Award-Winning ISEE Tutors

...to her mom who was beside herself in joy. I also have helped a student get a perfect 800 on his math SAT, another student get a perfect 12 on his essay (back when they were all counted), and a 3rd student get a 780 on the Verbal SAT. Rest assured, I'm effective on SAT/ACT/GRE prep. Also, I've raised two sons, who have been through Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. In most years we...

...summers at Lick-Wilmerding Aim High, a summer enrichment program for underserved middle school students. In addition to Aim High, I taught English while studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, volunteered with a preschool reading program in East Palo Alto, and I am currently assisting a group of Aim High 8th graders with their independent high school application essays. I am especially passionate about preparing students for standardized tests and editing personal statement essays. Many students experience...

...like a degree in Education with an emphasis on public policy.) I focused mostly on better teaching practices outside the classroom, utilizing technology to teach, and getting girls interested in Math and Science. I have an informal, friendly teaching style. I like to show students that they CAN do physics and math, even if they have a mental block that says they're "bad at it" or "just can't do it." I try to show that...

...about writing, and I really enjoyed the training and feedback aspects of my editing job. I tutor Advanced Placement, LSAT, Essays, Editing, Literature, ISEE Verbal/English, SAT Verbal, SAT Writing and Beginner Latin. I especially like to tutor writing, because it is my belief that with a little guidance, anyone can write. I also enjoy tutoring beginner Latin because as someone who took six years of Latin including AP Virgil, I understand how challenging Latin can...

...and ACT prep (for which I am Kaplan-trained). I have also been a classroom teacher, teaching French, ESL, and AP English. I love to travel and have frequently integrated that into my career as an educator: I worked as an ESL teacher at a language magnet school in China, tutored English while spending the first year of my MA studying in France, and developed French curriculum materials as part of a Fulbright visit to Cameroon....

I believe in the Socratic method of teaching mathematics. I encourage the student to be an active participant in the learning process. I do this by asking a series of questions that gradually lead the student to discover the solution. I firmly believe that the student will have a much more solid command of the subject matter by learning in this manner.... I believe in the Socratic method of teaching mathematics. I like to ask the student questions that will gradually lead him to discover the answer on his own. I firmly believe that by discovering the formulas and solutions on his own, he will have a much more solid understanding of the material.

...students in math and science subjects. In the past, I have tutored middle school students for the ISEE to gain entry into prestigious private high schools. My students achieved top scores, despite the fact that each encountered different obstacles during their preparation. I have learned that tutoring is incredibly dynamic: every student is different in their capabilities and learning style. As a tutor, I strive to develop a strong rapport with each group and their...

...McGill University and have a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students...

...My pupils learned the most from lessons and projects that related life experiences to math and English. A favorite was our restaurant business plan which incorporated math through recipes and blueprints and English through restaurant reviews and resumes. I really enjoyed creating and teaching our ballroom dance club in which members learned history, culture, teamwork, and the power of music and movement. The end of each semester culminated in exuberant performances of rhumba, swing or...

...theatre skills in tutoring by connecting with a wide variety of people, improvising new ways to communicate the material, and engaging interest in the subject matter. Friendly, dependable, and approachable, I am always willing to go the extra mile with my students-students of all ages and abilities. While I tutor in a wide variety of subjects, I especially enjoy math and writing skills. Math was always one of my favorite subjects in school, and I...

...love of learning and to help them develop the tools necessary to achieve that goal. I strive to have my students 'stretch their minds' so that they will succeed in the classroom, on standardized tests and enjoy the process along the way. Most importantly I try to make a connection with my students by listening to them carefully so that I can fully address their specific needs and devise an individualized program of study for...

...University of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and taking walks with...

...sustainable programs in preventative healthcare and education! After Peace Corps I helped launch a technology startup in New York City that partnered with taxi drivers. I absolutely love tutoring and sharing my passion for a variety of subjects including math, history, economics and Spanish! I have extensive experience tutoring all ages, including adults and my approach is collaborative, individualized, and fun. In my free time, you'll find me reading an American History book, running in...

...son review the material for his algebra class. In college and graduate school, my friends would ask me to proofread their papers or clarify some of the topics from our classes. After my studies, I returned to my old high school as a substitute teacher where I spent a semester teaching algebra and geometry classes and directing the school play. Among my peers, I tend to be the go-to guy for any questions about math...

...from the University of Buffalo in Communication and a masters degree in Mathematics Education 7-12 from LIU Post. I have been tutoring for over 12 years in all areas of math and test prep. I started off tutoring when I was in college. Ever since then i found nothing but joy when I was able to help students succeed in their work. When I am not working I enjoy being outdoors, going to museums, sporting...

...based on their particular learning style. I also have tutored academics both privately and for my high school, as well as teaching private music lessons. Although I am able to tutor many different levels and topics of English, science, history and test prep, my favorite subjects to tutor fall under mathematics. I firmly believe that having a strong grasp on mathematical concepts can be empowering and rewarding to students, and it can teach them methods...

...school students in advanced Math, chemistry, writing, and helped them prepare for standardized tests for college admittance. I have also tutored adults preparing for academic proficiency tests for their jobs and with GRE prep for those interested in going to graduate school. Additionally I have taught English grammar, reading, and conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test...

...face as they learn is a combination of lack of interest and lack of confidence. However, once a student builds confidence, interest will naturally increase as people tend to enjoy things they feel that they're good at. I believe the best way to learn effectively is to initially latch onto a subject by gaining confidence from smaller issues within the same subject and then building one's interest from there onwards. My favorite hobbies are cooking,...

...the material simple and relatable for the student that I am tutoring - it is a question of presenting the material in a manner that is easy to understand. In addition, I am very patient, friendly, and easy to talk to. My tutoring style is very adaptable to any type of student - the key is developing the student's independent understanding so that he or she eventually doesn't need my help anymore.

...Dame and a Marketing MBA from Columbia. I have a solid academic background and a passionate interest in American/English Literature. Im strong on standardized test preparation. I am able to coach students through the material, while providing solid test-taking strategy. Im a great resource for college admission essays from the Common App, to long and short supplemental essays, to brag sheets and student resumes. As a Teacher and Editor, I help students to analyze content,...