Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving New York City, NY

...tutor, and a Resident Assistant for high school students at a summer boarding school. I am an extremely positive, energetic, friendly, and encouraging teacher to my students, and seek to share these attributes with other students through tutoring. I have a particular interest in teaching Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, and Science. In an one-on-one setting, I will get to know my student, from their strengths and weaknesses to their interests and goals. I look forward...

I have a passion for teaching. I have spent the last sixteen years teaching students of all age groups, including K- 12, college, and graduate students. I work well with students because I have the ability to make them feel at ease. In addition, I help students break down problems into simple components, which enables the student to understand how to go about solving any problem. ... My teaching philosophy is to assist the student by...

...graduating with distinction. As a teacher, I led my students to achieve over a 70% pass rate on the rigorous Common Core ELA Assessment, and over a 90% pass rate on the Common Core Math Assessment. This past school year I was an Assistant Principal in my school, overseeing our K-2 instruction for four months and our third and fourth grade instruction for six months. As an Assistant Principal, I prepared our teachers to implement...

...school, and I found myself actually looking forward to coming home and doing my math homework! I soon realized that what I was doing was not only fun, but had a purpose. I understood that it defines and shapes the way in which we go about our business navigating through the world. My admiration for its profound impact in this manner has only become stronger over the years. We use mathematical logic to arrive at...

...recent graduate of Brown University with a passion for 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...

I am a teacher of 4 years and am incredibly passionate about what I do. I have worked in all grades from Pre-K to 5th and have focused on students with special needs. I use many different strategies to teach in order to find one that suits your child.

...is Alexandra Demetriades. I attended Seton Hall University for my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education/Special Education as well as Social and Behavioral Sciences. I am currently working towards my master's degree in Educational Leadership at Montclair State University (this will be complete on August 1st, 2018). I started my career as a 5th grade teacher teaching all major subjects. Currently, I am a 5th grade math and science teacher. I have been tutoring since my...

...completed the Alternate Route program for education. My interests are in tutoring math, language arts, and reading. I have a passion for the core subjects because they are so important. They provide the base knowledge for future learning. Learning can be fun and exciting when we tap into our abilities and learn to use our strengths and natural gifts. I believe in starting where my students are and gradually increasing their comfort level, success, and...

...recent graduate of Princeton University, where I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. I am currently working in Chicago and will be starting medical school in Fall 2017. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Science. I have also scored highly on multiple standardized tests, including the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and MCAT. I have extensive tutoring experience, having worked with students of...

...are 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...

...in a class debate while teaching a unit on argumentative essay writing. Through my support and guidance, this student spoke with confidence and poise while using evidence to back up his claim. This moment solidified my passion for creating an inquiry-based learning environment where students are critical thinkers, feel empowered, engaged in the material they are learning, and inspired to speak their opinions confidently. In the five years I have been teaching, I am most...

...my peers throughout high school and college in a variety of subjects. I am confident I can pique students' interest in courses traditionally considered irksome by bringing the subject matter to life. English is one of my favorite subjects to tutor. Enhancing critical reading and writing skills helps students to succeed in many academic areas, as well as further on in their professional lives. The most rewarding aspect of being a tutor is watching students...

...is Zoe and I am a rising Sophomore at Yale University. I am passionate about all things science, and plan to major in molecular biophysics and biochemistry. I also currently work at a cancer biology lab at Yale. As a high school senior, I tutored high school chemistry and humanities subjects, and my students saw marked improvement in their performance. I also have experience with standardized testing, as I took and performed highly on the...

...achieve higher standards in comprehension and writing. My professional tutoring background has been at the middle, high school and collegiate level for proofreading and editing papers. I am focused on delivering differentiated academic instruction while nurturing the social and emotional needs of all students. While my primary experience has been at the academic level, I have also trained others to use technology such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Zoom platform. As a lifelong...

...For writing, this means I don't write your paper for you, and you are the first one to edit your papers. I want to teach you how to approach your writing and editing, rather than doing it for you. If you are a high school student looking to go to college and want to blow away the admissions committee, start NOW on developing your writing skills. Writing is a fundamental skill wherever you think of going...

...graduate of Northwestern University, a native New Yorker, and a recent addition to Varsity Tutors. I grew up in Westchester County, where I volunteered as an assistant creative writing teacher in high school. After high school, I moved to Evanston, Illinois for school. I studied a wide variety of subjects in college: from Medieval Literature to Buddhist Psychology. I moved back to New York after graduating to pursue a career in the arts. I currently...

Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.

...and social-emotional competencies. While I have experience in a broad range of subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is math because of the systematic methods involved. My job as a tutor is to provide resources for my students and to guide them when they need help. I believe that the best kind of student is one who wants to improve as much as I want to help them. There must be effort from both sides....

...an experienced educator, I know the importance of truly listening to each student's concerns and connecting to his or her style of learning. My ultimate goal is to do everything in my power to help each student meet his or her goals. On a personal note, I am married with two sons. I'm passionate about the environment and started recycling programs while I was a student at the University of Michigan. I enjoy the NBA...

...and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all bases so that my students or myself won't be surprised by any "trick" questions.I always try to be fair, patient and interesting so that students stay focus and can retain their information.