Award-Winning REGENTS Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...approach has led to a 64% passing rate of my summer school algebra, Algebra 2 and trigonometry students who failed the regents exams in the June with a 65 and below. And Encouraged 40% of students to achieve mastery level(85 and better) on their algebra, geometry and trigonometry regents when they were originally aiming for just a "passing grade". I continuously instill a growth mindset in my students which is reflective of my belief that...

...and am able to reach out to students and provide them with a "head start" in mastering basic skills needed to succeed. I am challenged to be creative, nurturing, and most of all, patient. At the present time I am tutoring a number of students, both college students in Statistics, General Chemistry, and English, as well as high school students in Chemistry and Biology. All of my students are content with their academic progress, and...

Hi, my name is Shubham Basra and i'm currently pursuing my Bachelor's in both Accounting and Anthropology. I've always liked tutoring people because it makes me feel good knowing that I can help someone else feel confident in what they're learning and help them achieve their goals. I look forward to working with each student to give them the help he/she needs. Feel free to contact me anytime with questions about arranging a session!

...Phycology. Taught World History and US History at both the secondary and primary level for 5 years. Currently teaching 5th grade History. Coached Basketball, Track and Field; Cross Country with NYRR. Since 2011, I enjoyed tutoring 6-8 grade math and high school students to prepare and pass their NY Global & US History Regents Exam. As certified teacher in NYC, I taught World History & US History at both the secondary & primary level for...

...am more than halfway done with getting my masters degree in education. I firmly believe that all students have their own unique way of learning, and I am here to cater to their specific, individual needs. I am a very self-motivated person who loves to teach others to be the same way! Through confidence and academic learning, I believe I can lead you to not only attain all of your goals, but surpass them!

...school through high school. Despite tutoring for many subjects, I am mostly passionate about Math and Science but also love to teach English. In my years of tutoring students, I have found that consistency and active recalling have helped my students improve greatly in their academics. Additionally, I create learning plans personalized to each student to help them learn based on the students' effective learning style while creating a positive environment for students to build...

...and have tutored students in ELA, Social Studies and math in a library setting. I have learned from working with kids that every student is unique and special in their own way, and thus tutoring should be individualized to address the specific needs and interests of each particular student. I also believe a good tutor should try to make learning fun by piquing interest and by relieving any anxiety that often comes when students approach...

...relatively new to the Varsity Tutors platform, teaching and helping others is nothing new to me. In high school I tutored other students in the library and after school, and my teachers described me as optimistic, helpful, and insightful. I use relatable examples and break down content to its simplest form in order to teach students fully. I think it's extremely important for tutors to be able to analyze students to understand why they're struggling,...

I have always loved helping others learn. Education is important to me and I enjoy sharing my love for it with others.

...worked for 3 years in a research lab, where I did field research in Costa Rica, The Adirondack forests of upstate NY. I also did intensive lab research in Costa Rica and with Colgate's Biology department. I am certified by NYS to teach Science in grades 7-12, and am currently a public school teacher in the Bronx. I am passionate about teaching, education and social justice and I believe everyone has a right to an...

My approach to tutoring is simple. If you set high expectations your students will meet them. Over the course of eight years, I have worked with students of varying ages and academic abilities in cities across the country. With all the differences across state lines, one fact was unanimous; great education starts with collaboration and ends with incorporating feedback. I am...

...been tutoring non-stop since high school. I have three years of formal, test-prep tutoring experience with top companies in the New York City area. I absolutely love to help people out -- the most important thing I can do as a tutor is to find a new way of explaining something that just makes it click for you! I have experience with SAT, ISEE, college-level physics and calculus, as well as AP physics, math, and...

I am committed to helping students achieve success in a number of subjects by pinpointing specific areas where they need help as well as determining the teaching style under with which they learn best.

Hello! I am a graduate student at Columbia University, working towards Masters degrees in Public Health and Social Work. I am a graduate of Brandeis University with Bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Environmental Science. I have been teaching students ages 9 and up for approximately 8 years, and I would love to help you reach your academic potential! My favorite subjects to tutor are reading comprehension, environmental science, and essay-writing.

...let that fool you; I've done dramaturgical and authorial research for novelists, stand-up comedy, and grant writing! I also speak five languages, three of which are dead! Getting people excited about literature and literacy is my passion, so I'm more than happy to talk you through that hard essay question, or help you make sense of a difficult piece of text! Just let me know what you need, and I'm sure we can work something...

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

...few weeks. The students loved me even though I wasn't that much older than them (they were middle school students). After college I spent a year in Beijing and tutored adults in English and Chinese. In 2007 I taught a GRE class at Baruch College in Manhattan. In 2007 I began working on Wall Street while volunteering after work. Most recently from 2012-2014 I was a volunteer tutor at the Fresh Air Fund in midtown...

...of Oregon alum and avid football fan, I graduated with Chemistry and Chinese degrees before earning a Masters of Education from the Relay Graduate School in New York. After 7 years of tutoring and 3 years of teaching, I am excited to support students in science, math, language, and exam prep. A mild caffeine addict, I stay active through lacrosse and running, listen to podcasts while roaming the city, and love to discover new coffee...

...University College of Medicine where I earned my master's in Pharmacology & Biochemistry. Prior, I attended Binghamton University where I studied Neuroscience (B.S.) and French Linguistics (B.A.), in addition to a Pre-Medicine concentration. In the past, I've worked as a T.A. for intermediate & advanced French, intro. college chemistry, Algebra 1 and Geometry. Being an educator is one of my greatest passions in life, so I hope to work with even more students to come!

...skills to explain the science curriculum in a variety of ways and to critically evaluate the quality of sources, making every session engaging and relevant to what students require. Emphasizing learning as an on-going process of discovery and growth, encouraging students to see science and inquiry as activities central to daily life. I have a great passion towards education and I absolutely enjoy teaching and helping students to achieve their grade goals.... I believe that successful...