Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Queens, NY

...just a thirst for conversation: in the lobby of the school library (my "office"), I sat for hours with my students, discussing everything from the subjunctive to our favorite kinds of wurst. My approach to tutoring is much the same: my sessions are personally tailored to each individual tutee's needs and interests. I am a...

...positive and encouraging learning environment, where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, knowing that it's all part of the learning process. Outside of academia, I enjoy watching "The Office," a show that has taught me the value of humor and human connection in all aspects of life. I also enjoy reading about psychology...

...I am passionate about giving back to the community and helping others find success in in their education. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about about Math, Engineering, and the Sciences. Growing up in NYC and attending NYC public schools, I am aware of the challenges many students face...

I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.

...at Yale University where I studied Political Science and dabbled in other subjects. I love tutoring and teaching and I have experience tutoring a wide variety of subjects including U.S. government and history, grammar and writing skills, and middle school math up to calculus. I particularly love working on perfecting college essays!

...when they develop an awareness of their educational strengths and weaknesses. I believe in emphasizing healthy study routines, the courage to learn from failure, and an openness to change. Like my students, I expect that I will also learn from my practice and refine my teaching style. I welcome open discussions of ways to improve each...

...working for the past 4 years as a business analyst. Outside of work, I love reading, sightseeing, and planning my next vacation. I am silly and love jokes and puns but promise that I am fully committed to helping my students reach their goals! Feel free to reach out to me via phone or email...

...High School, I have tutored high school students in algebra and trigonometry and helped prepare students for the SAT. I am also a Jumpstart Corps Member and spend a few days a week providing preschool children in low income communities support in language, literacy skills, and social-emotional competencies. While I have experience in a broad...

...as a part-time job in college, and I immediately fell in love with teaching and creating connections with my students. This past January, I followed my passion and began an exciting journey to tutor full- time. Despite the challenges created by this current time, I am proud of my decision to follow my dreams and...

...different study skills and tricks for picking up reading, and I grew up helping my friends with their homework. I genuinely enjoy helping other people learn things they did not know before, and to gain confidence and competence in areas that previously challenged them. I believe that the most important attribute I possess that makes...

...am a native New Yorker, having attended the Brearley School for grades 9-12. Having experienced the college process firsthand, I am passionate about tutoring students in test prep and college essay writing, as I know how important success in these areas is. I have loved learning all my life, and I try my hardest to...

...Mathematics. One of the things I find most rewarding is the joy that comes from finally understanding a difficult or complex topic. This is a joy that I wish to share with everyone around me, making sure to break down difficult concepts into digestible pieces that build up to a logical main idea. Whether it...

...admissions official looking over her essay. I hold myself to a high standard. For that reason, I will often ask for feedback, and I would never bill for a lesson in which the student or parent isn't satisfied with my tutoring. I am available to work evenings from 6 pm onward, and weekends all day....

...and wisdom. I aim to one day become a professor of philosophy (particularly ethics), and I am currently in the process of preparing for a joint JD/PhD in Philosophy. Consequently, I am interested in both theoretical and applied ethics. One of my core talents is the ability to convey concepts in multiple ways, and I...

...the graduate level at Columbia University in the City of New York. I have a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I have played the trumpet for over 20 years and have been honored to participate in Drum Corps International as a member of the Bluecoats and Crossmen. I have...

...outreach, and creative approaches to social issues. I am the current Avodah Fellow at the Adams Street Foundation (ASF) where I connect high school students at the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice to enrichment opportunities such as after school programs, internships, college prep, and more. In addition to my current position at ASF,...

...whole life, I am able to tailor my personal experiences being the learner to the teacher and make the pursuit of knowledge as engaging and fun as possible. I have extensive tutoring and teaching experience. I started tutoring at 14 years old and therefore have more than 7 years of experience in this field. I...

...have granted me a love of teaching as well as an appreciation for the many ways in which different people learn. Outside of these exchanges, I have two years of experience tutoring in both private and professional settings. As a tutor, I strive to tailor the way I teach to each student's own strengths, weakness,...

...and laughed through the difficult moments. In my spare time, I am passionate about but not limited to: I enjoy reading, which enriches my life. I practice meditation. I love watercolor painting. I learned how to be successful with this medium as a watercolorist. I have studied color theory and the method. I draw and...

...I love teaching I also love to make people laugh and when I am able to do both it really makes my job worth it. Right now, I'm studying Game Design and Communications at RPI, focusing on how best to teach people complicated systems without losing their attention. This informs my tutoring.