Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...them are: patience, a positive attitude, flexibility, understanding and being a good listener. Children are very perceptive and I believe they know a lot more than we think they do about people. One thing I would like to say about myself, is that I consider myself to be a team-player. Having worked in the business world, prior to becoming a teacher, I found that the most successful people were those who worked as a team....

...specifically Sovietology. I tutor all the humanitarian topics, including the SAT verbal and writing, English, essay composition and editing, world and U.S. history, and the whole spectrum of the REGENTS test. I like to break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a...

...justice, immigrant and refugee rights, and education reform. I hold a Master's degree from New York University in Latin American Studies, and I love history, grammar, and writing. I have worked as an educator for many years, both as a remote writing and test prep tutor, and also as the Managing Director of an educational mentoring program for NYC immigrant and refugee youth. I'd love to help you prepare for exams, write a research paper,...

...never looked back! My favorite part about tutoring is getting invested in the students I work with - I want them to excel and I am committed to helping them reach their goals. I am excited to meet you and work with your student. A little bit about me: - I was raised in Paradise Valley, Arizona with my two brothers (one older, one younger) - I graduated from Princeton University in 2014 with a...

I am a teacher of 4 years and am incredibly passionate about what I do. I have worked in all grades from Pre-K to 5th and have focused on students with special needs. I use many different strategies to teach in order to find one that suits your child.

...modifications, scaffolds or resources necessary. My job as a teacher is to help all students feel successful. I hope that as a teacher I can encourage respect for learning and intellectual achievement by stimulating individual curiosity about the world. I have been a classroom 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...

...Vasant Valley School in New Delhi, India. At Vasant Valley, I taught over a hundred students about the fundamental components of English-language poetry and introduced them to select poems from several British and American poetic movements. I also helped students strengthen their writing skills through imitation writing exercises. Additionally, I tutored several students outside of class both at Vasant Valley and in southern Lebanon. Through these experiences, I learned to share my passion for learning...

...Observer. Prior to that, I had three years experience as a tutor and an English teacher. I have published up to 6,000 by-line articles, over 200 reviews and essays and eight books on subject matters with History and Literature . I have spent a lifetime with the printed word and am eager to pass on that knowledge. Hobbies include golf, swimming, reading, writing and playing ball with my boys. Emergency contact: Anna Scotchie (spouse): 646-799-3335

...high honors. I am currently attending New York University for an MS in Publishing, as I am pursuing publishing as my career choice. As a professional in the book industry, I am familiar with various literature, especially the classics. As well, I know how to spot good writing and grammar skills, and help clients to improve. My favorite literature is nonfiction and classical literature, because I like to learn something new with every book I...

...both English Literature and Economics and volunteered at a local high school to help seniors with their college admission essays. Since graduating from Maryland, I have moved to the state of New Jersey where I spent some time teaching a class of 6th graders both English and Social Studies. Now as I work in New York City, I like to work one-on-one with students on a variety of subjects such as math, literature, and writing....

...I was also a teaching assistant for biology classes. I am a tutor for middle and high school biology and chemistry, as well as elementary and middle school math. The role of an excellent tutor is to provide clarity and context - to act as a guide in learning, not an answer key. I understand how to deconstruct complex ideas into basic concepts and to build knowledge on strong fundamentals. Rather than bombard a student...

...I am passionate about finding what works for every student, whether that be a chat about revising an essay, grammar drills, or test-taking time management skills. I believe it is my job to find the synergy between my tutoring skills and your child's unique learning style. I often find that many students who gripe and groan about learning English ("why does this even matter, anyways?" is my favorite complaint to answer) or who are unsure...

...at Brooklyn College with a double minor in LGBTQ Studies and Puerto Rican and Latino Studies. For the past four years, I have had extensive experience tutoring and mentoring children, teenagers, and adults alike. I love helping people in all aspects of life, but I'm particularly good when it comes to writing! I have a flexible schedule for online meetings and can easily transport myself through Staten Island for in-person sessions. I look forward to...

...the publishing and communications industry where I work today as a Production Assistant. The skills I have acquired working for various publications, such as how to pitch an idea or how to shape a story, are practical ones that could be taught to students in upper grades. Additionally, I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant for an afterschool program and as a Child Caregiver for several years, so I am attuned to providing homework help...

...I've been helping people learn almost as long as I remember. A great tutor needs to be intelligent, with a comprehensive, intuitive understanding of the subject matter. It's not enough to just know the answers to questions; a tutor needs to understand why the answers are what they are. A great tutor needs to be compassionate, patient, understanding, and kind, to help create a safe, creative and comfortable environment for the student to learn. And...

...different ages, covering numerous topics. I am currently a rising senior in college, majoring in Environmental Science and English. I run cross country and track at school. I am also an avid reader, basketball player/fan, and musician. I am familiar with the impact a great tutor can have on an individual's learning, and I am confident I can approach sessions with the necessary enthusiasm, dedication, and passion to create a beneficial learning experience that will...

...makes you a better learner; when you are passionate about something, you want to learn everything you can about it. It's that passion that got me through my rough and intense academic career, and I hope to pass that passion onto you! What ticks my boxes? A wide and vast number of things! I love Shakespeare and acting. I love concerts, music-- I love punk rock! I am a big believer in social justice and...

...20 years old and I'm a soon to be graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I love absorbing new information and passing it along once I do. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and have been tutoring in all different subjects since my sophomore year of high school. I'm creative, energetic, and patient. No worries if you don't understand something the first few times! We all have different ways of learning.

...my Masters in Music from NYU and a BA in Music from the University of Miami along with a Minor in Mathematics. I enjoy working with students because I have incredibly fond memories of those educators who inspired my when I was younger and I want to create those same bonds with the younger generations. I have worked with students K-12 both in the classroom and privately. I tutor all levels of math including algebra...