Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Manhattan, NY

...elementary school to college freshmen in a variety of subjects particularly math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is math because it is very methodical and visual. Having a passion to help others, I am drawn to tutoring for the opportunity to share my knowledge with others. My family and friends have described me as being patient, compassionate, and personableall of the qualities that I believe I bring to my students. Outside of tutoring,...

...I am eager to translate to address distinct student challenges, and that is both exciting and empowering to me. My academic journey, culminating in a Master's degree in Human Resource Management, has instilled in me a profound appreciation for learning and patience necessary to effectively engage students who are in need of remediation and/or enrichment. With an experience of over 17 years as a home educator/tutor and over 7 years in Human resource management, I've...

I am a recent graduate of Georgetown University where I majored in Russian and minored in French. I am a language and historical linguistics enthusiast who is fluent in the above- mentioned languages. I am passionate about helping students learn these languages. My teaching experience is limited so far, though I hope to expand it. I taught preschool fall 2017-spring 2018 with Jumpstart, and I also have informal experience tutoring Russian.

...major, with a minor in psychology, and have experience teaching in the classroom at the secondary level. Therefore, I can bring new and proven methods to tutoring young students, as well as expertise within the subjects of history, writing and psychology. I am also a proven successful test taker, having scored a 2000 on my SAT exam, passed 4 AP Tests, passed the Praxis II exam, scored a 700 on a History SAT Subject Exam,...

...to law school, I taught courses and provided one-on-one tutoring on the SAT, ACT and GRE. More recently, I have focused on helping students master the LSAT. I particularly enjoy providing individualized instruction. We each have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning and test-taking, and I've found that remarkable advancements happen when an approach is tailored to the student's unique attributes. I recently moved to the New York area after working in litigation...

...expectations for seven years. My students have gone on to the best schools in the country, including Harvard University. I have worked with students who struggle with learning differences. Outside of tutoring, I am a published author and translator who likes to write about science. I graduated magna cum laude with highest honors in the Literary Studies program at Middlebury College. I played basketball for three years there, and I still love watching the game....

...also includes working at a tutoring service for standardized tests, such as SAT, ACT, AP, Regents, and Common Core. I have a strong background and interest in math, science (especially biology, chemistry, and physics), and economics, which is why I enjoy tutoring and teaching these subjects! I am a patient, understanding, and relatable teacher. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you think we would be a good fit! I will respond at...

I am a current certified 7th grade ELA teacher at a New York City Public school. My career started in 2013; however, I have been a tutor since 2010. Reading comprehension and writing are some of the specific skills I focus on with my students in my classroom. Test preparation is another area that I am well versed in. Assisting students and time to improve their skills are all important to me as a educator.

...tutoring and extra classes to get my English skills up to the level of my peers. As such, I am a strong believer in passing on not only what I have learned, but also the dedication that others had when teaching me. When I teach, I dissect harder problems into simpler ones and emphasize learning the principles behind the problems. This way, I emphasize the essential concepts instead of encouraging the student to simply memorize...

...I am well versed in those fields and will be able to thoroughly explain whatever the student needs. To add on to that, I also have a belief that can be summarized into a quote,: "Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers." This quote essentially summarizes my philosophy as a tutor, that the value being comprehensive and covering topics of need far surpasses that of giving countless...

...my background in the performing arts, I am often told that I am a fun and engaging teacher! As the child of a lifelong educator, the importance of education was imparted to me from a young age, and my interest in making education accessible and compelling has been reflected in my work with national and international educational nonprofits, including 826DC, India's Sehgal Foundation, and Chautauqua Institution. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy reading, writing, roller...

...University of Oxford. I offer targeted support for GRE preparationincluding verbal reasoning, analytical writing, and test strategyas well as one-on-one coaching for graduate school applications, personal statements, and scholarship essays. Whether you're aiming for Ivy League programs, Oxbridge, or top public universities, I'll help you develop a compelling and authentic application package. As a public speaking coach, I draw from extensive experience presenting at high-level forums including the UN General Assembly and World Bank Annual...

...the language, and I love the objectivity of math. My teaching style is to try to understand the perspective of the student and where they are getting confused, so I can more effectively explain the concepts. I also like to focus on teaching an understanding of the subject instead of just pure memorization, because I think that is the best way to actually learn and remember. Some things that I am interested in outside of...

...learn whether it involved studying for AP tests or tutoring 8th grade math to students with special learning needs. I've also acted as a Program Leader for GirlsCodingWithGirls, a program where high school women taught middle school girls the basics of Computer Science in effort to encourage them into a field dominated by men. I'm passionate towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects such as statistics and computer science. I truly believe these subjects...

...others in my community has been a tremendously rewarding experience. During my previous career in the banking industry, I taught people how to make a budget for their expenses and become financially literate. I worked in banking for 9 years and educating people about finance brought me back to my original career choice, math education. One of the best ways to help someone is to educate them. Knowledge gives individuals the power to help themselves...

...will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points...

I've been a writer and editor for just about all of my 55 years, and I love nothing more than helping students improve their ability to put thoughts into words. I've worked with dozens of students to prepare them for the SAT essay and to help with other school assignments as well as creative writing. I'd welcome the chance to work with you or your child. It's what I love to do. ... Evaluate the student's...

...grade in both a General Education and in an ICT Setting. During this time, I completed my Master of Arts in Education from Relay Graduate School of Education, graduating with distinction. As a teacher, I led my students to achieve over a 70% pass rate on the rigorous Common Core ELA Assessment, and over a 90% pass rate on the Common Core Math Assessment. This past school year I was an Assistant Principal in my...

...progressing to the point where I was occasionally getting paid to edit college essays in an unofficial capacity. Having taken multiple AP english exams as well as the SAT and ACT less than two years ago, I am well-prepared to provide students with test-taking tips directly applicable to current versions of those tests. I believe the best way to improve skills in english is to read as much as possible, and so I will always...

...Creative Writing. I tutor a broad range of subjects, with a special focus in Literature, Writing, History and Social Sciences. That being said, I'm excited to support a wide range of students with diverse interests. After graduating, I travelled to Korea/Japan (being fluent in Korean) and now study Arabic in the Levant region. Students deserve to feel empowered and supported in their learning journeys, and I'm very excited to be a part of that process!