Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...and age groups. I've done everything from editing papers for friends to assisting English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching. My focus and greatest personal interest is in Social Studies. Whether it's history, government, or economics, I'm fascinated by how societies function, and I love to help people explore these topics. I believe the most important part of tutoring is helping a student overcome their fear of being wrong. Oftentimes the intense social pressures of...

...dedicated and experienced Special Education Teacher with a proven track record of developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) that result in significant improvements in academic performance, and student engagement. I am skilled in creating a supportive learning environment where my students feel safe, heard and wanted. I have worked with students from Pre-K to 4th grade virtually and in the classroom. I love working young children and seeing the excitement on their face when...

...disabilities who are looking to improve their English vocabulary. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the field of Science, which includes Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and other Allied Science courses. I also had experience tutoring students for test preparation topics on Science for Standardized testing in some school admission. I enjoyed discussing with my students prepping for any science questions and some math portions of the exams....

...know that students learn best when they are organized, motivated, and interested in the subject matter. I support my students by helping them to plan out manageable study schedules, consistently providing positive encouragement, and finding creative ways to explain difficult concepts through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of teaching experience, I have worked with a diverse array of students and enjoy supporting all types of individuals with their many learning needs. Since...

...school, where I helped elementary and middle school students with their homework. I am firm believer in the process of serendipitous learning and engaging the imaginations of students by using real world applications and connections to my lesson materials. I am interested in the development of healthy organizational & study habits as well as encouraging students to become independent and holistic thinkers. I am an avid reader and health enthusiast. My interests also include hiking,...

...I studied abroad in Granada, Spain where I lived with a host family and taught English at a local middle school. This experience of preparing for a class lesson and standing by the chalkboard in front of my students changed my understanding of both language and teaching. While one certainly needs a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary basics, of equal importance are day-to-day examples and case studies that ground theory in fact. I believe...

...Counselor at Stony Brook University, a highly ranked public institution in New York State. Within this role, I read college applications, host student receptions, provide individualized guidance and support on the admissions process, present information sessions, and recruit from high schools and national college fairs. I am passionate about the work I do because it incorporates assisting students during a very vital transition in their educational careers. Every student deserves guidance in reaching their full...

I graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2015 with a BA in Spanish and a minor in Anthropology. I am fluent speaker of Spanish and Romanian. I spent my third year of college studying abroad in Seville, Spain where I worked as an English tutor for elementary and middle school Spanish students while also taking courses at the University...

...variety of texts both literary and cultural relevant to the subject, students then make the connections and can learn behaviors and thinking skills that arise from themselves rather than from teaching directives. It is problem-solving in action and that to me is inspirational; in fact: my passion for tutoring and teaching derives from witnessing these successes. I encourage students to use their life experience and academic backgrounds to such as essays from writers, artists, and...

...often helped her to score essays--providing another opinion to be sure her analysis was on track--which developed my critical eye. I tutored Math, English, and French in high school. It's exciting for me to help open doors for students to new worlds of understanding. Beyond being passionate about language and communication, I believe very strongly in being prepared for standardized testing--I worked hard to have the opportunity to attend the college of my choice, and...

...my plans fell through this summer but a friend suggested I continue in the field of education through Varsity Tutors! I want to use this platform to put into practice everything that I learned during my undergrad experience. This includes ELA 1-6th grade, particularly phonics and reading comprehension, elementary math and science, as well as offer my knowledge of Spanish, as fluent native speaker. I am so happy I can continue supporting students in their...

...experience tutoring Mandarin, I am particulalry experienced in helping students work on fundamental pronunciation and speaking skills. As a classical musician, I have had the opportunity to perform in fifteen countries. I am currently working as a political professional in New York City, and have experience working on a variety of political campaigns and in the government offices of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. I am very enthusiastic...

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. I moved to New York City to attend NYU, and graduated in May of 2013 with a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. Recently, I traveled through India, teaching Math and English to kids in the states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. My favorite subjects are English and History, but I also enjoy Math and took a variety of statistics and calculus courses at the university...

...Dance Team, studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, speak Spanish and Chinese, and have worked on a couple start-ups. I will be starting a job in August in finance in New York and have worked as a tutor for 6 years, both privately and with America Reads and Counts. I love working with motivated students and always see great improvement. I am especially strong with SAT and PSAT test prep tutoring. I am excited to work...

...I was active in student teaching and eventually became student teacher coordinator. I taught a classroom of 5th graders, French, for three hours each week. When I studied abroad in Paris, I taught a three year old English for 10 hours each week. I am constantly helping my younger brother and sister in subject areas such as English, Italian, and Science. I have a passion for knowledge as well as helping others succeed.

...learn. I have worked with various learning centers. They taught me a lot about how to tailor my tutoring approach to the individual needs of my students. I'm in the process of being certified in elementary school. It has been wonderful learning about how childhood development changes with each year. I look forward to being able to work one on one with more children so that they can develop a lifelong passion for learning!

Experienced English as a Foreign Language Teacher and Elementary Reading/Writing teacher, passionate about helping students learn and grow.

...studying chemical engineering at Columbia University. I have tutored my peers throughout my high school career and currently I've been tutoring underprivileged elementary-aged students near Columbia's campus. I love working with children but am also excited to help older students be successful through their middle school and high school career. am willing to travel to locations relatively close to my campus (Morningside Heights area), can tutor students in public buildings on campus, and can tutor...

...practicing environmental law. My experience as a Undergraduate Teaching Assistant has prepared me to help students working on personal statements for college and graduate school. This technical writing experience has provided me the skills to help student gain confidence in their writing skills as I have worked to teach undergraduates creative, technical, and professional writing technics. Beyond having experience with essay editing and writing I have worked one-on-one with student to develop their job application...

...on writing, reading, and grammar. I teach/tutor with an emphasis on student confidence, and diligence, as they are the keys to any successful academic pursuit. I begin by gaining students' trust and then take that trust into deeper, more nuanced work. I was raised in rural Idaho, and moved to New York City in 2005. Since then, I have lived and worked in Tokyo, Spain, France, New Mexico, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. I have a...