Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...U.S. History classes have consistently had a passing rate between 87%-90%, and for those students I have individually tutored, I have a 100% passing rate. I am also an AP reader. Each year, I score thousands of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social studies teaching, I have also taught college level education courses, mentored student...

...elementary and High School. Then, I moved to Bogota, to study in the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where I graduated. Then, I was a practicing Doctor in rural and small hospitals of Colombia as General Practitioner. Ten years ago, I moved to New York City and I have been working as Research Coordinator for New York University. At the same time, I took 40 credits at Touro College of bachelor in...

...and calculus during my senior year at high school. While tutoring 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...

...now, to pay it forward and impart my knowledge over the topics I consider my speciality. By working with several students over the years, I have developed teaching methods dependent on the type of student I am working with. Having a solid foundation to learn and good study skills is incomparable when pursuing higher education, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I also know learning techniques that will improve long-term retention. While attending the...

...finished my sophomore year at Emory University in Atlanta, which was ranked 21st in the country by U.S. World News and Report this year. For high school I attended a prestigious preparatory boarding school where I acquired many valuable skills on how to be a conscientious student! Most importantly, I feel that the best way to get a better grasp on material is to learn it in a way that is enjoyable and interesting. Thus,...

...doing my math homework! I soon realized that what I was doing was not only fun, but had a purpose. I understood that it defines and shapes the way in which we go about our business navigating through the world. My admiration for its profound impact in this manner has only become stronger over the years. We use mathematical logic to arrive at unassailable truths about the world, algebra in representing mathematical language, and probability...

Nearly my entire life has been devoted to education of some sort; whether it be as a learner, teacher or, in many cases both. Thus, I consider myself a lifelong learner, being cognizant of the fact that teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin. My lifelong endeavor is to continually learn and to teach others what I have learned.

My name is Rohan. I am attending the Rutgers University Honors College with a current plan to double major in Genetics and Statistics. I formerly attended the Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies, so I am proficient in tutoring the STEM topics, the humanities, and testing.

...more depth. I specialize in teaching personalized courses in writing, public speaking, and math. For students studying for the ACT or SAT I offer a preparatory course with measured progress reports as we move through each section. I attended a competitive university and I know what it takes to make a student a contender at the highest level of admissions. I keep the material fresh and memorable through a variety of audiovisual approaches and real-world...

...learning. This is the foundation of my teaching philosophy: in addition to emphasizing results and academic achievement, I believe it is integral to find an individual approach to each student and to focus first and foremost on teaching students to study in a way that is effective and engaging. I tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in all subjects. In my free time, I like to go running, practice dance, learn new languages, and...

...strive to impart confidence and essential skills to every student. I believe nothing is too complicated, provided you break it down into simple parts, and every problem is solvable when you approach it with confidence. One of my specialties is making difficult subjects both engaging and easily accessible. Students are often better able to grasp complicated concepts when they're viewed in an interdisciplinary context. As an artist and techie, I frequently call on both my...

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.

...types of student with different abilities and backgrounds, helping them to past tests, regent’s exams, lab practicals and courses. Many of my student went on to start vocations, attend college, study medicine and veterinary medicine and become doctors or nurses. This experience has taught me how to develop and explain difficult concepts but also how to encourage students to get interested in their studies with an appreciation that their efforts and hard work will be...

...a creative and passionate science educator with excellent communication skills to explain the science curriculum in a variety of ways and to critically evaluate the quality of sources, making every session engaging and relevant to what students require. Emphasizing learning as an on-going process of discovery and growth, encouraging students to see science and inquiry as activities central to daily life. I have a great passion towards education and I absolutely enjoy teaching and helping...

...connections that will make the learning stick. I am a Columbia University graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and behavior. I also have received my Masters in Education. I have taught middle school and high school science and for the past 9 years. I am passionate about supporting students in math and science to help them see how skills in the classroom are used In the real world. I have experience teaching math test prep...

I'm a psychology major at Queens College set to graduate at the end of this semester. I was previously a Chemical Engineering major, so I have experience in advanced mathematics and sciences. I have tutored students of all skill levels and am excited to be able to help more people learn.

...my Bachelors of Science in Biology. At Stony Brook, I was on the Dean's List every semester and a Golden Key Honor Society Member. After completing my undergraduate science classes, I became a Teaching Assistant for Biology and Chemistry. As a teaching assistant, I met with students on a one to one basis during office hours and helped strengthen their problem areas. After undergrad, I went to medical school and graduated with honors. During medical...

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Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.