Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving New York City, NY

Hi, my name is Polly and I am a recent graduate in Biology/Chemistry, magna cum laude at CUNY. I am entering my 1L year in the fall.

...levels. Reading and writing are favorite pastimes of mine, and I was a student who actually thoroughly enjoyed taking the SAT, ACT, and PSAT reading/writing sections! I have a passion for helping others find enjoyment in standardized test taking (no matter what it takes!) and securing the best strategies for their success. Editing is another 'hobby' of mine, and I am always eager to work through a paper with someone. My goal in a learning...

...making it easier for me to connect with my students. Since middle school, I have been placed in the highest classes available. My grades in both school and standardized tests also show that I am more than qualified to be a tutor. I also prioritize connecting with my students to make teaching and learning an easier process for both of us. Don't let my age sway you away from me, I am pretty knowledgeable for...

...is extremely weighted towards and directly correlates with my personality and what I believe to be best in my classroom settings. As a teacher I want to fill my students with creativity and the ability to decide for themselves and become their own agents. I hope that the children that I tutor will feel the need and responsibility to come together and make plans together as a partnership, obey those plans, and work hard to...

...4 years in college settings, but also working with children and young adults. I worked as a college writing center tutor during my time in undergrad. After graduation, I worked as a private tutor with a fourth grade girl and a middle school boy--we worked on English, Math, Science, and Social Studies together, working from the Common Core curriculum. I believe in giving positive and constructive criticism, preferring a laid back approach to tutoring where...

Dedicated tutor with an education background and a focus on creative expression.

...level. Beyond just helping improve students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what drives them individually and connecting this to their broader professional plans. The most rewarding aspect of tutoring for me is seeing my tutees understand something for the first time, and as a future teacher, I look forward to facilitating these learning moments. Apart from school, I love playing the flute, reading...

I'm a current student at Columbia University studying sociology and business management. I'm passionate about helping others learn new material and reach new heights of academic excellence. In my free time, I'm usually visiting art museums, in a ballet class, or exploring the city. Feel free to reach out to me with any further questions!... All students can reach excellence when given the type of instruction that fits their unique learning style.... The first thing I...

...of Arts degree from Macalester College in English language and Literature. Before tutoring with Varsity Tutors, I tutored for another private company. I am an excellent tutor because I remember distinctly what it was like to be a student and can both empathize with their frustrations and help them to move past those blocks and toward a greater understanding of the material. I believe in my students and genuinely care about their success, which shows...

...a Cum Laude graduate of Bowdoin College. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies. At Bowdoin, Cordelia worked in the Office of Admissions for three years. She is familiar with the exciting and sometimes overwhelming college process and wants to make standardized testing stress free and successful! As a tutor, Cordelia works with students on all sections of the ACT and SAT. She wants to create an...

I am an undergraduate studying Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania. There are many challenges when it comes to learning new things, and I understand how helpful it may be to have someone with more experience guide you. I have had experience tutoring students for the SAT/ACT in the past, as well as leading coding workshops at local libraries.

...a teacher for ten years in the New York City public school system, I have many years of specific training that will allow me to adapt to any learning need or style. I have three licenses in English Language Arts (K-12), Information Sciences (K-12), and Literacy (K-12). I have also been designated as the the official English Regents, Common Core, and SAT prep teacher at my high school. I have a warm and open style...

Hi! My name is Sydney Mueller, I am a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelors in Cognitive Neuroscience. I am now working as a healthcare consultant.

...all types of people, whether young or old. Since high school (or secondary school), I've taken classes in Italian and even Yoruba. I enjoy sports and books and am open to talking about whatever you like! My focus is to help and cater to your needs, no matter what that might be. Whether you need help with homework, essays, scholarship opportunities, or just speech, I am your man. I can promise to give my best...

...help me point out connections between Latin and other languages with which students from diverse backgrounds may be familiar. I also was blessed to study under Dr. Margaret Mitchell, who, rare among professors with her incredible record of research and publications, displays a passion for teaching and an interest in innovating pedagogical techniques. For the next two years, I will return to Hunter College for its advanced certification program in teaching Latin. I am confident...

...English class and a creative writing course. In both classes, I had students from a wide range of ages, from the early primary through the late secondary stages of their education. After graduating in 2015, I taught a course on Anglo-American poetry to students from grades 6-12 at the Vasant Valley School in New Delhi, India. At Vasant Valley, I taught over a hundred students about the fundamental components of English-language poetry and introduced them...

I have a passion for teaching. I have spent the last sixteen years teaching students of all age groups, including K- 12, college, and graduate students. I work well with students because I have the ability to make them feel at ease. In addition, I help students break down problems into simple components, which enables the student to understand how to go about solving any problem. ... My teaching philosophy is to assist the student by...

I believe that anyone can learn anything as long as they are willing to put in the work. Not every person can learn the same way, and not every method is the best. As with everything in life, you have to be ready to change and be flexible enough to be able to learn new things or to get your message across.

...responsible for teaching new members of the group how to properly perform lab procedures, analyze large data sets, and write grant proposals. I have always enjoyed learning new things and gaining a deeper understanding of topics that I am already familiar with. Tutoring has enabled me to provide a valuable service to others, while simultaneously helping me to become a better scientist and researcher in the process. I derive great satisfaction from helping students achieve...

...lesson plans, and created lending library for a preschool for homeless children in Washington D.C. I have studied French for nine years and have studied abroad twice - once in Brest, Bretagne and once at Universit de Vincennes Saint-Denis in Paris. For fun I love to write satire/humor for a website I created, write and perform spoken word poetry, and train for my next big running goal. I love helping students identify their strengths and...