Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...SAT test prep. I have experience helping friends, peers and classmates prepare for both tests and have experience in peer editing various essays and papers. I aim to aid my students by first assessing their learning styles to see what types of tutoring methods best fit their needs. In my experience tutoring, studying for, and taking standardized tests, I learned that there are several different ways to answer the same question, which is what I...

...and Spanish at Boston University! Whether it be tedious SAT/ACT sections or intimidating college essays, I hope to make these seemingly difficult subjects a little less stressful for you! And remember: No question is ever a dumb question! I have been in you or your child's exact position and have been through nearly a dozen tutors in my academic career myself. I look forward to meeting you and making exams and essays a little easier...

...in math (1 course away from declaring a major) at UIUC. My goal is to end up in academia and I have a passion for teaching and coming up with different approaches to understanding content and solving problems. I have had experience being a TA/grader for university advanced classical mechanics for undergrads and have completed advanced physics and math courses up to the graduate level, hence my interest in tutoring both physics and math-related fields....

...been tutoring for about five years when I decided to move to South Korea. I went there because I wanted to get more exposure to teaching while also indulging in some adventure. Foreign English programs can vary widel, but mine was not a coasting position. I taught between 16 and 30 hour-long classes a week and then had to design lesson plans, run language club, write homework and tests, and then grade them. What is...

...that every student learns differently, and I take the time to really understand their strengths and areas where they need support. Whether working with younger students or adult learners, I focus on building confidence as much as knowledge. I've seen firsthand how personalized attention can make all the difference, and I'm here to provide that care, patience, and encouragement every step of the waywhether in person or online. With a bachelor's degree in structural engineering...

...by my majors, and I have known from a young age that I would like to write a book someday. In addition to these, I am devoted to the arts, the study of foreign languages, and travel. I spend a large amount of time frequenting museums, art galleries, operas, and concerts. I love to learn about linguistics and the nuances of foreign languages. I am currently studying French, though I have studied Latin and Italian...

...and now Columbia University), I always try to be a personable and positive figure with my tutees, because I understand what it's like at that age to have so much stress put upon you to improve your scores by X amount of points, and I want them to feel like a tutoring session is a relaxing but productive space where they shouldn't be afraid to ask questions and tell me what keeps tripping them up....

...speaker myself, I have first hand experience with language learning and improving the skill sets. With previous exposure to French and Japanese learning, I also come to understand better the struggles and important input for successful language acquisition. I have tutored students at all levels Chinese from K to Grade 12 both while I was working as a part-time tutor and full time teacher in a private school. Currently I also teach a Chinese Dual...

...moved to New York after graduating from Brandeis University last spring. My favorite thing about tutoring is learning how vastly different our brains work. It's fascinating to me to see all the different ways we perceive things as humans, and I love finding ways of learning that work for each individual. I see tutoring as an opportunity to explore and learn. When I'm not tutoring I love reading and exploring the beautiful parks in NYC.

...Kurt Vonnegut in college, reading has been an obsession. I've spent years trying to force this love into gum snapping high school students, and when I see that spark of awareness that some of us get from reading great books, it makes up for all the swings and misses on students who just want to get the grade and get out the door. Even if you think reading is something to do only when the...

...empathize, yet be tough when I have to be. I love helping people and working with them to get their full potential drawn out. I spent time teaching English in Panama. Because of this experience, I understand both the positions of being a teacher and a student, and I use this to my advantage as a tutor. I care deeply about my students because I myself have had teachers that have cared so deeply about...

...experience teaching and tutoring a diverse body: from volunteer work with under privileged youth, to teaching MIT and Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, to enableing professors and post-docs to transition between fields, and even to coaching wrestling. My own hobbies/passions include both the mental and physical and include rock climbing, weight lifting, Brazilian jiu jitsu, theoretical computer science ("mathematical epistemology"), modern statistics, and economics and political theory. And I try to catch as much music...

...at the University of Michigan. I have a significant amount of tutoring experience from my jobs as a physics learning assistant and a middle school science tutor. My approach to tutoring is that every student is different, so it is important to try different approaches and applications. Every student is capable of mastering a subject, but they all learn differently. In my free time, I like to read, play the guitar, sing, and bake.

...to tutor a wide variety of subjects. I'm currently wrapping up my Bachelor of Architecture and starting my Masters in Urban Design. I'm originally from eastern Europe, but grew up and went to school in New York. I've learned and taught in 3 different states, where I've gotten familiar with a wide variety of curriculums and standardized tests. Teaching is very rewarding task, as figuring out a unique approach to each individual student's success is...

...to absorb both memories from the places I've traveled along with the skills gained from opportunities I've had and turn them into moments of mentorship and learning for other folks who are on the path toward achieving their goals. Highlights: --Working towards my Masters in Clinical Psych at Teacher's College, Columbia Univ. --Lived in China for 4 years and traveled throughout Asia learning languages + cultural customs --Taught Writing, Film, and Linguistics Courses at a...

...tutoring in math and science. I also am well versed with SAT prep in test-taking strategies and time management on the test, as well as creating a plan leading up to the test. Before studying at Columbia, I was a Nuclear Electrician in the Navy for six years. My experience taught me the value of patience, determination and sacrifice. It also taught me that with time and hard work, one can achieve incredible things.

...in political science and philosophy. I'm an aspiring academic in Political Science and I hope to soon be off to grad-school! Academically, I'm Interested in Political Theory and Philosophy. I took classes in many different departments in college, and can help with subjects all over the humanities. In my spare time I love all things sports and binge watching documentaries and podcasts. I'm looking forward to working with new students and helping them achieve!... Teach reading...

Tutoring through Varsity has allowed me to feel inspired by hardworking students. We all learn differently and love learning. My intention is to share that love of learning- especially for those studying sciences and mathematics. My engineering degree was challenging, allowing me to acquire excellent studying techniques of problem solving, teamwork and critical thinking which help me everyday. ... Everyone is unique. Each subject matter is different. My favorite style of learning is hands on, which...

...Smith College, I spent each semester either tutoring students or teaching. With experience tutoring a wide range of age groups, in addition to teaching high school students, I am prepared to scaffold assignments and sessions to various types of learning needs. As a history teacher, my work is grounded firmly in literacy and writing. The latter is a skill that many students need assistance with, ranging from mastering a style of academic writing for a...

...me throughout my journey. My great experiences from being tutored have helped me realize that I want to do the same by passing on knowledge to those who need it the most. I began tutoring when I was a senior in high school. I tutored the ACT Science section to other high school students. One of the major concepts that I was able to help my students understand is the difference between a knowledge base...