Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...teacher for 5 years and I believe that tutoring will be a great opportunity for me to create more personal relationships in order to help students reach their potential by teaching to the student's strengths and minimizing their weaknesses. As a classroom teacher of 25 or more students you don't always get the opportunity to work with students on a one to one basis. I have taught students in 1st to 12th grade and at...

I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I have lived in New York for more than two years and I am currently working as a development associate for a non-profit organization. I am sufficiently qualified to teach Chinese. I spent two years working as a social worker, so I was trained to be patient, and detail-oriented.

...to medical school, visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting the academic knowledge and advice that I have cultivated during my studies to other students. I tutor a broad range of subjects, however,...

...their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such as the TOEFL for English Language Learners, SAT Reading and GRE Analytical Writing. I hope to impart knowledge and guide students to their ultimate educational objective.... When I prepare students...

...with general school work. I teach via the Socratic Method, asking pointed questions that will guide you to the answer, ensuring that you can learn the material yourself as opposed to me telling it to you. I want to make sure you learn the concept not just a particular problem. Lastly, I like to make our sessions fun! This is a hard time and whatever subject you're taking is hard! Let's approach it in a...

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...in goal-oriented learning with a focus on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into lesson plans to make...

...NYU was in Linguistics and Anthropology and I am currently in candidacy for a Master of Education degree in the Anthropology and Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. My passions include understanding people, the human condition and how words and language shape our worldview. Thus, whether teaching math or reading, my firm belief is in the power of understanding. Every student can achieve excellence when (s)he relates to the subject matter on a real...

...free time I teach ESL to all age groups and also work with professionals who wish to develop their English language skills. In the past, I also worked in a writing center helping high school students to review their college admissions essays. My hobbies include reading and foreign language learning. I speak fluent Russian and Farsi and learning Arabic at the moment. I hope to help you with your learning goals and make our journey...

...and a teacher, I have found that everyone learns differently, and I strive to create an environment suited to the learning style of all students. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Classics from Kenyon College. Most of my education was focused on languages, concentrating primarily on Greek, Russian, German, and Sanskrit. I also studied sociology, economics, and music. After graduation, I lived in Prague for three years, where I received TEFL certification and taught classes...

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

An engaging instructor, I find out the goals of each student and gear my focus towards their learning in interesting ways. Invested in the success of each student, I build an atmosphere of trust that supports student success.

...students and professionals. I have taught economists, lawyers, doctors, police officers, nurses, businesswomen and men, as well as nuns, athletes and computer scientists. Teaching is a job and a mission to me; my goal is to help students reach their personal goals, using materials and methods that make the 'journey' to success an interesting and sometimes even enjoyable experience. It would be a pleasure to help you in your search for improvement and greater skills.

...teacher is the greatest adventure I have ever embarked on, and I am excited to continue on my journey as a Varsity Tutor! When I was in high school I had the opportunity to travel to Tanzania and learn about the system of education for girls there. I was inspired by the strength and dedication I saw in the girls I met- they had many obstacles to overcome in order to attend school, but they...

...test-prep. I taught college English from 1978 through 1991, and I have been a full-time tutor since 1997; I also keep up with all my areas, from reading assigned books that I didn't have in school to prepping the newest test-prep materials as they come out. Please check out my resume. As both a teacher and a professional/academic writer, I am able to tackle students' writing issues with deep understanding. Also, I am happy to...

...others. I believe this is one of my best qualities to work as a tutor; the ability to mold concepts to in a way that others are able to comprehend them with ease. I have had many years of teaching experience, which has varied in many ways throughout my life. When I was a teenager, I worked as a swimming instructor for children ages 3 to 12. This allowed me to foster a specific teaching...

My passion for education has guided me through five fruitful years of tutoring.

...especially in Mathematics. Mathematics is a language; I would like to teach you how to speak it. If you are interested in learning about strategies for standardized testing, let's connect. Standard testing is about developing a new skill and mindset (I know, my GRE verbal score was in the 99 percentile and I used to teach at Kaplan). Learning should be fun, so I hope that our sessions are light-hearted, insightful, and comfortable for you.

I have been an ESL teacher for five years and an English literature, language and writing tutor for nearly ten years. My classroom philosophy is to guide students to discover the answers for themselves so that they may learn useful and applicable methods, ensuring their future success and confidence in English language and literature.

...imaginary diary; or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively -- and enjoy it! I use story-telling, conversation and simulations, as well as visual aids (photos and videos ) to bring historical situations to life for the student. I'm very good at helping...