Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving New York City, NY

...tutoring, coaching, preaching, and leading high school youth groups. I have tutored and/or taught in algebra 1, geometry, American literature, world literature, middle school math, middle school science, middle school English/reading, American history, world history, essay composition, SAT prep, SSAT/ISEE prep, SHSAT prep, and GRE prep. I always try to discern what the individual needs and learning styles of my students are and then try to meet them where they are. I believe that there...

...GRE. I have led 1-on-1 tutoring sessions in both undergrad and graduate school and have taught undergraduate classes of 20-25 students at Stanford. I like to start by gauging a student's level of knowledge and their goals for the subject we are learning, then building a solid base of knowledge and tactics for success. I then scaffold new skills by building on previous sessions, ensuring that students learn at a pace they are comfortable with....

...at SUNY University at Albany majoring in educational psychology. I have been tutoring for over 4 years and 2 years with Varsity Tutors. I tutor almost all subjects from maths, English, science, and history in grades K-11. I love to tutor because it gives me the experience I need to be a teacher and for every student, I want them to excel and understand what they struggle in and come out on top!

I am a tutor for most Math subject areas, including Algebra 1/2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, SAT Math, and AB Calculus. I am a graduate of Columbia University. I strive to make sure my clients reach their potential and achieve their highest grade possible.

...currently a 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...

...SAT and SAT II classes, as well as subject classes including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Almost all of my students saw a huge improvement in their scores. 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...

...proficient, passionate and confident learners. With regard to specific teaching methods, I teach students how to develop strong study habits and strategies, as well skills. I allow students to articulate how they learn best and adjust my teaching methods to fit their needs. Most importantly, I enJOY teaching and strive to making learning a joy to students. As an eager learner myself, one of the things that led to my success as a student was...

...Mathematics Education 7-12 from LIU Post. I have been tutoring for over 12 years in all areas of math and test prep. I started off tutoring when I was in college. Ever since then i found nothing but joy when I was able to help students succeed in their work. When I am not working I enjoy being outdoors, going to museums, sporting events and comedy shows. I really like to read an play just...

...to subject area helpmy favorites are middle and high school Math and Writing. Since I've been in intense academic settings for a lot of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I always try to be a personable and positive figure with my tutees, because I understand what it's like at that age to have so much stress put upon you to improve your scores by X amount of points,...

...is for the students to grasp a good understanding of the subjects that they seek help for, and to be successful with their future endeavors. Besides from learning, I also enjoy music, performing, and languages! I play 3 instruments (violin, guitar and the uke) and have performed in theatrical shows for 5 years. I also have an interest in languages and am minoring in french! I hope we can work together and learn some math!

My love of mathematics and over 25 years of teaching experience provide me with the ability to motivate students, give them confidence, and make them successful math students.

...faster learning a topic will be. I try to make a student rely on memory instead of counting on fingers when doing problems because it makes a problem longer to solve. Once a student deals with variables, those fundamental skills are needed. Second, repetition is a key to success. Continuously going over a topic will help a student understand the steps needed to do a problem. Even if a student understands the topic well, I...

...I am apt in tutoring in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and SAT. I believe that there is more to life than just studying and receiving good grades. Studying can become a burden when it gets complicated and difficult to understand and can get in the way of you just living. I am here to help you to make it less of a problem for you, and find your own unique method of studying to prevent...

...and directing children and young adults - not just in things like homework help and the like, but in learning how to play the violin and in performing as a part of a musical. As you can imagine, my work experience is just as varied as this tutoring experience! I'm excited to put my multi-discliplinary work and education experience to good use as a part of Varsity Tutors for this reason. My life as a...

...school students (through Kumon Learning Center), as well as high school students to improve their grades in classes and/or reach their goals in standardized tests. I'm skilled in tutoring a broad range of different subjects, especially in the fields of science, math, and test prep. I bring a patient, personalized and collaborative approach to my tutoring. On my down time, my passions include traveling (most recently went on a trip through 5 countries in Southeast...

...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 up, sketch and...

Hi, my name is Christopher George, and I am currently a junior at the Macaulay Honors College. I am a Business Administration major on a music business career path. I enjoy listening to music, hip-hop dance, giving advice, and overall bettering myself. I excel in SAT and test-taking skills, as well as business concepts.

...and seminars at the Warner Graduate School of Education. I have taught English and Social Studies to K-9 students throughout New York City and prepared high school students for college applications and essay writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and foreign languages (Mandarin and Japanese). In my experience, I found that helping my students develop a love for learning is by far the most...

...these techniques in blogs and panels. Long-term engagement with evolving philosophies of education helped me establish a conceptual foundation of contemporary ideologies and approaches. This ground-up familiarity with modern tutoring methods/resources enables me to cater my approach for each session, especially in the small-group instructional environment. As a counterpoint, my work with Breakthrough gave me the opportunity to scale my mentorship skills to a larger audience, as well as adapt my approaches to a new...

...to help students understand difficult concepts they're struggling with, and I enjoy trying to find different ways to break down ideas. My favorite subjects to tutor are calculus, chemistry, and physics, although I tutor other types of math as well. I am a very patient tutor who tries to understand exactly where the student is struggling and how they can improve. Outside of the classroom, you can often find me baking or drawing!