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

...a minor in music. I have worked as an editor for novelists, a tutor for young writers, and a music and drama teacher for students of all ages. I tutor creative writing, English, literature, music, piano, and public speaking! The first thing I do when I sit down with new students is to find out a little about them: What are their interests? What do they already know? More often than not, we can make progress...

...habits. While preparing for standardized tests, I help students feel confident about the knowledge on which they will be examined. I understand that these important tests can be stressful experiences for many people, so I also work with students to develop strategies to overcome any anxiety that might get in the way of a student not demonstrating his or her full potential. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but I find it especially rewarding...

...more privatized setting but the reward has remained the same. Working students to build their confidence in and outside the classroom is an indescribable gift that I am fortunate enough to possess. My tutoring style of getting to know the student and parent and developing an action plan unique to the student has proven to be successful and appreciated in the past. I am recent graduate of Howard University, B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum...

...is asking them to do. Whether a student is new to a test, feels like it presents a genuine source of difficulty for him or her, or is trying to figure out how to push towards a perfect score, I know the steps necessary to help that student reach his or her goal. I also have experience tutoring high-school and college-level mathematics, and I regularly write and edit written works, including scholarly papers and judicial...

I am a senior at Yale University. I am majoring in French and am pre-nursing. I have studied abroad in France and Madagascar, and I love to travel, cook, run, do yoga, and meet new people. I have tutored English Language Learners and native English speakers in a variety of subjects. I look forward to meeting you!

...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, a personal statement for a...

...in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering. I am now in the process of applying to graduate schools to continue working towards my Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering. While at Cornell, I tutored Calculus 2 and 3 to freshman engineering students, as well as taught a supplementary course in Calculus 2 for engineers. These supplementary courses were designed for older students to give mini lectures and practice problem sets to students who...

Medical student with experience tutoring numerous subjects and applications to Universities and medical school. Subjects Range from Algebra to Psychology

I am a Junior studying biology and philosophy at NYU College of Arts and Sciences. I have always been interested in a fundamental understanding of how things work and my place in it and these two subjects are how I frame that understanding. I love teaching people new things and I hope to get the chance to help people in the process. I have lived in New York most of my life and attended Stuyvesant...

...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 own pace. Whether it's working...

...with Public Policy and a Government Minor. I'm originally from the Bronx, NY, but I've spent most of my life in Rockland County. I now live in Hoboken, New Jersey. I tutor a variety of different subjects, but I love to work with students on Economics and Math. At Dartmouth I was both a tutor and a study group leader for classes in Micro- and Macroeconomics. I also helped a number of my peers in...

...Northwestern University where I double majored in Biology and Science in Human Culture. Currently, I am a 4th year medical student at New York Medical College and will be receiving my M.D. in May 2022. I have had tutoring experience prior to medical school as a piano teacher and physics tutor at my undergrad. Additionally, I have experience mentoring my peers and editing personal statements/activity descriptions for medical school applications as well as other graduate...

...over thirty-five years and have enjoyed every moment. To me, education is not just about learning facts and passing exams, it is also about becoming a life-long learner. It is about using knowledge to improve one's life both personally and professionally. There are skills which need to be mastered and this is one important element of education. I also believe that education can improve one's enjoyment of life regardless of the occupation or field of...

...Education and Special Education. I am also a certified teacher for birth through 2nd grade and have my certification in Students with Disabilities. I previously attended Pomona College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. I have taught for two years in a preschool prior to enrolling at NYU. I am passionate about providing each child I encounter with a lifelong love of learning and curiosity. I am able to tutor all aspects...

...minor in Music. Since Freshman year, I have been tutoring students in Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. As I await entry into medical school, I will continue to avidly tutor these subjects. At the end of the day, I just have experience tutoring. I know how it works and how to get results. Most times the student's actual problems aren't addressed and the interaction between student and tutor is very passive and does not garner results....

...Anthropology from Barnard College and a MS in Epidemiology from the University of Massachusetts, and I am currently doing cancer research at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. As a student I was never been able to decide on a favorite subject because I felt anything I studied in school could be fun and much easier if approached with the right attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative...

...just going over any particular subject material or standardized test. Since high school I have developed curriculums and tutored students in areas like character education for elementary schoolers, college essay writing for underprivileged high schoolers, and standardized test-taking for all ages. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that my success as a tutor depends on my ability to address the student in particular, given their background, behavior, and aspirations. This draws on my own...

...comprehension in fast-paced international security-related posts, including at the United Nations and a national laboratory, I will help your child successfully analyze literature from homework assignments to SAT reading passages. Constructing an array of different written products ranging from essays to policy memorandums to a master's thesis paper has taught me to quickly shift from one writing style and target audience to another. With professional proficiency in Russian language, I am also happy to help...

...is my guiding philosophy as a tutor, that it is my job to draw out of my students the best of their natural potential, creativity, and curiosity. I encourage creative problem-solving and a spirit of mutual collaboration and respect between my students and myself. I understand that my job is to ask the right questions and to listen closely enough to enable my students to arrive at their own unique solutions. Having studied Voice, Music...

...careers, I have always enjoyed mentoring younger individuals through activities like tutoring and advising. During my undergraduate career at Cornell University, I served as an orientation leader and student adviser for classmates in my major. While pursuing my MBA at Columbia Business School, I participated in the Harlem Tutorial Program, where I worked across a range of subjects with elementary and middle school students. I enjoy finding new ways to help others through my own...