
Gabriela: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies

Nicolas: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...LSAT as well as the SAT and the ACT. I have really enjoyed my experience assisting students in test preparation. In my experience, students first approach tests in an ad hoc fashion, and often with a fair bit of trepidation and hesitancy. I find it tremendously satisfying to help students conquer those initial hurdles and gain a feeling of mastery and confidence. I am patient, and I encourage my students to be patient as well....
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Diptesh: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...am a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry

Leela: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...at the inner-city Pittsburgh school districts. I tutor science classes and ACT, SAT, and MCAT test prep. My favorite classes to tutor are anatomy/physiology and biochemistry! As a medical student I am seeing how these subjects are applied in the human body, which makes it really fun to tutor them! My tutoring style focuses on the student taking ownership of the material. To me this means that the student is learning the material in a...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Katia: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...be graduating from medical school at Rutgers RWJMS in 2020 and starting residency in Internal Medicine. I'm also a graduate of Columbia University with a BA in biology. I've always been interested in a wide range of subjects in school and love to encourage students to be enthusiastic about learning too. I often find that anxiety or fear are the first barriers to overcome in learning challenges. After that, hard work and lots of practice...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Masters, Biomedical Science

Thomas: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...work) and larger groups (12) of students (in Breakthrough Collaborative). My vocabulary of narrative techniques has been consistently applicable: I use a range of media styles to instruct and engage an audience. And an intimate understanding of narrative structures allows me to deconstruct the "arc" of and "tell the story of" course material, in order to effectively communicate to students. I have just returned from a stay abroad in Beijing, China. There, I taught two...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Dylan: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...I have always enjoyed working with students and there are few experiences more rewarding than getting a child over his or her fear of a subject that they find difficult. It was not easy, but I have even managed to convince people that math is not some bizarre form of torture. It can even be fun. I promise! As a tutor my primary goal is not to teach towards specific problems. Rather, it is to...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics

Ariana: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...name is Ariana Ray; I am a third-year student at Columbia University in New York. I am a physics major, considering a minor in math, and I love to teach. Physics and math are some of the coolest and most confusing subjects out there, and while it can be incredibly frustrating to struggle through a difficult concept, once it clicks, the payoff is fantastic you get to learn one more interesting fact about the strange...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Physics

Daniel: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...they're important. I ended up with an A+ in the course, so I believe I'm qualified to tutor in differential equations. Elementary Math After taking years of advanced math courses, I've developed a much deeper understanding of all the fundamentals, and I would love to share my understanding with those who are just learning. Geometry I got a 100 on the NYS geometry regents. I continue using geometry as a tool to solve problems. Physics...
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Cornell - Current Undergrad Student, Engineering Physics

Stephanie: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...needs to be utilized most efficiently if the student is going to succeed. After reviewing the student's previous work and/or test scores, together, we set up a curriculum that works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience & Behavior

Kelly: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...students connect conceptual ideas with how to apply them and solve problems. I am a firm believer in "practice makes perfect". Practice and large amounts of exposure is the only way to succeed in a subject, so I will go over a topic multiple times if necessary. I will not skim over areas that any students may potentially have difficulty with. Outside of academia, I love reading, running, and figure skating. I am very patient...
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New York University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Philip: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...it comes to academic achievement and standardized test prep, no two winning strategies are ever exactly alike. Because every student learns in their own unique way, my teaching style is designed to pinpoint each student's individual strengths and weaknesses to develop a customized tutoring experience. My 3+ years of experience as a science teacher in Morningside Heights and beyond have made me appreciate the power of one-on-one instruction and the great advantages that exceptional grades...
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Columbia College, Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior

Zarrin: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly under pressure and competition. My goal is to make sure students understand and believe in their own prowess while continuing to improve their skills and capacities. I hope that we will have an opportunity to work together in the future!... When it comes to...
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Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development

Jessica: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
I'm a student at NYU working on my BM in Vocal Performance. I'm energetic, cheerful, competitive, and I like thinking outside the box. I love figuring things out and learning things and am excited to get to know and teach you!
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Voice and Opera

Yuna: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...experienced the rigor of learning from myriad tutors and learning centers firsthand, I feel that I have picked up several useful studying and test-taking techniques that may help all different types of students. I think it is important to find the easiest and the most efficient and enjoyable techniques for each particular student, as every individual learns better in different ways. As a college student now, I still use many of these studying strategies and...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided

Philip: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...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 devour books. I'm always trying to learn something new: right now, I'm writing my first long-form narrative and teaching myself to use the Linux terminal.
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Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

Shulamis: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...accidental. Once I successfully taught 3 years of Jr High math to a student who barely spoke English within one summer, I felt ready to take on any challenge! Overall though, I have found that the most important job as a tutor is to identify the missing foundations and fill them in. When I'm not teaching or tutoring I enjoy sewing and building (all in all, I'm a very practical person) and hanging out with...
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Yeshiva University - Bachelor in Arts, Jewish Education
Azrieli School of Jewish Education - Master of Science, Jewish Education

Henry: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
I am currently a student at Sarah Lawrence College pursuing psychology with a hope of being a professor one day. I have worked tutoring my peers and with elementary students throughout high school. In my free time I'm a freelance artist who loves to skateboard and write!
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Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelor of Science, Experimental Psychology

Scott: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...a year and upon coming home to New York, worked in fundraising for a nonprofit for a year before entering the public sector in marketing at a media agency. Since returning from Thailand, I have really missed teaching. I get tremendous satisfaction out of knowing that I am helping people learn and grow and succeed -- I decided to join Varsity Tutors to re-inject that joy into my life. I have excelled on standardized tests...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Accounting
TBD - Masters, Law

Steven: New York City SAT Math tutor
Certified SAT Math Tutor in New York, NY
...educational background have provided me with the tools to be an exemplary tutor for your child. As a New York City Teaching Fellow, I became a certified secondary school teacher and earned a Master's in Education. My passion for education was shown by ending my first year raising my school’s science achievement level by 250%, earning the highest state exam passing rate in the nine-year history of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school...
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Colorado College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
City University of New York - Lehman College - Masters, Master of Science Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, International Development
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