Anya
Certified Tutor
...as motivational and encouraging. I tutor a wide range of subjects, from Middle School Math to PSAT and SAT test preparation, but I am most passionate about Critical Reading and Writing and Essay Editing. These are areas in which my students make remarkable progress in short periods of time and also find great pleasure in...
Education & Certification
Master of Arts, Fashion Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Alexandra
Certified Tutor
...and fill my apartment with new finds within the next two years and then continue my adventure from there. Most importantly, I am an adaptable, innovative, and passionate tutor. When I commit to a student, I give 100 percent of my attention and enthusiasm to our goal. If you're still not convinced, please feel free...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Associates, Fashion Marketing
Zach
Certified Tutor
...summers so I have experience with making everything fun. In my spare time, I write, produce, and perform in live shows. Given my experience working with writers, I can also help with English and creative writing. When working with students on their writing I like to focus on story structure, characterization, and honing in on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Culture and Media
Molly
Certified Tutor
...Fordham University, and I have my MFA in Young Adult Literature from The New School. I love helping students develop their own writing voice and teaching them the kind of writing skills that can help them on the SATs and beyond. I have experience working with middle, high school and college students on SAT prep,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Verbal: 760
Jessamyn
Certified Tutor
...adjunct college professor for over ten years. I typically begin by diagnosing students' difficulties, then proceed with a learning plan, according to the timeframe available. I believe in data-driven instruction - meaning, I use student work to help design the learning plan as we go. Also, I have experience teaching a wide variety of subjects,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Sociology and Writing
Qi
Certified Tutor
...my passion of contributing to positive educational growth. This has led me to pursue various civic engagement opportunities while studying social psychology at Bard College, as well as related social development projects at The New School for Public Engagement where I earned a Master's in Nonprofit Management. During my undergraduate study, I spent two summers...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Science, Nonprofit Management
Lisa
Certified Tutor
...Notre Dame summa cum laude with a Bachelors degree in Finance and a certificate in International Business. I went abroad to London for a semester during my junior year, studying business as well as the social sciences. During the 7.5 semesters I spent on-campus, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students at a local...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Finance
Masters, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 720
Emily
Certified Tutor
...opportunity to help students of all ages connect to their own passions for learning, in any subject. I look forward to accompanying students through any challenges that stand in the way of that connection and leading students to their own version of success. I've worked across various sectors and have always maintained a love for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, 1) Spanish 2) History
Masters, 1) International Affairs 2) Environmental Policy
Janet
Certified Tutor
...and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Education
Master of Arts, Humanities
Peter
Certified Tutor
I've tutored throughout high school and college and provide a patient, attentive learning environment for my students. I enjoy working with them on English, math, and test preparation.... Be patient and attentive.... I'd assess their learning style and current position. Then we'd set goals for what they'd like to achieve.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
Masters, Media Studies
SAT Verbal: 800
Michelle
Certified Tutor
...teacher who received my Ph.D. and MA from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in Theatre History, Criticism, and Literature and my BA from New School University in Liberal Arts and Theatre. I hold two graduate minors in Gender and Women's Studies and European Union Studies. I have been teaching courses at the high...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Liberal Arts/ Theatre
PHD, Theatre
Andrea
Certified Tutor
...Sagittarius, I am on an endless quest to learn more and help others do the same. I have taught over 100 college and graduate students in my career, in courses ranging from writing seminar to research methods. I'm currently faculty at The New School (Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College) and CUNY (City College,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Liberal Arts
PHD, Urban + Public Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 700
Selene
Certified Tutor
...they provided a familiarity and kinship. I cared about those characters. When I was older I read The Catcher in the Rye, and I learned that I wasn't alone at being alone. Still later, when I read Macbeth, I realized the depth of emotion words could possess. My life was forever changed. It is never...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Creative Writing
Christina
Certified Tutor
...I come equipped with creativity and attention to detail. I am dedicated to finding the best learning path for each of my students, and I find joy in collaborating with learners on how they best learn. My connection to math is anchored in this creative spirit--helping students see these patterns is the first step to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Masters, Creative Writing: Poetry
State Certified Teacher
Darrell
Certified Tutor
I always believe in giving back to society. Sharing knowledge and experience with others has been something I have been committed to for quite a while and practice frequently. I tutor because I believe learning is a two way process in which we both walk away better than when we met.... I believe good work ethic, along with patience, will overcome obstacles. Teaching is prime example of this practice, proving that, along with a little help,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Media Studies
Masters, Entertainment Business
Danielle
Certified Tutor
I have a master's degree in writing, 12 years of higher education experience teaching writing in classrooms and writing centers, and 6 years of experience as a GRE rater. I am passionate about helping students discover their voices, acquire information literacy skills, and become comfortable using rhetoric and grammar at a college level. ... Students need a mix of guidance and instruction in order to develop their writing styles and improve their writing skills. Writing improves...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, American Literature
Masters, Nonfiction Writing
Ivan
Certified Tutor
Teaching, writing, and languages are my passion. Few moments compare to when a great instructor and a great student come together and accomplish their objectives. My goal as a Varsity Tutor is to help you accomplish yours.... Student-centered, 100% of the time.... I would ask the student two questions. First I would ask them about their top three academic goals, and then I would ask them how can I help them accomplish those goals.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
Current Grad Student, Creative Writing, Fiction
GMAT: 680
GRE Quantitative: 153
GRE Verbal: 160
Raven
Certified Tutor
...grade, one of my class's big assignments was to write an autobiography. I said that I envisioned myself getting a PhD in sociology and being a teacher. Today, I am a PhD student in Public and Urban Policy at The New School, and I am adjunct professor at Hunter College at the City University of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Current Grad Student, Public and Urban Policy
Carmen
Certified Tutor
Hi! I have roughly three years of experience tutoring students in test prep, history, literature, essay writing, and more. I'm also a recent graduate of The New School, with a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies. Ready to make that next test less painful for you or your child!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 710
Carolina
Certified Tutor
...in learning through instruction that uses student's strengths to access new concepts. I am committed to meaningful, experience-based learning that builds conceptual understanding by utilizing student's interests and multiple literacies. I feel students can only learn if they feel comfortable taking risks and learning from their mistakes. I speak, read, and write fluently in both...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Master of Science, Bilingual Education
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