Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

...to elementary, middle and high school curricula in English and writing. Over the last two years, Ive extended to exam prep for the SAT and ACT, which has seen success among students who came in with doubts and anxieties and left with widened horizons and earned confidence. My specialty and passion has remained with writing. Writing carries an important weight in our lives, whether in an essay for AP English, a lab report for biology,...

Hi! I'm a current college sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania in the Wharton Business School, majoring in Real Estate. I graduated from a boarding school in Massachusetts two years ago with distinction in Math, Spanish and the Arts. I choose to tutor because I enjoy helping people understand that a lot of confusion in school stems from teaching methods, not from the students themselves. Even if there's something both of us don't entirely understand,...

...and because I am interested in all forms of literature and had a strong French language background, I moved towards Comparative Literature and became a "generalist." I get a great deal of pleasure from empowering students to discover new perspectives and understand new things. I believe that everyone can learn and that we all learn in different ways, at different speeds, and with different goals and results. This makes creativity when teaching and tutoring all...

...the ACT and SAT multiple times, I am familiar with both exams and know what it takes to do well on them. I am also familiar with the college application process, as I was going through it myself a two years ago. Many rounds of editing my own essays has taught me how to effectively structure both the essays and supplements. I love helping students learn and reinforce concepts they didn't previously understand. I am...

What a magnanimous thing is education for the more we learn, the more we crave to know. It is an infinite experience. It is further so rewarding to teach individuals how to think and then witness the results of this gift.

...questions, and prepare for upcoming exams. In addition to my experience tutoring and teaching French, I have also served as a volunteer English as a Second Language teacher to adult immigrants in Richmond, VA. I spent the past year working as an English Language Assistant for the French Ministry of Education. My role as a language assistant involved leading small group discussions and creating original, culture and vocabulary-based lessons for English students in a vocational...

...the English and Biology Regents Exams. Although I was unable to take the SAT due to the fact that COVID had cancelled every test date I had signed up for, I had been doing test preparation for months, and had gotten a PSAT score of 1100 in October of my Sophomore Year of high school. I currently have a 3.5 GPA here at Montclair, and although I perform in all of my classes, my strong...

...High School, where I tutored fellow classmates for the SAT/ PSAT/ SSAT/ SHSAT, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, and AP US History exams. This is in addition to serving as Class President in the Student Government. The medical profession is a long journey with many tests along the way. The key to success as a student is to have a goal, stay structured, and find ways to make the learning fun and enjoyable. This...

...a career blending my passion for sports and business and moved to Washington, DC in January 2015 to commence my studies at Georgetown. The eldest child in my family and local extended family, I was always the go-to tutor for my siblings and cousins growing up. I tutored them and their friends in various subjects but felt that I did my best work and was most impactful preparing others for the SATs and PSATs. I...

As a dedicated Mechanical Engineering student with a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience, I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic and personal goals. My studies have given me a solid understanding of core concepts in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles, which I apply both in the classroom and in real-world projects. I focus on fostering a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring concepts at their...

...possible. This is at the core of my philosophy as a tutor. I use the skills that I have learned throughout various tutoring experiences as well as my health care studies. My graduate studies have taught me the importance of establishing rapport and trust as well as teaching each student using methods that work best for them. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing video games, reading, cooking, and going on relaxing walks....

Hello, I have always loved teaching math and more recently CS topics including basic programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Machine Learning. I have a BS in Applied Mathematics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and I am currently working as a software developer in NYC. I look forward to hearing from you !

Writing is my passion, and my goal, when working with students, is to help them to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I...

I studied abroad in Germany the summer of my sophomore year. I was raised bilingual in Spanish and English. These days I've expanded my horizons to the French and German languages. In high school, I tutored students in Algebra at risk of failing the year. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Algebra, Critical Reading and Writing for Standardized Tests. I care about my students' success. I love learning...

I'm currently finishing up my undergraduate degree at Columbia University, with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Science and Society. I've had a passion for teaching since high school, and I pride myself in my ability to connect with students and personalize my teaching style to help them learn best. I'm passionate about a wide variety of subjects in math and science, but my favorite thing to teach is English reading and writing....

Trained in the social sciences and humanities, I am well-equipped to help students achieve their academic goals. I customize my tutoring to each student's personal needs and encourage them to practice critical thinking skills that help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

...support from the Fulbright Foundation, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Throughout my graduate level education I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, lecturing, grading, and designing curriculum for university level students. As a teaching assistant, I have also tutored countless university students, assisting them in developing their skills as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Beyond the university, I have tutored young children, ages 7-14, in English through...

I am a current undergraduate Junior studying Behavioral Biology and Spanish at Boston University! Whether it be tedious SAT/ACT sections or intimidating college essays, I hope to make these seemingly difficult subjects a little less stressful for you! And remember: No question is ever a dumb question! I have been in you or your child's exact position and have been through nearly a dozen tutors in my academic career myself. I look forward to meeting...

I am a senior majoring in biochemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, and an incoming medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine. I have two years of undegraduate teaching experience in biochemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, and three years of experience reviewing personal statements for Ivy League applicants. I have worked with students with a variety of learning styles, and work with each one to find the most effective strategies for them to achieve...