Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Yonkers, NY

...Throughout college and high school, I tutored various subjects such as math and elementary reading to middle and elementary school students. After college, I went into teaching full time and I am currently teaching at an elementary school while recently finishing up my masters in education. I am passionate about learning and helping others. My goals are to work with students and make learning personable to their individual needs to encourage independence in learning.

...City College of New York. I'm passionate about the importance of the liberal arts in education and my tutoring strengths include all areas of English and Spanish, as well as US and Latin American history. I have more than 10 years of teaching experience, including 3 in Mexico, and there's nothing else I'd rather be doing. I currently teach ESOL as an adjunct at Westchester Community College and Borough of Manhattan Community College.

...they get correct. Based on the feedback I received, the students I tutored have performed better in their assessments. I initially attended the University of Guyana from 2009 to 2011, where I pursued an associate degree in chemistry. In 2012, I migrated to the US and transferred to Brooklyn College, where I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. In addition, I also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Environmental Science. I...

...all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law. I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the past few years I've taught numerous students how to pass the bar exam in many states. I am also skilled with...

...the topics I've tutored are fresh in my memory since I have recently completed courses that cover those specific areas. Beyond tutoring for school subjects, I have assisted several students with SAT preparation, including providing practice problems and test-taking strategies to improve their scores. I understand the amount of dedication and commitment needed to achieve a desired score, and through tutoring, I continue to advise students on the best way to improve their consistency and...

...Not the mere fact that mathematical formulas work but why they work and what that can achieve. This is what makes learning interesting for students and instructing a joy for teachers - the process and the dialogue. It doesn't mean learning is always fun - it can certainly be tedious at times for both parties. But this approach has, for me, been the most successful in demonstrating the value of continued study.

...school in all subjects, and more recently, college students in Statistics and high school juniors in SAT prep. I also spent this last winter abroad in Ecuador teaching high school students the English language. I have an extra close connection with middle and high school students as I have two brothers in those grades and through my other previous/current experiences. I volunteer with the Red Cross where I am a part of the PillowCase seminars...

...and I have a proven record of success in helping students on a one-to-one basis achieve their goals. My teaching approach is very much tailored to each student's individual needs. I'll take the time to know you and what you want to learn before the tutoring begins, so as not to waste your time going over things you already know. I firmly believe that writing, reading, and test-taking are skills that can be learned by...

...nobler than encouraging and coaching kids to be successful, along the way building scholarly habits that will last a lifetime. I have always prided myself on taking responsibility for my students' growth and achievement, and taking that responsibility personally! While I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, and across a wide-range of grade-levels, I am most proud of and most passionate about my work in literacy. Creating a joyful community of reading...

I am experienced in tutoring students of all abilities. I work with students of all ages, from elementary school to college level. Whether the subject is science, math or basic study skills, I break material down into easy-to-understand concepts.

Master of Art in Instructional and Media, Columbia University; Bachelor of Art in Economics, with minors in Spanish and Art. Fluent in English, Chinesenative speaker, Spanish

...tutoring for most of my academic career, but currently I work as a paid tutor at my school's writing center during the school year, helping students who struggle with college level writing. Most of the students I tutor tend to be international students so I have a good amount of experience working with students who speak English as a second language. Obviously I tutor writing, but I also love working with literature because I love...

...material sometimes requires going back to the basics as a reminder. My range of what I teach can go from basic word problems to Calculus, Discrete Math, & Probability. English classes that I teach range from basic grammar, to AP Rhetoric and English Language (as well as Literature). Science material have wide range with Biology and Physics, too. I studied at Carnegie-Mellon, Rutgers, and Columbia University. I have tutored professionally now for 25 years. My...

...to strengthen my present knowledge and learn something new. As the eldest of seven, I have tutored and advised my younger siblings in their academics my entire life. My extensive experience ranges from establishing language and literacy skills in at-risk children and youth, to working with adults in GED Test Prep Centers. Furthermore, I have studied at some of the nation's leading institutions, including Columbia University and NYU. I am excited to share what I...

...pass on my skills to you so that you can get into the college that you want to attend. The SAT might seem intimidating, but it's mostly based on skills that you can acquire and develop with diligent practice. I walk my students through the test problems, guiding them to reason through it themselves so that the problem-solving method becomes ingrained. From dissecting vocabulary questions to solving algebra problems, I look forward to showing you...

...guidance in the areas of study skills and organization, languages (English and French) and others to all age groups. I trust in different learning approaches, as I have come to understand that individuals process and retain information differently. Therefore, I believe it is my duty to get to know students, as I apply various learning strategies to make lesson plans fun and effective. Students will be able to get the most out of tutoring sessions,...

...gain a better understanding through flash cards and other learning tools. By selecting me as a tutor, you'll get more than just a bunch of basic practice problems and rote writing exercises. Tutoring should not be a "one size fits all" approach. My goal is to work with you to create a personalized learning plan that acknowledges your strengths and puts them to use in helping you actually learn a subject, not just memorize it....

...love working with kids of all ages. Their ability to soak up information and improve is inspiring, and their energy makes work not feel like work. I believe that all students are capable of academic success and that sometimes all it takes is a novel approach. This is why it is important to understand the unique learning style of each student. I'm looking forward to getting to work at Varsity Tutors and helping students reach...

...with students preparing for the MCAT. I began tutoring over 8 years ago, and I've since taught a number of subjects across student ages ranging from middle school to post-graduate levels, mostly focusing on STEM subjects such as math, chemistry, physics, and engineering. I have discovered that teaching is a passion of mine, and plan on going into academic medicine in the future so I can incorporate this passion into my medical career. Besides tutoring,...

...involved with the school's creative writing community; I hosted readings and won literary prizes from UConn and Mount Holyoke. I also worked for the University Writing Center. Working with students one-on-one, informed by faculty guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn best when we discover for ourselves, and forget when we are lectured. I spend my spare time...