Top GRE Tutors serving Long Island
Yasmeen: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...My name is Yasmeen and I am a lover of learning and teaching. Tutoring has always been passion of mine, and I look forward to understanding students' strengths and opportunities to effectively provide an enriching, engaging and beneficial learning experience. I have experience teaching kids and adults of all ages. I studied Psychology at Harvard, graduating in 2015. When not focusing on academics, my passions include theatre, dance, teaching, cooking & travel. Thank you for...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Antony: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Econ and Stats, I hope to share my knowledge with students who need help with these subjects or students who are looking to expand their knowledge beyond what's taught in class. During my undergraduate studies, I tutored one-on-one and in small groups to students at the University of Michigan on introductory / intermediate Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. I also taught statistics and pre-calc / calc. From this experience, I developed a passion for helping students gain...
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University of Michigan - Bachelors, Economics Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Business Research
GRE Quantitative: 170
Olivia: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...am studying Health Policy and Management at the Mailman School of Public Health, and I am very passionate about anything related to health and healthcare! I recently graduated from the University of Michigan, where I studied and tutored Spanish, as well as the pre-med classes. Spanish language and culture is my favorite subject to tutor. I love working with students and helping in any capacity with Spanish as well as test prep for both the...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master in Public Health, Health Policy Analysis
Evan: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I began to learn what my teachers throughout schooling had implicitly taught me: listening to and building relationships with students is perhaps the most essential tool in a teacher's arsenal. Throughout my time at Brown, I lent my ear to various different teaching opportunities, learning to know when to lead, and when to step back and be led. As a tutor with Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment, I met with Yonas, a fourteen year-old...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Comparative Literature & German Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Joel: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...this objective. After graduating from high school in 2003 as Valedictorian of my class, I received two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Colorado, one in English Literature (I graduated summa cum laude) and another in Humanities (I graduated With Honors). From there, I moved on to the State University of New York-Buffalo, where I recently received my Master's degree in English Literature. Throughout these years as a student, I also worked as a professional...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, English
University at Buffalo - Master of Arts, English
Katherine: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
To learn is to open the door to thousands of possibilities. Reading and writing have the power to change the world. I believe everybody can learn how to read critically and write in an effective manner. All it takes is a little motivation and someone who believes and pushes them to do their best.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - Master of Arts, Journalism
GRE Verbal: 164
Cadence: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...as either "well rounded" or "deeply unfocused." After four years and three semesters abroad, I left with degrees in English and Economics and a minor in Ecology. I am flexible in what I can tutor, but I am particularly adept with usage for both academic and personal writing and with standardized testing. I have been editing informally for friends, classmates, and coworkers for as long as I can remember, and I endeavor to guide a...
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University of Georgia - Bachelors, English, Economics
New York University - Masters, Economics
Stephanie : Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a New Jersey Certified Teacher. I hold two state certifications; Teacher of Computer Applications & Business, and Teacher of Elementary Education K-5. I have an easy relatable manner and was voted "Friendliest Teacher" by my students last year.
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Excelsior College - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Jun: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...2003, I was a PhD gradate student at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I taught biochemistry 1094 (Biochemistry Laboratory) as a teaching assistant. The activities are similar to my previous teaching. It is worth noting that due to my teaching excellence, I was awarded Donald K. Anderson Teaching Award in 1999 by my department. From 2009 to 2014, I was a MBA/Master of Statistics student at UCLA. I have taught Statistics 102c (Intro to Monte Carlo...
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University of Science and Technology of China - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Los Angeles - Masters, Statistics
Shalin: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My name is Shalin. I am a Biology geek, currently enrolled in NYU pursuing a Masters in Bioinformatics. I love all things science, and am building a career working in Big Data. I love working with kids of all ages, and evaluate each child to determine what resources work best.
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Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Christopher: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...that I can understand. I believe in helping people not only in understanding the subject, but also learning study techniques, planning, organization and how to deal with stress. When you do not know a subject matter it becomes boring and you lose interest. When you know the subject matter it becomes interesting and fun. No one likes to watch Jeopardy when you do not know the answers. When you know the answers, you feel confident...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Seton Hall Law - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Tim: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...purposes, then evaporated when their time had run out. Of course, the reality of their situation was always much different. Nearly all teachers work tirelessly for their students, rarely thinking about much other than teaching--especially in their first few years. (I know, because I became a first-time teacher.) When I began teaching, this knowledge spiraled me into a state of profound reflection. For the first time, I took seriously all of the pressures on this...
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Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
New York University - Master of Arts, English
GRE Verbal: 168
Ushbah: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of career-building, and I am incredibly enthusiastic about helping people get there. As a young Ivy League college graduate who started her degree at only 16 years old, I too, encountered a lot of problems. But I came to learn, fortunately early, that the lack of an effective learning strategy is typically 80% of your problem. Getting to this strategy, however, is different for every individual-- it is not something you can simply google or...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Writing: 800
Jake: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am passionate about helping students not only master the required material, but also refine his or her unique strategy to studying, testing, and learning!
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 35
ACT Science: 34
Christopher: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Tutors in order to help other students achieve their academic goals. I have been tutoring at a variety of levels since I was in elementary school, and have discovered that I truly love the opportunity to help others gain a better understanding of whatever subject matter is at hand. Reading and writing are my specialty; words are something I have always found to have great power, and assisting others in expressing their thoughts in nuanced,...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History of Science & Medicine
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master in Public Health, Public Health, Sociomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Phil: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...students ranging in age from 1st grade to adults, have taught after-school activities for elementary school students, assisted teachers in middle school classrooms for students with special needs, and have taught a section of an undergraduate course. Personally, I learn best through an interdisciplinary approach, when I am able to see how different subjects, theories, or activities are related to each other. I know that it is important for many students to be exposed to...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Lesley: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.
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Manhattan College - Bachelors, Electrical Engineer
Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters, Masters in Business Administration
Danil: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the REGENTS test. I like to break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all ages; a bit of empathy can span even decades,...
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College - Current Undergrad, History
Mike: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
...students both in groups and individually. Obviously from my background, my strongest subjects are any science or math related subjects at any level. I tutor any science including biological sciences (biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, pathology, human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, neuroscience and others), as well as other science courses including chemistry courses and physics courses, in addition to earth science. I also tutor math, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry. I can also help write papers and...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Biolgical Sciences
New York University - Masters, Biological Sciences
Adlai: Long Island GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Long Island, NY
My name is Adlai, and I'm a chemical engineering PhD student at NYU. I love to help people learn and hope to be a professor one day!
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
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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