Award-Winning PSAT Tutors in Manhattan, NY

...in these exams, the student must possess a solid foundation in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. But first and foremost, it is important that each student identifies the reason that he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly envisioned by the student, he or she will find enjoyment and satisfaction in understanding and applying new concepts as the student progresses towards his or her goal one step at a time. After we...

...I also broadened my repertoire to cover new topics. I've since tutored most high school, college, and graduate school entrance exams. I've worked with students of all 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...

...to my ability to explain a topic from multiple perspectives. I have tutored a wide range of people, from friends to middle school students in East Harlem. If one explanation doesn't make sense, there is always a different way of explaining the same thing. Working with City Year has increased my formal training and has allowed me to incorporate different methods to my teaching style. I am especially interested in teaching math and science due...

...paths. After completing 18 months of a post-baccalaureate pre-health program at New York University, I am elated to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. I completed my course requirements early and am now tutoring full-time, allowing me to devote my undivided attention to my students. I had the privilege of teaching multiple classes during my graduate career, and am excited to work one-on-one with students. I am eager to connect with them on a more...

I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.

...with individual students, hoping to entice in them the great love of the humanities that I was exposed to by great tutors, courses, and travels. I wanted to work for Enjoy Education tutoring agency in London, after completing my second MA, to make additional money but also because I had just gained a degree in Education, it was a fantastic opportunity for me to practically apply pedagogical theory to my already strong interest in the...

...physics, and economics. I have worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street and as an assistant in energy research at both NYU and City College; I am currently applying to PhD programs in applied mathematics. Born and raised in New York by a French mother and American father, I speak French and English bilingually and have traveled extensively in France, Japan, and West Africa. I am also an avid sports fan who played football and...

...fascinates me about theater, literature, Latin, etc. is the ways in which past generations speak to us in the present with their very similar, very human experiences. Virgil, for instance, describes a dark cave in which the hero Hercules tests his strength. Later, Spenser describes a similar such cave. Finally in our own times, Ibsen sets his final scene of Brand in just such a cave. Here, the protagonist once again examines himself, seeing his...

...focus in Mathematics, from Howard University. Since graduation, I have practiced medicine in Jamaica and taught mathematics in New York City. While I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite is mathematics. I love math and I am passionate about helping students master mathematical concepts. More particularly I try to instill a similar enthusiasm for the subject within my students by showing them how math can be applied to benefit them...

...understand the value of private tutoring because my parents provided me with tutors whenever I needed it. As a result, I did extremely well on My SHSAT and attended the Bronx H.S of Science. With the help of my parents and tutors I was able to do very well on my SAT's and gain acceptance to some of the toughest Undergraduate institutions NYC had to offer (NYU, Macaulay Honors College,etc). Most recently I graduated a...