Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...and test prep. I especially enjoy tutoring science because I believe that sometimes a little bit of personalized attention can go a long way when students are missing just one or two key points of understanding. I love seeing a concept click and inspiring confidence in my students as they advance through increasingly difficult topics. I also like tutoring test prep because there is no hiding behind the raw numbers, and I enjoy helping my...

...the middle school level all the way to college undergraduates and even middle-aged professionals. With every student, however, I start with one simple premise: how can we be ourselves as we seek to improve in our subjects? Perhaps my favorite subjects to teach are critical writing and essay coaching, and it is crucial in these areas that we stay true to ourselves, stand behind our opinions, and use language as a powerful and persuasive tool....

...just graduated with my Master's in Childhood Education and Special Education (certified B-6). I tutored in high school as well as in college. I've tutored students from grades kindergarten through 6th grade. I have experience tutoring all areas of ELA as well as mathematics. I adapt my teaching to your child's learning ability whether they learn best through visuals, auditory activities or hands on. I make teaching fun using arts and crafts and teaching to...

...tutor German (German native speaker) and English. I graduated with a PHD from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Additionally, I completed the Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification, and I received a Writing Across the Curriculum Certification from the English Department of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Teaching German, I've been an Adjunct at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Queensborough Community College. Teaching ESL, I've been an Adjunct at Fordham University and NYIT....

...languages and literature, I am lover of math, science and business. I do have a masters in business which I received from Columbia Business School in New York City. My experience and skills go beyond what I may be able to express here and do hope to have the opportunity to work with as many students as possible. I am originally from the Caribbean and grew up in New York. I have been in Saint...

...degree in Occupational Therapy. I hope to utilize my Psychology background and desire to teach and help others not only once I begin working as an OT, but as a tutor as well. The types of careers that interest me are all in the "helping" field, which I feel is directly related to tutoring and the success of the clients. Throughout high school I tutored both classmates and younger students and enjoyed each and every...

...Varsity Tutors, I worked with underprivilieged students from kindergarten through 8th grade in all subjects. I often find that students struggle because they lack confidence which leads to test anxiety and frustration. I try to address these issues by teaching in a way that is in line with the student's learning style. Although I maintain high expectations for all students, I like to create a fun and relaxed environment to make it as least stressful...

...tutored college students in general Chemistry. I love tutoring pretty much any type of high school math as I find math fun in general. I particularly like tutoring Algebra and Trigonometry best because I enjoy analyzing different types of functions and how to manipulate them. In addition, I also have a passion for Biology and Chemistry and after taking Organic Chemistry, my appreciation for these subjects has grown immensely. I have had not as much...

...Duke for two years, and I developed much experience in this role. I learned that in order to be an effective tutor, the I must not only teach the materials learned in a clear manner, but must also be able to teach beneficial study habits for the student to apply throughout his or her coursework. I am a very analytic person with a diverse learning background. I have learned many disciplines, and thus I am...

...the class that week and helped the students with the homework as well. I also worked with the students regarding the exams as well. I was also the the Academic Tutor for business subjects. I tutored my fellow students in subjects such as Economics, Accounting, Ethics and was one of the very few students who could tutor higher level finance courses. I think my experiences in my school and beyond have more than helped me...

...in the New York Fed Challenge working together with the Rutgers Newark Fed Challenge Team. I also participated and visited the Federal Reserve System for the national finals. My team work and help made the Rutgers Newark team to win the 4th place on a national level. Besides having excellent research skills, I also have deep knowledge of Science and Math. My qualifications made me a LSAMP scholar in 2010 and my natural abilities for...

...Long Island, tutoring middle and high school students in Test Prep, Writing and Reading, and adults in English language. I believe in hard work and having fun while prepping for important tests. As a native New Yorker growing up here, I attended Hunter College High School and the Brearley School, so I know how important test prep is! Because of my experience as a teacher and student, I firmly believe that excelling at school not...

...and reading tutor, and a Resident Assistant for high school students at a summer boarding school. I am an extremely positive, energetic, friendly, and encouraging teacher to my students, and seek to share these attributes with other students through tutoring. I have a particular interest in teaching Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, and Science. In an one-on-one setting, I will get to know my student, from their strengths and weaknesses to their interests and goals. I...

...impart the knowledge I have learned. Below is the description of what my role was as a TA and Tutor. I have held the position of Teaching Assistant (TA) for the department of General Engineering and a Tutor for Mathematics Department. As a TA, I have demonstrated and helped students with various multi-disciplinary laboratory experiments instructing and monitoring in the basic use and care of equipment, materials and software, which include LabVIEW, AutoCAD, and MS...

...life as well. As far as hobbies are concerned, I love Photography and travel writing. My favorite author (not a travel writer) is Virginia Woolf. Recently, I was awarded an AT&T New Media Fellowship, an award given to those students who show promise in the combination of writing and new media, and am currently connected with Write Bloody, a publishing company based in New York City, where I work part time as an editor. While...

...that knowledge. I work hard to encompass creativity, energy, and patience in the ways that I teach. My passion for education and learning began in high school where I regularly tutored Math and English to students of all ages. For the past 9 years, I worked in the Financial Services industry in various finance and human resources roles. This experience allowed me to work with all different types of people and helped me develop my...

...Fulbright grantee. When I completed the Fulbright fellowship, I stayed in Bulgaria for the summer, teaching Computer Science at a summer camp for high school students. While my formal studies have focused on geography and the other social sciences, I am passionate about a broad range of subjects including history, math, philosophy, and literature. When tutoring math in preparation for the SAT, I love witnessing the gestalt moment when students realize the solution to a...

I received my Masters Degree in Special Education from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. I was a classroom teacher for 13 years, I am a certified Special Education Teacher. I believe that all children can learn, each child learns in his or her own way. I will keep trying to find the technique that works best for each of my student's so that they can go forward toward reaching their educational goals.... All students can...

...Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and grade school math as well as some Biology. I have helped numerous students understand difficult concepts as well as drastically improve their grades. I am extremely patient, and I make sure that each of my students thoroughly understands every concept before test day. I think my greatest accomplishment in tutoring was helping a girl who was failing Algebra get a B+ in the class. Outside of work,...

...currently work in Brooklyn in the New York City Public Schools. I am a Special Education teacher and am currently teaching in a 3rd grade classroom. I have experience with students from ages 4-14, and students of mixed backgrounds and disabilities. I believe that every child deserves an excellent education and the support needed to achieve their goals. I am an extremely hard worker and I am constantly trying to find new ways to help...