Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Greenburgh, NY

...teacher, responsible for leading a class of over 25 students. I believe standardized testing unjustly favors those with the resources for extensive test prep. Thus, it was all the more rewarding to work with students who, otherwise, would not have had as much access to such services. I have also privately tutored high school students...

...high school and college level. I consider English/Language Arts to be my strongest content area, but am comfortable tutoring in almost all other subjects. I am an avid reader and writer, and a nature and animal enthusiast! I love to teach and learn by using a hands-on approach, and enjoy working with people of all...

...towards my Masters Degree in Mathematics Education. Ive been teaching Algebra and Algebra 2 in the classroom for the past two years. I have been tutoring since I was in high school. Originally, I tutored students for the SHSAT exam, having attended Stuyvesant High School myself. I continued on to tutor for the SAT exam...

...Furthermore, over the years I was also able to mentor individuals from different backgrounds and ages; i.e. classmates, referrals and colleagues helping them achieve their objectives. I always found it rewarding to see faces shine during Aha moments of understanding and eventually see many of them improve their scores/performance. With regards to learning, I believe...

...California, as well as California credentials in teaching, school counseling and school administration. My interest in tutoring is to help students reach their goals as expediently as possible while making the tutoring sessions an enjoyable experience for the student. I attempt to establish a positive rapport with the student as quickly as possible in which...

...graduated from college at Yale University where I studied Political Science and dabbled in other subjects. I love tutoring and teaching and I have experience tutoring a wide variety of subjects including U.S. government and history, grammar and writing skills, and middle school math up to calculus. I particularly love working on perfecting college essays!

...Mechanical engineering student from Binghamton University. I'm currently on route to graduate in the upcoming year and have a passion for higher mathematics and engineering. I do have past experience tutoring and feel the best way to helps students is by connecting materials to one's personal interests, and to maximize one's strengths within a subject.

...at Hunter College aspiring to become a pediatrician. Three words that best describe me are enthusiastic, determined and optimistic. I use all three personal attributes to complement my work ethic and ultimately bring out the best in each of my students. I enjoy helping students to overcome their academic fears and achieve academic success.... My goal as a tutor is to instill confidence and a deep understanding of the particular subject. My approach varies depending on...

...issues and ADHD/ADD as well, and I know how to help them be more organized and engaged, and reach their full potential. Being able to tutor students from different backgrounds has helped me become more experienced in this field and has helped me a lot in getting to learn about the different struggles that are...

...a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these exams in order to enable students to become better test-takers. In the realm of mathematics and computer science however, I believe...

...year student attending the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. I have a passion for studying medicine, and one day hope to serve as a physician and community leader by bringing healthcare to the less fortunate. I like to spend time with my friends and family, and also love sports and anything outdoors.

...so. That's my goal as a tutor as well: to light the fire that will help them excel. I am a playwright/director living in Manhattan, and work as Professor of Theatre and Film at Long Island University's Post campus, where I teach playwriting, directing, film history, introduction to drama, and professional skills for actors. I...

...with a BA in Business Administration and Dance. While at Muhlenberg, I was a tutor for the academic resource center in subjects such as math, writing, business, and dance. In addition, I have been a dance teacher for the past 10+ years for both private and group classes. I have experience teaching all ages and...

...one-to-one and with small groups of students. I especially enjoy working with younger children and I have tutored elementary and middle school students in English, Math, and Science. I also have a great success rate with SAT preparation, essay writing, and college application help for high school students. I am fully bilingual in English and...

...taken admissions and AP tests, I am happy to impart all the tips and tricks I learned from studying for them myself. For me, tutoring isn't just a way to raise my students' grades or test scores (though that is a big part of tutoring!), but also increase their self-confidence and love of learning. I...

...get used to high school expectations and sophomore curricula aimed at preparing students for IB study should they choose to pursue that path.Those years included creative writing of poetry and short fiction as well as study of the personal essay modelled on writings of authors such as Loren Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice...

Learning math is all about trial and error, that is why we use pencils! Math is a hands on subject where students learn by doing. That is the approach I take when teaching and tutoring math. I am merely a guide to keep students on the right path, rather than tell them where to go.

...several other subjects including Math and English. I am a firm believer that each student is a unique individual. I believe it is my personal responsibility to identify the appropriate tools and resources to assist the student in achieving his or her academic objectives. I'm excited to work with those who are motivated to succeed!

...out -- the most important thing I can do as a tutor is to find a new way of explaining something that just makes it click for you! I have experience with SAT, ISEE, college-level physics and calculus, as well as AP physics, math, and world history. Feel free to contact me with questions! I'm very...

...and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history...