Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...Design and my MSL in Fashion Law from Fordham School of Law. I have been an Adjunct Professor in fashion business since 2016 and love working one-on-one with students to build confidence and identify their root source of motivation while of course building knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. I'm available to tutor students in a wide range of topics including English (grammar, writing, reading, spelling, etc.), math (through Algebra 2), and history. As a...

...I can tutor these subjects at almost all levels, and am happy to work on any particular areas that you might need help with. I earned my BA in Philosophy, Psychology, and Classics from CUNY, after which I earned my first masters in Classics (Ancient Philosophy) from Cambridge University, and am currently completing my second masters in Classical Studies from Columbia University. Next year, I will be applying for a PhD in Philosophy. Please feel...

...St. John’s writing center, and I have tutored several students in other subjects such as psychology and the verbal portion of the GRE. Of all the tutoring I have done though, my favorite subject is writing. Many people struggle with writing, or think that they are not very good at it, but I think everyone has something worthwhile to write and helping people to bring that out is quite rewarding. I see learning as a...

Hello! My name is Maisha Mitchell. I love languages and teaching them as well. I have been teaching Spanish for 30 years. While learning another language can be a bit difficult sometimes, it is always fun. That is what makes learning languages stand out. You will have a skill that allows you to connect with other people all over the world. I look forward to meeting you and embarking on your journey of learning together:)

...fundamental and advanced keyboard skills, such as harmonization, improvisation, score reading, chord progressions, sight-singing, scales in 24 major and minor key system, and transposition. I also instruct younger non-professional piano learners from age 4 to 18 as well adults. I have rich experience for helping to prepare ABRSM and NYSSMA exams and my students have showed outstanding musicanship, and many of them have obtained high scores from practical piano playing section and music theory section....

...ESL high school teachers assistant for three years and am now teaching High School Special Education in the Department of Education. I am looking forward to helping you meet your academic goals. Extensive experience preparing High School students for College Readiness. Regents Examinations in English Language Arts (Common Core) Regents Examination in Algebra I (Common Core) Regents Examinations in United States History and Government Science Regents Examinations: Physical Setting/Earth Science New York State English as...

...a Minor in Mathematics. I've had the opportunity to work with students as a Learning Assistant in both an Electricity and Magnetism Lab and in an Intro Mechanics classroom. In those classes I was able to help college Freshmen/Sophomores work through various physics problems. I also provided informal tutoring outside of the classroom where students had the ability to work in a smaller setting, making it easier to tailor my teaching methods to the needs...

...in STEM teaching in BU School of Education. A former anatomy teaching assistant in medical school, I matched my top choice of specialty with a >90th percentile Step 2 at a program where I perennially get to teach medical students and residents rotating on our service. Challenge me to explain anything you've seen so far in residency or med school! Medical students: In 2022 the USMLE Step 1 became pass/fail.... SO, aim HIGH on Step...

...most of this experience involved preparations for the GRE or SAT. I have also taught high school and college students in science and mathematics. My approach to tutoring encourages students to build upon their strengths and to gain confidence in question areas that they once found challenging. I achieve these ends through accurate diagnostics, effective introduction of content and strategy, and positive reinforcement of progress. Each tutorial entails an individualized approach to maximize time and...

...emphasize as a tutor. Tests and essays require rigorous practice and a clear understanding of what works, and what does not. This doesn't mean that these tasks must necessarily be dull - as a scholar of language, I always draw attention to the excitement that comes with understanding and expression - but it means rising to the specific challenge. In this regard I am highly qualified. I excelled in my own standardized testing, enough that...

...is finding a tutor that works with your strengths and weaknesses. I like to spend the first time meeting a student really figuring out where the disconnect is with a subject, sometimes the problem is not the new material, but a stronger foundation in previous classes is needed. Professionally I have mostly tutored math for the last several years, but within my friends I tutored physics and other STEM courses through my academic career. I...

...productive and confident student. Many students suffer from anxiety when dealing with math and physics and then decide to want nothing to do with these subjects. They feel like they don't have the mind to understand mathematical concepts. But I tell you that you have the potential and mental capacity to learn the math and physics you need to excel in your courses, pass your exams and move on with your life. Understanding math and...

...up challenging concepts into small and digestible pieces. I know the value in one-on-one help when trying to understanding a topic that one might find difficult, and would be happy to be there to answer any and all questions. I have had informal tutoring experience, as well as jobs as a ski instructor and camp counselor working with kids. Additionally, my on-campus job is in tech support, and since they did all their own training the...

...from 5 years through 80 years of age, and at all levels of academic achievement, including students who were home schooled and those with IEPs. I have tutored the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams for students who were candidates for graduate school, and have worked with students taking the NTE and NYSTCE exams to earn New York State teacher certification. For the past fifteen years, I have focused on SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep,...

I have tutoring experience from back when I was in high school to almost all the way to my college graduation. I have excellent communication skills and have an ability to understand how to best reach a student and make him/her understand what they need to do. My supervisors and teachers can attest to the my tutoring skills.

...learning process is important to me. While at Lafayette College, I realized how much I enjoyed leading meetings with the on-campus Spanish Speakers club—a club for which I served as president for the duration of my final year. I am joining Varsity to aid students that may benefit from having additional attention paid to their individual needs. I am here to share my passion for language and to help students feel more confident in their work...

...Physics from the California Institute of Technology and a M.A. in Mathematics Education from Bard College. I am also a certified teacher in 7-12 Mathematics and I have over 7 years experience tutoring and teaching. I specialize in helping high school students students gain the important critical thinking skills they would need to succeed in Ivy League schools and other highly competitive universities. I have considerable experience preparing students in all the major standardized test...

I studied Chinese Language and Literature at Beijing Foreign Studies University and I have taught both teenagers and adults Chinese before.

...eat! I have been to most of western Europe, Mexico, and am planning on traveling some more before I start my doctoral degree. I have been tutoring students for the past 6 years in both formal and informal settings. I have tutored primarily in social sciences (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...

...While a student, I tutored many of my peers in subjects ranging from American history to writing and test preparation. Although I am confidant in a number of varied topics, history, from American to modern world to ancient civilizations, remain my favorite. I love the moment when a student starts connecting ideas and historical events and themes. I sincerely feel that the education system is one of, if not THE most important systems in the...