Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I'm a nationally published writer and aspiring journalist (https://antonliblog.wordpress.com for portfolio). I attended NYU, where I studied philosophy and was an assistant at the school's writing center, providing students with feedback and editing on their writing. I tutor a variety of subjects, including reading, writing, humanities, and math. I'd love to help you in any way that I can!

I have been teaching in higher education for 20+ years, so I know the academic and social skills that contribute to successful student performance. In the past, I tutored middle school and high school students. In addition to teaching students how to excel inside and outside of a classroom setting, I am committed to the idea that learning should be enjoyed and not seen as a chore. That is why I always do my best...

...of topics. In terms of High School academics, I can tutor for the SAT and SAT subject tests, multiple AP classes including History, English, and Poly Sci, and general High School courses including History, English, Economics, Social Studies, and Geography. Outside of the High School Classroom, I can tutor for college essay writing, public speaking, reading, and general writing skills. The subjects that I am most passionate about tutoring are history, economics, and geography. My...

...and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the way that helped me master the strategies and techniques that worked best for my studies and inspired me to love learning. I became increasingly confident throughout the years, eventually earning a spot at my dream college and currently pursuing a career that I'm truly passionate about. I now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for...

Recent Northwestern graduate with a major in Cognitive Science and a minor in Music. I tutor a variety of Test Prep/English subjects and really enjoy adding context about the importance of these areas in everyday life. As a tutor, I emphasize the importance of patience and steady progress towards understanding the material. Outside of academia, I'm a obsessive music nerd and an enthusiastic watcher of too many TV shows.

...preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah's. As a tutor at my synagogue, I made it especially important to create a fun learning environment that kids would not dread going to, and even look forward to. While the majority of my tutoring was at my temple, I can tutor a wide variety of subjects. At my high school, I was part of a student-run organization in which I would occasionally conduct free SAT classes to students (where...

Hi! My name is Joanne, and I'm a current undergraduate student at Georgia Tech. I'm majoring in Computational Media with a Law, Science, and Technology (Pre-Law) minor, and I'm hoping to work as an attorney in the tech industry in the future! A little bit about me: I went to high school in Long Island, NY, but I was born and raised in Texas and then lived in California for a few years after that....

I am a current medical student, graduate from the Icahn School of Medicine in research and CUNY Hunter College Bachelor in Biological Sciences. I have worked as a tutor for a few years now, and my favorite subjects are English, Sciences, and History. I like working with students to figure out their interests and how it relates to their studies. Everyone has a different learning style and approach; understanding this makes a huge difference in...

...more than somebody to simply relay information, if you are looking to truly enhance your learning journey, let's work together! (key words so you find me more easily) reading, environmental studies, science, math, writing, teaching Spanish, literature, writing essays, novels, book reports, math test, mathematics, statistics, physics, algebra, environmental science, learn Spanish, homework help, language arts, religion, psychology, psychological and brain sciences, college, college-level courses, university courses, biology, AP biology, AP chemistry, AP physics, creative...

...voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal...

...Studies at Columbia. I have been tutoring and teaching students of all ages (from grades 4 and 5 to the university level) for almost a decade, but I now especially focus on foreign languages -- Spanish and Italian chiefly among them -- and test prep. I believe that I am a great fit for most students, since I realize that there several types of learning; I try to design each lesson that meets both the...

...young adults - not just in things like homework help and the like, but in learning how to play the violin and in performing as a part of a musical. As you can imagine, my work experience is just as varied as this tutoring experience! I'm excited to put my multi-discliplinary work and education experience to good use as a part of Varsity Tutors for this reason. My life as a student has brought me...

...and panels. Long-term engagement with evolving philosophies of education helped me establish a conceptual foundation of contemporary ideologies and approaches. This ground-up familiarity with modern tutoring methods/resources enables me to cater my approach for each session, especially in the small-group instructional environment. As a counterpoint, my work with Breakthrough gave me the opportunity to scale my mentorship skills to a larger audience, as well as adapt my approaches to a new demographic (public/charter students in...

...am a graduate of Queens College of CUNY. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and my Master degree in Education. I have been in the Department of Hispanic Language and Literature at Queens College since 2004. I teach Beginner and Intermediate Spanish courses for undergraduate students. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. I am so proud that my two children, 16 and 13 years old, are fluent in Spanish. I love...

...of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure that the plan is implemented to the highest level. With excellent, passionate teaching, every student can excel. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and exploring the city. Whenever I have the chance,...

I'm a lifelong 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...

...passions. With four years of experience working in college admissions, as well as two years of experience serving as a Writing Center tutor during my undergraduate studies, I can also assist with the college application and college essay process. Besides being a total bookworm and lover of learning, I also enjoy spending time with my big, fat Albanian family, traveling near and far, and am an (obnoxious) hockey fan. Fun fact: I gave up my...

...tutor at my University's writing center, I edited papers for a variety of subjects and worked with art majors to develop honors theses. I love brainstorming creative approaches to papers with students, and I may be one of the few recent graduates who still thinks grammar is exciting. My enthusiasm is contagious! I am a North Carolina native and an avid college basketball fan. I enjoy backpacking and hiking--I recently completed the Camino de Santiago,...

...Panama on environmental conservation, which culminated in the awarding of certificate degrees to 12 adult students. My favorite subjects to tutor are SAT and ACT math. While these are the subjects most students dread, I find that this is where a good tutor can induce the most "Ah ha!" moments because there are so many patterns that can help you ace that test if you know where to look. Helping students conquer these subjects (and...

...on grade level. I also worked in the college writing center at Villanova University editing and coaching students on how to write an excellent college essay. I have a unique capacity to understand a student's deficit and work with them to ensure that they master the necessary content to overcome this deficit. I was a top student in my graduating class in both college and high school and was in the 90th percentile for my...