Award-Winning Tutors serving Yorkville, NY

...passion of language study/teaching I have 5 years with one-on-one tutoring experience in US and 2.5 years private school Chinese program teaching experience (small class/6-12 people). My tutees are across all ages: Elementary school to Business professionals My strategy varies from “Interest oriented” to "Test Preparation." I believe in teaching Chinese in 5 dimensions: Listening,...

...Arts in Biological Sciences from Cornell University. After tutoring at the college level for over four years, I have truly come to appreciate seeing my students excel in math and biology courses that they once thought were challenging and insurmountable. I believe that performing well in math and science is about learning how to study...

...a tutor for a long time. In my experience, working closely with a student is what allows for the greatest level of success. When working together, there is more of an emphasis on cooperation to get a task done. Traditionally, in a classroom environment, within a group, is more lecture-based. Tutoring changes all of that.

I became a teacher to help shape the youth of today with my expertise and knowledge. I've always loved working with kids and being able to give what I've learned to others is a wonderful opportunity

I have always loved helping others learn. Education is important to me and I enjoy sharing my love for it with others.

...explain new concepts, especially for younger students. I believe doing practice problems is one of the most effective ways to learn as it allows students to figure out exactly which aspects of new concepts they might be struggling with so I can best help them. In addition to being a college student, I also enjoy...

...IB program, from the students' as well as the teachers' perspective. In addition, I've taught English as a Second Language at an academic summer camp for teenagers in Germany. Currently, I organize and lead a creative writing group for adults with my husband at our home in Brooklyn. Over the course of my professional and...

...Sometimes a different angle or explanation is required, as every student learns differently. I love when my students have that "A-ha!" moment, when something that was not clear becomes clear. I realize all students are different and am happy to work in different subjects with students of different levels and ages and abilities. I can...

...intermediate German to undergraduate students and also tutored students in essay writing and grammar in both English and German. This past year I taught an undergraduate seminar in Germany at Ruhr University Bochum on German Film. Outside of teaching and tutoring I enjoy playing basketball, collecting vinyl records, reading and creative writing.

...for opportunities to connect a mathematical concept to something we use in our every day life. I have a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from CUNY city college, an M.A in Statistics from CUNY Hunter college, and an M.S in Data Science from CUNY School of Professional Studies. During the day, I am a...

...encouragement and the tools to learn. Every failure is an opportunity for growth, both academically and personally. I am a graduate of New York University with a B.A. in Political Science. I've tutored students through the America Reads/America Counts program in college and as an independent tutor in subjects including essay writing, SAT prep, elementary...

...of our environment, a reaction to our culture. My humbling experience gave me new vision, and planted my feet firmly, grounding me with the very passion that brought me here today as a former teacher, tutor, community volunteer, and aspiring therapist. Ive stayed determined longing to break chains of mental bondage. I press forward like...

...of Arts in Philosophy with a concentration in Critical Theory, while also pursuing the pre-medical track. Given my background in both STEM and the Humanities, I tutor many subjects, but I am probably most passionate about Chemistry, Math, and English. It is particularly rewarding when some complex chemistry problem suddenly snaps into clarity. As for...

...student, I've had the opportunity to intern at prestigious firms across finance and technology, gaining hands-on experience in asset management, corporate strategy, and private equity. Most recently, I founded and currently lead a $150,000 student-run investment fund, where I manage a team of 40 analysts and guide them through real-world equity research and portfolio management....

The purpose of my life is to help others find their purpose. I integrate a person-centered and servant-minded approach towards helping others discover their skills, interests, goals, passions, and values. This is done through coaching, counseling, teaching, and tutoring.

...a higher proficiency in Spanish. My enthusiasm for the written and spoken word inspires pupils to discover that reading and writing are art forms available to everyone, and my teaching philosophy is based on the old adage: "I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand." In helping my...

...tutored children in Reading, Writing, and Math. I also worked with Special Education children. I used many different teaching strategies to improve their academics and behavior. I recently have been promoted to a Kindergarten Teacher in a Nursery School where I have created a Kindergarten Curriculum, according to the Core Standards, to help the children...

...as a nod to my Hispanic heritage and worked with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations. I am a strong advocate for an individualistic teaching approach; no one student learns the same as another and I believe it is my responsibility as an educator to tailor my methods to my...

...also worked as a student technology consultant and a teaching assistant to a high-school summer program on campus. What makes me unique as a tutor is that I can empathize with the frustrations of learning. I am unashamed to admit that during my academic experience, I openly sought help and tutoring from peers and friends,...

My goal as a tutor is to build students' skills and confidence at the same time, to deescalate the vulnerabilities of the learning process, and to promote sincere curiosity and joy in learning!