Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...that the time that a student spends with their tutor is precious and needs to be utilized most efficiently if the student is going to succeed. After reviewing the student's previous work and/or test scores, together, we set up a curriculum that works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have...

...had a lack of direction. I needed a mentor. When I had my first mentor, I wasn't sure he would be the right one. We worked together for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic...

...a year on the Varsity Field Hockey Team. I also spent my time volunteering as a member of Delta Gamma for the Service for Sight Foundation. I was lucky enough to have spent a semester abroad in Paris, capitalizing on the availability of French pastries and museum access. After spending time as a Teaching Assistant for Biology and Organic Chemistry Lab in college, I discovered a passion for teaching. I am currently a full time...

...post 2016 format, and on both occasions I have scored in the 98th to 99th percentile. I don't start my own MCAT prep with such stellar scores. My self diagnostic MCAT scores tend to fall at or below the 50th percentile. I cannot and will not teach a 'fast' method to significantly improve MCAT scores. I simply do not know one! What I can teach however, is a rigorous system of meta analysis and self...

...as an educator at an aquarium and also at a Pre-K. I hope to spread the wonders of science and the natural world to those I encounter in the future, whether that be as a teacher, outdoor educator, or writer. I'm passionate about writing stories, creating and listening to music, and finding the beauty in everyday interactions. I hope to inspire students about the course material, which I believe will lead to great performance in...

Hi! I'm Noah, a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

...many of my peers in subjects ranging from American history to writing and test preparation. Although I am confidant in a number of varied topics, history, from American to modern world to ancient civilizations, remain my favorite. I love the moment when a student starts connecting ideas and historical events and themes. I sincerely feel that the education system is one of, if not THE most important systems in the world today and cannot wait...

...(Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus BC) at the Episcopal School of Los Angeles and economics as a high school elective. Over the past few years of teaching and tutoring, I found great joy in developing that passion in other students. My favorite subject to tutor is upper level mathematics (Algebra II and beyond). This is when the true beauty of mathematics is explored and mathematics begins to have important applications, including what...

...worthless thought typed in your brain To welcome a wise one pity the ailing person pity good utterance not understood It is worthy to be a wise person than a foolish ashamed. Until then, I had been looking at this boy with pity, worry, and an inexplicable sense of shame and guilt; therefore, it was an extremely humbling moment for me to realize that I had so completely underestimated his capacity for such profound and...

...gap year in order to get my bearings and do something I love. Tutoring has been a lifelong passion of mine, one which I have been engaged in since my freshman year of high school, when I tutored middle- and high-school age students in a variety of different subjects at summer school. In reality, however, my experience with teaching new concepts to students began well before this, as I helped fellow classmates understand what was...

...started the summer after my junior year of high school. I worked at an after school tutoring facility specializing in math and reading. I worked one on one with students and graded their work, which ranged from elementary math to calculus. I believe in being patient with the kids I work with. Many learn at different paces, which is why they may fall behind in school. I try to connect what they are learning to...

I'm currently a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University.I enjoy working with kids and helping them work through problems they struggle with on their own, teaching them to solve problems by concept, not on an individual basis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing video games. ... Take the problem down to where the student understands it, and then build it back up to the full question.... Work out where their greatest struggles are.... Encourage...

I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.

...of the fundamentals of the subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught...

My name is Aaron Jackson. I am a student at Columbia University in the City of New York studying biochemistry on the pre-medicine track. I also enjoy meeting new people, exploring world cultures, and developing my sense of self.

...4.0 GPA. He is an Exoplanet Researcher, analyzing Hycean Atmospheres using Computational Chemistry. Previously, he was an AI Researcher at the Meriles Lab at CCNY under Prof. Carlos Meriles. Prior to this, he numerically solved the generalized Brachistochrone Problem, and his solution was accepted for the 2023 Issue of the AAPT Journal "The Physics Teacher". He graduated from Brooklyn Tech with a Perfect ACT score and 98.9% average. He is a frequent contributor to The...

Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!

...M.S. in Secondary Science Education. I am currently certified in New York State for Biology 7 - 12 and am pursuing a secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if it cannot be made digestible. In this light, I employ a range of techniques to engage and drive my students towards their own litmus of success. I love integrating games, technology, or a points...

...St. Andrew's Episcopal School where I focused extensively on mathematics and science. My high school also nurtured strong discussion and writing skills. Although I was also involved in sports and musicals, I enjoyed participating in academic competitions, in which I could explore my engineering interests, such as Science Olympiad and TEAMS. In high school, I primarily tutored in biology, physics, and mathematics. Tutoring was my way to gain teaching experience and give back to my...

...I dance as a member of a Korean hip-hop dance group. Currently during the summer I am working as a clinic instructor for a learning center geared towards individuals with learning disabilities. I have a strong interest in working with children, and young adults, having tutored since middle school and spent a year as a teaching assistant for elementary reading and math. I have excelled in many standardized tests, including PSAT, SAT, SAT II, and...