Award-Winning Reading Tutors in White Plains, NY

...Downstate), a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Columbia University), and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer of 2015. Ideally, I would like to...

...public speaking. I strive to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and to devise a personalized plan based in not just results, but personal accomplishment and goal-setting. Two of my biggest passions are learning new things and working with people. Combine those two together, and you get the exact reason why I'm here. I want to motivate and push you to accomplish what you previously thought impossible both inside and outside of the classroom...

...local high schoolers and helped each student improve by at least one hundred points. Currently, I am teaching SAT and SHSAT classes at a New York tutoring center, working with classes of more than 20 middle school and high school students. I am qualified to provide tutoring services in any high school, middle school, or elementary history or English course as well as test prep for the SATs. Please feel free to contact me if...

...2014 with a major in English and a minor in French. I've been a passionate wordsmith all my life - I'm a thorough reader and an articulate writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tutor for beginning classes in the Dartmouth French department, and spent the past year in France teaching English to middle and high school students. I look...

...Island based theatre company as well as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Dowling College in the Theatre Department. I have a passion for English literature as well as its historical implications. As a creative professional in both theatrical endeavors and educational pursuits, I will be guided by my values and shall give it my interest, my enthusiasm, my passion, and most importantly, myself. In everything I do I will present materials in a clear, interesting and...

...in Brunswick, Maine with a double major in English and math, and completed an honors thesis in the English department. I have also completed a Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary and am in the process of applying for medical school. As a tutor, I enjoy working with reading, writing, and math, as I have extensive experience in these areas. I specialize in the GRE and MCAT, and am happy to work with other...

...their writing voices. Ive been developing my own method of guiding the young reader or writer who has just begun discovering what he or she has to say, but has not yet discovered how he or she can say it. In addition, Ive been tutoring reading, writing, algebra, and SAT prep. I had a difficult time with the multiple choice reading and writing sections in high school, and I empathize with students who struggle with...

...have experience working one on one with students in subjects ranging from English, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, to the SAT's. I have found that teaching students is a gratifying experience that allows me to witness students progress academically and as individuals. I believe that it is my job as a tutor to guide students to success through efficient test taking strategies, proper study habits, and clear understanding of concepts and ideas of the study material....

...at New York University. After discovering that my true passion was teaching and not research, I went back to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. I have also taught three different courses as an adjunct instructor. My educational philosophy is based on considering the whole student: what he or she likes, his or her strengths and weaknesses, his or her temperament....

I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...

...Moreover, I offer tutoring services in psychology, math, English/social studies, essay editing, general homework support, and assistance with college application essays. I enjoy tutoring all of my subjects, but my favorite would have to be psychology, as it is my major and I am personally interested in it. I have been tutoring for the past three years and have found it extremely rewarding for both my students and myself. I am passionate about helping students...

...History, or English please contact me! I am also a fluent Russian speaker, and would love to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with anyone that needs help...

...Korea, and prepared students for the TOEFL standardized English exam. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In today's competitive environment, a successful education is of utmost importance to students. Every grade, every score, and every evaluation, could be a pivotal building block of a child's professional future. Knowing this is to understand the seriousness of the educators role in a child's development. I promise...

...a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and high school aged students as a school psychologist. Outside of work and school, I enjoy...

...a rapport with a child in need of some academic help. I can keep a child engaged and keep to the subject matter. My strong suits are the basic sciences of Chemistry and Physics as well as Mathematics. I have taught the essentials of mechanics and engineering using Lego and I have taught the basics of civics and business as a Junior Achievement teacher in the upper elementary schools. I worked with adults as an...

...in the field. My interest in philosophy and first-order logic led me to undertake the LSAT as a personal challenge. My first attempt put me in the 97th percentile, and I've continued to study and refine my test-taking methods, treating LSAT questions like my daily crossword puzzle. I believe that learning is a process of mastering tiny skills that cumulatively add up to a grasp and control on the big picture. It's about challenging and...

...following class or lectures. I can't tell you how often I am in group-study sessions or helping a friend one-on-one and the only real problem absorbing the material is because their baseline knowledge was not as strong as it should have been. I have a lot of experience with teaching and tutoring in math and science. I also am well versed with SAT prep in test-taking strategies and time management on the test, as well...

...and private schools and in a variety of curricula: Everyday and Singapore Math, Reading and Writing Workshop among others. I love helping with test prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work...

...in the field of education and a thorough enjoyment of language, literature, history, logic, and long distance running. I am a firm believer in the power of education to bring people together and also bring solutions to many of the nation's and the world's troubles. I also like to keep learning fun and always enjoy turning challenges into puzzles. In my spare time I like to read, cook/bake, compete with my running club, and explore...

...program with local elementary school students that took place once a week. I also tutored at my college's writing center, working with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal...