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Tutors in Staten Island
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Strong writing is really structured thinking on paper, and Monique approaches it that way — starting with a clear thesis, mapping out supporting evidence, then revising for voice and flow. Her law degree and current graduate work at Stony Brook mean she's constantly producing and refining her own academic writing, so she teaches from live experience rather than abstract rules.

Most writing struggles aren't about vocabulary or mechanics — they're about organizing ideas before a single word hits the page. Laveda teaches outlining and paragraph structure as concrete, repeatable skills, so students can tackle everything from argumentative essays to research papers without staring at a blank screen. Her 1560 SAT reflects the kind of precision with language she brings to every session.
Good writing isn't about following a formula — it's about making deliberate choices with structure, tone, and evidence. Tatiana earned her MFA in English and teaches students to build arguments that move logically from claim to support, whether they're drafting a personal narrative or a research paper. She's particularly sharp at diagnosing why a paragraph feels "off" and showing the writer how to fix it.
Good writing is really about clear thinking, and Martin's engineering training at RIT sharpened both. He breaks the writing process into manageable steps — brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising — so students learn to organize ideas before worrying about word choice or comma placement.
I am excited to tutor because I know what it feels like to get stuck and I'm happy to help people who encounter challenges in their studies. Though frustrating, there's something really valuable about these moments when you're not quite getting it. It means that by proceeding slowly and practicing a new concept or strategy you'll learn a new skill that will stick with you even more because it took some work to master. My focus in teaching is in French and, more broadly, language arts. I studied French Literature at New York University because of my passion for literature, creativity, and expression. Learning a new language opens up more than just a new literary world but also lets you tap into another set of human experiences, expression, emotion, history. I think the greatest reward in teaching French and language arts is helping a student connect with a text and gain access to someone else's experience, what someone else thought important enough to write down, and then how this connection can help reframe the reader's thinking - deepening, challenging, or shifting the ways our own thought. Apart from the study and appreciation of literature, learning a language at a linguistic level is invaluable. It promotes human connection, openness of thought, and pushes one's own capacity and diversity of self-expression.
I am currently a student at Macaulay Honors at Brooklyn College, part of the BAMD Program. Teaching has always been a favorite past time of mine, and I tend to excel in science and writing classes. My goal is to help everyone I can with these subjects and more!
I'm a rising senior at Boston University. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them grow towards their goal and succeed. During my spare time, I enjoy playing volleyball and learning how to cook.
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
During your first session, a tutor will get to know your writing goals, assess your current strengths and areas for improvement, and discuss the specific challenges you're facing—whether that's essay organization, thesis development, or grammar. From there, you'll work together to create a personalized plan that addresses your needs, which might include analyzing sample essays, practicing revision strategies, or building stronger argumentative skills.
Tutors help you develop strong thesis statements, create logical paragraph structures, and ensure your arguments flow smoothly from introduction to conclusion. They provide personalized feedback on your drafts, showing you how to strengthen topic sentences, use evidence effectively, and revise for clarity—skills that apply across essays for English class, standardized tests, and college applications.
Revision focuses on big-picture issues like organization, argument strength, and clarity, while editing addresses grammar, punctuation, and word choice. Tutors guide you through both processes by teaching you how to read your own work critically, ask the right questions about structure and style, and make intentional changes that improve your writing overall rather than just fixing errors.
Yes—tutors can teach you how to format citations correctly, integrate sources smoothly into your writing, and avoid plagiarism. They'll help you understand not just the rules of different citation styles, but why proper attribution matters and how to use sources to strengthen your arguments rather than just filling space.
Writer's block often stems from unclear thinking, perfectionism, or not knowing where to start. Tutors help by breaking down the writing process into manageable steps, teaching brainstorming and outlining strategies, and creating a judgment-free space to develop ideas. With personalized guidance, you'll learn techniques to overcome blocks and build confidence in your ability to write.
Your writing voice comes from understanding your audience, purpose, and the conventions of different writing forms—and then making intentional choices about tone, word selection, and sentence structure. Tutors help you analyze mentor texts, experiment with different approaches, and receive feedback that strengthens your unique style while keeping your writing clear and effective.
Strong literary analysis starts with careful reading and note-taking, then moves to identifying patterns, themes, or techniques the author uses. Tutors teach you how to develop analytical claims (not just summary), support them with specific textual evidence, and explain the significance of your observations—transforming close reading into compelling arguments about literature.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong backgrounds in writing, English, or related fields. They bring expertise in essay structure, grammar, rhetoric, and the writing process, and they're skilled at providing constructive feedback and teaching the strategies that help students become more confident, independent writers.
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