Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...graduate school? If this is the case, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nova and I will be starting my PhD at Columbia University this fall in Cell and Molecular Biomedical Studies. I recently went through the graduate school application process, including PhD interviews, and received many acceptances. Allow me to be a grad school mentor for you. This includes: GRE tutoring Reading/helping you write personal statements Interview prep General advising (choosing schools,...

...adult classes. I then became head soft-skills trainer and curriculum developer for Anudip Foundation in Calcutta, a non-government organization aimed at teaching technology and language skills to rural Bengalis. I have been tutoring pre-numeracy through Algebra in New York for the last year, while studying communication sciences and disorder. I believe is giving students the tools to find answers to problems independently, and making the underlying logic of the problem clear. Watching students gain understanding...

...and increase their fluency and comprehension of the texts they read. This is something close to my heart because I love reading. I believe reading allows us to travel to a different world. We get to experience the world through the books we read. I am a firm proponent of equity in education. While I believe equality is important, providing students with what they need to be successful is much more important to me. Every...

...own strengths and weaknesses, not the entire class's strengths and weaknesses. I also seek to be personally approachable to students because when there is a divide between tutor and tutoree, I do not believe that the student learns as much as they potentially can. I see the tutoring relationship as a two-way avenue in which both parties learn valuable, new skills throughout sessions. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends...

...European history to undergraduates earning an Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor award in 2002. Even though I was subsequently accepted into New York University Law School, I decided to pursue a career in education. Later, I started teaching the GMAT for an online test preparation company. In addition to teaching, I am constantly pursuing different artistic projects. I have been featured on the website College Humor and have performed as a comic and musician in New...

...and Education) at ASU for over a year, tutoring children from the ages of 4 to 16 in a variety of subjects. Through my extensive experience tutoring English and helping students succeed on standardized tests like the SAT and the LSAT, I've felt the immense joy of seeing my students achieve understanding of the topics we cover, confidence in their own abilities, and strong time-management skills to succeed in the future. I believe that education...

...have also taken the SAT, DAT, MCAT, and GRE, and am more than willing to help tutor anyone preparing for these exams -- as someone who has taken them not too long ago, I myself remember the stress that comes with standardized testing, and would love the chance to help find with you the best way possible to guide your way through it. I am very excited to be a part of your team, and...

...in New York to support educational workshops and help organize a College App Essay Bootcamp for 150 students. Two summers ago I was the Teaching Artist Cadre Development & High School Readiness Project Intern at an arts and literacy non-profit in Chicago called Changing Worlds. The next summer as Education Intern I taught, organized lesson plans, and created lending library for a preschool for homeless children in Washington D.C. I have studied French for nine...

...confidence to know that even if they haven't seen a problem or task before, they will be able to figure it out. Having worked with students from a variety of backgrounds, I have learned how to adapt and adjust in order to meet my students where they are and help them reach their full academic potential. As both an educator and a counselor-in-training, I am deeply committed to forming strong one-on-one relationships with my students.

...York. Attended Health Science Technology High School, Edison High School, Eastern Michigan University, and Rutgers University. At Edison I played Football, Basketball, and threw the javelin. I pursued a major in Actuarial Science and threw javelin in college. I received my Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Studies in April 2016 from Eastern Michigan University. I encourage students to research my degree, as it is very promising and heavily rewarding. If you have any issues with...

Passionate physician, offering enlightenment to those who seek it. Also I am easy going, I'll create an educational process that is entertaining.

I am a 2016 alumna of Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude in Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. I also participated in the pre-med curriculum, taking courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. During my senior year, I tutored students from the Department of Athletics and the Office of Academic and Diversity Initiatives in Calculus I. I am passionate about helping others gain the skills, confidence, and understanding to achieve academic success. ... In...

...comprehension: - utilizing visuals aids like diagrams, charts, and color coding - integrating auditory tools like read-alouds, and songs/tunes/rap - breaking down complex concepts into clear, digestible steps - using relatable and engaging real world examples To me, tutoring is about so much more than homework completion and test prep- it's about developing critical thinking skills, enhancing self confidence, and building a love for learning that lasts well beyond the classroom. I look forward to...

...and valued tutor. I take into account the student's interests, hobbies, learning style, learning pace and goals to holistically tutor the student in the desired subjects. In addition, I have taught a Freshman Interest Group Seminar (FIGS) at Rutgers for Health and Medicine, which was challenging since I had a class size of about 30 students. However, every single one of my students received an A and even nominated me for a FIGS instructor award....

I have struggled through different levels of education and have ultimately come through with success. I understand the frustration being unable to grasp concept, not understanding a lecture and feeling lost afterword. I would never want students to feel the same level of frustration.

...is Kimanthi Gicovi and I am currently a first-year medical school student. Prior to med school, I graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and received my Master's degree in Biomedical Studies from Drexel College of Medicine. I have over 6 years of experience tutoring individual students and also worked as a teaching assistant at the graduate school level. I am passionate about teaching and working with students. I have experience...

...English from the University of Washington, and an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania - from where I graduated with honors. In 2010, I published my first novel, and I am currently at work on two new books, one about Authentic teaching, and the other, my second work of fiction. Writing is my first love, and I teach writing skills with the same passion that I write. I look forward to working with you, and...

I attended the University of Pennsylvania for undergrad where I studied English and took many STEM courses (chemistry, organic chemistry, statistics, calculus, advanced biology) as a part of my liberal arts education. I have also taken classes at Hunter College post-grad. I went to Poly Prep Country Day School for high school. I enjoy trying new recipes and new workouts as hobbies. I was born and raised in Brooklyn.

...a tutor. I will not give my students the answers to their questions right away. Instead, I will guide them along the right path so they can arrive at the correct answer by themselves. Giving away answers robs students of their valuable opportunity to grow as a learner by making connections between different concepts, integrating them, and applying them to a particular question. Students always walk away from tutoring sessions with more confidence when they...

...Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Drexel University, I am committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for my students. My experience in tutoring high school biology has reinforced my belief that personalized guidance is crucial for academic success. I strive to connect with each student by tailoring my approach to their unique learning styles, helping them to navigate complex scientific concepts with confidence. My motivation for tutoring stems from a genuine desire...