Top GRE Tutors serving Long Island

Sunny: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hi, my name is Sunny Wong and I am a graduate student currently attending NYU 's Tandon School of Engineering. I have a background in chemistry, biology and mathematics. ... I want students to not only be able to answer questions but to apply what they have learned to real world experiences. Being able to connect the classroom to the world is what I aim for.... I want to understand the student's thought process (what type...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
NYU Tandon School of Engineering - Masters, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 720
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 153

Aliya: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the University of Toronto and am currently pursuing my graduate degree at Columbia University. I have over five years of tutoring experience and have tutored a broad range of subjects including ACT, SAT, SSAT, as well as calculus, physics, and chemistry (AP and non-AP). I enjoy working with students to set up personalized study plans and find problem-solving techniques that can help students achieve their target scores. In my spare time I enjoy skiing, and...
Education & Certification
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Astronomy
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 35

Allen : Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a hedge fund in Norwalk, CT. I enjoy tutoring in Math and Chinese. I have been teaching in APEX as a SAT math tutor. My teaching style is giving students more chance to talk and ask questions. I'd like to listen to them and help them out as much as I can. I'm quite patient person, and very passionate in helping people. As long as we work hard together, I believe we will definitely make...
Education & Certification
ZheJiang Gongshang University - Bachelor in Arts, Advertising
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master of Science, Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master of Science, Mathematics

Claire: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a high school science teacher in New York, New York. My background is in biology research and musical theatre. I am committed to teaching to students of all abilities and helping them recognize their strengths as learners.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Melody: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...(psychology and sociology), English (writing, editing, and literature), and biology. My tutoring style varies depending on who I am working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch me do a practice example, instead I will give them one and have them talk me through the steps they are going through. Each student is unique and should feel empowered! I like to foster that and have...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Psychology
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Clinical Psychology
GRE Quantitative: 151
GRE Verbal: 154

Tiffani: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...tutored at an after school program in NYC where I taught broad range of subjects including science, literacy, coding and math. I am most passionate about literacy. I enjoy helping young students foster a love for reading 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...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Kathleen: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...sharing my own insight with a particular subject and help students learn to love the subject material. Although I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology and assisting students with essay writing. I believe the key to being successful in school is connecting the material to a student's own life. I am dedicated to helping students connect the dots between school subjects and real life scenarios. In my experience, learning...
Education & Certification
Monmouth University - Current Undergrad, Psychology

Matt: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and executing lesson plans, which I strive to make as engaging and effective as possible. Prior to teaching English I was a journalist and writer for seven years, contributing to publications such as The Village Voice, LA Weekly, and Minneapolis City Pages. These experiences honed my writing and grammar skills to the highest level in addition to fostering a love of language which I try to impart to my students. An enthusiastic and empathetic teacher,...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication
ACT Reading: 32

Michael: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...York City as a high long-term substitute biology teacher. I have dedicated much of my life to helping others, having been a part of hospitals, a non-profit organization for bird of prey rehabilitation, and a college learning resource center. The areas I tutor are biology, microbiology, anatomy, and physiology. These include honors biology, AP Biology, and IB Biology HL. I will sometimes accept tutoring requests of other biology subjects if I have taken them myself....
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Integrative Biology
SUNY College of Optometry - Doctor of Optometry, Optometry

Ekiuwa: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Science from Syracuse University. I love everything math and science and I hope I can make those subjects easier and more enjoyable for you! I have been tutoring for 4 years now in various capacities. I want to help students reach their maximum potential. I know a lot about having to do well in a course while it may not be you favorite, so let me help you and we can conquer this together!
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Master in Public Health, Public Health

Arun: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...experience teaching in all ages from Kindergarten to post-graduate students, I feel equipped to provide excellent tutoring in a variety of subjects, especially Math, Science, and test prep. I like to build off of the existing knowledge of my students to help relate the material better and make concepts more understandable. Using any preexisting knowledge to build off of, I work to create bridges that connect what is already known to what needs to be...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Strayer University-Georgia - Masters in Education, Education
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 720

