Top Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Long Island

Amy: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...sessions are invaluable to students struggling in a classroom environment. Sometimes teachers do not have the time to give sufficient personalized attention, the way a qualified tutor can. I believe that I can help motivate and encourage students who are currently having difficulty. I teach in a conceptual manner, encouraging deeper thought, rather than pure memorization. I have been a mathematics tutor for over twenty years. I started tutoring while attending the University of Pennsylvania...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Mathematics

Jacob: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...always enjoyed helping people learn how to do difficult problems in ways that make sense to them - not the way the book describes it. Almost everything that we learn is pretty easy when you boil it down, the real problem is that not everyone learns the way that the book or the teacher teaches it. So the first step is always to figure out how YOU learn, and we'll get started from there!
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
GMAT: 750

Arun: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740

Abigail: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Catherine: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...increase the level of knowledge among the public. As a recent student myself, I understand how the pressures of school can sometimes work against your innate curiosity. As a tutor, my goal is of course to help you maximize your success in school and standardized tests. But it's also (again, hopefully) to make room for curiosity, and to remind students, at least a little bit, about what can be fun about learning new things.... Every student...
Education & Certification
University of Tulsa - Bachelors, Economic, English, Math minor
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Health and science journalism
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Adam: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...ancient civilizations, remain my favorite. I love the moment when a student starts connecting ideas and historical events and themes. I sincerely feel that the education system is one of, if not THE most important systems in the world today and cannot wait to see how it evolves and changes in the 21st century. If I can leave any of my students with just one thing, it would be a better sense of confidence and...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Rebecca: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770

Allegra: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those...
Education & Certification
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Jesse: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...thesis in the English department. I have also completed a Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary and am in the process of applying for medical school. As a tutor, I enjoy working with reading, writing, and math, as I have extensive experience in these areas. I specialize in the GRE and MCAT, and am happy to work with other standardized tests. I welcome all types of students and I look forward to helping you!
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelors, Math and English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730

Justin: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...graduating from Horace Mann School in 2013. I've taken many standardized tests, including the GRE and SAT and even the MCAT. I am highly experienced with the inside knowledge and tips and tricks of standardized test-taking and I feel like I can help students with the psychology of test-taking in addition to learning the material. I'm fun-loving and am married to my wonderful wife and I'm excited to share my positive attitude with new students!
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Natural Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Anne: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I work with students of all ages and in all the subjects I've listed....
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730

Lear: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...why I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty countries and four continents. My goal is to visit as many as I can! I am willing to tutor a variety of subjects to a variety of students. This includes test prep for both ACT/SAT and LSAT!... I encourage...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics, Political Science
Columbia Law School - Current Grad Student, J.D.
LSAT: 172

Jeff: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...or easier to understand. My teaching philosophy is to try to be as engaging of an instructor as possible--from my own education, I've noticed that teachers who are indifferent, "boring," or too removed from their students often have difficulty motivating their students to try harder and continue learning the material. While I am able to tutor a variety of subjects, my strongest areas are in math, writing, science, and general test preparation. From my own...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Amna: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a graduate student at Columbia University studying Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, History & Economics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences
GRE: 332
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 165

John Raffles: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in order to unlock the solution. Generally, when students are having trouble with a problem (or type of problem) there is a non-sequitur somewhere in that process. My job, which is quite fun in this way, is to identify and correct this misunderstanding. One of the best feelings in the world is helping someone see the underlying beauty governing the world and humans. Understanding why and how things work is beautiful. I am qualified in...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Shelby: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...my Masters of Science in Education at Bank Street College of Education, where I am a student in the Reading & Literacy program. Currently, I am an elementary and middle school teacher in New York City. I have experience working with diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, English literature (concentration Creative Writing)

Jerry: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I have the ability to make the stories of our past fun and interesting. I constantly update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores the moment is very rewarding to me. If there is a problem that you do not understand, I will help you understand it fully. Outside of...
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CUNY Queens College - Bachelors, Sociology

Katherine: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of work (where I am a management consultant), I play hockey and piano. Since high school, I have helped fellow students with academics. At school, I was also a tutor through Penn's Tutoring Center. I think what makes me a successful tutor is the ability to not only understand the material but also the perspective of the tutee. This helps me convey necessary information in the best way possible for that particular student.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Economics; Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 770

Serge: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...my thesis. For the past two years I was an adjunct instructor at The City College of New York, teaching statistics and introductory neuroscience, where I learned the importance of communicating complicated concepts clearly at an individualized level. All of my classes performed above average, and I discovered how satisfying it is to help people understand difficult ideas. I've found that by creating a good rapport with my students I am able to more effectively...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Psychology

Charles: Long Island Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in August 2017. I have a variety of teaching and tutoring experiences, including working as a self-employed tutor, an organic chemistry teaching assistant, and a high school English teacher. I primarily tutor math, science, the MCAT, and Spanish. I recognize that success in school depends on study habits and techniques as much as understanding material, so I try to include as many study tips as I can in my sessions. In my free time I...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
University of Cambridge - Masters, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
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