Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...a student figures or learns something on their own because of the tools you have given them. That's what makes me excited about tutoring one-on-one in New York City. I enjoy tutoring elementary subjects because they can be done in very creative and engaging ways. Even math can be drawn, sung or painted. My sessions will strive to create real connections and interactions with the content. I can also tutor in French for all ages....

...I'm a student currently studying Government at Harvard, and I'm really looking forward to getting to work with you. I have experience tutoring high school students in a number of subjects, including math (Algebra 2 and Precalculus), English, History, and Spanish. I also have helped students write and revise college essays and supplementals. Additionally, I have experience with public speaking as captain of the Harvard Mock Trial team, which has awarded multiple times at the...

...position included both teaching and research responsibilities. I was teaching all levels of mathematics, including single- and multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, advanced undergraduate analysis as well as graduate courses. While I love math and teaching, I found that working working full-time at a university is not for me. The heavy teaching loads and constant pressure to publish research results left me run down and exhausted, and that's not how I want to live...

My goal is to help foster a love of learning and work with those I tutor to both learn from them and help them learn themselves. I love to teach and learn, and I hope that that is passed on to those I tutor.

I am a test account.

...inspire students. I have a gift for kindling intellect, for harnessing the spark of genius and turning it into real achievement. Sometimes it's little things: I have discovered that eating a piece of fruit right before a big test can raise scores upwards of ten percent. That a scholar who learns to view the SAT as if it were a parlor game can overcome anxiety. That mastery of dimensional analysis is worth a full point...

...elementary, middle and high school curricula in English and writing. Over the last two years, Ive extended to exam prep for the SAT and ACT, which has seen success among students who came in with doubts and anxieties and left with widened horizons and earned confidence. My specialty and passion has remained with writing. Writing carries an important weight in our lives, whether in an essay for AP English, a lab report for biology, a...

...am a graduate of Brown University with a BA in Applied Mathematics. I'm an emerging Software Developer with a passion for math. I've spent three years as a tutor in BC Calculus for Brown students. Furthermore, I have experience working at Huntington Learning Center in Brooklyn, where I tutored in English, Math, Phonics, and SAT Math. Teaching is a great responsibility, as the quality of a teacher can profoundly impact a student's relationship with education,...

...that everyone learns differently and every concept can be understood in a variety of ways. I strive to figure out how my students learn best and, more importantly, how they can do so with a new found joy and passion for the subject at hand. Outside of the academic arena, I love food and theatre above all else. I've also grown very fond of web and multimedia design. I am a total geek when it...

I graduated from Columbia College in Columbia University in 1996 with a degree in Economics. I look forward to teaching students and learners and have a positive influence in your education and experience. I have a track record of increasing scores in SSAT to SAT and also achieve passing grades in college courses. I am copyrighting my tutoring method that prepares students that are cramming for standardized exams.

...success derives from long-hours devoted to assignments and preparation, but no small part owes to the way my mind learns. My mind is suited to books and the classroom, and this is a convenience for which I am very fortunate. I recognize, however, that every mind learns in its own way---a reality that institutional education cannot accommodate. I make it my priority to determine what methods of demonstration and motivation are best suited to every...

...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 experience expands over fifteen years in education. She's taught grades K-12 and adult learners, helping students develop a passion for thinking creatively and for thinking critically. She taught her first class in highschool and never looked back. Her students love her wit, energy,...

...through Fifth Grade ESL in a Title 1 school, as well as adult ESL as an adjunct at various community colleges. Later, I earned a Master's Degree from Monmouth University in Educational Leadership/Principal/Supervisor. For the past 23 years I have been teaching various elementary grade levels. I love the students. My greatest joy is watching the lightbulb go off, and the excitement of understanding. I believe all can learn, and I try every day to...

...experience with early childhood and elementary students is focused on supporting their understanding of reading, writing, and mathematics, including specific instruction for students enrolled in the English as a New Language program, which also involves preparing them for standardized tests. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because it is an avenue for expression and unique to the individual. Everyone learns at a different pace and in different ways, so it is essential to offer...

I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work hard for you.... I would first model it for the student, and then I would let them try some on their own....

I have been teaching for over 3 years. That is something I love to do and it is what I see myself doing for the rest of my life.

...nerd, my favorite subjects to tutor are French and English writing skills, but I am equally confident in SAT and ACT test prep and math, science, history, and other subjects at the high school level. Beyond just helping improve students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what drives them individually and connecting this to their broader professional plans. The most rewarding aspect of tutoring...

...I was an Academic Via Individual Determination (AVID) tutor for Scottsdale School District. Through AVID, I learned how to build my students' academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering higher-level thinking and problem solving. I also spent six months at the Alicante Language Institute in Alicante, Spain, learning the Spanish language and culture. After earning my undergraduate degree, I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile....

...I am a dedicated Special Educator with experience working in a variety of educational settings. The concept that "all children can learn" has sculpted a solid foundation for teaching that promotes the importance of supporting the needs of all students. I am certified to teach children from Birth-Grade 6, and do have experience tutoring students at the high school and college level. I consider English/Language Arts to be my strongest content area, but am comfortable...

...graduated from Columbia University, so the experience of institutional learning is still very fresh for me! I'm able to relate to students and provide a current perspective on education. I have experience tutoring English at ESL level, in reading, speaking, and writing. Having learnt several languages myself and being a trilingual speaker (Cantonese, English, Mandarin), I understand the challenges of navigating between languages and am familiar with ways to overcome them. In addition to this,...