Shawn: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...peers and saw first hand how positively people can react to one on one practice. I started tutoring at university because I truly enjoyed helping others and knew with a little guidance I can teach anyone the proper ways to solve what looks like a difficult problem. I am a friendly, motivated tutor looking to help students that need a little boost to get some difficult concepts down. I am proficient in maths ranging from...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Math: 720

Sofia: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My name is Sofia. Writing and researching is my thing. I am a social scientist with a media studies MA and 5 years of experience writing professionally anything from TV scrips to anthropological research reports. What do I teach? The foundations of sociology and linguistics: writing, research, social studies and history. I love long walks on the beach (it's actually nice) and horror movies.
Education & Certification
Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
The New School - Master of Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

David: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a graduate student at Hunter College for an MA in Statistics and I am trying to pursue a career as an actuary. I have been tutoring various math subjects for five years and love to tutor. I always try to really individualize my approach to tutoring because everyone learns differently.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics

Matthew: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My students learn the tools to succeed at what they are doing. They discover their true questions and how to take all the steps to understanding and doing things for themselves.... My teaching philosophy begins and ends with respect for the student. I believe that each student can find an authentic interest and use for what they are studying It is important to build on levels of understanding and competence. Students learn by doing.... I chat...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Latin American Studies

Lauren: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...high school, college, and the college application process to the next generation of students. I have a passion for math and science, and I want to share my excitement about these topics with others. Whether I am tutoring someone who shares my passion for these subjects and wants that extra edge, or someone who is struggling with the concepts, I want to help students strive to be the most successful and thoughtful that they can...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Mathematical Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750

Nicholas: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...every student has the potential to excel in school. Sometimes it takes a good tutor to bring out that potential, and that is what I strive to be. I especially love helping students develop problem solving strategies, which is why mathematical subjects are my favorite to tutor. I believe that it is important to think like a problem solver, which means that students need to understand the "why" behind the equations rather than just memorizing...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at the City College of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Kelly: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of simply giving an answer to a question, because research has shown that an individual who solves a problem themselves is significantly more likely to retain the information and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment leading towards further willingness to tackle new problems. (I don't want students to simply memorize formulas to pass a test, but actually be able to look a new problem and attack it, confident of the skills attained in tutoring)....
Education & Certification
Lock Haven University of PA - Bachelors, Physics
Grad Center, CUNY - PHD, Physics

Reid: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Harvard University - PHD, Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31

Kimberly: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...thus I am able to tutor students in a range of topics, including Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Statistics, French, Russian, English Language and Literature, and exam preparation (SAT, ACT, AP and GRE). My favorite topics to tutor in are Biology and Environmental Science, since I love sharing my interest in the science and using it to help students better understand and enjoy these exciting fields. My teaching philosophy is best summarized as "show not tell"...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Environmental Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Public Health
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) serves as one of the leading criteria for graduate schools in their admissions decisions. Exceptional GRE scores can give your chances to get into the graduate school of your choice a definite boost, even if your undergraduate GPA is not as high as other students vying for admission.
If you're searching for ways to increase your score on the GRE, a private tutor can be a big help. Varsity Tutors could help you connect with an independent tutor in Long Island who can assist you in preparing for the GRE. Since the GRE has both a general test and subject-specific tests, you can find a tutor who specifies in the test you'll be taking and get the individual attention you deserve.
The general GRE includes three sections. The math section includes questions that assess basic math knowledge and problem-solving skills. The verbal section tests your reading comprehension and ability to complete a sentence. The analytical writing section evaluates how well you present your answers by writing in a clear-cut, logical manner. A personal GRE tutor can point you toward how to answer questions in each of these sections by offering strategies and working through practice tests.
Our educational directors will match you with a GRE tutor in Long Island, NY, who is knowledgeable in a host of alternative teaching methods to best teach to your particular learning style. Although a lot of would-be grad school students spend thousands of dollars on test prep classes, practice test books, and off-the shelf test prep kits, these materials do not provide the individualized attention that a private tutor can. On an important test like the GRE, you may feel the stress of "test anxiety" as the exam day approaches. A seasoned GRE tutor can give you suggestions on how to understand test anxiety, such as going through demanding practice tests that will get you ready for the real exam.
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