Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Yonkers, NY

I am a freshman at Brooklyn College, I graduated from The Bronx High School of Science and am now studying to becoming a software engineer. During my high school years, I have taught elementary school students basic math and reading. I have also taught students Arabic in my local mosque for several weeks. While I am most interested in teaching literature and writing, I am also proficient in Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2.

...as an independent contractor, tutoring students online through Varsity Tutors, TutorGigs, and Cignition. I also worked for VIPKid, teaching Chinese learners how to speak English. It brings me great joy to watch students progress. I can adapt lessons to be fun and entertaining for students by adding games and rewards or I can teach straightforward and serious, adapting to each class's style and comfort level. I can scaffold a lesson up or down to practice...

...and tutored students of all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading...

...an undergraduate student at Oregon Institute of Technology in the Biology Health Sciences program. In high school, my favorite subjects were English and history, but I became interested in the sciences at the beginning of my collegiate career. With that being said, I have a variety of interests that help to make me well rounded tutor. I am very patient and willing to adapt to the needs of each individual student that I work with....

Hardworking , Creative , and Responsible Bachelor's Degree : B.A. Early Childhood Birth -2nd grade Brooklyn College

I am a graduate of New York University, where I studied psychology, studio art, and English. I chose to go to NYU because it is a good school and because I wanted to experience life in a different setting and because I love to travel and explore. I'm patient and passionate about helping students learn new things that they can use in the future. My favorite subjects...... The most important aspect is the pace of the...

...in the Folger Shakespeare Library's Education Department. As a tutor, I've helped students with grammar, vocabulary, writing, critical reading, and literary analysis. Although I'm comfortable tutoring on a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy teaching English, writing, and critical reading. I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, and writing mechanics. These are invaluable skills, essential for...

...school with college essays and interview prep. In school I got high scores on a number of AP exams, including European and American History, English Literature, Spanish, and Biology. I started doing standardized test prep by helping my younger sister study for both the PSAT and SAT on all three sections. When studying I love to make history fun, make math simpler and easier to understand, and help students feel calmer and more confident when...

...children with special needs. While I am in graduate school, I want to give back to the community by helping students achieve academic success. It is quite rewarding. I have experience tutoring students of all ages. I specialize in math through the high school level, including Algebra. Because of my speech-language pathology background, I also enjoy tutoring reading, writing, and phonics. I also can tutor for the general subject specialized tests, including the PSAT, the...

...being an educator where I could make a career out of teaching and learning seemed like the obvious choice. I quickly applied for teacher assistant and aide jobs in schools nearby and applied to Montclair State University. There, I am pursuing my Master's and teaching certifications in Elementary Education and Students with Disabilities. Working in Special Education as a classroom aide for 1.5 years in Wharton, and then substitute teaching in Parsippany for the following...

...Rachel and I graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors of Science in nutritional sciences. I am currently completing a pre-medical post-baccalaureate with plans to attend medical school in 2017. I have 6 years of tutoring experience in various subjects, primarily high school and college level science courses and standardized test preparation. I have a knack for taking seemingly complicated problems and translating them into easy to understand solutions. I like to cater my teaching...

...graduate of Thomas Edison State University and received my Bachelor of Arts in English, with extensive experience in literary analysis and expository writing. Since graduation, I have taught K-6 ELA; tutored both adults and college preparatory students ES, as a certified TESOL Instructor; and currently provide high-dosage 1:1 Science of Reading tutoring to K-8 students to close the gap in their literacy journey. While I tutor in ELA and TESOL, I am most passionate about...

...help accommodate all types of learners. In my masters program I worked in a reading clinic with a fifth grade student helping her with her reading abilities. I believe I would be a wonderful tutor and would help any student improve on their reading or math. I pride myself on using personalized lesson plans that best fit the student I am working with. I believe students will learn best by practicing themselves while I help...

...is Christopher Popple. I'm an English graduate hoping to help students who struggling with reading or writing. These subjects have been my passion since I was very young, so goal is to help students understand the fun side of reading so they'll become more interested in learning. I'm looking to give every student the tools they need to succeed in their future. In terms of my tutoring background, I've mostly volunteered my time to friends...

...Chemistry Olympiad team, so I am comfortable with competition Chemistry as well. I have over three hundred hours of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects like Math, Chemistry, and English. Tutoring STEM subjects is always fun for my students and me, because it is always interesting to see the connections and logic behind concepts. I am a firm believer that education is not only a valuable, important resource for everyone, but that it should also...

...people learn and thrive. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. Since teaching for over 19 years, I've learned that there are many styles of learning and that earning can be a lot of fun. There are many techniques and strategies that I have enjoyed sharing with my students to give them confidence in reading, writing, public speaking, and more. Some of my personal interests are movies,...

...Verbal and Writing test prep, particularly for the SAT, and find great satisfaction in watching my students' scores steadily improve. In short, if your tutoring needs have to do with words, I've got them covered! I also devoted a good portion of time in my undergraduate career to foreign language study and to developing an appreciation of global culture. I have studied Spanish, French, Russian, and German and have traveled on my own to over...

...can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning...

...and practical elementary/middle school application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have also worked a great deal with middle school students in pilot programs that center around blended and asynchronous learning. I am entering my 6th year as an elementary/middle school teacher. I have worked with students in grades 2-8th and bridge programs for students 9-11. My focus has been in math, ELA, technology, and science...

...to not just increase the grade in a subject, but increase knowledge ,understanding, and even interest in the subject. Too often students are being lost to boring lectures they are unable to relate to, it is my goal to find these students and bring back passion and interest to school. I plan to get my masters in both education and classics, and hope to help create a better education system that will work for all...