Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...and an Information Technology Certificate. I tutor reading, writing, MLA citation formatting, college essay writing, thesis and research paper writing, grammar, and punctuation. I have several years of 1-1 tutoring experience as an academic tutor at my university's Writing Center and as a substitute teacher in grades K-12. My favorite subject to tutor is the English Language Arts because I love being able to help students develop and practice strong and effective communication skills. My...

...Subjects that I am the most comfortable teaching are math (up to Algebra 2), science (Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, etc), and certain languages (Korean, Japanese, French) at the beginner level. While dabbling in a few "teaching" experiences (teaching assistant for a course, Paint Nite instructor) I found that I do best in a 1-on-1 setting which tutoring fits the bill. My teaching style is incredibly laid-back and my end-goal is making sure that one is comfortable...

...my hope that I can inspire my students in the same way I have been inspired. I would describe my tutoring method as very patient and organized. I always try to understand what the student's strengths and weaknesses are and then go from there. I explain each step carefully and then allow the student to eventually try more difficult topics on their own once I have helped them understand the concepts they need to know....

...startup in San Fransisco, and last year I moved to NYC to coordinate a federally sponsored neuroscience research project. I have an intense passion for learning, and I enjoy sharing that passion through a wide variety of tutoring subjects. My expertise is primarily in the social sciences, but I'm very good at test taking and US history, and I I have also been involved with theater, public speaking, and creative writing for a large part...

...I work with K-8 students developing skills, strategies, and knowledge that will help them become independent learners. My focus as a tutor is to help my students understand the concepts behind a skill. I believe that when you really understand how or why something works, you will never forget that skill. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorites are writing and math. I see them both as opportunities to build creativity and...

...and Society, Latin American Studies and Business. I first gained experience in tutoring working with younger children at a private tutoring company. It was exciting to see them improve and make great strides on a weekly basis. My personal favorite subjects as a student were history and english, but I find helping students who struggle with math equally as gratifying. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized exams such as the SAT because of how easy...

...described as a compassionate, reliable, effective, and fair teacher. I have worked in regular education and special education settings. A fun fact, I am also fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and love to incorporate that into my teaching style. I love the art of teaching and meeting new students. My favorite thing about teaching is interacting with children and teaching them new skills to help them be successful in all aspects of what they...

...is possible. That is my tutoring/teaching philosophy. I enjoy getting to know my students and building relationships with them. As an educator, I try to individualize my teaching practices for my students in a way that will be relatable and understandable for them. Some students prefer visual elements in a lesson while others enjoy something a little more "hands on." Analyzing a complex text or writing an essay to a rigorous prompt are not easy...

...off of academic performances. In high school, my average for the math regents was a 98.67. After that I received an academic scholarship to attend the University of Notre Dame where I really developed a passion for teaching and enlightening students in my free time, despite being a finance major. I decided that instead of teaching/tutoring, I should work for corporate America, and I worked at Goldman Sachs for 3 years. During that process, I...

...Education: French. To further expand my teaching certifications, I am also pursuing a Master of Science in Education degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. My prior tutoring experiences in French (levels 1 through AP), essay writing and study skills gave me the tools to effectively communicate concepts, organize time and ensure student understanding while incorporating students' specific interests. In addition, student teaching at the middle school and high school level has further strengthened...

...last 6 years studying psychology and sociology. Some of my hobbies are running and doing yoga. I love to play piano, walk my dogs, and eat! I have been to most of western Europe, Mexico, and am planning on traveling some more before I start my doctoral degree. I have been tutoring students for the past 6 years in both formal and informal settings. I have tutored primarily in social sciences (psychology and sociology), English...

...as a Foreign Language in Madrid, Spain, where I attained a TEFL certificate. Determined to further enhance my Spanish skills and engage in an extensive volunteering experience, I traveled to Chile in South America, where I worked for a year as a volunteer English professor at the college level in coordination with World Teach, based out of the Harvard Center for International Development. I extended my stay in Latin America to nearly two years by...

...tutored all age students, at a variety of preparedness levels. My role as a teacher is to provide the information each individual student needs, at the right time, to succeed. I am also a chess player, a cello player, and an ultimate frisbee player. I graduated from a liberal arts college (Carleton, near Minneapolis), which means that I experienced a tradition that values student perspectives and seeks to bring each individual to a conceptual space...

...the way, I have worked and volunteered in healthcare, academia, and non-profit spheresboth domestically and abroad. Nurturing people to reach their full potential through tutoring is one of my passions, and I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing,...

...ranging from elementary school to high school as part of RPI Tutor Time. RPI Tutor Time is a program designed to help increase a child's self-esteem and confidence while nurturing a continued desire to learn. 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...

...many opportunities in my education, and I aspire to use my experiences to teach others. I have taken the SAT, ACT, and several AP exams, and I am a recipient of an award from the French Department at NYU. I first became passionate about tutoring in high school, when I would assist other students in mathematics. I also have experience working with elementary school students in a bilingual New York City public school. One of...

...in International Relations from Central European University in Budapest. I was born in Bosnia and moved to the US when I was 6. My favorite hobby is fishing, primarily on the Sound but I also love fishing for trout in the Norwalk River. In academics my main interests are politics, history, and sociology. I also love science and learning about new discoveries but I'm more attracted to the fields that study people and societies rather...

...helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. In working with the older students, I have helped them completely transform their college essays into true stories that have helped gain them admission into their first-choice schools. Conversely, with my younger students with learning disabilities, I have helped them remarkably improve their grades at competitive...

...been working and volunteering as a tutor since my high school days, and I am eager to provide advanced-level assistance to you! I'm a friendly, approachable person who maintains a professional but fun learning atmosphere. And, most importantly, we get hard work done! I believe I can provide tremendous assistance tutoring everything from ACT prep to Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to...

...am a former public school teacher, having spent 7 years teaching theatre, public speaking, and creative writing to middle and high school students in Columbia, South Carolina. I've also worked with students pursuing their GEDs, and taught Public Communications for several years at the University of South Carolina. My favorite thing about teaching is helping students gain confidence, whether in their writing, test-taking, speaking, or performance. When students are assured they are capable, when their...