Top SAT Tutors serving Yonkers

Jason: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am grateful to have the chance to help dedicated...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166

Benjamin: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...teacher in Madrid, Spain, during my semester abroad in the Spring of 2014. I love traveling as well and am extremely excited to be returning to Madrid in September on a Fulbright grant to be an English Teaching Assistant at the high school level! My approach to tutoring has always been about understanding each student's individual style as a learner to create lessons best-tailored to his or her specific needs. I try to foster an...
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Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Economics & Biopsychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760

Sam: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I work and live in New York City. I grew up in Knoxville, TN and went to the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied economics and political science. I'm light-hearted but take academics very seriously. In all of my lessons I combine my curiosity about the world with the idea that learning can be fun.
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University of Pittsburgh - Bachelors, Political Science and Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Neil: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...emphasize understanding any material from multiple perspectives, which results in a sophisticated mastery of the content and allows students to feel comfortable with what they are learning, both in tutoring sessions and in the classroom. Whenever I tutor for test prep, my philosophy is to teach the material that the test is supposed to be testing, instead of teaching to the test. In addition to being a tutor, I am an actor, a long-distance runner,...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Emily: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...from Duke University, receiving the honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. I majored in Biology with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years and have received extensive professional training in this capacity. I personalize my sessions...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Melissa: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. I have tutored a variety of subjects ranging from math and science to standardized testing, but I especially enjoy tutoring in the areas of English, literature, and writing. I believe in creating a specialized tutoring plan to address the particular needs of my student. My emphasis is on creative (and hopefully fun) learning techniques that engage my student and help him or her confront problem-solving in a way that...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Government
Fordham University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790

Fred J.: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...past I have had a variety of opportunities to tutor - from one on one tutoring for the SAT in high school and peer tutoring in college, to online tutoring students in Korea and and teaching a two month English seminar in Brazil. Although I have a variety of academic interests, my educational emphasis in math and sciences has led me doing the majority of my tutoring in these subjects. I have worked with students...
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Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Meenu: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and M. Arch to become a professor in the field, and pursue a personal design career on the side. I have taught at Kumon Learning Center for almost 5 years and have plenty of experience tutoring students with SAT test preparation. In addition, I have taken over 10 years in fine arts training and am thrilled to offer to teach drawing in fine arts. Although I can teach a range of subjects, I am most...
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Syracuse University - Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 790

Alana: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...in Spanish Literature. Since high school, I have tutored various subjects including biology, math, Spanish, and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having taken the MCAT and excelled on the SAT, ACT, as well as multiple SAT subject tests, I am have...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

David: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...unique way of growing and of mastering skills. I have experience teaching a wide variety of literature and non-fiction texts and am very familiar with the Common Core and its emphasis on research skills. I especially enjoy teaching writing; I myself love to write and I teach students a clear process for approaching challenging essay assignments. Above all, I believe that learning should be meaningful and enjoyable and that any academic task is part of...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Arts, English Adolescent Education
SAT Verbal: 790

Rachel: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I am a recent medical school graduate excited to spend extra time teaching and tutoring other students. I know how important it was for me to meet the right mentors along the way to college at Yale and to medical school at Stanford, and I would love to help mentor you along your journey, too! My hobbies include: running, take spinning and cardio kickboxing classes, listening to RadioLab and This American Life, and cooking.... Every student...
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Yale College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Stanford University School of Medicine - Masters, Medicine, M.D.
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750

Adnan: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way. The two most lessons that I teach to my students: 1. tolerance of uncertainty; and 2. confidence in your own self-efficacy. Everyone can attain mastery. I never doubt. Anything can...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Philip: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...engage with a student's learning process and try to see the subject through their eyes. I stress conceptual understanding over formula memorization, but I'm also realistic about the demands of standardized testing and teach testing strategy as well as material. I'm passionate about good writing, and I love to work on students' reading and writing skills. When I'm not tutoring, I love to run in Prospect Park, listen to all kinds of interesting music, and...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Sarah: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...in high school, everything from math, literature, to French and Latin. I have worked mostly with high school, college students and adults, but have also helped younger students accomplish their goals. I love teaching and find it wonderful when I help my students understand complex concepts. Though hard science can be scary, all my students have come to have a much deeper understanding of it which is a reward in itself. In my free time...
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Clark University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics and Mathematics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 700

Michelle: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...in the City of New York. I have also taught accelerated mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus BC) at the Episcopal School of Los Angeles and economics as a high school elective. Over the past few years of teaching and tutoring, I found great joy in developing that passion in other students. My favorite subject to tutor is upper level mathematics (Algebra II and beyond). This is when the true beauty of...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, International Affairs
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 780
GRE Quantitative: 167

Bing: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual curiosity on subject matter to reach these goals. I believe in breaking down the subject into concepts and creating a base of understanding to build upon in grasping the concepts. I have extensive experience with test-prep and how to break-down a standardized test into lesson plans to make target scores attainable.
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Accounting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Owen: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...areas of math, science and standardized testing. After college, I spent two years working as a biology teacher at a top charter school in NYC where my classes ranked #1 by test results. I left teaching to pursue a role as a financial analyst, but I have maintained a full roster of 1-1 private students since. I truly love working with students to help them achieve more than they (and their parents) thought possible. Let's...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730

Jeremy: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...firms, I am now applying to medical school and working with children and teens as a part-time clinical research associate and patient educator in the field of pediatric asthma at a prestigious academic medical center. Oh, have I mentioned yet that I have discovered the keys to all-around academic improvement? Ok, I'm still a recovering lawyer, so that statement comes with caveats. The skills you need require hard work to develop and the right person...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Harvard Law School - Juris Doctor, N/A
Columbia - Certificate, Premedical Sciences
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
LSAT: 175

Marcus: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...with a minor in Computer Science. Throughout my time at Brandeis and NYU, I have been a teaching assistant for various physics courses, ranging from introductory physics for pre-medical students to quantum mechanics and general relativity. My teaching experience so far has been a mix of in-person and online, leading recitation sections, classes, and study sessions. I have a particular fondness for teaching introductory physics courses, since I've always hated hearing people say "I hated...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
New York University - Doctor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Elie: Yonkers SAT tutor
Certified SAT Prep Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...excited to help get you or your child a boost in school or in studying for an upcoming test. I am an incoming freshmen at Rutgers University Honors College, intending to major in Math and Philosophy on a pre-law track. In my free time I love to read, play chess, soccer, and basketball, and volunteer. I am also very involved with several types of debate and speech competitions. Please feel free to reach out to...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Philosophy, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
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The SAT is a standardized test which is given to high school students who want to attend college. Students' scores on the test are utilized to help college admissions boards determine who they ought to let within their schools and who they need to skip. Because of this, scoring well on the SAT can mean the difference between getting accepted to your ideal school or not. Considering the facts, it makes sense to plan for the SAT to the best of your abilities, so that no matter what score you receive on the test, you may confidently say that you did your best. If you're currently getting ready to take the SAT, one great way to get some extra help is by working with a private tutor. If you would like to meet with a tutor, Varsity Tutors will hand-pick an SAT tutor in Yonkers, NY, who are able to work with your individualized learning style, abilities, and personality.
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