Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...Head Start program and engaged the children in activities such as introduction to reading and writing, play-time, and development of social skills. After college, I worked as a teacher at a facility geared towards developing cognitive and functional skills in adults with various mental health issues. I have had the pleasure of working with clients of varying age groups and skills. My experiences have always been rewarding and teaching has remained one of my passions...

...on the Culture and Music of American Jewish summer camp, and am currently in the process of turning my thesis into a book. Over the last several years, in addition to earning my Masters Degree, I have also taught in a variety of capacities ranging from rock 'n' roll school to children's music to leading discussion sections for Berkeley undergraduates as a Graduate Student Instructor. While I teach a variety of subjects, I am most...

...to me and my answer seemed the stronger choice. Then, I realized I was not thinking about the test properly. LSAT is a challenging test not only because of the conceptual difficulty, but also it requires test takers to process the material in a very specific way. And that way of thinking is what I offer to clients. My hope is that by passing along what I have found students will better actualize their full...

...Molecular Biology, with a minor in Business. I recently applied to medical school, and I hope to become a pediatric physician. I am currently a masters student in Human Nutrition at Columbia University. I am passionate about human health, science and learning, and I really enjoy working with people. I have been involved in volunteer work and tutoring since I was in high school, and I realized I really enjoy working with students and teaching....

I have tutored students from ages ranging from 8 to 18 years old. I am a history major and education minor. I enjoy tutoring help with a range of subjects (math, history, writing, ACT/SAT, English, science etc) because I love to learn and am passionate about teaching. My expertise is in teaching note taking skills and test taking strategies that are developed to suit each client's learning style.

...and helped my students understand which made the most sense for them. I also considered their personal background and interests to ensure that they would have the most positive learning experience possible, regardless of how they felt about the content we covered. In addition to my teaching experience, I have personal success on multiple standardized tests. I achieved exceptional scores on the SAT and GMAT and have extensive experience teaching ACT material. I have a...

...Students with Disabilities. I am certified as a New York State teacher, working with the New York City Department of Education. My philosophy on teaching is quite simple: each student learns in their own way and it is the responsibility of a teacher/tutor to determine how a student learns, determine their needs and create lessons that the student will feel successful in completing while fostering their unique learning styles. When I am not teaching, I...

...reading comp, and literature topics. I've been a writing mentor and a course grader at the college level, and have more than three years experience working with high school and middle school students - everything from homework help to college application essays. I also do GRE and SAT verbal section prep. In my spare time, I have strong opinions on film and television, drink a lot of tea, and travel as much as I can.

...impression on students a great immigrant teacher. I am a fourth year medical student now and I am proficient in the medical sciences. Finished doing rotations in Miami, Florida and Brooklyn, NY. I believe in openness and flexibility. I always have an ear for constructive feedbacks and critiques. I learnt so when I was the chapter president of the Theta Chi fraternity.I was responsible for maintaining records of members' GPAs. I was also inducted to...

I am a graduate of Columbia University with a bachelor's in Neuroscience (pre-med). I have tutored many high school students, mainly in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Having just taken the MCAT and scoring in the 97%, I have extensive knowledge in the sciences. I love teaching and believe in a personalized, student-based approach that emphasizes making mistakes to promote learning.

...twenty-five years. I believe that teaching or tutoring is a journey best taken together. Since I have been over the ground before, many many times, I am familiar with some of the pitfalls and many of the shortcuts; and can provide a perspective which many students will find helpful. I see my task as making sure that we arrive safely at our destination together, having had as interesting and enjoyable a passage as possible.... I believe...

...Prior to law school, I graduated from American University with a degree in International Relations, with concentrations in Peace and Conflict Resolution and Europe. I have been tutoring for the past six years, and I love it! I started as a homework tutor with Big Brothers Big Sisters in high school, where I found my passion for helping students. In college, I tutored extensively in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer...

...share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing, cooking, dancing, writing, and being active in my local school...

...the material I would have to otherwise dryly trudge through. Whether it was my preparation for AP exam week, pre-med course midterms, MCAT, medical school finals, or my USMLE Step exams, I always found that the best way to manage stress, avoid burnout, and memorize material effectively was to make it fun rather than a chore. By combining my hobby of performing improvisational comedy with my passion for teaching, I've developed an engaging style of...

...of expertise. My most recent work experience as a paralegal gave me a chance to communicate complicated medical jargon to our clients, many of which did not have science backgrounds, where I discovered my ability and enjoyment in this part of my job. This background uniquely situates me for a role as a science tutor. I have experience with kids of all ages from my time spent as a camp counselor during my summers home...

Hello, my name is Sam Mellow. I have a Master's Degree in Cell and Developmental Biology from Rutgers, and a Bachelor's Degree in Crop and Soil Science from Virginia Tech. I am passionate about providing clear explanations. I tutor Biology at a college level and below, and other types of science at a high school level and below.

...am an experienced tutor and former teacher with a B.S. in Mathematics and Statistics and a M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This makes me the RIGHT tutor for YOU! If you have any trouble, one of my greatest strengths is breaking down complex information into easily-digestible topics. YES- that applies to subjects that you can barely even pronounce!! If you want a tutor who can teach you the most EFFECTIVE TEST TAKING STRATEGIES -...

Hello everyone! I have been tutoring people, both in elementary school, and in high school, since I was in high school myself. I continued to tutor students in college in biology courses. I enjoy tutoring other students because I like being able to teach the knowledge I have learned in my classes to others so that I don't forget anything and can also pass it down to others.

...serving. Besides education, I enjoy writing, reading (library card + e-reader = game changer/nerd status), staying active (biking in NYC), traveling, and learning languages. As far as my specialties, I'm an organized professional with proven teaching, guidance, and mentorship skills. I possess a strong track record in improving core competency skills and executive functioning for students with special needs and those requiring remedial support. I'm skilled at communicating complex information in a simple, inviting manner....

Everyone knows how to solve 1+1, but my job is to explain the it in the way you can easily understand. I am a fresh graduate from the college, so I know exactly what the exam makers expect from you, and how they want you to stuck. I taught in university athletic center for three years when I was a undergraduate. After that, I am continue to teach Chinese, SAT, SHAST, K-12 Math