Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...go over details from past conflicts and repair antiques he found. My family has done a lot of research into our own personal history and it's these things that have really driven my connection to history. Also being raised by a grunt is definitely a very structured way to live which helped me to develop good habits for studying and staying motivated. My main tutoring interests are centered around history, essay writing, and study strategies....

...math and the sciences. Because of my background in high school and major in college, I have plenty of experience with Calculus I through Statistics for research, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and anatomy and physiology. I love helping students in math and science and it gives me a sense of satisfaction to see other people succeed. I have experience of 3 years being an academic tutor and I love it. As the eldest sister, I've helped...

...foreign sentence structure and the role of culture on linguistic expression. I get great joy out of seeing the light bulb turn on in my student's eyes. I experienced this the most through my experience as a tutor for the No Child Left Behind program. A lot of the kids I dealt with were dealing with serious home issues, and it was reflecting in their ability to focus and truly comprehend. My experience with them...

...past two years and have been homeschooling a fourth grade student for the past year. I am very familiar with the Common Core Standards. I am also working at a learning center tutoring students from pre-k to middle school in English and Math. I have a learning difference and was classified in first grade. Due to my difference, I have had to apply many different strategies and techniques to figure out which works best for...

...CPA license as well as post MBA education. Over the past twenty years, I have held senior financial management positions in major NYC based companies and currently serve as Comptroller for a large organization. While comfortable teaching English and Math test prep and Regents prep for a wide range of exams, over the past year, I have worked quite a lot with ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT and Algebra students. From the first diagnostic that I give...

I am currently a first year medical student at Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. I have been tutoring elementary to high school students since 2014. I am more than willing to help anyone who struggles with Math, Science and even English! My favorite subject is science, hence why I want to be a physician. I am here to motivate and inspire students to do their best in everything. Confidence is key.

...discovered that sharing my knowledge with others came natural and fulfilling to me, especially in the subject of mathematics. I have learned to think of topics in many ways and it is the fluidity with studying and learning that I hope to perfect. I am a certified teacher, currently teaching pre-algebra and algebra at a gifted & talent school. I have also taught and tutored Geometry, Algebra 2, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, SHSAT, SAT...

...education. Originally from NYC, I graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 2015. Now I am a museum educator at the Brooklyn Museum, where I work with students of all ages and abilities to facilitate learning about art and art history. I am committed to ensuring that all students have equal opportunity to learn and grow, at whatever speed and in whatever method works best for them. I look forward to working with...

...being a patient, creative, and a passionate teacher who affects positive change by putting the needs of my students first. My didactic background, coupled with my experiential background, enables me to teach and differentiate instruction for students with a wide spectrum of abilities. My experiences have allowed me to work with multiple groups of students with diverse learning styles across several grade levels. As a result, I have experience with a wide range of curricula....

...junior at the University of St Andrews. I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts in English and International Relations. While I am interested in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Literature. I am a firm believer in the power of education, and believe that it can be simple to make learning fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and seeing my friends and family.

...undergraduate teaching assistant for two biology lab courses as well as an organic chemistry lab course in college. From these experiences, I gained skills on how to work with college students and how to specifically tutor them. While my method of tutoring may shift a little among different age groups, my foundation remains the same. My goal is to make students feel confident and capable of completing their tasks. I feel it is my responsibility...

...them to finally pass the exam. I specialize in 9th and 10th grade math, but have taught and tutored grades 7-10. While I can teach just about any subject, I love teaching math because I am a very logical person, and math is the most logical and exact subject there is! My goal with every student is to make them feel comfortable with me and with math. I do my best to make the topics...

...inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a LOVE of learning!" -Brad Henry I have been teaching for 9 years at the elementary level. Every year of my teaching career has been rewarding to see students leave the classroom ready to tackle the next grade with confidence. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a B.S. in Education and completed my masters degree in Special Education from Hofstra University. I relate well to children...

...so many interesting things about life that we can continue to learn. My intention is to inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. I have diverse teaching experience in both general education and special education for which I hold a masters degree. I am certified in the Wilson's Reading Program which I have often utilized with struggling readers. I have had great success over the years working with students in the New York...

...I teach ESL to adults and teenagers. I have experience both teaching in front of large classrooms and intensive one-on-one tutoring. My students come from all over the world, and I aim to tailor my lessons to their respective needs and interests, while covering the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English. I always recommend a city-as-classroom approach, where my students immerse themselves in the language both in and out of school. Secondly,...

...students who struggle with English and Language Arts. I have very fond memories as a child of visiting the library in the summer and having a general love for reading. I find that students who struggle in these areas continue to struggle in all areas of their education. I take great pride in working with my students and making valuable changes in their education lives. In my spare time I enjoy cooking and hot yoga.

...to elite colleges and universities. During my forty-two years of assisting my athletes in Math, I observed that people learn and retain information differently, so I assess their learning capabilities, and then I strengthen their skills. The key element to higher learning is engaging the student(s), then connecting the complexity of the math problem to their knowledge. This approach gives the student a reference to remember the required steps to solve the problems. I want...

...during my grad years, I volunteered as a literacy tutor at the Jersey City Public Library. While in Korea, I began a pen pal program between my Korean students and students here in NJ to promote cultural awareness as well as promoting a fun opportunity to practice their English skills. During my 1st year as a certified NJ teacher, I started a school wide yoga program that I was able to get fully funded though...

...no matter what subject I tutor, it is my goal not just to help the student memorize information and facts, but to lead them towards understanding the underlying goals and structure of the test or assignment itself. To this end, in my lessons I often incorporate cutting-edge mindfulness-awareness and associative memory techniques based both on ancient tradition and cutting-edge brain science to aid my students towards deeper understanding, increased scholastic confidence, and reduced stress. I...

What makes me a great tutor is patience. If someone if coming to me to learn, I can explain the concepts to them as long as needed without getting frustrated. I want my students to learn! I teach virtually all high school subjects and below and am even open to teaching college curriculum courses if they fit my expertise.... My teaching philosophy is that the teacher and the student need patience for one another. Some topics...