Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...choice strategy. I was a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction in high school and I enjoy helping others perform to the best of their ability on these sometimes stressful exams. As a tutor, I strive to keep students engaged by employing a more hands-on approach to learning. I aim to minimize time spent "lecturing" and instead focus on working together with students to solve problems. I've found tutoring sessions to be most...

...While I admit that I have an unusual knack for learning languages, I understand the amount of hard work required to master a language even with that knack. I wholeheartedly believe that talent is not sufficient; it was what you do with your talents that determines how successful you become. While I have not professionally tutored subjects other than Spanish, I have been known among teachers, professors, and peers as a master of the English...

...course, biochemistry! Additionally, I am well-versed in GRE, SAT, ACT, and AP exam coaching. Outside of the classroom, I have and continue to work in biochemical laboratories, play viola in an orchestra, and cross-country hike. As a student of pedagogy, I adapt to each student's unique needs to deliver hands-on approaches that use real world examples and provide mastery in comprehension. I believe that knowledge is power, but only in the application and advancement of...

Mechanical engineering student with mention to energy, thermo-fluids, and mechanisms. Engineering skills include computer design, stress analysis, and thermo-fluid simulations with math analysis. Experience as a research assistant working with energy-efficient systems who aims to learn and adapt to all types of situations.

I am a University of Chicago graduate experienced in tutoring English, Writing, Biology, Nutrition, Public Policy, Philosophy, SAT and ACT. Since graduation, I have relocated to New York City and work for a market research company called Ipsos. I am a Research Analyst on the Syndicated Global Healthcare team. I am passionate about health, data analysis, and writing. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, Pilates, indoor rock climbing, cooking, and listening to House music.

...and dancer, as well as an executive administrator, freelance writer, and corporate editor. I have been writing and editing for over 10 years, and am well-versed in technical, fiction, and scientific writing styles. Additionally, I scored in the 85th percentile on the MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning (CARS) section, and in the 90th percentile on the Verbal section of the SAT. I love the English language, and I love reading, and I enjoy sharing that...

...and I now work with students from grades six through college. I also teach SAT and ACT preparation courses. While my favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, my Math and English students have gone on to great success as well. I know that every student has a unique learning style and success is often a matter of finding the right motivation. When I'm not teaching, my favorite thing to do is read to my...

I am an honors graduate of CUNY Queens College, and have been successfully tutoring for about three years; primarily high school math. My style is very focused on getting to know an individual student and the way they learn, and figuring out exactly why they are struggling.

...Varsity Tutors team where I can share my passion for math and help students reach their academic goals! I earned my Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at the University of Connecticut. However, it was back in grade school when I first discovered my passion for math. I now have 13 years of experience tutoring math, science and test prep. Math is so much easier with a good teacher. Let me help you.

...I majored in English and Biology. After graduation, I spent a year working at a pediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho on a Princeton in Africa fellowship, and later, I completed my Master's in Public Health at University College Dublin on a Mitchell Scholarship. Having completed many applications in the course of my college and postgraduate degrees, I have significant experience in personal statement editing and application counseling. I am also happy to tutor for SAT...

...the French Department at NYU. I first became passionate about tutoring in high school, when I would assist other students in mathematics. I also have experience working with elementary school students in a bilingual New York City public school. One of the aspects of tutoring that I always look forward to is when students are able to confidently join their peers. In order to succeed in math, I approach each problem as a puzzle, and...

...children and young adults. In addition to tutoring, I have worked as a substitute teacher, classroom aide, afterschool mentor, and teaching artist. I have also recently served as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan. From these experiences, I have developed a fluid understanding of teaching methods and a keen sense of students' diverse learning styles. I can tutor various English subjects, such as PreK-12 ELA curricula, ELL literacy, composition, creative writing, and ESL (conversational...

...has led me to explore a wide variety of subjects throughout my life, and I've developed the skills to be successful in understanding them, both in my brain and on paper. I love working with kids and teenagers, and have experience tutoring for the SAT, various middle and high-school level subjects, as well as college admissions counseling. I am a friendly, patient, sociable, articulate person and I look forward to helping you succeed!

I am a student at Barnard College graduating in May 2021 with a major in political science and a minor in psychology. I love working with kids and helping them reach their full potential! I tutor in history, reading, writing (incl. college apps!) and government.

...as a private tutor, interned in the public education department of a major state museum, and volunteered with an after-school EFL tutoring program for disadvantaged youth. From these experiences, I've developed a tireless work ethic, as well as a tremendous capacity to adapt to new scenarios, think analytically, and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people. I believe that effective teaching demands passionate, enthusiastic teachers who will invest their full energy and focus into...

...am currently involved with SAT Prep tutoring for underprivileged high schoolers, as well as a mentoring and homework help program for middle schoolers. Primarily, my expertise is in standardized-test-tutoring, but I am available for other subjects as well. I'm a history buff, so that's always fun for me to tutor. I understand that everybody may not have quite the same passion for these subjects as I do, so I make sure to keep tutoring sessions...

I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...

...questions or topics." "I appreciated how Ana was always very positive and enthusiastic when presenting in her lab lectures. She was also very helpful and would answer any questions I had about the lab." "Ana took time to meet with students individually and gave constructive feedback during every step of the lab report process. She was patient and explained things very clearly!" In my spare time I enjoy listening to podcasts, reading, and trying out...

...I tutored high school students in a variety of math and science topics, my favorites being Geometry and Chemistry. In my experience working with students who are struggling in math and science, I aim to help them develop their problem solving toolkit and build confidence in their academic intuitions. I also hope to pass on my passion for math and science to my students and make these often unpopular subjects more enjoyable. I'm a very...

...draw from as well as experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I am a graduate of Fordham University, class of 2017. I majored in International Political Economy with minors in Economics and Spanish. Currently I am in the M.A. program at the Seton Hall University's School of International Relations and Diplomacy. I specialize in political science and economics, but I have a wide academic background including standardized testing, such as the PSAT, SAT,...