Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Manhattan, NY

...as a casting director specializing in kids and on-set performance coaching. I tutored at Bread & Roses Advocacy Center in college, was the Spanish teacher for the afterschool K-6th A.C.E. program (Associates in Cultural Exchange), created and edited material for the online education company Apex Learning, ran an afterschool arts program at Sayre Beacon High School, and instructed youth skiing at the Canyons Resort (now Park City Mountain). From there, I went on to coach...

...degree in English. I've been working in education since then and have developed a passion for helping students improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and essay writing. While many students find these subjects daunting, I think that with the right strategies, anyone can improve in these...

...a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Previously, I spent a few months working at Mathnasium as a tutor when I was a high school senior, and I also currently have a work-study job as a tutor at a nearby middle school. I usually tutor middle school and high school math ranging from Algebra 1 to Calculus. I believe that math and learning should be an important aspect for everyone in life, and I'm happy to...

I am a junior currently studying biomedical engineering, and I also following the pre-medical track. I am passionate about helping those around me whenever I can, and I am very approachable.

Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!

...recently completed courses that cover those specific areas. Beyond tutoring for school subjects, I have assisted several students with SAT preparation, including providing practice problems and test-taking strategies to improve their scores. I understand the amount of dedication and commitment needed to achieve a desired score, and through tutoring, I continue to advise students on the best way to improve their consistency and maintain their persistence to achieve their academic goals. I have plenty of...

My vision statement is that all children are capable of learning, and it is my desire to assist them in being able to accomplish their individual goals of being their best selves.

...spent 5 years as Director for a foreign trade manufacturing 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...

...my certification in grades 1-6 and have a 4.0 GPA. As an undergraduate, I attended Wellesley College and was cross-registered at MIT. I majored in Jewish studies and minored in history, although I took courses in everything from microeconomics to psychology, and I graduated with a 3.92 GPA. At Wellesley, I worked as a statistics teaching assistant and volunteered as a kindergarten literacy tutor, an early childhood center student teacher, and a college tour guide....

...and College Algebra courses. I have a dual degree in math and subject-matter education with a minor in Statistics and Operations Research, as well as a concentration in Honors studies. I have had much previous experience in the tutoring field in my hometown and at my university, and I am a Level 1 Certified Tutor from the College Reading and Learning Association. My favorite thing about tutoring is being able to work with a student...

...AP Calculus BC. I have also been an SAT tutor at my local test prep center in my senior year of high school. I'm currently a sophomore at Cornell University working towards a bachelor of arts in biological sciences. As a tutor, my ultimate goal is to make sure my students feel confident enough about a subject to answer questions without any help and feel prepared for their exams. I truly enjoy the tutoring process...

...me to become a New York City substitute teacher and enroll in Teachers College, Columbia University. I graduated from Teachers College with a M.A. in Elementary Inclusive Education with a Gifted Extension and became a middle school math teacher. One of my instructional approaches that has resonated with both parents and students is to integrate students' lives into classroom content. As a result, students tend to become more engaged in active inquiry in the classroom...

...is applicable to all facets of a student's life and academic career. I, as a tutor, hope to help the student hone that ability and apply it towards a successful academic career. I am available any day of the week and can meet at the student's home, at the library, a coffee shop, or at a park. I'm flexible and hope to make learning fun for the student. I assign optional homework assignments to provide...

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...for almost six years now. I have been described as a compassionate, reliable, effective, and fair teacher. I have worked in regular education and special education settings. A fun fact, I am also fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and love to incorporate that into my teaching style. I love the art of teaching and meeting new students. My favorite thing about teaching is interacting with children and teaching them new skills to help them...

...switched majors halfway thru my sophomore year, I was a pre-med student. I love still being a college student because all these classes are still fresh in my mind! I've also been tutoring for 3+ years in everything from high school math and science to standardized tests and because of that, I'm confident that you'll experience fast improvement (not to mention a relaxed atmosphere). Outside of tutoring, I'm usually recording music or hanging out with...

...assisting undergraduate students in subjects such as environmental geology and advanced meteorology, I utilize a student-centered approach that emphasizes understanding each learner's background and building on their knowledge. My goal is to make complex concepts, like plate tectonics and hydrogeology, accessible and engaging. I believe that fostering curiosity about the natural world can inspire students to appreciate and address critical environmental issues. In my free time, I enjoy exploring geological formations and staying updated on...

...in a less formal setting. I particularly love tutoring Writing and Composition, Literature, History, and French - especially when an interdisciplinary approach helps the student approach information in new ways - since these fields are where my academic expertise and my interests align. I truly want to share my love of language, history, and literature with my students. I'm also passionate about every student's right to an effective education, so my goal as a tutor...

...instructors and practitioners in the field. My interest in philosophy and first-order logic led me to undertake the LSAT as a personal challenge. My first attempt put me in the 97th percentile, and I've continued to study and refine my test-taking methods, treating LSAT questions like my daily crossword puzzle. I believe that learning is a process of mastering tiny skills that cumulatively add up to a grasp and control on the big picture. It's...

...an award from the French Department at NYU. I first became passionate about tutoring in high school, when I would assist other students in mathematics. I also have experience working with elementary school students in a bilingual New York City public school. One of the aspects of tutoring that I always look forward to is when students are able to confidently join their peers. In order to succeed in math, I approach each problem as...