Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...I've always appreciated the words of poet William Butler Yeats, who wrote "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. In my 30 years as a college professor, I have always attempted to light that fire in my students, giving them the desire to learn and empowering them to do so. That's my goal as a tutor as well: to light the fire that will help them excel. I...

...my sessions, I make sure that my student has been challenged, but not overwhelmed, and I will make sure that my student is eventually more than qualified to succeed, and is ahead of the class. I will assign homework to challenge and reinforce newly learned topics, and I will provide lessons and assessments to ensure their understanding of the subject. Thank you for your time, and please email me if you have any questions. I...

...I am passionate about and if you choose me as a tutor- it will shine through immediately! While I have years of experience tutoring high school students in chemistry, math, and writing during my undergraduate education, I also have insight into the NYC school system, having attended the NYC Lab School and the Bronx High School of Science. I vividly remember what it is like to go through a rigorous academic education where you constantly...

...graduate of Middlebury College, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience and Linguistics on the pre-medical track. I am most driven by learning and I hope to attend medical school to continue learning and helping others. I am passionate about science, writing, and thinking both creatively and critically. In high school, I enjoyed tutoring in Calculus and Spanish. I would love to help inspire a love of learning in any student, and to...

...sophomore double-majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior and Science in Society at Wesleyan University. Ultimately, I hope to pursue an MD in Neuroscience while also doing work in Public Health in the future. I love to teach, and enjoy serving as a Deans Chemistry tutor, K-12 Upward Bound tutor, Socioeconomic and Disability intern at the Resource center, and a member of the Title IX Committee at Wesleyan. I really enjoy writing poetry, learning about the history...

...Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a focus in Cellular Biology at Penn State University. I will hopefully be attending grad school next year and I intend to continue onto medical school! Throughout school, I have always been able to find the tricks and the best way to study for standardized tests. Some of my scores include: ACT: 35 (99% percentile) SAT: 2140 (97% percentile) MCAT: 517 (96% percentile) I hope to pass some of my...

...showing answers and just re-teaching math facts... it is building a child's confidence and belief in themselves to overcome the fears of MATH and other school anxieties. I am a recent NYS Certified Mathematics teacher (6-12) with experience teaching high school at NYC public schools, private schools, and an instructor at numerous colleges (Fordham University, Mercy College, SUNY Community Colleges). I have tutored for over 15 years. Undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Masters of...

...high school and college students in math for over four years, and I have seen first-hand how working with a tutor can help expose areas of weakness, create a path for growth, and give students confidence in their math classes. I have a bachelor's degree in math from Indiana University and a Master of Arts for Teachers degree from the same school. I am certified as a high school math teacher and currently work part-time...

...currently an undergraduate at Adelphi University's Honors College. I am also part of the BS/MD program between Adelphi University and SUNY Upstate Medical University. This means that right out of high school, I was guaranteed admission to medical school in 4 years! I will be majoring in Biology. To work towards my goal of becoming an Interventional Cardiologist, I am currently conducting research in Cardiology at St. Francis Hospital, where I also volunteer every year....

...May of 2015 from Tufts University with a BS in Economics and Biopsychology. At Tufts, I was an Economics tutor for the Academic Resource Center for three years. Additionally, I have worked as a volunteer English language teacher in Madrid, Spain, during my semester abroad in the Spring of 2014. I love traveling as well and am extremely excited to be returning to Madrid in September on a Fulbright grant to be an English Teaching...

...Vassar College with a B.A. in Philosophy, a field in which I'm now doing graduate work. I'm available as a tutor for English and History/Social Studies up through the high school level including coursework, Regents exams, and AP tests. I also tutor students in preparation for standardized tests including the SAT, ACT, SSAT, and PSAT. I am also experienced as a tutor or conversation partner for ESL learners and others working on improving their English...

...Amy, a freshman at Columbia University studying an eclectic blend of subjects: Human Rights, English, and Business Management. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects: elementary, middle, and high school math, English, college essay editing, history, and even public speaking. I strive to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, and to devise a personalized plan based in not just results, but personal accomplishment and goal-setting. Two of my biggest passions are learning...

...people learn and thrive. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Education and a Master's Degree in Special Education. Since teaching for over 19 years, I've learned that there are many styles of learning and that earning can be a lot of fun. There are many techniques and strategies that I have enjoyed sharing with my students to give them confidence in reading, writing, public speaking, and more. Some of my personal interests are movies,...

My professional development over the past decade has revolved around two distinctive yet overlapping fields of pursuit. I have worked consistently as an educator, particularly in language arts, writing, and literature. I work with students of all ages and skill levels, and I am especially interested and experienced working with students who have special needs. Along...

...4 years of tutoring experience, I'm on a mission to ignite a love for learning in younger generations. As an undergraduate at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, I'm pursuing a Computer Science Degree and channeling my enthusiasm for academics into my tutoring endeavors. My teaching journey has encompassed a wide range, from assisting independent clients to contributing my skills at a renowned tutoring center. I take immense pride in nurturing students to excel in...

Hi, I'm Sammi! I am an undergraduate college student majoring in chemistry and minoring in finance at Boston College. I have worked with many students from grades K-12 as a tutor and teacher's assistant. I have the most experience teaching math, ranging from algebra to SAT math.

...ability to see things as best as they can be. I seek to cultivate the rich potential that is held by each and every student I encounter. My standards of innovation and partnership mirror the qualities that make me a strong educator. When interacting with students, I emphasize perseverance, exploration and advocacy. I believe those values develop proficient, passionate and confident learners. With regard to specific teaching methods, I teach students how to develop strong...

...in New York City for about five years. During that time, I exploited the knowledge I'd acquired as a high school student and undergraduate, but I also broadened my repertoire to cover new topics. I've since tutored most high school, college, and graduate school entrance exams. I've worked with students of all ages on grade-level studies in math, science, the humanities and foreign languages. Students at top high schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are...

...Fairooz, and I am currently a third-year medical student at Upstate Medical University. Ive always wanted to be a doctor for as far back I can remember. I recall the visits made to my pediatrician during my early days. The little girl in me could not help but be mesmerized by the doctors qualities: his patience for his long hours, his kindness, his empathy, his eagerness to listen, and his intelligence. His image remained in...

...experienced science and English tutor and have been tutoring students in some capacity since my junior year of high school. When I work with a student for the first time, I like to begin with the very basics of the subject to ensure the individual has a proper grasp of the fundamentals. Students can often be hesitant to admit they are unsure of concepts that were taught in previous years because they feel they are...