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

I graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in History and Studio Art. I am passionate about learning; I especially love to read, write and paint. I have experience working with kids from two summers living in a cabin with thirty fourteen year olds at a sleep away camp in Maine. I believe learning can and should be fun, and it is my goal to adjust my teaching style to the needs of each child.

...sustainability studies. Outside of school, I perform research at RPI. As part of my research, I perform experiments with vegetable dyes native to Ghana to discover an alternative to synthetic dyes causing water pollution. I am also an active member of Chemistry Society in which I network, organize and volunteer at club events, and perform chemistry demonstrations and presentations as outreach to encourage younger students to become more involved in STEM. I am my class'...

Current Senior (class of 2018) at Vanderbilt University triple majoring in Psychology, Spanish, and History (Concentration in Europe). Experienced in tutoring a variety of subjects, including History (European, World, and US), English, Algebra, and Spanish. I also have experience tutoring more specialized subjects, such as Shakespeare and Latin American short stories.

...have worked and volunteered in healthcare, academia, and non-profit spheresboth domestically and abroad. Nurturing people to reach their full potential through tutoring is one of my passions, and I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am...

...Science. Since graduating, I have changed fields and am now working towards my PhD in Neuroscience with the goal of becoming a research scientist. I have previously tutored college students in the Chemistry Help Center at Nassau Community College, as well as frequently helping classmates in my science classes with any questions that come up prior to an exam. I tutor many science subjects, including chemistry, biology, and mathematics. My favorite subjects to tutor are...

...High School Students. I also have a year experience tutoring students in Physics on Varsity Tutoring. I have tutored three students in overall homework help, Spanish, and physics. Even though I have tutored students in a wide variety of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor in are science and math. These are tough subjects for all students and subjects that I have struggled with in the past. Being able to help students like me that...

...tutor friends and other students for class, as well as for tests such as the SAT, and am excited to help you as well! I am most passionate about subjects relation to government and policy, but am also proficient in most introductory mathematics fields, including Geometry, Algebra, and Calculus 1. I also am excited to help tutor students for the SAT/ACT. I know the test is incredibly stressful, as it has an impact on college...

...use different visual, auditory, and discussion based methods that ensure students can tackle problems using different tactics. Using these methods has helped students work out difficult problems in different ways so that difficult concepts quickly become elementary ones. As a student, I know what students have trouble with because I have experienced and overcome these obstacles myself. For this reason, I am capable of speaking to students in a language they understand and can teach...

...and privates - working with students of all ranges of scores from those targeting the elite scores as well as those that want to learn and improve. I've worked with groups trained under one of the largest test prep companies. As importantly, my goal is to help students both understand concepts and work on / overcome the mental and confidence piece. Our pace of curriculum coverage will be strong, with a focus on repetition over...

I'm an educator with 10 years of experience in K-12 education. My specialty is writing coaching but I also can help with reading, literature, and public speaking.

I am a pre-med sophomore at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a B.S. in Biology and minoring in Biochemistry/Biophysics. My favorite subjects to tutor are Cell and Molecular Biology, AP Biology, Ecology, and Creative Writing! I have been a tutor for nearly 3 years and take great pride in helping others learn.

...a wide variety of STEM related subjects though, I find great interest tutoring elementary and middle school math, specifically pre-algebra, algebra, SHSAT, along with the basic concepts of math at those levels. Given the experience I had helping students prepare for Common Core State Exams or SHSAT, the students and I feel like we are solving a "detective case" with each math question in front of us, and I'd allow the students to be detectives...

...forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and present information in a fun, memorable, and effective...

...and Political Science. I'm passionate about guiding students to reach their goals in middle and high school. I've tutored students my age or younger for the past six years and enjoy tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including standardized testing, English, social studies, and math. In my experience, high schools students are receptive of my tutoring and practice methods in both Math and English, and I've had success in allowing students to reach their...

I began tutoring at a local tutoring center, and I tutored a variety of age groups, ranging from middle schoolers to high schoolers. I love staying active, whether it be riding my bike or playing basketball. I have a passion for chess as well as reading, and I enjoy trying new things.

Hello! I am a medical school graduate with a little bit of free time on my hands. I am currently preparing for my residency exams because I have my heart set on a few special hospitals. Before med school, I went to Muhlenberg College in Allentown when I majored in Biology and Environmental Science. The subjects that I listed, I love tutoring for. They are my passion and enjoy discussing each in detail.

...bachelor's in Biology and a pre-med concentration. I have experience tutoring for a variety of subjects and standardized tests, particularly General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I also have experience as a team leader for an Alzheimer's research project where I was responsible for teaching new members of the group how to properly perform lab procedures, analyze large data sets, and write grant proposals. I have always enjoyed learning new things and gaining a deeper understanding...

...admitted early to Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would ever reverse. And if, for now, qualities born of that experience must recommend me more than the usual benchmarks of achievement, they may be of more value anyway....

...School. I have been tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students since before attending law school, and it remains my favorite job. I specialize in SAT Verbal, essay writing, Social Studies, History, and Civics and Government. I am patient, engaging, and thorough. I enjoy helping other people learn, especially if I can also help them enjoy learning. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring has always been first to assess the student's needs as a...