Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in New York City, NY

...educational background in a wide variety of fields such as computer science, law, ESL, and general test taking skills. I have devoted years of study to each of these fields and I bring this to my students. Patience comes from my naturally calm demeanor, and my strong desire to help my students understand the materials in front of them. It also comes from knowing that everyone learns at their own pace, and that everyone can learn...

...The motto of Townsend Harris is "Ad Astra Per Aspera" which means "To the Stars through Hardships". I love this statement and I believe the best way to grow as people and as students is to learn through our difficulties and hardships. Moving from my personal beliefs, I engage in several community service projects every month and actively try to help my community. Tutoring is something I believe to be helping my community and I...

Hi! My name is Jordan and I'm a Chemistry major at Dickinson College. I have more than 3 years of tutoring experience and I'm excited to work with you on anything you're struggling with.

...help when it came to standardized testing for college admission, especially the verbal sections. I attended two years of prep school and eventually obtained a 2200. My biggest takeaway was the way I learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the needs of my students, work with them to come with a learning strategy that works for them, and create a...

...and format of the test, they will be able to walk in on test day feeling calm and confident. My endeavors, domestic and abroad, have taught me to identify how a student best learns and help them approach conceptual roadblocks with creativity. I strongly believe in the importance of education. I consider it to be not only necessary to one's success, but also something that can be fun and extremely rewarding. When I'm not dancing...

...a peer, rather than being seen by my students as yet another inaccessible pedagogue; this, I believe, is one of the key components to my success with students. I strive to bond with my tutees in a way that creates a friendly and engaging atmosphereI'm always looking for moments to laugh, exchange anecdotes, and relate on a level outside of teaching. In doing so, I find that my students are less susceptible to the frequent...

...myself and see similarities in others from everyone I meet. I believe my strength, as a Tutor, comes from being able to understand the students that I work with, and in building their confidence. I understand the effects that self-esteem and confidence have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they have access to. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to...

...a focus on the academic field. If you need help with SAT prep, research papers, or scholarly citation, this is a perfect fit. I've worked as a grant writer, a content writer, and a journalist. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Science with majors in Political Science, Public Policy, and Religion. I guarantee that I will help you reach your goal, whether it be a high test score or a quality paper.... The most important...

...also have a high degree of familiarity with sciences and math like Geology, Calculus, Statistics, Technical Geography, Research Methods, and more. I currently work at a nonprofit for education in New York, and have taught in Austria through a Fulbright, as well as in Kyrgyzstan through a private school. My teaching philosophy revolves around empowering you, the students, to not only learn the material, but also learn what strategies work best for you and how...

My bachelor's degree in math comes from Fairmont State University. I have over four years of experience in NYC public schools, and I'm embarrassed by the lack of effort put forth to instill the importance of a Mathematical mind. I feel like my love and enthusiasm for Math makes me an excellent tutor.

...History of Music. As an undergraduate at the University of Maryland, I studied English Language and Literature. While in school, I served as both a Guest Lecturer and a Teaching Assistant. In both instances, I taught Literature and Creative Writing. I've also taught research methods and interned in the Folger Shakespeare Library's Education Department. As a tutor, I've helped students with grammar, vocabulary, writing, critical reading, and literary analysis. Although I'm comfortable tutoring on a...

...an Ivy League professor too. Early retirement gives me the opportunity to use my experience to continue to help students improve. Reduce the frustrations and anxiety you feel about tests and writing with an experienced person like me to guide you. Learning should be enjoyable and I am good at patiently building on your strengths while helping you identify and overcome weaknesses. With a good tutor you can find both success and pleasure even in...

...first; however, they are not alone, and all experts had to start somewhere. While I will try to relay that message as a tutor, the message is the same for all aspects of life. I didn't always love mathematical subjects, but after having some amazing teachers/mentors, I have realized how relatable/impactful the subjects can be. I hope to show my students that the work they do in school is not the only application of their...

...in Ethics. I work full time as a producer and editor at a start-up media company in New York City and volunteer with great organizations like Girls on the Run and Breakthrough Collaborative, coaching, mentoring, and tutoring students of all ages. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience, with a focus on college admissions and standardized test prep (SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, and various AP tests). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I...

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

...really big reason has helped me make sense of the work I did as a student and the work I'm doing with my students now. It's our job to delve into these novels and think about them in a specific and focused way so that we can understand ourselves better as humans. It's a beautiful thing! As your tutor, I'll help you discover "The WHY" as we work on honing your skills as a reader...

...theory of justice, I wrote a short story paralleling justice with happiness. The story examines a dystopian society that prioritizes the population's happiness over all other virtues. In this society, the government extends its powers to ensure happiness. It is the extreme conclusion to the extent of how political bodies can function as insurance of citizens' happiness. The protagonist and all other minors are raised separately from society and upon entering adulthood at eighteen years...

...summer retreat program. Lately my focus has been on test prep, writing, study skills/organization, ESL, and music. Over the years I've taught students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners, while constantly experimenting with different methods and teaching styles. What separates me from other tutors is the personalization of my approach and lesson plans, which draw from a large variety of sources and cater to each student's unique strengths, weaknesses, and goals. I truly...

...because I love stories and I love how different people experience those stories in different ways, which I feel also reflect my "teaching philosophy". Everyone understands things in different ways, but sometimes knowledge is presented in a way that is not easily understood. My job is to bridge that gap, so to speak. Outside of school, I I like reading, writing (which sounds a lot like the stuff I do in school, now that I...

...I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty countries and four continents. My goal is to visit as many as I can! I am willing to tutor a variety of subjects to a variety of students. This includes test prep for both ACT/SAT and LSAT!... I encourage my...