Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...and patient, and I take my time in understanding students, as well as helping THEM understand everything they need to. I have tutored prior to becoming a member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information. I am willing to give students my best effort, and I...

...Teaching Certification (Elementary and Special Education), and Brain Injury Specialist Certification from the Brain Injury Association of America. I have 4 years of formal teaching experience and 10 years of experience in positions that require excellent interpersonal skills (healthcare, psychology and education). I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach diverse groups of students, including those with a variety of learning, emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities, those who perform at or below grade level, and English...

My name is Liz and I am currently a 6th grade reading teacher. I have been teaching 6th grade reading for 5 years in New York City, but am moving back to my hometown of Sherwood this summer. I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2012 with a degree in Spanish and in Latin American Studies. I love to teach and I love to learn!

...two years to teach university-level English. Prior to this, I taught French in Hoboken, NJ for students ages 5-10 for an academic year. During my undergraduate career, I minored in Spanish as a nod to my Hispanic heritage and worked with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations. I am a strong advocate for an individualistic teaching approach; no one student learns the same as another and I believe it is...

...college, I spent a summer in Costa Rica and an exchange semester in Argentina. After graduating from college I lived in Switzerland for 9 months. There, I tutored private clients in ESL, while also sharpening my French and German language skills. I worked as a peer tutor at my college's tutoring center for four years and I was also a Teaching Assistant for 3 college classes. I have always been a passionate learner and I...

...about and skilled with is the best way to have lasting self-confidence. I am also a classical double-bass player taking lessons at The Juilliard School. I have experience both as an individual tutor, and as a classroom teacher, and I really try to work with a student's individualistic goals, to ultimately find tools to help them teach themselves. Some of my experiences include teaching music to students ages 4-16 in Ecuador, and working with the...

...be a principal or school superintendent. In college, I coordinated a reading program with local elementary school students that took place once a week. I also tutored at my college's writing center, working with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that...

Teaching, writing, and languages are my passion. Few moments compare to when a great instructor and a great student come together and accomplish their objectives. My goal as a Varsity Tutor is to help you accomplish yours.... Student-centered, 100% of the time.... I would ask the student two questions. First I would ask them about their top three academic goals, and then I would ask them how can I help them accomplish those goals. By providing...

...at Cornell University in 2018. I also currently hold a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I research K-12 education with a focus on students' experiences in schools with the hope of minimizing education inequality. When I am not doing research, I am teaching undergraduate students, mentoring young people, and working with community organizations in Madison. I am passionate about tutoring subjects such as Math, English, Spanish, and Statistics. I also enjoy...

...allowing students to experience school as life and not on school being a sole predecessor to a future successful life. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential while being invested in the successes and experiences of the community members. I will provide an inspiring, reflective and safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks. I believe that there are five...

...spectrum, I know exactly what kind of behavior and habits lead to failing and what tools it takes to turn it all around and succeed. After failing that class, I had a huge wake-up call which led to the endless hard work and dedication that shaped me into the successful student I am today. I put in more work than ever in my math classes specifically and along the way something just clicked. This is...

I am a first year at the University of Virginia majoring in Computer Science.

...I have tutored elementary students to college students. Additionally, I have tutored children with a variety of needs (Autism, hearing impairment, deafness, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure out the problem, I will try and help them learn process of elimination. Furthermore, I have tutored in a variety of different styles depending on the needs of the...

...my Masters in Public Health. I am very passionate about science and I hope to dedicate my career to improving the environment and people's health. I've always enjoyed teaching whether I'm with my students as a TA or just with my friends helping them with assignments. I think understanding difficult concepts can be stressful at times so I hope to make learning enjoyable by simplifying hard questions and boosting my students' confidence.

Hello! My name is Dione. Prior Combat Medic, EMT-B in NY, Current CCMA, Phleb and EKG Tech with over 15 years of urgent care, emergency, oncology, blood lab, pediatric and geriatric adult medicine experience. I have been teaching/tutoring for 2 years and I love it! I specialize in getting to know your specific learning style and taylor every lesson to fit your unique learning modality and preferences.

...Arts and I finished my undergraduate in Philosophy and French. I have extensive classroom teaching experience in foreign languages and literature and I hold a TESOL certificate. My academic interests lie in all fields under the banner of the humanities, although my specialities are Foreign Languages, Philosophy, Literature and Psychoanalysis. I enjoy helping students discover the 'critical twist' to general questions in order to perform strongly on essays as well as in the Critical Reading...

...abroad in Spain to fully immerse in the culture and to enhance my communication skills. Since graduation, I have taught Spanish for nine years, with students ranging from elementary-aged to adults. While I am most passionate about Spanish, I can also help with skills such as test preparation, studying, and organization; each of these skills will contribute to the overall success of being a student. Tutoring allows me to continuously teach and learn even when...

Keith is a West Point grad and former Army officer. He left the military and became an entrepreneur along with various work experiences that have given him the experience needed to teach business skills. He was also an adjunct professor for Aston American University. He uses his Army and Business skills to build up his students' and coaching clients' efforts.

I am an undergraduate student at Fordham University, class of 2020. Although I am majoring in Italian Studies, I have a broader interest in modern languages and cultures. My background includes Spanish, French, ESL, Italian, and Arabic. Currently, I am working on my thesis which investigates the intersection of Arabic and Italian culture in Sicily.

...strong reading and writing skills. I am passionate about writing and my extensive experience with research report and essay writing makes me the ideal tutor for anyone looking for some help in this arena! My teaching philosophy is constructive, meaning feedback is of utmost importance to me. It is my responsibility to ensure that the person I am tutoring is comfortable with my teaching style and is comprehending the information easily. I am always willing...