Award-Winning REGENTS Tutors serving New York City, NY

I am a recent Johns Hopkins chemistry, pre-med, film and media, and theatre arts graduate in the NYC area. The importance and power of education were instilled in me from a young age as both of my parents are teachers. I have experience as a private tutor for over 8 years from students ranging in all backgrounds and abilities from preschool to college level. I have also worked as a professional full time Spanish Teacher...

...a teacher and student, I firmly believe that excelling at school not only leads to great academic opportunities, but also an essential sense of self-esteem and accomplishment. I believe that every student has the potential to achieve amazing things, and I will guide each and every one of them to that. In my spare time I like to see jazz, classical and rock concerts around the city, go to museums, make art, spend time with...

Growing up, I helped tutor my little siblings with their homework. This is one of the things that ignited my passion for teaching. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than helping someone understand a topic. I believe that the best way to teach is by using examples to ensure that the student can understand the basics of a subject. Following high school, I attended Stony Brook University and obtained a Bachelor's of Science in...

I'm a sophomore at Cornell University, and a recent graduate from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me...

I am a licensed New York City teacher. My concentration is in Special Education 7th-12th grade, however, I am confident in my ability to help learners of all ages and backgrounds. I have ten years of experience in the Department of Education; initially working with adults on obtaining their GED (now TASC in NY State) diplomas. Teaching students over the age of 21 was not only deeply rewarding but opened me up to the various...

...language in all its dimensions, see the English language by and large, deal with African, African-American literature with very detailed explanations. I do believe that I can, through online courses, bring a very great participation to this worldwide Knowledge Building. "Education is a great engine of personal development, it's through education than the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, the son of a mine worker can become head of the mine, the child...

Rachel Kenny has been tutoring for ten years. She attended George Washington University for her undergraduate studies in psychology and is now studying at New York University. She first started tutoring at Harlem Village Academies, a network of charter schools in New York City. Inspired by the success of these one-on-one Saturday morning tutoring sessions, she created a volunteer tutoring program bringing students from a Westchester high school to teach Harlem middle school students. When...

I have a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and...

I am a current Mathematics teacher on Long Island teaching 8th grade Common Core mathematics as well as Honors Algebra. I graduated my undergrad at the College of New Jersey and obtained my masters in Special Education at Molloy College in NY. I have been fortunate to be teaching grades 7-12 for the past 10 years. As a teacher I am very passionate in my career. I cater to the needs of my students when...

I am an educator and writer. I love to travel, play basketball, read poetry and cook. I believe in education not simply as a means to a good career, but as much more, as a way to enrich your life and grow in wisdom. In our society, it is necessary to have critical thinking skills, assiduous attention, and a strong will to succeed. These things are learned by experience, and a good tutor helps his...

...and spread it to others in an easy-to-grasp manner. For as long as I can remember, I have always been enthusiastic about teaching others what I know, for I feel that knowledge is to be shared. I am a good listener, easy to get along with, and my main goal is to make everyone I interact with feel comfortable in my presence. This means that I am very receptive to the needs of my students...

...safety. I also volunteer with Peer Health Exchange, an organization that delivers 9th graders health seminars to those that may not receive health class in high school. Lastly, I volunteered at Rockefeller University Science OutReach Lab where I instruct middle/high school students basic science laboratory techniques and share some of my college experience. I look forward to sharing my knowledge in a variety of subjects and getting to know each student that is lucky enough...

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." ~ Albert Einstein ... During the first session with a student, I would spend some time learning about what topics they are currently working as well as the areas in which they feel we need to target. I would also examine their preferred learning style (listening, visual, or...

...As a graduate student pursuing medicine, I am patient and acknowledge the dedication and work ethic it takes to do well academically. In my free time, I really enjoy working with my hands and crafting, I enjoy drawing, making collages, and painting. I make handmade jewelry and it keeps me discipled to not give up because it is difficult and frustrating at times when I don't get a certain skill perfect. Thank you

I joined TFA-New York City and was assigned as a 5th Grade Special Education teacher at P.S. 325 in Harlem in 2011. I was rated an effective teacher both years. It was at P.S. 325 where I learned to use various technologies such as PowerPoint, iPad apps, an interactive SmartBoard and enthusiasm to connect with my students while teaching Math. At one point, TFA asked me to give a seminar to other Corps Members...

...settings. While I have nothing against the classroom, I look forward to every chance I have to make direct connections with students and to help them achieve their academic goals. I am a genuinely curious person, and I find every individual's story fascinating and worthy of my time. Tutoring affords me the opportunity to give them this time. In terms of what I like to tutor, I have always loved taking standardized tests, as I...

I have a background in mathematics education that includes teaching at the junior high, high school and collegiate level. I received my credential and Master's Degree in an intensive program at the University of California at Santa Cruz; an institution well known for its excellent education department and strong emphasis on student-directed, project-based learning. I was a multiple-subject educator at a small, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded, non-traditional charter school at the forefront of...

I am currently attending Hofstra University, where I'm majoring in Pre-health Studies with a Concentration in Disability Studies. I have had experience in the past, as I tutored students during high school. During my free time, I enjoy reading and playing tennis.

I studied English Literature at the CUNY Macaulay Honors College before obtaining my masters degree in Education from St. John's University. I worked in the NYC public schools for 15 years, teaching reading, writing, and communication skills while also tutoring. While I have tutored in many subjects, I am most passionate about English Language Arts, Writing, Literature, Communication, and ESL. I take a very hands-on approach to all my teaching and tutoring, particularly when it...

...completed an administrative internship where I was an administrator at a middle school in Jamaica, Queens New York. Education is my life's work and it saved my life. I was born into poverty and have worked hard my entire life to become someone. I feel extremely passionate about hard work and I believe everyone has the ability to become great, if they TRULY believe in themselves. The Buddha said it nicely, "The Mind Is Everything,...