Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...elementary school, middle school, and high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially in an educational context. My senior thesis in college explored the postwar history of Chinese students in the U.S. and their transnational subjectivity -- namely, how they navigated their socio-cultural and political identities in a...

...from succeeding is a lack of self confidence. My mother is a part-time business owner, who couldn't operate a computer on her own until this year. When I was young, she simply decided that she was 'bad at technology' and it stuck. Eventually, my sister and I sat her down and gave her instructions on how to access the internet. The next day, we taught her how to use Microsoft word. We made sure that...

Current student at The William E. Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Baruch College pursuing a Bachelor's of Art in Psychology. I'm a self-taught musician of 16 years and enjoy reading, writing, and cooking. I specialize in most elementary school subjects, music, algebra, and AP/SAT Exams. I'm here to unlock the potential that exists within every student and provide access to education and knowledge.

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

...NYU University Learning Center. I know that students learn best when they are organized, motivated, and interested in the subject matter. I support my students by helping them to plan out manageable study schedules, consistently providing positive encouragement, and finding creative ways to explain difficult concepts through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of teaching experience, I have worked with a diverse array of students and enjoy supporting all types of individuals with...

Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a student at Cornell University majoring in applied economics and management. I'm knowledgable in test prep, math, writing, reading comprehension, accounting, and economics.

...that one idea doesn't necessarily match all pf the students' distinct personalities and abilities. I embraced the philosophy that every child is unique and should be approached individually, recognizing their unique talents and potential. It's no longer about "one method or strategy for everyone," but rather akin to the theme of "The Ugly Duckling," where each child grows to discover their own qualities and identity, and using it to achieve success. Reflecting on my diverse...

I'm a recent graduate from Yale University with a major in American Studies, excited to help you with whatever academic help you may need. Born and raised in New York City, I understand all-too-well the pressures and tribulations of a high-pressure academic environment, and want to do everything in his power to make learning and succeeding achievable and fun. When I'm not tutoring, I can be found performing stand-up comedy in venues all around the...

...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 Assistant at the high school level! My approach to tutoring has always been about understanding each student's individual style as a learner to create lessons best-tailored to his or her specific needs. I try to foster an environment where open communication is emphasized and the...

...1-6 and Math grades 7-12 My passions lie in the physical sciences, music, theatre and math. I was a high school triathlete and stage actor, and continued as a singer, actor, and rugby player in college. I thrive on learning new things and love to share that passion with students and colleagues. My first language is English, but speak primarily Spanish in my household. I am working on my Italian mastery and hope to learn...

...pre assessments - I will always have a map of where to take any tutoring session. Having an academic and practical elementary/middle school application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have also worked a great deal with middle school students in pilot programs that center around blended and asynchronous learning. I am entering my 6th year as an elementary/middle school teacher. I have worked with students...

...room for them to develop their own skill set and walk away from a tutoring session as a more confident independent learner. Working as a writing tutor, I developed the active listening skills and aptitude for constructive criticism crucial to aiding students in any subject. I am highly proficient in mathematics and a highly proficient test taker, scoring in the 99th percentile on the GRE. I consider myself a very intuitive and systematic thinker, able...

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.

...past 4 years. I love to teach one-on-one because progress happens quickly and I get to share my passions for the subjects that I teach. I like to have sessions that are not pressured or intense, but I do like to cover as much material as we can fit in. I have a passion for math and other subjects that I love to share and have plenty of tricks I can share with you to...

As a college-level graduate with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary biology, I specialize in tutoring biology and math. I have previous experience in tutoring biology and working as a teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate courses. I aim to make complex concepts more accessible by breaking them down into simple, clear steps and using real-world examples to make learning engaging. My passion lies in helping students understand material at their own pace, building their confidence, and...

I am currently studying at Boston University and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 2017. I am enthusiastic and committed to helping my students!

...camps. Also, I have experience with junior and senior high school students. Of course, being a college math lab tutor, I gain some valuable experience working with the college level students. I also learned a lot from the students I've taught. To me, teaching is also a learning process. Not only reviewing what I know about the subjects, but most importantly, learning how to teach each student with different method, a unique one. Those teaching...

Hi! I am a sophomore at Stony Brook University pursuing a Chemical Engineering Major. Aside from school, I am involved with the Ultimate Frisbee team here.

...South Bronx youth, my young parents worked all the time and my grandparents, aunts, and uncles supported me while obtaining my education in New York City. It is my belief that a highly motivated student can accomplish any academic goal(s) s/he puts their mind to. Learning is a process; concepts build on each other. Knowledge mastery is a goal the student strives towards. As a tutor, I hope to guide, support, and encourage the student...

...Lower Manhattan Art Academy (a Title 1 school) during the day and tutoring in the evening. I have been tutoring since high school in all subjects, and more recently, college students in Statistics and high school juniors in SAT prep. I also spent this last winter abroad in Ecuador teaching high school students the English language. I have an extra close connection with middle and high school students as I have two brothers in those...