Enhance English skills with a tailored tutoring experience from a NY state professionally certified English & ENL teacher.

Hello! My name is Brendan Gilley, and I have been teaching in New York for about eight years now. I have a professional certificate in English Language Arts, as well as a certificate in English as a New Language. I love reading, writing, and watching films! I am here to help students navigate their essays, homework assignments, or language development challenges. I have my bachelor's degree in English/Adolescence Education from St. Joseph's University, as well as my master's degree in Liberal Arts from Stony Brook University. While I teach during the day, I am typically available in the afternoons after 3:30PM. Otherwise, I am free some weekends. If you find yourself struggling with reading, writing, comprehension, or analysis, please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to receive assistance. I am more than confident that I will be able to assist!

My personalized tutoring approach revolves around fostering analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills through literature-based lessons and focused writing practice. I specialize in teaching various English subjects such as: Speech & Debate, Creative Writing, Grammar, Literature, and more to a diverse audience of well over 200 students per year, including children, beginners, intermediate learners, advanced learners, and adults. I utilize a wide array of tech tools, including interactive online platforms, digital resources, and educational apps, to create engaging and interactive lessons. By incorporating these tools effectively, I ensure a dynamic learning experience that caters to individual learning styles and needs. My methodology strengths lie in providing personalized tutoring that not only enhances subject knowledge, but also boosts confidence and critical thinking abilities in students of all levels.