Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving New Rochelle, NY

...believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside of tutoring, I work as a scientist at a healthcare startup, and when I'm not at work I'm likely to be found running around Central Park, debating public policy,...

...accurately identify my students weaknesses and strengths before bolstering them with my own knowledge. I want my students to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student,...

...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 grades and through my other previous/current experiences. I volunteer with the Red...

...track. I take pride in helping people learn and know that I can make it fun; even for students that are currently in a rough place with their education. I'm an older brother to three younger brothers and a coach for baseball/basketball. I love teaching academics but also really enjoy teaching others how to do things that aren't necessarily academic. For some reason I was obsessed with making sure all my brothers new how to...

...sturdy future. I love tutoring all subjects, but my biggest areas of emphasis are English, Spanish, and test preparation. As a student, I prepared for private school entrance exams such as the SSAT and the ISEE. I like to bring my personal experience, emphasis on strategy and content, and love of teaching together, and helping students with test preparation is a fun way for me to do this. I look forward to getting to know...

...reading, and I grew up helping my friends with their homework. I genuinely enjoy helping other people learn things they did not know before, and to gain confidence and competence in areas that previously challenged them. I believe that the most important attribute I possess that makes me a great tutor is my open-mindedness. I understand on a personal level that different people have different learning styles, strengths, etc., and that often problems can be...

...a brief 3-year stint in Tuscaloosa, AL. Nailah has always loved working with students and teaching them the skills they need to succeed. Through the Peace by PEACE program, she taught weekly non-violent conflict resolution classes to sixth graders at John Martinez Middle School. As the Education intern at the global non-profit Youth Service America, she created educational resources designed to teach youth how to create their own service projects and led a workshop on...

...am currently applying to medical school and working at Columbia Medical Center. I specialize in tutoring for geometry, algebra, high school sciences, the SAT, and the MCAT. I am also an excellent writer and could tutor writing at almost any level. I am personable, I love teaching, and I am very adept at making complicated concepts accessible to students of all backgrounds and levels. I am thrilled to be with Varsity Tutors and would love...

Hello! I am teaching English as a second language in NYC public schools. I like to work with children with autism and spectrum to help with particular needs. Seeing people cut down trees to produce paper littering the city saddens me. All activities will be engaged in through interactive worksheets on the smartboard online. Video books can serve as successful alternative media instead of print books.

...that goal. It is my pleasure to assist any student to achieve this kind of personal power! I have an general passion for learning new things that inspires my love of teaching. Also, I have taught in 8th grade, 9th grade, and 2nd grade classrooms, as well as provided support to students of varying ages and grade levels in other educational programs. Learning should be student-centered, meaning that everything that happens in a tutoring session...

...as a writing tutor for three years while an undergraduate. While securing my masters degree, I worked with the United Way in researching best practices for programs aimed at helping older adults, as well as statistically evaluating performance data for programs receiving funding through the organization. I have also worked on a congressional campaign and assisted my alma maters Department of Institutional Research in appraising the colleges value relative to other liberal arts colleges across...

...ages in both academic and enrichment settings, including teaching debate, leading writing workshops, and coaching students one-on-one. I've worked as a Program Director and Instructor at Lumos Debate, where I taught debate, public speaking, and critical thinking skills to students between the ages of 8 and 16, while also managing staff and curriculum development. I specialize in tutoring English, Spanish, and standardized test prep for exams like the ACT and SAT. I particularly enjoy working...

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.

...incredibly challenging as well as rewarding occupation. As a lifelong learner, I love to help others understand a topic they are struggling with. I feel that the tutor gains as much as the student from the experience. As a tutor, I believe that students will enjoy learning if they understand the material rather than memorize it, so I always strive to clarify the underlying principles and central themes of any topic I am explaining. This...

Detail-oriented tutor with 5 years of experience instilling confidence in high school students. Dedicated to empowering mathematics and Biology students with constructive feedback and practical test-taking strategies. Effective educator and active listener committed to helping students overcome academic challenges to reach personal goals.

...custom-made for you. I have a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in English. I am passionate about teaching writing, reading and literature, as well as business writing and academic writing. I also have a strong record in teaching students to pass the Regents English examination. I write for many organizations, including Weill Cornell Medical College, Ameriprise Financial, Rutgers University and Demand Media. I have taught in the New York City public school...

...I have worked with various learning centers. They taught me a lot about how to tailor my tutoring approach to the individual needs of my students. I'm in the process of being certified in elementary school. It has been wonderful learning about how childhood development changes with each year. I look forward to being able to work one on one with more children so that they can develop a lifelong passion for learning!

Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...

...starting medical school in Fall 2017. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Science. I have also scored highly on multiple standardized tests, including the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and MCAT. I have extensive tutoring experience, having worked with students of all ages and in various subjects. I enjoy working with students and helping them to reach their full potential. I am excited to work with clients of...

...tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students since before attending law school, and it remains my favorite job. I specialize in SAT Verbal, essay writing, Social Studies, History, and Civics and Government. I am patient, engaging, and thorough. I enjoy helping other people learn, especially if I can also help them enjoy learning. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring has always been first to assess the student's needs as a learner--what is engaging and helpful...