Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...a variety of subjects and have experience in biology, math, history, and English. I believe that to help a student succeed it is first essential to ensure that the student believes they can succeed. When tutoring my goal is to not only make sure that the student is comfortable with the material but to also ensure that the student believes that they are capable of learning said material and any material that may follow. Oftentimes,...

...the trial team where we won several competitions, one of which was the National Arbitration Competition in Chicago. My passions include history, particularly American history as well as English, literature, reading and writing. In my spare time I compete in obstacle course races such as the Spartan and Rugged Maniac and enjoy playing and watching most sports, and especially rooting on my New England Patriots! (But, yes I'll still tutor Giants fans) I am an...

...Literature, Creative Writing, Rhetoric and Stylistics, Writing from Sources, and Film as Literature. I am currently teaching grades 6-12 where my students are learning such diverse subjects as the Hero's Quest, Dystopian Societies, Gothic, and film studies. I love teaching to my students the various sub-genres from literature and composition. Really helping my students think on their own, and actually realize that in each of them is a great writer and reader. I value academic...

...explanations to each student that I tutor. I believe that since everybody learns in a different way, they deserve to be taught in a way that suits them best. I always ask students what THEY think is the way to solve the problem/the next step to take so that I can learn how they think and change my responses to enhance their learning style. As someone who was just in your shoes less than 1...

...an MBA with a concentration in finance, I am well acquainted with many of the various subjects taught by varsity tutors. The courses I have taken in financial derivatives, business statistics and corporate financial analysis have given me a broad base knowledge, as well as a forum for exploration. My personal goal is to use the knowledge I have gained combined with my experience teaching others to be a great tutor and overall resource for...

...and have worked with students taking the NTE and NYSTCE exams to earn New York State teacher certification. For the past fifteen years, I have focused on SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep, which I really enjoy. Over these fifteen years and literally hundreds of students, I have honed my style and skills. I develop strong rapport with my students, seek out their individual needs, foster healthy improvements in their scores and work to build...

...subjects for different age groups. Through my experiences, I am able to adapt my teaching style to each student's unique learning style. I enjoy working with my students and catering each session to their personal needs - my approach is personalized, not one-size-fits-all. Whether tackling a brand new subject or overcoming struggles with a current one, I look forward to helping each student succeed. I really enjoy teaching - my goal is to make learning...

...am a Brooklyn Technical High School alumna, where I majored in Environmental Science. I then received a B.S. in Natural Resources with a minor in Education from Cornell University. After undergrad, I tutored and taught in Boston for a year then returned to Brooklyn where I taught 8th grade science for three years. I am an experienced educator and prospective law student looking to use my skills and knowledge to help others reach their academic...

...years in consulting. During my time in business school, I developed curriculum for and facilitated a leadership development course for incoming first year students. Additionally, I coached classmates as they prepared for interviews. In both cases, I really enjoyed the process of supporting my classmates through self discovery and development. I primarily tutor candidates preparing for the GMAT. My approach is to develop a tailored approach that meets the candidates where they are. Through live...

I first discovered tutoring in my Junior year of undergraduate studies when peers would come to me for assistance with writing and psychology. Moving through my graduate education and doctoral studies, I continued to seek out opportunities to teach and encourage others to learn. I have a student-centered teaching approach that is customized to your learning style. I look forward to working with you to achieve success in education!

...complex concepts making them accessible and providing a strong foundation on which to build greater understanding. I am a calm and caring teacher who enjoys using humor in the classroom – but who is also capable of being firm when necessary. I love working with individual students to identify their strengths, areas that need of improvement, and to create an action-plan for their success. In my free time I enjoy yoga, biking, reading, and going...

...of experience tutoring several students from elementary school to high school and can teach a variety of subjects! I have been a tutor on varsity for 4+ years and have worked with a wide variety of students. In addition to school help, I would be happy to help high school juniors and seniors with the college application process, especially those who plan on going to medical school at the end of undergrad (resume writing, the...

...on the benefits of tutoring to my own students. I have 7 years experience private tutoring a diverse range of subjects in New York and London, and 6 years experience as a teaching assistant of History and Italian at the University level. I've worked with a range of students from high-achieving undergraduates to students at pressure-cooker college preparatory schools to children with high-functioning Autism. My specialty subjects are History, English, Latin, essay-writing, exam preparation, and...

...students that may benefit from having additional attention paid to their individual needs. I am here to share my passion for language and to help students feel more confident in their work and themselves whether for practice, remedial work, or for a specific test. In my free time, I enjoy swimming and staying healthy. I play the acoustic guitar and study language. My dream is to one day, somehow, read all the books on my...

...an Actuary, in Toronto, London and NYC. I have done numerous corporate training at my jobs to a variety of audience. I am now taking a break in my career and will be attending a highly respected MBA program starting in January 2016. I have taken both the GMAT and the GRE tests as part of my MBA applications. I wish to help out my fellow students who are going through the same path, and...

...with my first MA in General Psychology and Substance Abuse Counseling. I plan to apply to the PsyD or Ph.D. Clinical Psychology program in the future in order to gain more experience with research as well as providing adequate therapy. Currently, while working underneath my supervisor, I run varied groups in a psychiatric inpatient facility. My interest in tutoring and helping students stems from a group I co-ran for patient's who wished to acquire their...

...of special education for a building servicing over 250 special needs students, with classifications ranging from Specific Learning Disabled to Autistic. From this position I transitioned into becoming a building supervisor where I was a member of the administrative team responsible for over 900 pre-kindergarten to eighth grade students. I am extremely excited to be tutoring for Varsity Tutors and to build a wonderful learning community. As a teacher resource coordinator of special education, I...

...the Varsity Tutors team where I can share my passion for math and help students reach their academic goals! I earned my Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at the University of Connecticut. However, it was back in grade school when I first discovered my passion for math. I now have 13 years of experience tutoring math, science and test prep. Math is so much easier with a good teacher. Let me help you.

...I like to break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all ages; a bit of empathy can span even decades, I believe. In...