Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Westchester, NY

...in the cotton ball have anything to do with what happens in our bodies when we eat food? When we take medication? I began my mission as a STEM educator from a young age, when I needed to share my excitement about exploding cotton balls and other wonders with anyone who would listen. I also found that teaching others was the best way for me to truly understand a topic. Throughout my high school years,...

...Amanda. I live in Long Island, NY in a small town, and enjoy the small patches of woods and farm stands so close to my house. I'm also a writer, artist, and owner of several pets (10 and counting). My main method of teaching is through games -- ones I create with the student or borrow -- and telling stories. I love to get to know my students and build on their interests -- it...

...and modernist texts, attempting to reveal a more critically substantial relationship between the two fields than conventional allegorical implications imply. I currently work as a managing editor and staff writer for a music publication based in Brooklyn, and have significant experience within the music industry having participated in a variety of publishing, PR, label operations, audio production, and commercial radio-related roles. I tutor in English, Economics, and standardized tests, and enjoy assisting students to develop...

...of time in Shanghai and coming back to the US where I worked at a midsize marketing firm, I realized I am really most passionate about literature and reading. I left the marketing world to pursue academia and have been fully immersed in this world of learning and tutoring for over a year. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I also tutor an 11th grade boy several times a week in AP English and AP Biology. Personally,...

...have a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued...

...when I was in high school: "The WHY." Understanding that writers write novels for a really big reason has helped me make sense of the work I did as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so that we can understand ourselves better as humans. It's a beautiful thing! As your tutor, I'll...

My name is Sarah. I am an Honors College student at Adelphi University and I am currently in the Derner School studying Psychology. In addition to my psychological studies, I have taken various English courses both inside and outside my university and write in my personal time.

...particularly working with students. I taught Improv and Stage Combat to middle schoolers at Exploration Summer Programs, and I volunteer regularly with 826NYC, helping students of all ages with their writing. I particularly loved helping with 826's Personal Statement Weekend, helping students craft a compelling college essay. I believe that all students have a story to tell, whether it's the story of the Civil War, how to conjugate a verb, or how to simplify a...

Current Mathematics and Business Administration student at Northeastern University. Proficient in math, economics, and Chinese.

...of successful private tutoring with hundreds of students. I believe that my three biggest strengths as a teacher are the following: 1. The strong relationships that I develop with my students through empathy, passion, and a sense of humor. 2. My expertise in mathematics and with the various standardized admissions and certification exams. 3. My teaching philosophy which emphasizes helping students to develop an intuitive understanding of the concepts that they are studying rather than the...

I'm a physics student at Stony Brook University with interests in mathematics, baroque music, and music theory.

...college students to improve their study skills, time management, and test taking strategies. My psychological background makes me particularly skillful at helping students to overcome academic anxiety in order to perform at their highest potential. As someone who loves to read and write, I enjoy sharing this passion with students who are studying English and Literature. To help students thrive, I cultivate their curiosity and engagement with subject materials. My hope is that they will...

...mindset: believing that just because I wasnt effortlessly superior at something from the beginning of the learning process, then I can never get good at it. This limiting belief was detrimental to both my early college success and my contingent self-esteem. I dreaded every writing assignment since they became reflections of my incompetence and unworthiness, insidiously dispelling my idealized identity as the smart kid Ive carefully cultivated throughout my schooling. So if you are struggling...

My name is Vladimir and I have a B.S in Biology from Stony Brook University. My academic background and interests include biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, microbiology, and medicine. I have a lot of practice in studying science/medicine, tutoring classes, teaching, researching, and volunteering.

...I tutored throughout high school and college, working with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite the fact that my friends tease me for...

...in my memory since I have recently completed courses that cover those specific areas. Beyond tutoring for school subjects, I have assisted several students with SAT preparation, including providing practice problems and test-taking strategies to improve their scores. I understand the amount of dedication and commitment needed to achieve a desired score, and through tutoring, I continue to advise students on the best way to improve their consistency and maintain their persistence to achieve their...

...Foreign/Second Language). I also work part-time as the Assistant Editor of a print literary journal attached to a non-profit writers organization. I look forward to tutoring in any language-related capacity, whether it's in reading/writing test prep, perfecting that killer college essay, or working toward a higher proficiency in Spanish. My enthusiasm for the written and spoken word inspires pupils to discover that reading and writing are art forms available to everyone, and my teaching philosophy...

I have a degree in Creative Writing, and a passion for the written word and grammar. Additionally, I have experience as an ACT Tutor and a SAT teacher. I enjoy fostering, in students, a love of learning and an understanding of reading and composition.

...student's personal interests and wedding them in creative and engaging ways with challenging academic content. My dedication and passion for learning is apparent in my academic performance as well as my continued work in scientific research! I first began tutoring as a high school peer tutor in subjects ranging from AP US History, AP Spanish, AP Literature and the sciences (Biology, Environmental Science etc.). Wishing to pursue a PhD, a degree that prepares one for...