Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Clarkstown, NY

...on a high school level, students tend to drastically overthink assignments or give up entirely based on the seeming overwhelming force of the pressure placed upon them between standardized testing, college applications, and more responsibility than they have had in their lives thus far. This mindset can be absolutely be a detriment to academic performance,...

...one's own enthusiasm and curiosity to students. In my experience, once students are curious and engaged, teaching is much more effective and enjoyable. I have found this to be successful in lecture, laboratory, and individual tutoring settings. I am currently an adjunct lecturer in the physics department at the College of Staten Island, and I...

...and World History (AP, middle and high school on-level, and college level), Anthropology, Civics, and Law and Human Rights. For the past seventeen years, the students in my AP U.S. History classes have consistently had a passing rate between 87%-90%, and for those students I have individually tutored, I have a 100% passing rate. I...

As a tutor, I am aware that the student is the top priority. I want the student to reach their full potential under my tutoring and develop a rapport with them so that they feel comfortable reaching out to me. Accessibility is most important to me and it really enhances the tutoring experience.

...their knowledge on a specific subject and allow them to succeed to the best of their ability through out their time as a student. I have lived in New York City for my entire life and int hat time have gone to school on the upper west side for both elementary and middle school and...

...is to help high school students develop their analytical and problem solving skills so that they are in a position to achieve academic success. I am most excited to help students prepare for the SAT, AP Government, and AP Human Geography. When I'm not tutoring, I work full-time as a city planner and play classical...

...own publication, Athens New Renaissance magazine. I love sharing language and communication with people, and use my high energy as well as my sharp editing to make the most out of their experience and skill. I work to build the confidence in my students that later becomes central to their advancement, so that they can...

...and am empathetic to shy students (in fact I often find them the most rewarding). In my personal life I like to read especially sci-fi and fantasy. I recently picked the clarinet back up after playing in high school, and I am just trying to soak up the city while I am here. My girlfriend...

...then forgetting them after the test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everything in math was invented arbitrarily just to torture students, but actually it all made sense in a deep way. When I caught a glimpse of what math really was, I found it irresistible and...

...preparing for exams, or seeking to deepen your understanding, I am here to assist you every step of the way. I teach the core subjects (math, science, history, reading/writing) through the high school and intro-college levels. My teaching method emphasizes interactive learning, encouraging students to actively engage with the material. This involves: -Personalized Approach: I...

...Statistics, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Algebra, Middle School Math. My teaching philosophy: Effective learning requires a collaboration between teacher, students and parents grounded in mutual respect and trust. Education is the most valuable aspect of a person's life and the most important thing that human has created. Hobbies: Learning new languages, playing guitar, long walks.

...student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context. To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software company in NYC. In my free time, I love reading, cooking, and playing music....

...6-year-old in Mandarin for 2 years and been a Teachers' Assistant at a summer camp in New York City, my hometown. While I tutor many subjects ranging from Algebra to World History, I find SAT prep and college application essays to be my favorite. I've spent entire summers perfecting my skills in these areas, and...

...now writing tutor! I am here to help you find your voice and to love writing as much as you do! I studied creative writing, literature, and journalism at Tufts University. I also scored 800 on the writing section of the SAT and I would love to help you improve your score. After college, I...

...goal, when working with students, is to help them to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide...

...new people. I can work with all types of people, whether young or old. Since high school (or secondary school), I've taken classes in Italian and even Yoruba. I enjoy sports and books and am open to talking about whatever you like! My focus is to help and cater to your needs, no matter what...

...school math and science to standardized tests and because of that, I'm confident that you'll experience fast improvement (not to mention a relaxed atmosphere). Outside of tutoring, I'm usually recording music or hanging out with friends. Hip-hop/r&b is my favorite genre; I mostly produce but there are times when I rap/sing on another artist's track.

...for the SAT, where I learned the importance of tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique learning style. I believe in fostering a supportive environment by identifying individual challenges and using targeted practice and real-life examples to enhance understanding. My commitment to helping students succeed stems from my own academic journey during the COVID-19...

...When she was back home in New York, Madison was involved in multiple campus activities and leadership roles, her favorite of which was being a Resident Assistant in her University dorms. After Graduation, Madison applied to Hofstra University to pursue her Juris Doctorate Degree, where she now currently studies. During her 1L year, Madison participated...

...major GPA - and minored in English - 3.80 was my minor GPA. Additionally, to taking classes, I was a peer mentor for international students during my second and third years. I am currently on my gap year before returning to school to get my M.A. in Psychology. I hope I can be of service...