Award-Winning Tutors serving Thornwood, NY

...Peter Reit and Shelagh Abate. I love teaching because nothing gives me more joy than inspiring others to excel and helping others to not make the same mistakes I made. Music is a source of great joy to me, and the lessons you learn and the discipline you build by practicing a musical instrument carry...

I have been tutoring privately for over many years in the areas of test prep, Reading, and Math. I have a strong passion for teaching and look forward to working with your student to help them reach their academic goals!

I specialize in the Language Arts, such as Writing and Reading. I also help students in terms of organization and studying, as well as teaching Japanese. If your student needs help in any of these fields, then I will look forward to helping your students succeed!

...when I was in college. Ever since then i found nothing but joy when I was able to help students succeed in their work. When I am not working I enjoy being outdoors, going to museums, sporting events and comedy shows. I really like to read an play just about any sport. Another hobby of...

...writers write novels for a really big reason has helped me make sense of the work I did as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so that we can understand ourselves better...

...at New York University. In 2008, I earned a Master's Degree in Music from Brooklyn College, City University of New York. As a Music major, I find the music learning process extremely useful for languages and I would apply many of the methods musicians use into the improvement and refinement of languages when tutoring.

My name is Renee Kumaga. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I reside between two locations-Bronx, NY Monday-Friday and Hopewell Junction, NY on the weekends. I love working with and helping people especially our young people. I look forward to tutoring and advancing my future students.

...a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. I am passionate about helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Whether working with students who need extra support or those looking to extend their learning, I strive to make math accessible, meaningful, and even enjoyable. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my experience and...

...for the Academic Support Center, tutoring freshmen and sophomores in a variety of subjects. My favorite subjects include biology and calculus! When I teach, I am very passionate about building a students foundation in a topic. If this is done successfully, the student instantly moves away from trying to memorize facts and is equipped with...

...Mathematics. While at Oberlin, I tutor math in the elementary and middle schools there. While in high school, I worked as an SAT math and english tutor. I am passionate about teaching math to young children because I think so many people have had negative experiences learning math when they were young. I think it...

...most passionate about anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and histology. In my experience helping struggling students preparing for all kind of tests - including standardized tests - I follow a model of starting with the exact level of the student's knowledge and understanding, then by breaking the material down to even a lower level, using visual cues,...

My goal is to show students that they can learn, improve and achieve in different subject areas. Adaptation to different student learning styles and getting to know the students are critical in achieving success and all students are capable of reaching a high level of achievement through hard work and dedication.

...inspiration to me. So that, I started tutoring people since my classmates through adults wishing to improve their Spanish, English and Mathematics level, which I really enjoy those subjects besides accounting. In my experience, I figured out that my students have a lot of motivation to study as a team in a good atmosphere. I...

...peer colleagues and senior colleagues. The areas I am looking to tutor are Finance, Investment Analysis, Introductory Financial Accounting, and Statistics. My favorite subject to teach is securities valuation because a lot of the concepts can be applied to our every financial planning. I am committed to improving the learning outcomes of all my clients...

...my favorite subject in school and it still makes me very excited to do math problems even now as an adult. With my students I tried to have them attempt a problem and observe their strategy. I've found that by observing how my students naturally work I can discover how to help them approach problems...

...was in school, I appreciated the dedication and impact my teachers had on my life. As a teacher, I want to be a role model and a support system for my students as my teachers were for me. I want my students to be critical thinkers, to believe in their own abilities and to be...

...mathematics. I have learned to think of topics in many ways and it is the fluidity with studying and learning that I hope to perfect. I am a certified teacher, currently teaching pre-algebra and algebra at a gifted & talent school. I have also taught and tutored Geometry, Algebra 2, Middle School Math, Elementary Math,...

...at a non-profit in New York City and I believe the best way to demonstrate your command over a subject is to be able to successfully communicate and teach that information to someone else. My hobbies and interests include global public health, research, traveling to different countries, running long distances, baking, and spending time with...

...to prepare students for reading, writing, and verbal sections. Given my background in the performing arts, I am often told that I am a fun and engaging teacher! As the child of a lifelong educator, the importance of education was imparted to me from a young age, and my interest in making education accessible and...

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.