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

...writing tutor all four years. Through the writing center there, I gained a national Tutor I certificate. Throughout my student teaching, I worked in resource rooms, general education classrooms, and schools for behaviorally at-risk students. Since graduating, I also taught my own class of twenty pre-school students for six months. Throughout these opportunities, I loved the common factor of helping others grasp and appreciate new concepts. I spend my free time playing with my many...

...teaching 10th grade students global history. Although history is a large portion of what I teach on a daily basis, I also focus on reading and writing skills since many of my students are below grade level at this point. In order to motivate my students I employ various tactics to differentiate my instruction. Firstly, it is vital that students can relate to the subject which they are struggling with; otherwise it becomes tedious and...

...class at my university. I spent my past semester abroad at University of Melbourne where I tutored ESL students as a part of my course, Understanding Knowing and Learning. I try to apply what I've learned in my coursework to my students and aim to keep my tutoring sessions interactive. I adjust my tutoring to fit the needs of the student and try to apply the information to what they are most comfortable with or...

I am a graduate of Phillips Academy and Columbia University. I received my bachelor's degree in Political Science specializing in International Relations and Women's and Gender. I have spent the past 10 years tutoring for a range of subjects from ages 3-24. My specialty lies in writing, college essay editing and SATs. Outside of tutoring, I spend my time traveling and solving my Rubik's cube.

...I majored in biology and completed pre-medical studies. I also spent a semester in Spain, taking all classes in Spanish at a Spanish university. After graduation, I went to Africa for six months. I spent three months in Tanzania teaching English and three months in Mozambique working as a research assistant at a health clinic. My international teaching experience helped me become a more creative teacher because I often had to improvise on the spot...

I'm a word expert! I earned my BA in Creative Writing from the University of Miami and am currently pursuing my MFA in Creative Writing at Columbia University. Whether you need help with test prep, essay editing, or literary analysis, I'll help you see that you're capable of commanding the written word.

I am a lifelong learner and teacher who loves helping others. I want to help you grasp new concepts and understand difficult ideas. Seeing others succeed is my passion and I love ensuring students succeed academically.

Hi! I'm a tutor based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to my track record of personal success in my subject areas, I also bring broad and varied educational experience to my tutoring, and ensure that lessons address the specific needs of each student. Drop me a line and say hello!

...context to students. Double-majoring in classics and religion at Hunter College, I had the opportunity to study and interpret foundational texts from a wide range of cultural traditions. My undergraduate course included not only a deep survey of the Greek and Roman worlds but also study of the Qur'an, the Tao Te Ching, the Bhagavad Gita, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf, and many others. At UChicago, I have had the opportunity to deepen and broaden...

...I also wrote several historical and literary articles for a startup educational software developer, and worked alongside my best friend on a successful political campaign for a local city councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate about anything history related and/or political in nature. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from San Jose State University in 2010 and capped it off with a Master’s Degree in Military History from Norwich University in 2013....

...SAT and earned a perfect score in the writing section. At Columbia, I took a wide variety of courses in areas ranging from computer science, calculus, and statistics to philosophy and political theory. My previous teaching and mentoring experiences include working as a volunteer math tutor at Columbia’s Double Discovery Center and as an editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator and The Columbia Undergraduate Research Journal. As a tutor, I aim to be organized, clear,...

...a National Merit Commended Student. Helping others realize their goals is a big passion of mine, and that's why I'm so excited to be working with Varsity Tutors! Understanding a subject boils down to understanding its basic components, and my philosophy is if you master the basics, no question can be too difficult for you. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I'm most equipped to prepare students for their SAT's (math, critical...

...is based on the belief that each student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach that works for the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods that work best. I believe a student learns best when choosing to engage with the subject on a personal level. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, outdoor activities e.g....

Hello, my name is Arjun! I am a junior at Rutgers University pursuing a Mechanical Engineering and Economics degree. As a Mechanical Engineering major, I have taken classes up to Physics 2 and Calculus 5. I am open to helping out primarily in mathematics subjects but I am also open to tutoring for other sciences like Physics.

...I now work with students from grades six through college. I also teach SAT and ACT preparation courses. While my favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, my Math and English students have gone on to great success as well. I know that every student has a unique learning style and success is often a matter of finding the right motivation. When I'm not teaching, my favorite thing to do is read to my own...

...industrial psychology, psychology research methods and design, disability studies, and American Sign Language (one of my greatest passions!). Beyond my interests in tutoring and academia, I enjoy reading novels, attending concerts, baking, martial arts, and the occasional Netflix binge. My devotion and passion for tutoring derives from a life-long interest in education. Helping others find what sparks their desire and ability to learn has been one of the most fulfilling and joyous endeavors of my...

...My most well versed areas include: Economics, MCAT/Pre-medical counseling, and writing skills and techniques. I also am proficient in tutoring for SAT and SHSAT test prep, basic college and high school sciences, history, and basic mathematics. My tutoring philosophy centers around a combination of a holistic and independent approach. I believe that the best way for a student to learn is the way in which they have been most comfortable in the past, tailored to...

...start of high school, I interned at Khans Tutorial where I worked with K-5 students and prepared them for their state exams. After this experience, I worked with LearnToBe where I volunteered to tutor students with disabilities such as ADHD and Dyslexia. After the pandemic had ended I began working with GT School where I developed comprehensive study guides and information about subjects such as AP World History and the SAT. I enjoy tutoring multiple...

I am a passionate tutor with a BA in English Language & Literature. I especially love creative writing, poetry in particular, but am qualified to tutor in a variety of subjects. I also have plenty of experience with disability accommodations, adaptations, and assistive tech (including AAC) that may be useful in tutoring for some students.

...time at UConn. I began tutoring while I was in high school as a volunteer for the Bridgeport School Volunteer Association. At 15, my first student was a 4th grade girl who was about to repeat the fourth grade for the third time. Through my time with her, she was able to progress to the 7th grade and is now in high school. In the past three years, I have become more specialized in tutoring...