Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Ramapo, NY

...years ago, I have held two very different jobs! Directly after graduating, I served as a Youth Developement Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru. For two years I lived with a host family in the Andes Mountains and developed sustainable programs in preventative healthcare and education! After Peace Corps I helped launch a technology startup in...

...11th and 12th graders -- my 12th grade class was Advanced Placement for English Literature. I am currently tutoring students in English Language Arts, including instruction in verbal skills, essay writing, reading comprehension, and test preparation (Regents, SATs). My students have come from urban, suburban, and rural backgrounds, and I have taught students with disabilities...

I've been a professional tutor for the past ten years and a college instructor for the past four years. I have my masters degree in philosophy and hope to enroll in a PhD program in philosophy by Fall 2017. In my free time I enjoy stand-up comedy, strategy/RPG video games, and science fiction.... I believe that the goal of tutoring is to create life-long independent learners and that it is the tutor’s job to provide encouragement...

...assisting students each week with their homework and course material. I am passionate about bringing knowledge to others, especially as an author, either through teaching, tutoring, writing academic articles and textbooks (with a co-authored volume on Medieval Literature scheduled for publication with Routledge), or sharing the joy of a story through my published fiction.

...fields of mathematics and computer science. I'm a strong believer in the benefits of well-guided mentorship in learning a new topic and have a long history of effective tutoring. I will do everything I can to make sure my students understand concepts thoroughly in an environment that's pleasant and conducive to learning.

...am in the process of launching a small business. So in my spare time, I want to continue connecting to students by tutoring various subjects from math to English to test prep. As for test prep, I believe that most standardized tests don't test your ability in their stated subjects as much as they do...

...I have a strong background in calculus and related math courses. My goal at Varsity Tutors is to work with other students to overcome challenges they may face in their high school or college math courses. My math is tested every day as a Ph.D student so my math skills remain very sharp.... The first thing I plan on telling students is to be very organized and neat while working out math problems. In my experience,...

...for many students to be exposed to different ideas and modes of learning when tackling a particular project. I strive to relate each subject to the students' strengths and interests. I know that learning difficult subjects may not be fun, so I strive to maintain a level of trust and support that can guide the...

...and athletics by majoring in History, minoring in English and American Literatures, and playing on the men's basketball team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital...

...one-on-one tutoring to a French adult looking to improve his English listening and speaking skills. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because it allows me to share my passion for the French language. I particularly enjoy adapting my instruction to individual learning styles to best meet a student's needs and to see their knowledge of the...

...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...

...and LSAT for a major test preparation company. I went on to teach writing to fellow undergraduates at Rutgers College and to gifted high school students at Johns Hopkin's Center for Talented Youth. As a graduate student at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught European history to undergraduates earning an Outstanding Graduate Student...

...which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years...

...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...

...Operations while getting my MBA at Northwestern University, one of the prestigious M7 programs. I've been successful because I simplify complex concepts in ways that make them stick. What also differentiates me is that I also mentor my students. I learned the power of mentoring through my corporate experience and used it to help students...

...so that they can help to serve students' broader educational goals. In addition to tutoring students - and being one myself - I enjoy keeping fit by boxing at the gym, reading mostly non-fiction, and rooting for favorite NCAA teams. I have had the opportunity to travel extensively abroad, and always enjoy learning about new...

...short films and video art pieces, and freelanced on independent documentary projects. I have worked on television shows for Major League Baseball Productions, produced content for activist groups, and programmed for UnionDocs, a microcinema in New York. More recently, I've coordinated and facilitated retreats for emerging adults, focusing on personal growth skills and political education....

...for these subjects. Since I am also working towards a career in molecular biology, I use math and science every day, and I can explain real-world applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with...

...university is not for me. The heavy teaching loads and constant pressure to publish research results left me run down and exhausted, and that's not how I want to live and work. I want to enjoy teaching and working on research while also having time to be a person and enjoy life. I recently moved...

...private), as well as at the college level. I have a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in Secondary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College, an MPhil in Anglo Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in English from St. John's University. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, writing fiction, meditation,...