using the wrong resources to study. My methods will help you or your loved one use study time...

...concepts to be fulfilling, because I know how frustrating it can be to struggle with a subject. My areas of expertise are Math, Science, French, and Spanish. While in college, I spent a semester abroad in Paris and loved it so much that I returned for a year after graduating, which greatly improved my fluency in French. I also am the daughter of immigrants from Argentina, so I grew up speaking Spanish at home. Growing...

...a 3rd year doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford. I previously attended the Yale School of Public Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in biology - from Vassar College. I have been a tutor for twelve years and enjoy teaching very much. I have taught both graduate and...

...young age, I have always wanted to go into the medical field. In high school, I was always an honors student. For college, went to the New York Institute of Technology where I studied pre-med with a literature background. After graduating college, I went to medical school and I am currently about to graduate medical school. Throughout my educational experiences, I came across tough obstacles. I know what it's like to not do well on...

Michelle Levy Schulz is a poet and writer living in Brooklyn. She has work published and loves reading. Vassar College is her alma mater and its campus has some of her favorite trees. Cape Cod's Wellfleet has the beaches of her dreams and the best air scented with salt, pine and beach roses on a summer's day.

...the sensory-cognitive functions to improve reading and language. As a tutor my number one priority is to observe my students first to see where their strengths are and where they can use more support. I create my own plans according to the needs of each student and together we work on those goals. I hope to create strong and meaningful relationships with all of my students and I would be honored to be a part...

...and English abroad in Central and South America and currently teaching Financial Accounting and Microeconomics at my college. One of my main methods of teaching is first gauging short term goals, what the student would like to learn by the end of their sessions and then further engaging them by relating and applying their interests to economics/business related questions. After all, economics has a lot of overlap with finance and business and structures much of...

...I love for the rest of my life, which is anything art related. I would also love to encourage kids of all ages to have fun with art because it is an amazing way to learn about the world, as well as creatively express ourselves. I have three years of experience as being a camp counselor and I have always had so much fun talking to children because the passion for the subjects that we...

...Fairleigh Dickinson University, as well as Bachelor's degrees in both English and Communications from Boston College. Most importantly, I am a mother of three, so I understand the challenges and stresses our children face in the school environment today. I also hold my teaching certification in Elementary Education. Prior to teaching, I worked in the corporate sector for ten years. Thus, I can help your child learn the skills he/she will need to succeed in...

...in grade school because of the application of math and abstract thinking. The intertwine of these two fields also allowed me to use them to understand each other and practice the application of concepts. The nearly infinite ways of combining chemicals and unpredictability of the properties of chemicals as well as the unchanging nature of the laws of physics and brilliance of the scientists who discovered them is something I still find myself baffled by....

Hello there! :) My name is Sophia, a tutor with more than 5 years of experience. With me, classes will be filled with fun, lots of conversation, and activities to make your journey with languages (Spanish and English) or diverse subjects the best one possible! I can't wait to meet you.

...reader and a graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in English Literature and International Studies. I work with students from elementary to college level on Reading Comprehension,English, Essay Writing, Phonics, SSAT, and SAT test prep. As a tutor, I create individualized and goal oriented strategies for my students in order to facilitate their success. My interests include reading (unsurprisingly), running, cooking, and traveling; I recently studied abroad in Argentina and hope to...

...Amir and tutoring is something that I both enjoy and find important for some people to succeed in certain areas of study. I believe that every person learns differently, so a different approach must be taken with different people. I am a student at Boston University majoring in International Relations with a concentration in Business and Economics. I look forward to helping you succeed! I enjoy swimming, skiing, and fencing. I also like to read...

I've taught Creative Writing and other writing courses at the college level I was a writing professor at UC Irvine. I am a lifelong writer with an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature, so words are my passion! I have worked with students of all grade levels and demographics, including elementary, middle school, high school and college students. I'm passionate about helping students find their voice and improve their writing/English skills!