Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in Yonkers, NY

...Dr. Stokes!) Thats when I really learned how to learn and how to teach - fast. Since then, I have taught a variety of subjects to everyone from preschoolers to adult learners - and Im still going to school myself. My background in the arts enables me to take novel approaches to asking questions, while my background in health care gives me a strong appreciation for arriving at evidence-based answers. That combination of discipline and...

...am hard-working, self-motivated and focused. I have worked in several capacities as a tutor and a mentor to students. Through these experiences, I was able to enhance the ways in which I can best serve others while guiding them through academic subjects, standardized testing and the college process. Through all of my experiences, I was able to strengthen my communication skills, problem solving abilities and organizational skills. I am excited to continue working as a...

...a degree in Psychology but with intentions of one day going to medical school. I am currently doing research at the Hospital for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students improve and enjoy working in the sciences most specifically those on the MCAT - chemistry, organic...

...that I am most passionate about ACT Prep and Calculus. I have experience working with students of all ages and abilities. I know from experience that each student will comprehend the material differently, and my job is to find the best way for the student to understand. This way the student is receiving individual attention to address their specifics needs. I began tutoring because I want to help students achieve their goals, whether it be...

...I have experience tutoring 2nd graders to high schoolers. In high school, I participated in a peer tutoring program that allowed me to tutor my classmates who were struggling with classes such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, chemistry and physics. Currently, I tutor algebra 1 and 2, pre-algebra, middle school math and elementary school math. I have experience working with various age groups but I throughly enjoy working with children because I work with children...

I am a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP test tutoring, I hope to help high school students improve their abilities and get into their dream college. ... My role as a tutor is...

...a love for learning! I graduated summa cum laude from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Musical Theater and a minor in Communication. But don't let the singing and dancing fool you--I graduated high school with a 4.3 GPA and was able to test out of all my GenEds with the help of AP testing. I love cooking, baking, theater (obviously), pro football and dinosaurs. I look forward to helping more students achieve their...

...My goal as a tutor is to help students identify the areas in math they need extra clarification or support in, and provide materials and practice to help them strengthen those skills. I am very friendly and flexible and enjoy the opportunity to help students succeed in math. In the fall I am going to teach English abroad in Spain. I would be so happy to have the opportunity to continue tutoring math online while...

...completed pre-medical courses in biology, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, psychology, and sociology. As an undergraduate, I served as a teaching assistant for two macroeconomics courses. In this role, I led content review sessions for large groups and provided personalized support to many students. Beyond my TA position, I possess tutoring experience across diverse educational levels and subjects, ranging from middle school English to ACT preparation and college-level microeconomics and general chemistry. When teaching...

...assistant in my synagogue’s Hebrew school, where I worked with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. My senior year of high school, I tutored three home-schooled children in Hebrew, designing all lesson plans, activities, and tests. Between high school and college, I spent a year in Israel, as I knew engineering would make a semester abroad difficult. For three months of my time there, I volunteered in a grade school English class and after-school program for...

...medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. My academic interests span the gambit ranging from engineering concepts to medical innovation, in particular those with an orthopedic focus. I have an extensive history of tutoring students at the middle/high school, college, and graduate school levels, including entrance/board exams such as the SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE examinations. I am a firm believer that learning should be fun, enjoyable, and rewarding. I have found success...

...sixth grader on math, and continued up through college, where I volunteered at an after school tutoring program for kids in an underserved community. A language nerd, my favorite subjects to tutor are French and English writing skills, but I am equally confident in SAT and ACT test prep and math, science, history, and other subjects at the high school level. Beyond just helping improve students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to...

Hi! I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'm looking forward to helping you improve your scores towards improving your chances at getting in to your dream school. ... Students who are...

...this make me realize that it made me understand those topics better, but more importantly, it made me feel good knowing that I was able to teach something to someone successfully. This passion evolved as I became a paid tutor for the SAT test in my senior year of high school, a teaching assistant for Calc IV in my third semester of college, and a residential tutor for Organic Chemistry in my fourth semester of...

I've been tutoring formally and informally throughout the past seven years; during that time, I've developed my belief in a "person-first" approach to tutoring. To succeed, you need more than just some academic knowledge -- you need the right mindset and a confidence in your own abilities as well. I try to instill that into my students.

...school and middle school students on any subject and I use hands on, self written lesson plans to make your students learning experience as engaging, and fun as possible to maximize their interest on a topic. I am also a chess tutor, I have a peak rating of 1600 ELO on lichess.com, a very popular online chess site and around 3 years of playing during my college years. I was Vice-President and President of my...

...in sports and statistics. I have tutored students for over six years and love working with others and developing a relationship while helping students achieve their academic potential. I have worked at Elon Academy, a college access and success program for high school students, as well as working in the tutoring center at Elon University. I tutor a broad range of math courses as well as test preparation. I enjoy helping students develop a passion...

...and easy-going style even as I challenge them to solve problems through their own critical reasoning. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than when a student tells me "I'm really starting to enjoy learning about this," because in my experience, this is a preliminary step towards personal ownership of their academic pursuits. Guardians value my commitment to their student's education, my effectiveness in enhancing their scholarly capabilities, and my reliability. Students appreciate that I connect with...

I believe the key to education is to promote the underlying understanding of the concepts. Once a topic is understood, the application of the numbers comes easily. People don't really hate math; they hate feeling uncomfortable with it.

...but also be friendly, enthusiastic and charismatic in their teachings. Along with those traits I am passionate about learning which drives me to spread my knowledge, which is the main reason I became a Varsity Tutor. In my free time I enjoy going to the movies, going out to eat, reading books and playing video games. I'm outgoing, I enjoy being the life of the party and I love being the reason to make someone...