Top High School English Tutors serving Manhattan

Emily : Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...year. I'm working towards a double major in public policy and international relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math (up to calculus 3), biology and chemistry as well as ACT/SAT...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Jordan: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...reader or writer who has just begun discovering what he or she has to say, but has not yet discovered how he or she can say it. In addition, Ive been tutoring reading, writing, algebra, and SAT prep. I had a difficult time with the multiple choice reading and writing sections in high school, and I empathize with students who struggle with that format, with students who have trouble narrowing their ideas into one single-letter...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720

Katharine: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...for upwards for 300 students. I also volunteered at the Willimantic AIDS clinic and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I was awarded the greek life academic achievement award during my time at UConn. I began tutoring while I was in high school as a volunteer for the Bridgeport School Volunteer Association. At 15, my first student was a 4th grade girl who was about to repeat the fourth grade for...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 700

Donald: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...come up with creative and practical solutions. As a trainer and pre-sales engineer, I co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored on and off since my college days, in...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University - Masters, TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
GRE Quantitative: 166

Julian: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...group-study sessions or helping a friend one-on-one and the only real problem absorbing the material is because their baseline knowledge was not as strong as it should have been. I have a lot of experience with teaching and tutoring in math and science. I also am well versed with SAT prep in test-taking strategies and time management on the test, as well as creating a plan leading up to the test. Before studying at Columbia,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Bethany: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...from Adelphi University and a B.S. in English Education from NYU. While attending school, I worked with graduate and undergraduate students on their college writing assignments. Prior to this, I was a 7th grade English teacher working with younger pupils on grammatical structure. I think it is important for students to have confidence and feel relaxed in their approach to writing. The best way to improve in writing is to consistently practice and understand the...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, English Education grades 7-12
Adelphi University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
State Certified Teacher

Justin: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...ages on grade-level studies in math, science, the humanities and foreign languages. Students at top high schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my administration we tracked students' scores and attained the highest average grade increase in the...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720

Max: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Katherine: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I am currently a sophomore on the Varsity Tennis Team at Williams College majoring in Economics and Psychology. I have 3 years of experience tutoring/mentoring struggling students and those wishing to excel beyond their curriculum. I absolutely love to guide students towards their full potentials. In my experience, I have tutored all subjects from 5th-7th grade, and have the most fun working through Math and English.
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Sam: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I work and live in New York City. I grew up in Knoxville, TN and went to the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied economics and political science. I'm light-hearted but take academics very seriously. In all of my lessons I combine my curiosity about the world with the idea that learning can be fun.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelors, Political Science and Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Martin : Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...experienced person like me to guide you. Learning should be enjoyable and I am good at patiently building on your strengths while helping you identify and overcome weaknesses. With a good tutor you can find both success and pleasure even in the most frustrating of academic situations. My students always say I'm one of the most approachable and easygoing professors they've ever had, as well as one of the best, so don't be shy about...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Anthropology
University of Pennsylvania - PHD, Anthropoogy

Dylan: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...at every step of the lesson. This both motivates the learner toward a clear goal and reduces their anxiety. I also know that students have different brains that respond to different methods, and I optimize the student's learning styles to accelerate their learning process. For example, I incorporate music and film when I know it can expand the technical into the real. This allows the student to attach schoolwork to real life as it is...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Wendy: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel. My teaching style reflects the needs of the learner and I assess...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Sarah: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Hello! I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Saad: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I am a Finance major at Mercy College in New York, having transferred this Fall from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. My goal to simply help my students achieve the results they desire and to help them set up the habits which will let them reproduce these results in the future.
Education & Certification
Mercy College - Bachelor of Science, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Sarina : Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...Physics. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college age in various mathematics subjects, and love helping others learn languages, specifically Italian and Spanish. I am passionate about helping students reach their highest potential. Seeing the transformation in a student's attitude when they finally begin to understand a subject is the most rewarding feeling, and I hope to help as many people as I can to feel confident in whatever problem or question...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 34

Melanie: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...lawyers to repeal the oppressive Anti-Homosexuality Act. I am currently assisting lawyers in the U.S. with a death penalty case and am a member of the Journal of Gender and Law. Prior to starting law school, I gained experience working with non-profits and on political campaigns. I earned my bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Stanford in 2011. I enjoy the opportunity to work with clients as they apply to college and graduate school, by...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, N/A
LSAT: 174

Jimi: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...have a long history of academic success in high school and college and I want to help you achieve the same. Check out my excellent scores on the SAT and SAT subject tests, including a perfect score on Math II. I'm friendly, flexible, and always put students' and families' needs first. I also know a lot about teaching, due to my background in ESL teaching, educational nature tours, and private SAT tutoring (see my resume!)....
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790

Jason: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...and Spanish for the past five years. When it comes to tutoring and teaching, I believe that attentiveness is extremely important. With my students, I always make a conscious effort to closely monitor their strengths, weaknesses, mistakes, and progress. By knowing your student, it allows the teacher to effectively form a curriculum, as well as monitor progress in an efficient and effective manner. I love teaching, and I love seeing the improvement and progress of...
Education & Certification
SUNY Albany - Bachelor in Arts, Finance/ Spanish

Krista: Manhattan High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Hello, my name is Krista. I am a graduate student from Saint Josephs College. By the beginning of the year 2019, I will have gained my certifications in adolescent education, and, English. I can teach/tutor students in grades 4-12. Also, I am able to tutor students with various learning needs, i.e autism, and other various needs.
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph College - Bachelor of Education, English
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