Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Greenburgh, NY

...I have significant experience teaching English to non-English speakers as well as helping students prepare for TOEFL testing. I am currently working on gaining my Certification in ESL and TOEFL. I sincerely hope you that you contact me to chat on how I can help you or your child to be academically triumphant!... I see teaching in terms of finding the appropriate way to help a student acquire understanding and knowledge over a subject or that...

...am currently working towards my certification in elementary education. Over the years I have acquired within my various educational experiences in schools and in classrooms a set of skills that has helped me gain a better understanding of the curriculum that is being taught throughout many schools in NYC, skills on how to address students'...

...early high school students studying in underprivileged spaces for the full 2016/2017 academic year. I am excited to have this opportunity, because I can use my love of learning to impact students in spaces that lack the necessary resources. Varsity Tutors is another stepping stone to complement this experience. The more exposure I get to...

...teaching a class of 6th graders both English and Social Studies. Now as I work in New York City, I like to work one-on-one with students on a variety of subjects such as math, literature, and writing. I believe that individualized instruction is the best way to help struggling students "catch-up" and push on-level students...

...funny and I genuinely love to learn. I am good at breaking down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a...

...achieve academic success and strive to reach their full potential. I believe in using cognitive modeling to help students gain a conceptual understanding of content by guiding them through the thought process and gradually releasing responsibility. I work to help students gain a better understanding of material by engaging students by using visual, auditory, tactile,...

...I grappled with this always wondering why and how what I was learning would serve me in 'Real-Life'. It took me a year of college where I was forced to find and build my own passions, no one was going to do it for me. As a psychology major I learned how to perform research...

...a peer tutor for various subjects including writing and political science. I have also tutored per-calculus, biology, geometry, and SAT Math, reading, and writing. My strengths as a tutor are quickly analyzing student's learning habits and tailoring my approach to best suit their needs and skills. I set reachable goals for every session and clear...

...as well as work part time as a stagehand and as a tutor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and writing. I have the most fun working with students on their writing because I feel that even the most academic paper is still an opportunity to...

...practice, sound strategy and motivation to improve any performance. I also have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and tutoring middle- and high-school students. I have tutored all subjects and strategies for ACT and SAT test prep. I am also the parent of teenagers (boy and...

...public school system as a Special Education teacher. I tutor all subjects at the elementary level (grades K-6) since that is where I gained most of my experience; however I can also tutor students in higher grade levels in reading and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring all subjects but would have to choose reading,...

...to show my students that with a bit of diligence and patience any problem could be solved. If my student is lacking the knowledge of the basics, I always make sure to cover them quickly before teaching the more advanced subject. In high school, I myself struggled with physics and math, so I have a...

...them to re-confront the questions which they missed on the practice tests, again and again, until the ideas and understandings that form the solution become integrated into their current skill set. Complete explanations, which I review with them, point by point, are printed on the back, first by me, and then, by imitation, by them....

...students to help them succeed. Also, students help me along the way to become a better tutor. Other than being a tutor, I like to read and exercise in my spare time. I also love cooking and baking; I am a frequent views of the Food Network. I also like going to the beach in...

...gathered in high school, college, and the college application process to the next generation of students. I have a passion for math and science, and I want to share my excitement about these topics with others. Whether I am tutoring someone who shares my passion for these subjects and wants that extra edge, or someone...

...College. My career has centered on education: I taught undergraduates and graduate students in the creative writing department at Johns Hopkins for two years. I then taught essay and academic writing at George Washington University for seven years. During that time, I combined my writing with my love of travel by backpacking through Europe, the...

...a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for...

...happy living is giving. I get so excited watching "light bulbs" go off when I work with my students, and it just inspires me to continue my own learning and development. I promise to give you direct yet caring feedback, and my goal is to get you to the result you're looking for as quickly...

I enjoy working with kids to improve their areas of study. I am a patient and consistent tutor that does not hesitate to review techniques and questions over and over until the topic is clear. I am a native Spanish...

...teacher. In 2004, she went to Sacred Heart University and graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology. Keisha's extracurricular activities during college focused on working with students in urban areas where she tutored and mentored. After her undergrad, she spent three years working as Preschool teacher at a federally funded Head Start program serving low-income families....