Literature Tutors in Tarrytown, NY
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Gail E.
Private Literature tutor in Ridgefield, CT
Education
Barnard College/Columbia University - BA, English
Experience
I have a great sense of humor, and I strive to incorporate that into every session . I have a lifelong love of learning, and I hope to convey that to each student I work with . I encourage my students to ask questions, think differently, and come at challenging topics from...
Jillian R.
Private Literature tutor in New York, NY
Education
U.C. Berkeley, B.A. English literature with a focus in contemporary poetry movements, '09
Experience
I've also taught classes and authored an SAT-specific grammar guide for company use . Parents and students love my work . One mom wrote my boss praising my first session with her son, "he learned more in 90 minutes with her than he did during a whole semester class of SAT...
Katelyn H.
Private Literature tutor in Jersey City, NJ
Education
University of Houston - Bachelors, English
Experience
My love of the English language has always been evident, and it is what led me to pursuing my degree in college . I can also assist with elementary mathematics, public speaking, study skills, art, and dance.When I was in college, I had the pleasure of working with ESL...
Julie G.
Private Literature tutor in New York, NY
Education
I graduated from Brandeis University summa cum laude, with highest honors in sociology. My senior thesis was one of three selected out of...
Experience
I find it very gratifying to help students succeed- I still remember the pride I felt as a camp counselor one particular summer, when I gave a child the confidence to act on stage and reach his full potential . Test scores: SAT verbal: 750 SAT math: 700 SAT writing:...
Daniel B.
Private Literature tutor in Carmel, NY
Education
The State University of New York at New Paltz - BA, Dual Major: English; Communication and Media , The State University of New York at...
Experience
Both the school and degree program allowed me to explore my passions, including the photography, hiking, and language . I later got my master's?degree in English, during which I tutored freshmen and student taught classes in the department of?Communication and Media . I...
Richard O.
Private Literature tutor in New York, NY
Education
M.A degree, English Literature Major at New York University, 1965
Experience
In addition, I have worked at the Berlitz School for seventeen years, whose curriculum emphasizes not only conversation but also the rules of grammar,i.e . parts of speech, verb tenses, syntax, and vocabulary . For ESL students, I encourage them to use the language as spoken...
Mrig M.
Private Literature tutor in Carmel, NY
Education
Middlebury College - BA, Political Science
Experience
I continued along this path during college, when I helped ELL students with English Acquisition skills . Language courses have always been one of my favorite subjects to tutor, and I am able to tutor both English and French at all levels, from beginners and ESL students to...
Amy K.
Private Literature tutor in New York, NY
Education
Masters of Journalism at CUNY Graduate School of Journalism (2011) Studies in French, Sorbonne Paris III (2007-2008) Bachelor of Arts,...
Experience
For example, if you are a fan of economics we can read The Economist and discuss world politics . If you prefer to talk about animals we can create an entire English lesson plan around that . I can also help with creative writing and essay writing. English, Literature, Basic...
Christopher V.
Private Literature tutor in Glen Ridge, NJ
Education
University of Virginia - BS, Commerce , City University of New York - M.Phil., English
Experience
Students are sometimes limited only by what they can learn in the school environment?and it takes a one-on-one tutoring session to get past such?hurdles . I know how to make the investment of tutoring worthwhile.I attended the University of Virginia and the City University of...
Linda K.
Private Literature tutor in New York, NY
Education
Ph.D., Princeton University, M.A., Johns Hopkins and B.A., Columbia University.
Experience
I have extensive experience in English and the humanities . AP French, Political Science, Writing, SAT Subject Test in World History, SAT Verbal, Study Skills And Organization, AP World History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP French Language and Culture, ACT...
Carolan W.
Private Literature tutor in Huntington, NY
Education
Adelphi University - BA, English , Adelphi University - MA, English Education
Experience
I like to make my students feel confident as they learn a subject, and try to make them as comfortable as possible in our learning environment . I am a very patient and positive person . I encourage students to ask lots of questions, and I hope that, through our sessions...
Natalie J.
Private Literature tutor in New York, NY
Education
BA in English from Bowdoin College
Experience
Tutor in English and Writing for children, college students, and ESL adults for 2 years . BA in English with a focus on literary analysis and thesis-driven essays . Published poet 4th Grade Writing, Writing, Study Skills And Organization, Reading, Poetry Writing,...
Chris C.
Private Literature tutor in Garden City, NY
Education
Colgate University - BA, English , Fordham Law - JD, Law
Experience
Treating the tests as puzzles gets students engaged and brings a lot of fun to the learning environment.I have worked with third through eighth grade academically gifted students in my local public school district . So, I learned that it is very important to stimulate...
Jonah B.
Private Literature tutor in New York, NY
Education
Vassar College, B.A., Philosophy & Political Science London School of Economics, General Course, Government & Philosophy
Experience
Additionally, I have a strong visual arts background, which I always try to incorporate creatively into my reading and writing lesson plans . I received my arts training at LaGuardia HS, where I specialized in Photography and Painting . I went on to continue my study of...