Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...career I decided that I was going to pursue a graduate degree in business. MBA programs are extremely competitive and I needed a great GMAT score to get into a top tier program. I enrolled in a prep course at Kaplan Test Prep. I studied hard and put in many long nights completing practice tests and course requirements. When I took the GMAT three months later I improved my score from a 600 to a...

...students began at home. My younger sister is nine years younger than me, and helping her with everything from schoolwork to daily routines sparked my interest in education. That experience led me to begin babysitting and tutoring other children in my neighborhood. I'm currently pursuing my undergraduate degree at Cornell University in Public Policy, where I've further developed skills in communication, writing, and analysis. Outside of academics, I enjoy coaching and playing ultimate frisbee, spending...

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students. I believe one-on-one tutoring is more effective because individual attention gives personalized benefits for learning. My hobbies are listening to music and reading novels.

...Department of Institutional Research in appraising the colleges value relative to other liberal arts colleges across a variety of academic and financial metrics. As a child of two professors, I developed an affinity for the teaching tradition from a young age. I deeply believe that every student possesses the capacity to improve in any area, and as a tutor my sole objective is to help my tutee to do so. I like to think of...

Working as an Educator is my passion. I have over 20 years experience teaching and tutoring students from Pre-K through High School and College level and various tests, such as G&T. I am so grateful that I love what I do and all the wonderful students that I meet. I live in Manhattan on the Upper East Side and love the fact that I am only three blocks from Central Park.

...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 there are 3 keys: practice, practice and more practice! In other words, my message to you is be not afraid. Any seemingly complex knowledge can be learned with sufficient understanding and review. I am here to guide you every step of the way. When I am not working or teaching, I...

...provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and teaching style can effectively assist students in achieving their academic objectives by fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment.

...English, Literature, and Media Studies. When it comes to standardized testing, I find that I am best equipped to prepare students for reading, writing, and verbal sections. Given my background in the performing arts, I am often told that I am a fun and engaging teacher! As the child of a lifelong educator, the importance of education was imparted to me from a young age, and my interest in making education accessible and compelling has...

I work in human resources/recruiting, but I also love working with students. I completed an elementary education certification program in college, and I love helping children understand math and increase their literacy skills. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. In my spare time, I like going for runs, doing (and teaching) Zumba dance fitness, and doing crafty projects.

...all about homework and sleeping on the train. I'm continuing my learning at Stanford University for a degree in computer science and English. I've been tutoring for three years now, and having recently 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...

...you have the ability to help someone then it is your duty to help them. In my case, I help students with a wide range of learning styles achieve their best. It is important to partner with parents and students to understand each student's learning style, and help improve their test scores. I value the fact that each student is unique and each has their own learning style. I am dedicated to helping my students...

...student engaged and learning ranter than forcing them to recite a bunch of uninteresting facts over and over. I tutor a wide variety of subjects that I'm personally and professional passionate about. I was a comparative literature/religious studies dual major in college so I'm very familiar with history, writing, and literature analysis. In high school I took 8 AP classes and I'm familar with the rigors and stresses of these classes. I work hard with...

...I gained skills on how to work with college students and how to specifically tutor them. While my method of tutoring may shift a little among different age groups, my foundation remains the same. My goal is to make students feel confident and capable of completing their tasks. I feel it is my responsibility to make sure my students feel motivated, determined, and well equipped to tackle their assignments and assessments. My favorite subjects to...

...and standardized test prep for exams like the ACT and SAT. I particularly enjoy working with students on reading comprehension, grammar, and essay writingskills that are essential not only for tests, but for academic success more broadly. I also love helping students with Spanish, whether they're mastering grammar rules or practicing conversation. My tutoring style is approachable, adaptive, and goal-oriented. I aim to meet students where they are and build their confidence by breaking down...

...took the SHSAT, I qualified for the Advanced Science track at Stuyvesant High School. I have also stayed familiar with the SAT and ACT. My test preparation is rooted in knowing the test material, and then performing on test day. Test anxiety is a problem for many students, and with my psychology background students learn to test with confidence. In my spare time, I am a voracious reader and write and perform comedy, including stand...

...I have also worked as a tutor for student athletes in my final year of college where I helped with whatever economic course in which they were struggling. Throughout these years, I believe the most satisfying times are the moments when students realize they are now confident in their abilities to tackle new problems. I personally love teaching, but I also have a passion for learning; it is this passion that I strive to instill...

...institutions NYC had to offer (NYU, Macaulay Honors College,etc). Most recently I graduated a top-ranked MBA program, and am ready to give back some of the knowledge I have gained throughout the years to those that need it. Currently I am an Adjunct at CUNY Queens College,teaching Mathematics to graduate and undergraduate students. I also tutor High School students (all Math Regents exams, and Math SAT) and Junior High School students for the SHSAT math section....

I am a software engineer with a passion for teaching. I first got into teaching by tutoring my little sister and helping her through her standardized tests. After I saw how big of an impact teaching had, I worked as a TA during college. In my professional life, I find that I naturally gravitate toward mentorship roles because I love helping others achieve success.

...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 front of us, and I'd allow the students to be...

...be attending medical school next Fall to become a physician. I went to Bronx High School of Science, a high school that is well known in New York City and has produced the most noble prize winners to this day by a high school. I aspire to not just learn, but to spread my knowledge to those around me so they too can spread it to those around them. Knowledge is meant to be shared...