Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving New York City, NY

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

...a passion of mine because I think that learning can be an exciting and enriching experience for all students, whether or not they know it. It can be hard for some students to find a reason to be engaged in their education when they're in large classes, but tutoring offers a unique opportunity to cater to their individual learning style and to identify ways they can be invested in their own education. I love having...

Hi my name is Lisa Barsh and I have been a teacher for 5 years. I have taught 7th/8th grade Social Studies, 2nd grade and Kindergarten. I have experience with PARCC prep on the elementary level. I look forward to getting the opportunity to help students achieve their goals!

...writer's voice which will help guide the tone and structure of all your future essays in a way that makes sense to you. I like to begin by gauging how the student currently approaches writing, understanding what works well and what proves difficult before delving into tutoring. Instead of nitpicking minute details, I aim to help students recognize what works within their writing in order for them to develop editing skills with my guidance. I...

...Shakespeare plays and ended with the novels of Dickens, Joyce, and Nabokov). Both classes required a great deal of writing. My Humanities students had short weekly essays for the small 'writing section' and longer essays for the primary texts. My English students, meanwhile, were required to write independent theses on literary works of their choosing. I enjoyed helping my students to conceive, compose, proofread, and revise these essays. At Portsmouth Abbey, I learned that a...

...students in grades 5-12. I am most passionate about giving students the personalized educational experience they need and deserve. I teach most history subjects, English, writing, and study skills. I am at my best working with struggling learners who need to build the skills necessary to become lifelong learners. I believe each student has the capacity to learn. Often the struggles students have stem from a lack of academic literacy and executive functioning skills. These...

...new challenges. I'm a graduate of Drew University with a bachelor's in psychology and a minor in statistics. I am currently pursuing my doctorate degree in clinical psychology. Additionally, I have experience tutoring academic writing for a broad range of subject matter and in academic coaching. I find academic coaching and writing tutoring to be fulfilling as these skills will help students as they move forward to any subject material or level of learning. I...

...contemporarily trained vocalist with quite a bit of knowledge about the music industry. I currently study Performance Studies at New York University. During my first year at NYU, I released my first single on iTunes, Spotify, and other major music streaming services. I also have a love for the English language and would love to help share my passion! In addition to my knowledge of and love for music and English, I also enjoy math....

I am a student at Harvard studying applied math and genetics. I love to learn and teach and will offer enthusiasm and experience towards the subject(s) of interest. As someone who graduated high school only a few years ago, I understand and appreciate the rigor of preparatory school and associated exams, such as the SAT. I will dedicate myself to my students and help them grow towards their academic goals. ... I would get acquainted with...

I hope I'm able to help you overcome whatever academic challenges or struggles you're going through. I've been tutoring others since I was 17. Growing up, my mom was an important part of my education. She stressed how valuable knowledge is and taught me how to always strive for understanding as much as possible. Now I like to pass that on to those I can and help others better their education too.

...coming alongside the student and fostering a trusting relationship, I aim to provide a safe environment for the student to gain knowledge and interest in the subject. By fostering a safe and trusting environment it helps me engage with the student in a way that allows me to know exactly where they are in the material and where they struggle. By doing so, I will provide the tools and resources to give the students the...

...of reading. I received my Bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College with a major in Television Production and a minor in English. It was my study in English literature that eventually led me into teaching. I have taught in both preschool and public school. As a teacher it was my responsibility to help students learn and expand their literacy skills such as; letter recognition, phonics, grammar and vocabulary. Since reading and writing are so closely connected...

...Chemistry, and a minor in Music. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Columbia University. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry, math, and reading (especially scientific reading, and reading for standardized tests). I have previously tutored high school and college students, and they have commented on my positive attitude and (EXTREME!) patience. In my spare time, I like to go for walks, explore the city, play the cello.

...with you! I have extensive experience working with learners in different academic settings, and genuinely enjoy the art of teaching. I have tutored students of all ages, ranging from elementary school to medical school I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami in 2012 with a major in psychology and minors in Biology & Chemistry. I went on to attend medical school at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. I have successfully taken...

My goal is to provide the most constructive learning experience for my students. I try to cater to your individual needs and make sure you understand the material I teach very well. I am compassionate and understanding, but also willing to work hard to get you to reach your goal.

...as environmental stressors and self-limiting beliefs. I enjoy tutoring students in anything Englishrelated, especially college and grad school personal statement writing and academic writing in general, as well as middle school math, pre-algebra, and algebra. In my spare time, I love to dance, learn languages, attend yoga classes, read about anything and everything, drink tea, and hear people's life stories. *Mindfulness refers to paying nonjudgmental, compassionate attention to whatever arises in one's moment-to-moment experience, such...

...and film, and have studied both at school and on my own. Last year, I took a Spanish course at my college on Cuban Literature and Film after 1959 (the year of the Cuban Revolution), which was enlightening on many levels. Having lived in Latin America for three years, I am fluent in Spanish. When I'm not reading, writing, or watching movies, I like to listen to music and hang out in the city with...

...organization, and I earned 43 hours of community service in doing so. These experiences I had were truly rewarding and helped me to discover my passion for helping students. I loved seeing those I tutored improve as a result of the time I spent with them. Additionally, the experience helped me and continues to help me better understand my strengths and how I can become a better teacher as a whole. In terms of my...

I just graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Data Science. I am passionate about helping students excel and have lots of experience teaching both in my personal and professional life as I used to work for the Kumon tutoring center as well and volunteered as a teacher in my free time.

...and sixth grades. I enjoy teaching because there are so many ways to teach a student that were not available when I was a student especially in the elementary grades. The different ways help both me and my students because I can utilize these ways to ensure their success and to help build their confidence in their ability. When a student has confidence in their skills, they can learn anything. In my spare time I...