Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...and I hope to be involved in its effort to expand technologies in renewable energy. As an engineering student, I learned that knowing the right answer is not necessarily the most important thing. It is more important to learn how to solve a problem. When I encounter a problem that seems impossible, instead of simply giving up, I go back to my basics. Instead of focusing on what I do not know, I look at...

...and an overall understanding of the WHY behind the HOW. By making it a point to truly grasp a concept or theory, instead of just memorizing it, they set themselves up to truly internalize the knowledge and be able to easily apply it moving forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as...

I am an intuitive listener who likes to communicate with people and to analyze what they say in order to understand them, connect with them, and influence their growth into more optimistic and moral people.

...currently working in Manhattan, 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...

...company based in Shanghai, China. While living in China, I taught people professional English conversation and written and verbal communication for business and everyday life. During my time in Asia, I enriched my free time in the evenings and weekends with my colleagues' children, helping them with English homework and developing dialogue skills. I have taught over 10,000 online English lessons to 2000+ students. My goal is to support, inspire and encourage students. I look...

...and new media, and am currently connected with Write Bloody, a publishing company based in New York City, where I work part time as an editor. While at Brown I worked as a member of the Brown Writing Fellows, a group of selected and trained students who show and aptitude in writing, editing, and the teaching of the two, and No Small Parts, an educational group that led performance and theatre workshops at schools in...

...filmmaking (award winning filmmaker), acting (union actor--SAG, AEA), 2D animation, drawing, painting, and Adobe Creative Suite. My favorite subject to teach is English--phonics, verbal, reading, and literature. My teaching style is hands-on. I just don't stand or sit there and lecture. Lectures are boring. As my resume and other documents state, I have 30 years experience as a union actor in good standing. Much of this acting experience has been in improvisation and role playing....

...each skill alone and ignored everything else that seemed confusing. Two weeks later, she got the hang of it. I tutor by presenting the subject matter in a similar way while frequently setting attainable goals so that students will realize how easy it is for them to master subjects on their own. It is the same method I use to learn all of the challenging material I encounter every day. I look forward to meeting...

...the University of Chicago. I received my Bachelor's of Art in History with a concentration on Race Relations in the United States. I also minored in Theater and Performance Studies. In college, I served as President of my A Cappella group and I am very passionate about the theater arts. Since graduation, I have worked closely with students. This summer, I taught an intensive SAT Math class. As someone who has taken a lot of...

...my utmost best guiding you to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language. Something interesting about me is that I really love avocados! It might sound cliche, but I am the type of person who can have an avocado for each meal...and...

...I have an abundant background in and outside of the classroom working with students of all ages and ability levels. Over the years I have been a substitute and math/reading elementary school teacher, homeschool/at home instructor, private tutor, camp counselor and director. In addition, I have worked closely with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a behavioral therapist, life skills coach and shift leader in ABA, art and music therapy. I've also tutored students with...

Hi! My name is Kelsey. I majored in math and enjoy helping students understand the subject, along with other subjects! Also, if you need someone to proofread an essay or review a resume, I'm your girl!

...experience substituting and have previously worked at Huntington Learning Center. I studied Creative Writing at SUNY Purchase, which taught me to write, edit, and critique. Because of this, I love to tutor language arts and writing. My background in writing has taught me to be concise and clear, which helps me explain difficult material and break it down. I also know how to encourage reading, and I know that to make my students better writers,...

...and I want to encourage the pursuit of it as much as I can! If you need help with grammar, vocabulary, or even with the art of writing an essay or paper, I'd love to help you out. I'm also available to tutor you in basic math and Spanish concepts. For all you IB'ers out there, I'd love to help you with your Extended Essay or Theory of Knowledge adventures. I look forward to meeting...

...cause and need of the student. (For example, I've tutored many students that claim to need help with algebra, when in fact their misconceptions lie in basic four operations from the 3rd and 4th grades) - Instill the ability to self-learn. Students will not do the majority of their study with a tutor. Therefore, it is essential to train the student to problem solve and self-teach. This ability ensures achievement in college studies as well....

As a lifelong educator, I am especially interested in seeing the student achieve his/her goals. I am a qualified and certified Reading Teacher and Specialist teaching from ages Pre-K to Adult with credentials in several fields including English as a second language, English Literature, Creative Writing, as well as specific skills in particular programs such as Wilson Reading System. I look forward to working with students in a productive and successful environment. ... My teaching...

...solve problems of any nature in an efficient and incisive manner. While test-taking can be stressful for students, it neednt be. With the right preparation, any student can learn to navigate standardized tests, and I am here to equip students with the same processes that allowed me to thrive. In my free time, I greatly enjoy listening to music and playing guitar. I am also a committed runner and an avid reader.

I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.

My name is Alioune Gaye, I recently just finished my first year of Medical School at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Since I have been a student I have always enjoyed tutoring and want to continue to have the opportunity to teach and help people learn. I look forward to working with you all! and if you want an funny, exciting, but also very productive tutoring experience make sure to find me!

...at this age level as well as SSAT and ISEE test preparation. I am most passionate about working with students on reading, phonics, and writing, and I believe that these are a vital foundation for a student's success. As a special education educator, my main focus is on individualizing instruction based on the student's needs. I like to create my instructional approaches based on a student's interests and strengths in order to create a positive...