Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving New Rochelle, NY

...in tutoring for the GRE, and I am a firm believer that a person can always do better than they previously thought possible. For me, the first step in achieving your educational goals is to re-orient yourself in regards to education. I find it important to know why what you are learning is useful, and I teach accordingly. Math is not only necessary for great test scores, it is incredibly helpful in your everyday life....

...full potential through tutoring is one of my passions, and I am eager to 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...

...for students who have been struggling with it, I know what it's like! I recently took the LSAT and have successfully helped other students conquer the test by crafting a practice schedule and developing specific strategies for approaching each section and each question type. Ultimately, you will be learning how to think like the test. The test rewards adaptability and given that are many ways to succeed on the LSAT, we can work together to...

...classes while in Buffalo. All of this has given me a wide and diverse skill set that I bring to bear on work with students. Beyond my educational and professional background, I love all things having to do with bicycles. In 2011, I biked across the United States, from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. I loved the experience so much that the following year I biked the Pacific coast from Canada to Mexico....

...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 open book so feel free to ask me anything before, during or after our sessions. I look forward to getting to know you each individually and hopefully helping you learn whatever topic it is you're struggling...

...material; but in AP Physics I learned how to study, apply knowledge to real world challenges, and that understanding core concepts is the greatest foundation one can have. Having my students attain these crucial skills is what I strive hardest to do as a tutor. My goal is to ensure my students have the knowledge and tools that will allow them to handle their work at hand, as well as, more difficult tasks they may...

...students and for the past two years, I have privately tutored students for standardized tests and through the college application process. I believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these exams in order to enable students to become better test-takers. In the realm...

...Economics and Government, and I just finished my first year at Columbia Law School this past May. I ran several student organizations at Hamilton and gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really enjoy getting to know my students and I like to bring a sense of humor to my lessons to help keep them engaged. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade to seniors in college and I have...

...addition to performing well on the exams themselves, I believe it is just as important for students to learn how to think calmly and confidently about these tests, so that they can help to serve students' broader educational goals. In addition to tutoring students - and being one myself - I enjoy keeping fit by boxing at the gym, reading mostly non-fiction, and rooting for favorite NCAA teams. I have had the opportunity to travel...

...high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and outgoing person, and I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I particularly like working with middle school and high school students, as I can challenge them and...

...children and am enthusiastic and playful when interacting with them, while teens find me easy to relate to because I am not significantly older than them (twenty-four) and I still remember what it is like to be their age. I thoroughly enjoy the fascinating (and sometimes silly) discussions I have with the students I sub for. As would be indicated by my current studies, English has always been my best and favorite subject. I absolutely...

...years including a TEDx talk. My style of tutoring is collaborative and student-centered. I believe in meeting the student at his or her own level and building up from there. I am passionate about education, in particular subjects like writing, history, and sociology, and I will begin to pursue a PhD this fall in the hopes of one day becoming a professor. When I am not reading for my research, I try to find time...

...University, and am currently on a year long leave from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center based in China. I am a certified ESL instructor. In addition to my tutoring work, I am currently working as a content marketing intern for a Shanghai-based consulting firm. I have taught all over the world from South America to East Asia, and collectively have years of tutoring experience. These experiences have been as diverse as teaching English as a Second Language,...

...take initiative in all endeavors that are on my path. I am determined to be a success story; not only for my family but others as well. When it comes to delivering information for education purposes, I feel that I am on par with the education greats. I maintain high standards and expect my students to exceed my standards. I believe education is important, and with proper guidance all individuals can succeed. Outside of tutoring,...

...as a "Big Brother", helping incoming freshmen adapt themselves to the more rigorous environment of St. Paul's. While an undergraduate at Columbia University, I taught SAT prep courses. I will be going to law school in the fall, and until then I am continuing my passion for teaching with Varsity Tutors! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student. Whether you're studying for chemistry test or analyzing a work of...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Physics. In the past, I have worked at Kumon as a math and reading tutor. I am most passionate about teaching Math, Physics, and Spanish. I try to bring that passion to each tutoring session so that the lessons are both interesting and enriching. My ultimate goal is simple: when a student is able to explain a topic or even teach it back to me, I am confident that they...

...a Pre-Medical student at LSU studying Biological Sciences with a minor in Spanish. I tutor for the NREMT exam, as well as Spanish, Biology, Algebra, Science, and more. Outside of school and teaching, I am a volunteer EMT and Vice President of my local first aid squad, which is what I enjoy most! I love sharing my knowledge and experiences in EMS with students. I also studied Spanish Language and Culture abroad in Alicante, Spain!

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...and never stop pushing themselves. A favorite quote of mine comes from WB Yeats: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." This is true for a tutor as well! Tutoring should be geared to accentuate and utilize the skills and interests of individual pupils - not just be a lecture with the same content the student sees in class. Individual tutoring and training will engage the student on...

...at Buffalo, I have a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science, which I passionately share with my students. I currently teach middle school math in New York City, where I have cultivated over 2 years of experience in tailoring lessons to meet diverse learning needs. My teaching philosophy centers on making math relatable by connecting concepts to real-world applications, fostering critical thinking and creativity. I find immense joy in witnessing students experience their "aha"...