Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Westchester, NY

I'm from Beijing, China. I've been studied Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language over 6 years. And I just gained my mater degree in education from NYU. Now, I'm a certificated teacher in New York State. I've worked with different age groups both in and after class to serve different purpose. I always believe that language functions far beyond communication, it also shows people the path to a new culture.

...(all levels), piano (beginner to intermediate), and voice (beginner). In addition, I am also available for music theory, history, and sight-singing tuition. I also offer ESL instruction for all levels and ages. I am a CELTA-certified instructor and have taught ESL for over 5 years, including preparation for the TOEFL and IELTS tests. Personable and fun, I combine a lighthearted approach to learning with dedication to the educational process, and work hard with my students...

...varying needs of different students is something that I aim to do at all times; there is no one-size-fits-all method to learning. Each student's unique voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others....

Dedicated to the success of each and every student ... Icebreakers! I would want to get to know the student and find out what the student's goals are for the session. And then we can talk about how we can work together to achieve those goals!... I can motivate a student to develop stronger study skills and critical-thinking skills to help him or her become an independent learner.... I would make sure the student understands the...

...and I am excited to help them achieve it to the best of their ability. Regarding my experience as a music teacher I have taught beginning to advanced violin, viola, cello and bass as well as both SL and HL IB Music (which includes in depth work in music history, theory and analysis). I also work as an IB Examiner, giving me a unique perspective on the range of talent around the world in this...

...I have been tutoring individuals and groups of all ages, specializing in English as a Second Language students. I have tutored in a variety of subjects but have had the most experience as a writing and reading comprehension and SAT tutor. I believe in a teaching style that is adaptable to the student, and I also believe, of course, that learning should be fun! Outside of my academic interests, I'm a varsity fencer on the...

...English language led me to an ESL teaching career. I hold an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) as well as a BA in English. I would be happy to help you improve your English. I can assist you in many areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing, academic English, essay writing, conversational English, proofreading and editing, and much more. I am also a musician, obsessive bread baker,...

...high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially in an educational context. My senior thesis in college explored the postwar history of Chinese students in the U.S. and their transnational subjectivity -- namely, how they navigated their socio-cultural and political identities in a transnational context! I am excited...

...Study of the Americas from The City College of New York. I'm passionate about the importance of the liberal arts in education and my tutoring strengths include all areas of English and Spanish, as well as US and Latin American history. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience, including 3 in Mexico, and there's nothing else I'd rather be doing. I currently teach ESOL as an adjunct at Westchester Community College and Borough...

...my classes to meet the needs of the student body by sometimes even revamping whole courses. For years I have been invested in the philosophy of human potential and how to create optimum conditions for best performance, and will bring that same philosophy to tutoring. One of the main objectives that I will bring to my tutoring responsibilities is creating conditions that will sustain the motivation of my students to bring out their true potential...

...have traveled extensively, tutoring children in India to help them getting admission in universities abroad; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a TOEFL instructor); and private clients in New Jersey and Norway. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the...

...Political Science and a B.M. in Music Performance. I have several years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, including Politics/Government, US History, ESL, and Beginning Mandarin Chinese. In terms of my experience tutoring Mandarin, I am particulalry experienced in helping students work on fundamental pronunciation and speaking skills. As a classical musician, I have had the opportunity to perform in fifteen countries. I am currently working as a political professional in New York City,...

I'm an Ivy League graduate with over 10 years of teaching experience. I began my career teaching at Auburn University. The majority of my work has been at online colleges and in private tutoring. One of the things I strive for is to create an individualized experience for each student to help them reach their potential. A student is a person not a number, and each has their own strengths and learning style.

...Political Science and International Development at McGill University in Canada, I had the opportunity to be exposed to various cultures. While in High School in Geneva, I completed the IB diploma with French HL, Geography HL and Psychology HL. With my culturally diverse background, I was able to learn different languages such as French (fluent) and Spanish. I work as a TV producer and tutor in my free time. Pursuing my Master's Degree at NYU...

...a second language online, engaging students of all ages from 5 to 40. My passion lies in helping learners master the intricacies of English, and I find immense joy in witnessing their progress and excitement as they grasp new concepts. I specialize in elementary school English and math, and I take pride in preparing students for standardized tests, particularly the Accuplacer. My teaching philosophy centers on creating an engaging and supportive environment, where I incorporate...

...Teachers College. I have taught ESL to adults at Columbia University as well as over the past 5+ years at Berlitz US, Varsity Tutors, InAmerica EDU, an education consulting firm, and privately. As well, I teach creative writing, ELA, and college application essay prep. My approach is holistic and I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my students have...

...on database technologies, several operating systems such as Linux and Mac. I have worked on web-based applications using a range of web-technologies from ruby rails to C# to oracle APEX. I have a working knowledge of PACS systems and most of all I have worked for over two years on the DS module of SAP Enterprise Resource Planning software. I am an enthusiast tutor who tries to get the best out of my students. I...

...graduation, I have spent my time finishing premed requirements for my future applications 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...

...Connecticticut State University before switching majors. After graduating, I moved to my favorite city in the world, New York, to try new things. I received a TEFL certification from the International TEFL academy after taking their 170-hour course in 2021. I currently am working as an ESL instructor at Manhattan College's Intensive English Program in New York City. I previously taught ELA and Math at the Huntington Learning Center in Brooklyn. The 3 subjects I...

I have been teaching ELLs (English Language Learners) for six years; the last three were spent living in Vietnam, where I taught grammar and conversation to Kindergartners to adults, and privately tutored high school students hoping to go to college in the U.S. I believe that words have power, and we have a responsibility to use them to communicate clearly and effectively, whether we are speaking across cultures or writing a report. ... My teaching philosophy...