Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...in the tenth grade. Since then I have tutored a variety of ages and subjects, for a total of about seven years. I definitely have a complete understanding of every single subject I tutor. I will start by learning about you and evaluating your individual learning style. From there I will create a personalized, structured lesson plan, and we will work together to meet your academic goals. I tend to find most students need help...

As a dedicated tutor of experience in various subjects, I am committed to fostering academic growth, instilling confidence, and igniting a passion for learning in every student I encounter. My approach to tutoring is rooted in a deep understanding of subject matter coupled with a personalized teaching style tailored to meet individual needs and objectives.

I graduated from New York University where I majored in Sociology and minored in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies. I will also be attending NYU's Masters in Social Work program in the Fall 2024. I tutor elementary and middle school level essay writing and reading. In my free time, I like to do creative writing, read books and play sports.

...coach, helping adults 18 and over with disabilities find work, and then I would help train them in the positions they received. In addition to studying education in college, I studied literature, as I have always been fascinated with how and why people act the way they have throughout history. Over the last six years I have taught in a public middle school in Jackson Heights queens. I have taught 3 years of seventh grade,...

...have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring middle school students in Spanish, tutoring high school students in the ACT and SAT Verbal sections, guiding students through essay writing, and have worked with children with learning and behavioral disabilities, including those with ADHD and on the Autism spectrum. I believe in a patient, hardworking approach to test-taking and subject help. I am a...

I received my Masters Degree in Special Education from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. I was a classroom teacher for 13 years, I am a certified Special Education Teacher. I believe that all children can learn, each child learns in his or her own way. I will keep trying to find the technique that works best for each of my student's so that they can go forward toward reaching their educational goals.... All students can...

...about helping students because I have had some difficulty with certain subjects myself, and I understand the frustration of what that is like. My experience with High School Physics made me an advocate of getting help when it's needed. After seeking out assistance, I went from consistently struggling with the subject to graduating as Best Physics Student. I'm a firm proponent of the idea that with enough help, anyone can improve as drastically as I...

...strategies such as the use of mathematical models, pre-writing graphic organizers, and mnemonic self-monitoring reading strategies, my students have developed the ability to successfully demonstrate their knowledge. Through the use of formal and informal data collection, I am able to evaluate my successes and failures. Just as I say to my students, "failure is not final". Using my data, I am able to model resilience to my students by adapting my approach to best meet...

...for six years helping students with all SAT sections as well as English language and writing skills. I spent several years working as a Writing tutor at UC Berkeley's Student Learning Center, where I helped both long-term and drop-in college students with all sorts of writing help, including essays (literary, scientific, critical, sociological), applications and admissions statements, and creative writing. My last year there, I served as Senior Tutor, engaging with other tutors and mentoring...

...I have experience tutoring AP Language and Composition, AP World History, and AP U.S. Government. I was an education consultant who helped students apply for and gain admission to the top 50 U.S. colleges and universities by assisting with admissions essays, mock interviews, and SAT/ACT test prep. I am passionate about helping students improve their ability to express their thoughts and ideas, and I strongly believe in encouraging students to advocate for their educational needs.

...an experienced tutor with over five years of expertise, I specialize in helping students develop essential skills such as executive functioning, study techniques, and time management. My background in psychology allows me to understand each student's unique learning needs, enabling me to provide tailored support that fosters growth and confidence. I am dedicated to creating a positive, supportive environment where students can build the skills they need to succeed both academically and personally. Through personalized...

...passion for helping students. In college, I tutored extensively in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer with the DC Reads Program. I have worked with a wide range of students, tutoring for college entrance tests (SAT, ACT, Subject tests, etc.), as well as high school, middle school, and elementary school academic classes. I have also worked with students on essay revision, public speaking, study skills, test anxiety, and general college admissions....

...experience; however I can also tutor students in higher grade levels in reading and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring all subjects but would have to choose reading, writing, math, and social studies as my favorites. I love social studies because I love teaching children about the world we live in and its rich history. Math was difficult for me as a child, however now as an adult I see why I had trouble and...

...AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, and AP US History exams. This is in addition to serving as Class President in the Student Government. The medical profession is a long journey with many tests along the way. The key to success as a student is to have a goal, stay structured, and find ways to make the learning fun and enjoyable. This approach has helped my former students improve their test scores and get real results.

Niovi is an enthusiastic tutor with a background in biology and anthropology, who is currently in graduate school for biomedical engineering in New York.

...Religious Studies. I particularly enjoy assisting students with test preparation. By helping students to master core English and Math skills, I can aid students to open doors for their future. My favorite moments as a tutor are when a student grasps concepts we have been working on and they understand the material in a new way. In addition to teaching, over the last five years, I have served as a Mentor to youth and college...

...teaching in front of large classrooms and intensive one-on-one tutoring. My students come from all over the world, and I aim to tailor my lessons to their respective needs and interests, while covering the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English. I always recommend a city-as-classroom approach, where my students immerse themselves in the language both in and out of school. Secondly, I tutor elementary and middle schoolers in English, Math and test...

...writer, and as a result, hopefully, lessen the pressure and stress that I know that students today are under. After a two-year stint in high school leading a course aimed to help ease the transition of incoming freshman into my school, I knew I wanted to continue working with students in whatever way I could moving forward. In college, I enrolled in a writing-tutoring program that landed me two jobs on my campus's writing center....

...teaching which will be this coming summer. To date I have classroom teaching experience across a range of subjects including literacy, writing, and mathematics. I have worked with students from Kindergarten to Fourth grade specifically in the charter school setting although, I have also student taught in New York City Department of Education's Special Education program. I love to facilitate student learning by making learning come alive through exploration, discourse and encouragement to apply learned...

...elementary education and minored in special education. Since graduating, I have worked with children in a variety of grade levels. I have taught fifth grade math and third grade. I currently teach first grade. I love teaching all subjects but teaching reading is my favorite. I love seeing students learn to truly enjoy reading and making it fun rather than a struggle. Through my variety of experiences, I have learned that through engaging and differentiated...