Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...the University of Oxford. I previously attended the Yale School of Public Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in biology - from Vassar College. I have been a tutor for twelve years and enjoy teaching very much. I have taught both graduate and undergraduate level courses at Yale as...

My mission is to help you discover your own writing voice and interest in literature, while providing exceptional feedback and long-lasting techniques .

...feel my job, as a tutor is to facilitate and not instruct the student in their pursuit of knowledge. I also believe that developing clear logical step-by-step methods of solving problems combined with repetition and practice leads to success. Finally, as a tutor I should review troubled areas by ask probing questions and have the student lead me through how they solved their problems, so I can specifically see where the student needs more attention.

...the city. A native New Yorker, I graduated from Hunter College High School and went to Williams College, where I majored in biology and Spanish. Afterwards, I got a Master's in science journalism from NYU. I have published science articles in The Atlantic, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, Vice, and more. My goal is to make learning as highly efficient and fun as possible. Good communication and variety are key to my teaching style.... My goal is...

...teaching in rural Eastern North Carolina. I had the pleasure of teaching second grade for two years. The students had skill levels and interests of all kinds, and I truly learned how to adapt and facilitate. Although we were an underfunded district in a low-income rural area, we created a classroom centered around exploration and diligence. By the end of the year, students were telling me things about the world that I didn't know! The...

...I go into middle school classes and stress the importance of fire safety. I also volunteer with Peer Health Exchange, an organization that delivers 9th graders health seminars to those that may not receive health class in high school. Lastly, I volunteered at Rockefeller University Science OutReach Lab where I instruct middle/high school students basic science laboratory techniques and share some of my college experience. I look forward to sharing my knowledge in a variety...

...friends were struggling and were often asking me for help. As I helped my friends that were on the brink of failing to pass calculus, I felt a sense of euphoria because I had the ability to help someone learn and become more knowledgable. My love for teaching stems from my willingness to help others, desire to impart my knowledge on students, and my ability to make a difference in students' lives.

...each student learns in their own way and it is the responsibility of a teacher/tutor to determine how a student learns, determine their needs and create lessons that the student will feel successful in completing while fostering their unique learning styles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, learning new things, taking my dog for long walks and curling up on the porch with a good book or the latest...

...I also am an Early Interventionist. I provide services to children with certain developmental disabilities or delays from infancy to age three. Three years ago I was teaching in a a self-contained classroom. I would instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. I tutor in all subject areas- specializing in ages 2-8. I have been trained in Wilson Learning and Orton Gillingham. I have come to...

...make a connection with my students by listening to them carefully so that I can fully address their specific needs and devise an individualized program of study for them. I find that humor is often a great pathway to making a personal connection and establishing trust. My husband and I own an instructional baseball business where, in addition to helping students perfect their baseball skills, we mentor players who are striving to play baseball in...

...the world. This experience has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and teaching style can effectively assist students in achieving their academic objectives by fostering a positive...

...political fighting, funding shortages, etc. It was not clear to me at the time, but teachers do one of the most difficult jobs and receive the least amount of respect for it--not to mention a salary that rarely reflects their efforts and impact. For me, tutoring excises some of these political issues, allowing me to focus entirely upon the task at hand--instructing one student on a particular subject. It's liberating and fun and incredibly rewarding.

...the learning capacity of young people: as a high school student in Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students with the Common Core; as a full-time instructor, I managed classes for SHSAT and SAT and produced my own content...

...because I want to be a doctor and I love working with children. I currently reside in Brooklyn. My family consists of my parents and two younger sisters. I came from Bangladesh to the United States when I was three and a half years old with my mother and sister. I grew up with strong educational values to always put my studies first. I hold fast to my values since the better educated you are,...

...host family in the Andes Mountains and developed sustainable programs in preventative healthcare and education! After Peace Corps I helped launch a technology startup in New York City that partnered with taxi drivers. I absolutely love tutoring and sharing my passion for a variety of subjects including math, history, economics and Spanish! I have extensive experience tutoring all ages, including adults and my approach is collaborative, individualized, and fun. In my free time, you'll find...

...had to idea that i was going to major in English and Philosophy. I honestly though i was gonna be a mathematician or some sort of engineer. I was interestingly please and felt in love with story telling and writing and decides that a major in English in philosophy would make more sense. I combines that with my passion with teaching and am proud to say; that combination lead me to varsity tutors!

I have been tutoring SAT/ACT/AP exams for the past year and have a total of 3 years experience tutoring at an elementary-high school level. In my free time I love to travel, surf and rock climb.

...over 8 years teaching experience in NYC public schools, in grades 7-12. I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages. My favorite part of teaching is when students have an "ah-ha" moment and everything clicks and comes together. I also like watching children become more confident in their abilities and their skill level and grades improve. I have a BA in Business Administration, with a minor in Economics from the University of Connecticut....

...work-study program has trained me in effective tutoring strategies that I have used to assist struggling readers at Sea Cliff Elementary and Deasy Elementary School. Working with children is a passion of mine that I wish to eventually turn into a full time career. I have been described as creative, enthusiastic, animated, engaging, and very friendly. My approach requires me to not only develop a relationship with the student but also be excited and enthusiastic...

...Second Language (ESL). While I have many years business experience, I was downsized in early 2009 when the US economy crashed. I reinvented myself as an ESL instructor and have never looked back. Travel is my passion in life and I have always enjoyed meeting people from different cultures. I am friendly, flexible and professional. I believe in enjoying life every day and I love seeing students become more comfortable and confident in using English.