Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

I am currently a fourth grade teacher at a public school. I have also taught second and fifth grade. I believe every student can learn and be successful as long as they are willing to work hard and not be afraid to make mistakes. It is important that instruction is engaging and differentiated in order to meet all student's individual needs and keep students interested and motivated.

...a professional level for the past seven years. After college, where I obtained my bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing in order to gain a new, fresh perspective on liberal arts culture and the humanities, I realized my academic focus was better suited for the study and education associated with math. I've loved math ever since grade school, and I found myself actually looking forward to coming home and doing my math homework! I...

...of experience in standardized test prep, subject tutoring, and college & MBA admissions guidance. A New York native with degrees from NYU and Columbia Business School, Simi has helped thousands of students ace the SAT, GMAT, and more, securing spots in top-tier universities and MBA programs worldwide, including at Ivy League Institutions. With a personalized approach and a track record of success, Simi is dedicated to helping you get into your perfect school, from elite...

...be an outstanding teacher. Among them are: patience, a positive attitude, flexibility, understanding and being a good listener. Children are very perceptive and I believe they know a lot more than we think they do about people. One thing I would like to say about myself, is that I consider myself to be a team-player. Having worked in the business world, prior to becoming a teacher, I found that the most successful people were those...

...NY and have recently graduated from Cooper Union with a degree in civil engineering. I have over five years of professional tutoring experience in standardized tests, mathematics of all levels, physics, and more. I strive to make learning fun, comprehensive, and engaging. My method is to ensure that students understand the fundamentals and gradually progress to more challenging problems to provide students with a complete grasp of the subject and empower them for future study....

...in Manhattan. By May of 2016, I will have completed my Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture and the Arts, with minors in Philosophy, Theology, and Business. Throughout high school, I had various teaching experiences as a horseback riding instructor, babysitter, and ESL tutor, and after my first year of college, I spent a summer in Kenya working with children through a local orphanage. I love English, reading, writing, and math most, but I am...

...focus on Strategy. My Bachelor's Degree is from Chiba University with a major in Electronics Engineering. I have a deep appreciation of theoretical concepts and their practical applications that is why I was able to quickly apply these two bodies of knowledge to real life situations in various industries. Furthermore, over the years I was also able to mentor individuals from different backgrounds and ages; i.e. classmates, referrals and colleagues helping them achieve their objectives....

...a current Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, double majoring in Biology and Political Science. Being in a highly competitive Biology Honors program at my University gives me the knowledge and resources I need to help my students excel. I am heavily involved in my University Government as a Student Senator representing all Life Sciences majors. I have had internships at AbbVie (a major pharmaceutical company) in addition to local (County Board), State...

...in my last semester at Middlebury College in Vermont. Besides chemistry, I offer tutoring in all high school math levels and specialize in writing/essay editing and SAT/ACT test prep as well. I am a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to...

...St. John's University located in Queens, NY. As I will do in the future as a pharmacist, my primary goal as a tutor is to help the community in whatever way I can. All tutors at Varsity Tutors strive to make tutoring more personable and effective. One-on-one tutoring not only benefits the student but it also benefits the tutor. It is evident that both teaching and learning become much more effective this way as well....

...a background in literature, history, and math. I have taught students in Spanish, French, and English as a Second-Language, using highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I have lived in Spain, France, and Chile, as well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. My additional teaching areas of expertise include test prep, reading comprehension and essay...

...if given both encouragement and the tools to learn. Every failure is an opportunity for growth, both academically and personally. I am a graduate of New York University with a B.A. in Political Science. I've tutored students through the America Reads/America Counts program in college and as an independent tutor in subjects including essay writing, SAT prep, elementary math, phonics, and English as a second language. My style is to adapt to the needs of...

...at Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to returning to grad school, I taught middle school and high school English in Columbia, South Carolina for six years and middle school English in New Jersey for one year. I have also taught ISEE/SSAT prep. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I served my school as both the yearbook sponsor and as the lead mock trial coach for my competitive middle school team. I enjoy working with students...

...in teaching high school english literature and critical thinking. I've worked for years in copywriting and editing. I love to take a part text and discuss concepts from sentence structure and vocabulary to building a thesis for an analytic essay. I love working with students of all ages and will customize my lessons to the needs of my student. I approach all of my lessons with energy, passion and patience and would love to work...

...When my fingers were bleeding from playing the guitar for six hours straight, while trying to play a riff just right, I learned how to believe in myself and trust that my hard work and dedication will prevail. When I had worked a forty hour work week and had to drive three hours to play an overnight, weekend show, it took passion, commitment, and dedication to show up for my band mates, ready to play...

...Master's in Science, with majors in Biology and Chemistry. I've worked extensively with children in Middle School and High School. For the past four years, I have been teaching AP Biology and AP Chemistry (which also includes college biology and college chemistry). In addition to Science, I can help with several other subjects including Math and English. I am a firm believer that each student is a unique individual. I believe it is my personal...

...ever got her hands on Bill Nye "The Science Guy's" dream book. The two have much in common, including a curiosity for understanding how things work and a love of the scientific process, exploration, discovery, oh...and big explosions. Shaniquoa has a dream of her own-- to use the knowledge gained from her Master's Degrees in Education and her Bachelor's Degree in English to inspire students of any age, creed, or ability to soar. Her work...

...teach middle school (grades 6-8) in both a special education (ICT) and general education settings. I have also taught high school (grades 9-12--all subjects). I have been teaching in total of 6 years and I have also tutored professionally for approximately 4 years. Education truly is my passion and life's purpose. I value the educational process and enjoy motivating and inspiring students (and adults). I have multiple master's degrees and am pursuing admissions into a...

...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 new things and working with people....

...second year master's student at Columbia University, in the Actuarial Science program. I majored in mathematics and computer science during my undergraduate studies, and have experience working in the Lenovo Artificial Intelligence lab. This summer, I am an actuarial intern at Hartford Financial Services, where I am working in the Credit and Market Risk team to develop and deploy regression models for measuring credit spreads, alongside building tools in R and Python to better allow...