Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...and math. As an educator I take the time to get to know my students and what really interests them. I believe this is essential to learning how to best teach the students I am teaching or tutoring. It is important to help make the content relatable and accessible. This means getting to know my students and their learning styles. Outside of academia I enjoy doing yoga, reading, traveling and spending time with family and...

...of Washington in Seattle where I received my MFA in Acting from the School of Drama. I did my undergraduate work in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Since relocating to Manhattan from the West Coast, I've had the great fortune to teach in a variety of settings-- from private tutoring, to lead teaching at ESL Language Schools, to leading literacy-based theater residencies in the public school system. My earliest teaching...

...with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Playwriting Emphasis), and I have a B.S. in Theater from Black Hills State University. I moved around a lot as a child, and I have lived in eight different states including Florida, California, Ohio and South Dakota. I tutor a variety of English-related subjects. I love all aspects of reading and writing, but I have a special fondness for grammar and mechanics. I like to think of punctuation as...

...with two master's degrees (one in History from CW Post on Long Island and the other in Education from Manhattanville College in Purchase N.Y.) I teach science and social studies, as well as taught ELA at the fourth and fifth grade level. I like to work with kids in small groups (or individually) with work. I like to question children to find answers to questions and find ways to relate content to them. I am...

...was the kid who always had my nose in a book. Most kids loved playing video games and running around outside, but these never had the same appeal to me as they did my peers. Even from a young age, I possessed a voracious appetite for knowledge that I never quite learned how to satisfy. To make it worse, I was always involved in front-row fashion in things that I cared about- I have never...

...that about himself. I turned his chair to face me, and I took his hands in mine. "Anthony," I said, "you have the ability to learn just like everyone else." He shook his head in disagreement. I nodded in return, smiling confidently. "Yes, you can," I continued, "your brain just learns differently from us." He looked at me then, and even though doubt still clouded his eyes, I also saw a glimmer of hope. "Common,...

Hi all! I will be graduating Princeton University in June 2019 with a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering (Applied Math) and I will be starting full-time as an investment banking analyst at J.P. Morgan. I am very proficient in math and economics as well as test prep in ACT and GMAT. I can tutor a wide arrange of subjects and have a passion for helping others learn from my knowledge and tutoring expertise.

...tutor with Varsity Tutors because I have a deep passion for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help...

I'm a very easy-going, optimistic, friendly and compassion person. As far as my profession goes, I'm a medical assistant. I love working with or around children. I strongly believe in building a relationship with whom I tend to work with... looking forward to work with you :)... Create an interactive conversation with the student. Get into their comfort zone, and figure out which learning method are they most comfortable with.

...in Peace Education from the United Nations Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) in Costa Rica and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Marymount Manhattan College. During my time at the University for Peace, I deepened my understanding of peace theory and developed the necessary skills for being an active listener and an agent of change towards building a culture of peace, based on diversity and inclusion. Upon graduation from UPEACE, I learned Spanish, taught...

...pursuing a BA in English - Creative Writing and a minor in American Sign Language. I have experience with teaching and tutoring high school and middle school students. I love to write and I love to help students find clarity and fun in English subject struggles. I also have experience with tutoring high school and middle school math. Despite being an English major, math has always been my favorite subject. My main goal is to...

...mentoring and tutoring students. I have experience working with a variety of age groups. The subjects that I like to tutor are Reading and Writing. I also enjoy working with students on the college application process. It is an exciting time for high school students and I enjoy assisting in making the college selection that is right for them. In my spare time, I enjoy Zumba and watching television shows such as Shark Tank, Amazing...

...a lifelong learner. I have a zest for education because I've had teachers that have shown me how important it is to work hard and be willing and open to new knowledge and experiences. I believe a teacher should be flexible, accommodating, relatable, prepared, compassionate and kind to her students. If we create a welcoming, safe environment the students feel open to trying new methods and confiding in their teacher about their concerns and struggles....

...the ability to improve. It may be a student currently struggling with a subject. Perhaps the student is already proficient but wants to improve in a few key areas. In any case, the right combination of dedication and guidance from a tutor can help tremendously. I also believe that each student is different and their tutoring should be tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. That is why I approach each student individually and attempt to...

...4, High School English, High School Level American Literature, High School Writing, IB Theater, Middle School Reading Comprehension, and Middle School Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would probably be French. I grew up in a bilingual household, so I really enjoy showing other people how to access French in an accessible, fun way. Outside of academia, I really enjoy theater, horseback riding, traveling, going out to eat, and going out to the dog park...

...with the New York State "Next Generation"(revised) ELA, reading, and mathematics exams. I have also successfully, and recently, taught NYS Regents' and Common Core mathematics (algebra) and history (both global and U. S.). Moreover, I am an experienced tutor and teacher for the New York State (NYS) standardized exams in ELA and mathematics for all grades, including test-taking strategies and time management. From remediation through enrichment, I teach at every level and strive to boost...

My experiences as an educator have allowed me to develop rigorous curriculum aligned to the Common Core. Through continuous assessment, data analysis, and reflection I tailor my practice to ensure the needs of diverse learners are matched and high expectations are being met. It is my belief that students are most successful when a sound action plan, based on performance data, is developed and pushes them towards mastery of material.... As a professional, educating and advocating...

Tutoring is a partnership. I want to help students author their learning process.

...of Clark University, with a CELTA certification in teaching English from Cambridge University. I was born and raised in Queens, attended Hunter College High School in Manhattan, and now live in Brooklyn, so I know the city very well. I have years of experience teaching and tutoring a wide range of subjects and students. My expertise lies in two main areas. Firstly, I teach ESL to adults and teenagers. I have experience both teaching in...

I'm a current Masters student at NYU working to become a professor and multimedia artist. I've been tutoring since I was seventeen, my specialties being Math, English and standardized test prep. My hobbies include basketball, graphic design, and web development. I'm jack of all trades and tutor of several!