Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Manhattan, NY

...enjoy helping students prepare for all areas of SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and GMAT. I believe, and I help students understand, that these tests are a means to an end. It is wonderful to know that I've played a role in helping students achieve their goals. Having spent many years mentoring teenagers, through extensive volunteer work, and raising three of my own, I understand the stresses and difficulties of this time in a student's and...

...the demands of standardized testing and teach testing strategy as well as material. I'm passionate about good writing, and I love to work on students' reading and writing skills. When I'm not tutoring, I love to run in Prospect Park, listen to all kinds of interesting music, and devour books. I'm always trying to learn something new: right now, I'm writing my first long-form narrative and teaching myself to use the Linux terminal.

...enjoy teaching biology because I believe that the human body is such a dynamic process and that there are so many advancements that have yet to be made in the field of science. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I believe in creating a nurturing environment inundated with encouragement, repetition, and positive feedback that allows my students to grow and develop accordingly. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and participate in many activities...

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.

...followed with two years teaching middle and high school math in New York City Public Schools. During graduate school, having scored in the 98th percentile with a perfect writing score, I became certified to teach the GMAT by a private test preparation company, and taught that test to several small classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn. I am in the process of launching a small business. So in my spare time, I want to continue connecting...

I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, and I love the process of helping students make a connection with the material they're studying. ... Every person is different, so I tailor my tutoring sessions to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each individual student. I believe that honesty and good communication are the keys to building the trust necessary to optimize our time together.... I would begin by discussing the student's goals and getting as clear a picture as possible of their unique situation so that I can determine how best to be of use in achieving those goals. Then we would get to work and take it from there.

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!

...seeing how these subjects are applied in the human body, which makes it really fun to tutor them! My tutoring style focuses on the student taking ownership of the material. To me this means that the student is learning the material in a way that is the most optimal for them, and in a way that ensures that they can apply their knowledge meaningfully. Outside of the classroom I love to go on long runs...

I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and nudge them in the right direction -- but making them a partner in learning is the first step to helping them discover their academic potential.

...a published paper. The combination of my real world work experience with my strong academic background allows me to make complicated information more relevant and understandable for my students. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and math, because I love seeing my students gain a foundation of understanding that allows them to solve new problems more easily. I also enjoy tutoring in English because I believe that communication skills are absolutely imperative to success...