Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...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 expect...

...a variety of learning, emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities, those who perform at or below grade level, and English Language Learners. I have collaborated with various treatment teams composed of teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family-based services in order to better address students' needs. These experiences have helped me to become the balanced and caring educator I am today. My strengths include strong problem-solving skills, proactively assessing my classroom and students, creativity in motivating...

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!

...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 my responsibility as an educator to tailor my methods to my students' needs.

...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 love encouraging the students that I work with to have that same passion. No matter how difficult the subject matter, you can always find something in the material to get excited about,...

...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 Police Athletic League in NYC, for their after-school music program. I believe that seeking tutoring is a sign of caring about your success and your personal growth, and I value that in...

...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 promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal educational opportunities can help foster social equality. I emphasize inquiry-based learning because I believe that students learn best when they...

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...

...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 helping students to improve their writing. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for standardized Tests, such as the SHSAT, SAT, and GRE, we always seem to have the most fun (with...

...safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks. I believe that there are five essential elements that are conducive to learning. First, the teacher acts as a guide, one who models teaching and promotes learning as independent and cooperative scholars. Next, students must have access to hands-on activities that touch upon as many learning modes as possible. Then, students should be able to have choices and let their curiosity direct...

...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 where...

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

...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 student. Currently, I am CPR, AED, Epi Pen,and Child Safety certified.

...from Columbia with 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.

...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 and Writing portions of standardized exams. I also pride myself in having developed critical thinking techniques when it comes to foreign language examinations (SAT Subject tests, etc.) that can be successfully applied...

...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 I am not in the classroom. This experience deepens my passion to help others to learn, to grow, and to achieve their goals. In my free time, I love spending time with...

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.

...hand. I am well-versed in the process of beginning to learn a new language as I have done it numerous times! I intend to go to law school and earn a degree in International Law, so language acquisition continues to be a core pillar of my education. In Summer 2024, I worked with an organization that developed educational material on global politics. This is where the bulk of my teaching experience lies, specifically in making...