Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...to simplify the hard concepts. I also specialize in teaching College math and physics and preparing the student for the math and physics section of the following standardized exams: GRE, MCAT, OAT, DAT or any other exam of this sort which requires the knowledge of college level physics and math. I have almost six years of tutoring experience. I tutored mostly college freshmen, one class of high school graduates and several high school students.

...area more enjoyable and more successful. I find it rewarding to watch students advance and eventually share in my passion. By building a connection with my students, I offer them personal support in their educational endeavors. I believe this support gives my students the tools and perseverance necessary to be successful in their future. In my spare time, I love music, sports, and reading. At school, I play the saxophone in the Jazz Ensemble and...

...SAT test prep English, Reading and Writing. I am a college student who has attended such prestigious universities as Oxford University and Sarah Lawrence College. I have extensive tutoring experience for the AP English Language and English Literature exams, SAT Critical Reading and SAT Writing tests, and Reading and Writing skills for all grade levels. I have also worked as a teacher's assistant in a third grade classroom, and I love working with kids of...

...the structure, I think of Math and English problems as puzzles; it makes solving them easier, and it can even make them fun! Aside from tutoring, two of my favorite hobbies are crosswords and Scrabble (no surprise there!). I even have a few published crosswords of my own. Tennis is another hobby of mine, both watching and playing. I also enjoy traveling; my next trip is to Peru and I can't wait!

...magazines) and churn out masterful essays when they have to. Others who "couldn't" study find they have a new drive after I relate to them about overcoming my own challenges with time management and discipline. It's not easy forming a connection between getting a great score on a standardized test and doing the things we actually want to be doing months or years later, and maybe it's bizarre that we have to, but it's there-...

Many students benefit from one on one learning experiences. It is important that students get individual attention to ensure that they understand the material, and that attention is not always given in the classroom environment. Students should be able to feel comfortable with their teachers and ask questions when they need clarification, and there should be enough trust between teacher and student for easy conversation.

...his/her specific learning needs. I would be especially interested in a tutoring opportunity that involves academic/study skills advising and coaching. I have passed the Praxis Mathematics certification exams with a Certificate of Excellence (top 15%) and hold two NJ teacher's certificates. In 1997, I was awarded the Geraldine R. Dodge Fellowship Award for alternate route teachers. I am a bilingual poet and translator, the author of seven books of poetry, publisher, journal editor, and recipient...

I have been tutoring for the past ten years. I have tutored a variety of subjects for students ranging from elementary school to post-college students. I love learning and I am excited to share my passion with you!

...My single largest event was a 4 hour SAT math seminar that was attended by 165 High School Students in Greenwich, CT. Most recently I've partnered with The Walter Luckett Jr. Foundation to bring SAT and ACT prep to students in New Haven, Bridgeport, and Waterbury. My spare time is spent playing golf, skiing and hiking, and teaching archery to kids in after school programs. As your tutor, my job is to provide you with...

...tests like the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and the MCAT. I sincerely believe that while some of the concepts presented in these subjects and tests seem initially very difficult, they become much less intimidating if you have the confidence and perspective to look at the problems from the right angle. They don't have to be so challenging! I like to connect on students' levels and help them to find that confidence. In my free time...