Award-Winning ISEE-Upper Level Reading Comprehension Tutors

...For the last 18 years, I have worked full-time as a fundraising officer, event planner, and program manager in the field of real estate and urban development. In 2016, I was commissioned into ministry with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). My commission includes occasional preaching and community ministry. In my spare time, I love hiking, cooking, stand-up paddleboarding, snowboarding, and spending time with my two children (ages 11 and 13). I have also studied...

...at Brown University. I find it extremely satisfying to share my passion for learning with others. From 2011 through 2013, I tutored middle school students in the Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to 2015, I was employed as a private tutor for students both in middle school and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation, as well as various...

...have a strong foundation in the teaching of writing and can help your student become a stronger writer no matter their current level. Whether preparing for the writing section of a standardized test, composing college entrance essays, mastering the mechanics of a five paragraph essay, or writing an in-depth research paper, I possess the experience and skills necessary to help your student become a more fluent, college-ready writer. I believe that intellectual curiosity is innate...

...from Harvard, and have previously taught at American University and the College of the Holy Cross. Throughout my career, I have put great effort into transformative teaching, careful curriculum design, and attentive mentoring of students. I have extensive experience designing and teaching courses across social science disciplines in a number of subject areas, including Intercultural Understanding, Cross-Cultural Communication, African Politics, Urbanization in Africa, History and Politics of International Relations, Comparative Politics, Religion and World Politics,...

I have a strong background in English. My years of travel experience have helped me develop excellent cultural sensitivity and awareness, and I work well with people from all backgrounds. I am especially familiar with critical analysis of film and theater, but have studied a variety of literary traditions.

...involves an inborn desire to help others and in doing this as a teacher it often involves creating compelling strategies for success and nurturing an authentic interest from the student for what they are studying. If they find something bland, dull, and useless their motivation to progress is halted. This is one the main deterrents for effective learning and remembering. A student needs to know why something is important, not just in the classroom, but...

...reading comprehension, writing/verbal, and essay sections of the SAT, ACT, SSAT, and ISEE for over 4 years now. I also offer academic tutoring and essay assistance. I graduated Cum Laude from NYU in 2012 and have been tutoring ever since. I am originally from Boston, MA. I enjoy making my tutoring sessions fun and engaging so that I can best motivate my students. I work with my students on a highly personalized basis, and I...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a focus on US government institutions and a minor in Spanish. Since graduation, I have worked for the US House of Representatives and the Texas House of Representatives where I really discovered my passion for writing. Currently, I am working toward an MFA in Creative Writing and working as a copyeditor and writing consultant. I work with students from the high school to doctoral level to...

...preparation of students for university/higher education entrance and for prospective employees applying to enter the world of work. I offer best-practice rsum preparation and interview experience. My role as father to four university graduate daughters has helped to keep me grounded as I have watched their own careers flourish from four corners of the world. I balance the exhilaration I derive from teaching with my passion for motor sports, incorporating the excitement and spills of...

...a student at Florida State University majoring in English focusing on Editing, Writing, and Media and also working on a minor in Philosophy! I spend my free time playing board games and video games, reading and writing, spending time with the people I love, listening to music and going to concerts! I hope to be able to convey my love for literature and writing onto other students and teach them something they will always remember.

...verbal sections of the SSAT? Are you struggling with the critical reading and writing portions of the SAT? Do you want to become a stronger writer? Do you find the prospect of performing a close reading of a Shakespearean monologue daunting? If so, then you've come to the right place. My name is Anabelle, and I am currently attending the University of Miami School of Law on a merit-based dean's scholarship. In 2012, I was...

...English Education/ Public Speaking instructor. I am available for private tutoring sessions in any English Language Arts area, speech preparation and writing, and remedial reading for adults. I have twelve years of experience teaching English with students from sixth to twelfth grades. I have worked for five years in GED preparation programs and with remedial adult instruction. I have four concentrated years of teaching special education, as well as two years of teaching English and...

...passionate about the ways in which people learn, which has led me to pursue a degree in Neuropsychology. Through great experiences teaching English in Chiangmai, Thailand for two months and tutoring Calculus I and II through Princeton University's McGraw Tutoring program for two years, I have come across many learning styles and have developed a love for teaching. My strengths include standardized testing, Spanish, Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) and ACT/SAT/CLEP prep. I have experience...

...seeing where they struggle and how we could work together to help them be more successful. I have tutored students for years. I attended Emory University for two years, where I studied Journalism. I then transferred to the University of Florida, where I continued to study Journalism. In college, I tutored high school students in standardized tests and Writing. Upon graduating, I worked in NY, where I taught elementary students English and Reading. After that,...

...and reading comprehension for the past 7 years. I graduated from NYU with a degree in literature and creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I graduated from SAIC with an MFA in writing. I have taught writing classes at SAIC, Harold Washington College, and National Louis University. Literature was my first love and continues to be so. I have been writing for as long as I can remember; poetry, prose, nonfictional...

...University of Texas at Austin, and I am a second year doctor of physical therapy student at Texas State University in Round Rock, Texas. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring. In my mind, what makes a good tutor is someone who can listen to and interact well with the student. This is so important because it establishes an environment where both the student and the tutor feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings about the material. In...

...and Long Island University where I received my Bachelor of Science in Communications and , Masters in Education with a focus on teaching Adolescents with Disabilities. I have been working in NYC public, charter, and private middle and high schools for the past 9 years as a general education teacher, special education teacher, one-on-one tutor, and learning specialist. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my passion is working with students to improve their...

...important to anyone with a vested interest in seeing individuals enjoy a happy, flourishing life, especially to those who are or wish to become teachers. I view studying and doing mathematical work as one of the greatest joys available to human beings in this context, and it is my role as a teacher to effectively, enthusiastically communicate the importance and beauty of math to my students as well as to foster their powers of critical...

...in education and one day soon be a public school teacher. I love working with children, and there is nothing else that gives me a greater sense of fulfillment. I have worked with children of all ages from infancy to adolescence as an advocate, instructor and counselor. I have worked as a yoga instructor, camp counselor, language instructor, soccer coach and assistant teacher of art. I have supervised and created classes designed specifically for children...

...creation-- the two skills most necessary for writing well. To put it bluntly, writing is hard. It's my hope to help you improve your writing, regardless of your skill level. I truly believe that anyone can learn to write well. In addition to writing, I'm also qualified to tutor test prep, particularly ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In test prep sessions, I like to begin with one or more diagnostic tests and then create a plan...