Award-Winning TACHS Tutors in Yonkers, NY

...certified teacher in both elementary and special education. I work with many students who are struggling with reading and math. Tutoring should be a fun experience in which the student feels comfortable in the learning process. Tailoring to each childs needs is important because each one of them has a unique style of learning. I have tutored many students with positive results. I am also familiar with test prep strategies for NYS exams.... Each child is unique and requires different learning strategies. My goal is to encourage thinking rationally, so that students can apply this in familiar or unfamiliar situations.

...and advanced algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as tutored high school students on Precalculus and Calculus. I have equally strong experience teaching and tutoring all three sections of the SAT. What makes me a great tutor is my ability to empathize with the needs of each of my tutees and help them figure out how they best learn the material. My proficiency in the subject and strong teaching background are two different skills; combined...

...in Adolescent Education at the City College of New York. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Literature and have about seven years of experience teaching and working with children. I've been pursuing teaching and education as my career since I was in high school and have worked a variety of jobs in that field, including children's programs at libraries, private tutoring lessons, and teaching summer education programs, not to mention observing in...

Raised in Great Britain and in Germany, I have studied classical music, playing the piano as well as classical voice (opera) at the Conservatory in Munich, Germany as well as in Vienna, Austria and thus, much enjoy the arts. In addition to my artistic background, I also carry an academic background in biology and...

...numbers and mathematics are all around us and a strong understanding of basic applications is an essential part of every student's education. I strive to create a friendly and light-hearted working environment where students are comfortable asking questions because, from my experience, it is more conducive to learning. I tutor a host of Mathematical subjects but also specialize in helping students through the academic writing process. In my spare time I enjoy writing various forms...

...can be a difficult subject to teach, because it requires a more deep analysis of the student's capabilities and flaws, and is not as simple as seeing if the student can solve a problem. It requires the teacher/tutor to show the student how to THINK versus how to DO. Contact me if you want a friendly tutor who cares about your children, but at the same time knows how to lay down the law and...

...graduate of USC (a proud Trojan...fight on!), I have a deep passion for tutoring. I started my own tutoring business when I was in high school and have enjoyed it ever since then. Learning is one of my favorite things in life, and I try to pass that enthusiasm on to my students. An aspiring actress, I use my theatre skills in tutoring by connecting with a wide variety of people, improvising new ways to...

...high school, college, and graduate school entrance exams. I've worked with students of all ages on grade-level studies in math, science, the humanities and foreign languages. Students at top high schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my...

...the city very well. I have years of experience teaching and tutoring a wide range of subjects and students. My expertise lies in two main areas. Firstly, I teach ESL to adults and teenagers. I have experience both teaching in front of large classrooms and intensive one-on-one tutoring. My students come from all over the world, and I aim to tailor my lessons to their respective needs and interests, while covering the fundamentals of reading,...

...have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and...