Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in White Plains, NY

...fun education. I’m a kind and easygoing person who relates well to others. In addition to being a tutor for students, I plan on being a mentor; I plan on being someone that students can turn to for advice on admissions, college life, and more. At Duke, I’m an active member of many organizations, including social life, a cappella, and political clubs. In my free time, I enjoy reading, exercising, cooking, singing, and spending time...

...with many students (across multiple grade levels, from elementary through college), including as a peer tutor and in other capacities. Subsequently, I offer tutoring in multiple subjects, including my areas of specialty (psychology and statistics). I strongly believe that tutoring should help you better understand the material. To achieve this end, I use a mixture of lecturing and Socratic questioning to help you reach the answer on your own. However, because everyone learns differently, I...

...from WB Yeats: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." This is true for a tutor as well! Tutoring should be geared to accentuate and utilize the skills and interests of individual pupils - not just be a lecture with the same content the student sees in class. Individual tutoring and training will engage the student on a deeper level and help to further their knowledge, interest, and...

...student at Barnard College from Brooklyn, New York. Having always had a love of school and learning, I initially began tutoring as a way to gain community service hours but then realized that it meant more to me. As both a general homework and specialized reading tutor (trained in administering DIBELS and differentiated reading instruction), I have a wide array of experience with different subjects. I can't wait to get involved with Varsity and continue...

Hello! I'm a recent graduate from Swarthmore College with my major in Biology. I'm currently getting some work experience before applying to grad school. I'm passionate about making potentially complex material accessible and available, and I'm looking forward to helping out!

...have a wide-ranging background and holistic perspective rooted in my liberal arts education. I am comfortable tutoring English to all ages across the spectrum of reading and writing skills. My tutoring style takes into account the life lessons of becoming a strong communicator that have served me as a strong writer throughout my own life. I believe learning to read and write well helps us understand and experience the world around us to the fullest.

...value in education and understand how much of a difference a good tutor can make. Prior to joining Varsity Tutors, I did work as a high school tutor and now want to continue to help students learn. I tutor test-prep, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. When I'm not tutoring or doing my own academic work, I spend my time running, reading, and going to the movies. I can't wait to hear how I can help you...

...of Columbia University studying Anthropology and Psychology. The college admissions process, while at first daunting, is a pivotal moment in a student's academic career. Standardized tests especially are all about practice. I want to work with each student to help them actualize their goals by tailoring to their individual learning style and teaching them the strategies necessary for conquering the ACT. I believe that writing is a dynamic process, and a successful writer is someone...

...addition to attending Columbia Business School, I earned my undergraduate degree at Duke University (Economics) and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Montclair State University in NJ. I am committed to my students' success and will invest the time to make sure that our tutoring time is as productive as possible. I have taught math at the high school level for nearly 10 years and I have developed and refined the best resources to...

...experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I believe in direct teaching methods. I also believe teaching is a two way experience. I prefer to adapt the way...

Hey! I'm Hunter, and I have a lot of experience in the ACT English section, both taking it and tutoring other students for it. Also, I have tutored several kids in elementary level (Grades K5) math, in many different subjects within math. Let me know if you are interested in tutoring for either of these!

...am a graduate of top liberal arts college Wesleyan University where I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior and German Studies. I currently work as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. I am passionate about helping others and have held numerous tutoring positions teaching students from elementary school to college level. I am particularly interested in the sciences and German, and excited to help make a difference!

Hello! My name is Gabriella and I recently graduated from Cornell University with a degree is Biological Sciences with a concentration in Genetics, Genomics and Development. While at Cornell I ran a chemistry study group and tutored in general and organic chemistry as well as several biology courses. I really enjoy working with students on an individual level, finding out the best ways to help them learn the material, and helping them achieve their academic goals.

...a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Linguistics on the pre-medical track. I am most driven by learning and I hope to attend medical school to continue learning and helping others. I am passionate about science, writing, and thinking both creatively and critically. In high school, I enjoyed tutoring in Calculus and Spanish. I would love to help inspire a love of learning in any student, and to help work through any problems you are...

Hello! My name is Cheyenne and I am a freshman at New York University. Education has always been very important to me, and I strongly believe in accessibility and making sure that every person has a fair shot at reaching their full potential. I have experience in a wide range of subjects, with reading, writing, and literature being my strong suits. I look forward to working with you!

...High School students. I teach Math including Algebra I, II, Geometry, Calculus and statistics and high school level Science. I have a passion for teaching and I am very patient teacher. I love working with children. I believe my success lies on my student's success. Most of my students showed remarkable improvement since I taught them. I am happy to present some very good references. My hobbies are reading and making scientific kits.

...love for tutoring test preparation for two major reasons. First off, I'm a puzzle solver by nature and I genuinely find the tests fun! That sounds bizarre to most people, but I think one of my principal strengths as a tutor is the ability to instill this positive and optimistic attitude in my students as well. A good attitude helps to inspire confidence, which in turn yields tangibly improved test results. Secondly, my college application...

Angela graduated from Yale University and has extensive experience mentoring high school and college students. She has worked with high school students on their college admissions essays to top universities and mentored college students through internship and job search processes. She looks forward to working with you!

...classrooms and informal mentoring roles. Whether at Launch Math + Science Centers or MakerState LLC, my focus remains on creating engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs. With proficiency in coding, robotics, graphic design, and web development, I find joy in tutoring computer science, where I can inspire the next generation of STEM innovators. My teaching philosophy revolves around fostering collaboration, encouraging exploration, and providing hands-on experiences to facilitate learning. I believe in creating a...

...standardized tests at my local test prep school. During my many experiences teaching and tutoring children and students younger than me, I have found that many of them still try to achieve instant gratification through their studies, although that is simply not possible. I aim to avoid teaching "plug-n-chug" methods to solve problems, but help my students understand the underlying concepts so that they can become more versatile and proficient in that subject. This is...