Award-Winning Tutors serving Thornwood, NY

...approach focuses on tailoring methods to individual needs, fostering curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning. Beyond academics, I also mentor students, helping them develop strategies to achieve their goals and navigate challenges with confidence. Tutoring, to me, is about more than teachingit's about building self-belief, resilience, and a foundation for lifelong success.

...English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences...

...school program where I work with large groups of students with ages ranging from 4-12 years old. I love being able to help someone who is struggling to grasp a concept. This is something I believe I excel at, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to do so with Varsity Tutors!... I want to bring my passion for learning to the people I teach. The right attitude and patience will motivate any student, no...

...years, including attending full immersion programs at the Universit per Stranieri in beautiful Perugia, Italy. I graduated from Arcadia University with a B.A. in Italian. My background in Spanish language began in college, and I was able to improve very quickly through my travels to Per over the last three years. I look forward to...

...with Greek Sculpture and contemporary Literary Theory. I have tutored Ancient Languages at a variety of linguistic abilities. From teaching a student Latin from scratch, to helping a student pass their advanced examination in Ancient Greek, I can adapt the syllabus to suit the student's need. Some students require a diligent and thorough revision of...

...classes along 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...

...Hall University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. While I was there I studied Elementary, Special Education and Mathematics. During my time at Seton Hall I worked after school at Kumon Tutoring Center. While there, I was working one on one or in small groups with both struggling students and advanced students. I have...

...love my teaching position as it not only brings me happiness in helping others succeed, but it helps me build a stronger understanding on how to be a better instructor. When I teach, I try not to lecture the student, but engage them by connecting what I teach with real-life scenarios. Especially in hard sciences...

...and Physical Chemistry. I learned to tailor my efforts towards each individual student and see which method best suited them. I firmly believe that each student has the ability to excel in whatever they wish as long as they believe in themselves, a value I hope to instill in all my students. I am patient,...

...as a special education teacher. Prior to this, I taught pre-k inclusion and first grade. I love working with children and seeing them get excited for their own learning. When I tutor children, I use their interests and strengths to create fun games and activities to help them develop their literacy and math skills.

...great tutor because I grew up learning both, English and Spanish simultaneously. Therefore, I am able to explain and simplify many irregularities and difficult concepts within the languages in a manner in which the student comprehends. In addition,I create a pace according to the student's personal growth instead of pacing according to school's curriculum. I...

...pursuing one's dreams. For example, Algebra may seem useless in daily life, but a solid foundation in math allows me to understand basic principles of business that are essential for working with others. Through being friendly and accessible, I work to make students feel engaged with the material rather than just memorizing facts.

...my students for Queen Elizabeth Boys, Henrietta Barnett Girls, Haberdashers, Belmont, Immanuel and St Pauls 11+ school exams. I have helped students improve their low predicted GCSE Maths grades to high grades 7-8. I have an empathetic and patient approach to tutoring which enables me to assess my students and create a personalised study plan...

...I will guide you through your work while making sure you are understanding what you are doing. In order to become successful in what you are being taught, you have to have patience and be willing to listen to understand. I enjoy helping students become comfortable in the subject he/she needs help with. I always...

Hello! My name is Katie, and I have a passionate for teaching reading and writing. I have a Master's from NYU in creative writing and a BA in English. I also am an adjunct professor of composition and literature within the CUNY system in NYC.

...at UNCC assisting students in the Introductory Biology courses for both majors and non-majors. As a graduate student in the Biology department at UNCC, I have taught the General Biology for Majors lab courses for two years. I also had an active role in the lecture component of these courses. I really enjoy helping alleviate...

...like to put it. I have tutored at elementary schools around my neighborhood, helping students learn better through connection. I enjoy tutoring a variety if not all, Sciences and Math. During my undergraduate year, I have tutored college students, who have came back for tutoring every semester. Working with students to help them achieve their...

...as important in being a good teacher. Each child has a different relationship with language, and improving that relationship is impossible without first understanding it. English isn't just a subject taught in school; it's how we access the people and ideas around us. As a tutor, my goal is not only to prepare students for...

...York University, pursuing pre-medical courses for entry into medical school. I have completed coursework in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. I bring patience, diligence, enthusiasm, and a strong attention to detail to each and every tutoring experience. In addition to excelling at my coursework, I have been volunteering at a local hospital while...

...that might get in the way of a student not demonstrating his or her full potential. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but I find it especially rewarding to guide students in taking ownership over their writing as they find greater self-expression and explore complex ideas with more depth and clarity.