Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Ramapo, NY

...the next level in their school curriculum without feeling overwhelmed. Our sessions are light and jovial in tone, yet focused and deliberate in approach. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Emory University and a Masters degree and PhD coursework in Art History. When I am not working, I love to explore New York City...

...challenges I faced as a new teacher. After teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages throughout college I became a Reading and Math instructor for adults in Boston who were working toward their GED/High School Equivalency Certificate. The perseverance of my students led me to believe that I, too, could return to school! Shortly after...

...tutor, and upon graduation I worked full time as a tutor and mentor in Los Angeles through AmeriCorps, a Federal service organization. Developing individualized lesson plans and designing specialized curriculum for gifted students is a strength of mine. I am currently a graduate student on the PhD track at Columbia University studying international development as...

...Childhood Education (1-6) teacher my education lends itself well to teaching young students literacy and mathematics. As such, earning my Masters in Childhood Education has allowed me to obtain the tools to teach a range of students with varying abilities and it would be a privilege to help your student on an individual one on...

...As a tutor, I aim to help students that struggle academically and are falling behind by analyzing their weaknesses and structure stable foundations for higher-level coursework to build upon; however, I can teach students who want to be challenged and learn new material in advance. I take pride in having my students leave every session...

...While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build these types of relationships and connections...

...an undergraduate, I also worked at a tutoring center in Winter Park, FL. At this center, I tutored students ranging from elementary to undergraduate. Although my professional and academic specialty is chemistry, I have extensive experience tutoring in a broad range of subjects, particularly test preparation (ACT/SAT) and mathematics. My skill as a tutor and...

...have tutored middle school children in English, Math, and Social Studies in the past, and while in college I often helped other students with their writing. I tutor many different subjects and enjoy prepping for tests, especially the SAT, ACT, and GRE, but my personal passions are English and History. I particularly love helping students...

...Currently, I am one course away from obtaining my Teacher of Student with Disabilities Certification. I have been an educator for seventeen years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I firmly believe that every child can learn, sometimes we need to take a less traveled road to get to our destination. My experience in...

...academic goals, while simultaneously aiding in procuring a better understanding of knowledge and human culture. I tutor a range of subjects but my expertise lies in history, politics, writing, english, and language. In my spare time I love listening/playing music, spending time with my 3 year old Boston Terrier "Mikey", practicing Qi-Gong/meditating, playing a pickup...

...courses, and completed a 90 page thesis on the study of literature as a tool in children's therapy. I am currently working at City Year New York and am tutoring 6th and 7th graders in English and math. I have a lot of experience tutoring and making learning fun for students of all ages! I...

...tutoring six years ago, and have been working with a variety of age groups and subjects ever since. I have tutored in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. In college, I majored in Philosophy and minored in Physics and English. I'm excited to work with students and help them learn in their own...

...I hope to offer students interested in a career in medicine additional breadth and specialized mentoring. Moreover, I also enjoy writing and would be more than happy to assist with college essays, especially scientific writing. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering as an EMT at a local ambulance corps, reading, and cooking.

...not even think about this themselves. Math is a subject that builds on itself, so it is important to teach students how they are building on prior knowledge. "Yes, this is a new formula we will be using, but you already know how to get to this point because of what was done in the...

...conversation from completing a Spanish Language minor. Those I have tutored have averaged a 20 point increase in test scores and their overall average. I specialize in homework help and prepping students for tests. When teaching, I'm very hands on and write out notes and examples on paper as I explain concepts and work through...

...East Africa over the last five years helping to start a school. I worked individually with both students and teachers helping mostly with reading and writing but also with teaching theories of education and learning. I am very excited to bring that experience back to here! I am currently studying for my Masters in Public...

...graduate student at NYU pursuing my Master's degree in Psychology. Before moving to New York, I completed my undergraduate degree at Stevenson University in Baltimore. During this time, I worked as a peer tutor for three and a half years, covering subjects such as math, writing skills, and psychology. While at Stevenson I also helped...

...challenges begin to slip away and what was previously frustrating and incomprehensible to the students becomes a subject that they now enjoy learning about and studying. I believe I am a good tutor and teacher because I am patient, encouraging, and have good communication and classroom management skills. I do not get frustrated if my...

...have included nationally ranked athletes that had a lot riding on test scores and school grades as well as students that have consistently struggled to succeed in math. These students have reported that working with me felt empowering, challenging, and fun. Their parents confirmed that getting their kids to meet with me was never a...

...ages English. During my high school and college career, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, especially in SAT/ACT/GRE test prep. As an educator with experience teaching in all ages from Kindergarten to post-graduate students, I feel equipped to provide excellent tutoring in a variety of subjects, especially Math, Science, and test prep. I...