Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...honors from Stony Brook University, and with Merit from the Master of Letters program in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. In New York City, I still find that some are most impressed by my diploma from Stuyvesant High School. Recently, I tutored a few students for a SAT preparation program and came to enjoy it, especially in a smaller setting where the lessons can be catered to the individual needs of the student....

...total readership of over one million. This deep personal connection to writing allows me to help students not just master technical skills but also develop their own voice and confidence in written expression. Professionally, I worked as a Writer and Editor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), contributing to the largest website overhaul in the agency's history and creating public health content that reaches millions. I also served as Editor-in-Chief of Boston...

...in the History and Culture program at Drew University. I also hold Master's and Bachelor's degrees in History. I have taught at both the college and high school level, and I would be happy to bring that expertise to helping you or your student. In addition, I have published work in both academic journals and popular magazines and have worked in the editorial field. Improving writing is a specialty of mine. In my spare time,...

...students, and I am able to explain things to people and remain calm in doing so. I tutor math (up to Calc I), English (up to AP-level), Spanish (up to AP-level), Physics (Regents-level), German (up to intermediate), French, Latin (both elementary), and the SATs and GREs. Of the subjects I've tutored so far, I'd say math is my favorite because it is highly objective and it comes very naturally to me. My interests outside of...

I have 2 math degrees, 7 years of teaching experience and 30 years of tutoring experience in math. I enjoy what I do and I help students enjoy the learning process as well. I help them build their confidence through a series of successes in solving progressively more challenging problems. I look forward to helping students be the best math students they can be.

...a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed to helping students reach their full potential as learners. Throughout my years as an educator, I have seen firsthand the remarkable academic growth that can occur when tutors provide students with the individualized support that they...

...science courses. Raised by international travelers and humanitarian workers, I have grown up in the midst of political turmoil during my time living in Cairo, Damascus, Paris, Amman, and Menton, spurring my interest in politics and other humanitarian issues facing the developing world early on. I truly love tutoring as it allows me to help others cultivate their knowledge and abilities and realize their full potential. I'm incredibly understanding when it comes to the individuality...

...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 examples, we'll work to strengthen your strengths and develop your areas for improvement. Additionally, we'll create a test day strategy that allows you to operate at your peak. Let's embark on this journey together. Join me in uncovering strategies, conquering challenges, and...

...familiarity with recent developments in cognitive sociology, and my training as an expert chess player and coach. Using these methods, I have assisted hundreds of students improve their writing and critical thinking skills. But, those achievements are not as important as what I can do to help you. I am here is because I am passionate about helping students with their communication and problem-solving skills because I know that improving these basic aspects of our...

...student has significant control over their outcome on test day; this is partly a result of taking control over my own destiny when it came to the SAT, GRE, and most recently LSAT tests, on all of which I significantly improved on my own performance by following a disciplined regimen. I try to build a relationship with students that motivates them to succeed by learning more about their other interests and goals and encouraging the...

...enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal educational opportunities can help foster social equality. I emphasize inquiry-based learning because I believe that students learn best when they are invested in the material and can fully...

...and literature), history, civics and government, and study and organization skills. My teaching philosophy is consistent across my work with all age groups: I believe it is important for students to be empowered learners through the use of scaffolding. With scaffolding, I am able to provide supports that are faded over time as a student masters the concept(s) being taught. I also believe it is critical to connect academic learning to real life through the...

...extracurricular, and application prep sectors (specifically for STEM students). I also volunteer online for the Teletutor Virtual Services with students from high school. I would describe my teaching style to be directed by the student. I am able to cater to and provide in a fun yet educational way (using online interactive tools) the necessary information or clarifications needed by students. Different modes of delivering the content, especially those that are beneficial to the students...

...and tech evangelist, this "Near Wizard" spreads the magic of code and automation wherever he goes. I specialize in Computer Science, Programming, and Mathematics including Calculus I, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, SAT Math, and GRE Quantitative and Verbal. I am a software engineer and educator with an interest in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Artificial Intelligence applications. Outside of school I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking. I'm excited to...

...Georgetown University. My background has equipped me with the skills to be communicative, flexible, rigorous and creative with my students. I tailor the tutoring experience to orient towards each of my student's individual goals, based on their current strengths and weaknesses. I use my experience to help my students improve their cognitive (thinking) skills and overall grasp of the subject matter at hand. I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals.

...master taking standardized exams, as I understand how daunting such high-stakes exams can be to students. It brings me great joy and fulfillment to witness progress and a growing confidence in students. I would be happy to work with you and develop a unique study plan that best suits you; I will help you find the most effective way to achieve your goal score or grade! In my free time, I enjoy doing outdoorsy activities...

I have spent the past decade working in education as a teacher, new teacher trainer, and tutor. I specialize in English across grade levels and for new learners and writers and test preparation. My goal is build skills and confidence, and make the learning process fun. Please get in touch if interested!... I like to build independent learning habits- everything from following along with one's own finger to correcting their own mistakes on a test, to...

...Northwestern University with 5 years of experience tutoring. I tutor a variety of math and science subjects and work with students of all ages. I received both my Bachelors of Science and Master of Science in chemical engineering. One of my favorite parts of my studies was the extensive exposure I got too many different subject areas in the math and sciences. I really enjoyed learning and understanding these concepts and want to help other...

...Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Both my graduate and undergraduate studies have explored how the brain effectively learns information, and I look forward to opportunities where I can share what I have researched with others. Given my background, I am proficient in math, science, and psychology, and can help my students apply the principles of scientific writing to create clear and concise essays. Having recently taken the GREs, I look forward to sharing strategies for effective...

...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 New York. I like to use my academic trajectory as an example of the fact that hard work can get...