Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Lower East Side, NY

...has extensive experience working with a variety of learners including English as a Second Language students, honors and AP students in reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. She has extensive experience working with students needing support in history, math (up to Calculus), English, Spanish and Science. Ripsime specializes in working with elementary through high school students....

...it just takes a different approach. I am committed to adapting my process to the needs and goals of the student so that they can make the most of our time. At the end of the day, I hope students will come out of this experience understanding how to harness the knowledge they are given...

...experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from TOEFL to SAT to IB and I am proud to have helped my students fulfill their potentials and cease being...

...others in any way that I can. This is why I knew teaching would Be the right profession for me. I find myself always looking online and doing additional research to help better my students. During my lessons, I try my best to relate to what they are going through and hope to engage them...

...makes easy. You can turn to me for enthusiastic, experienced, and expert help in literature, writing, and verbal/writing test-prep. I taught college English from 1978 through 1991, and I have been a full-time tutor since 1997; I also keep up with all my areas, from reading assigned books that I didn't have in school to...

...all learners reach their personal goals. Some of my techniques include use of visuals, technology, hands on experiences, mnemonic devices, music, and other multisensory methods. My lessons are also tiered to ensure learners success. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can work together to help your child make positive growth...

...trained psychotherapist, I have utilized many techniques that have proven successful in basic academic skills, organizational skills, communication, stress management and confidence building. In addition to improvement of grades, academic coaching will many times improve: Test Taking Skills Self-esteem Assertive speech Organizational skills Interviewing Techniques Social Skills Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving School/Life Balance Stress Management...

...memory and score high and/or higher! I have been a teaching assistant for calculus and physics and research assistant for power system design and analysis work at the college of engineering at my graduate school. In two consecutive summers, I was the math teacher and tutor for the Upward Bound High School summer camp which...

...students improve. Reduce the frustrations and anxiety you feel about tests and writing with an experienced person like me to guide you. Learning should be enjoyable and I am good at patiently building on your strengths while helping you identify and overcome weaknesses. With a good tutor you can find both success and pleasure even...

...all age groups and also work with professionals who wish to develop their English language skills. In the past, I also worked in a writing center helping high school students to review their college admissions essays. My hobbies include reading and foreign language learning. I speak fluent Russian and Farsi and learning Arabic at the...

...about English, Science, Math and Arabic. I have reached both elementary and older students. In my experience helping struggling students for tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements). I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try...

...it with their classmates in order to comfortably develop a Spanish tongue. This is why I find it important to tutor such concepts in a relatable, less technical, and more creative way. However, I also acknowledge that everyone learns differently and do my best to adapt as quickly as possible to each learning style. Lastly,...

...I have a bachelors in Finance and international business from KU and have been working for the past 4 years as a business analyst. Outside of work, I love reading, sightseeing, and planning my next vacation. I am silly and love jokes and puns but promise that I am fully committed to helping my students...

...Chinese. Over the past a few years, I have taught Mandarin to all ages, and Japanese to college students. I also served as a Teaching Assistant at my university. I love teaching and spreading knowledge! Through Varsity Tutors, I hope I can help you and solve whatever academic problems you might be encountering!

...has equipped me to deliver expert instruction in reading, writing and comprehension. My university course of study at NYU was in Linguistics and Anthropology and I am currently in candidacy for a Master of Education degree in the Anthropology and Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. My passions include understanding people, the human condition...

I am currently a Fulbright scholar teaching English in Bogota, Colombia. In May, I graduated from Emory University with High Distinction and a degree in Business Administration with a double major in Spanish. Next year I will be working at a small boutique consulting firm, and hope to one day work at a large international...

...the subject to their individual learning style. It's very fulfilling when I see students I tutor, succeed or pass their exams. My teaching style and pedagogy is primarily learner centered. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, listening to podcasts, writing, and reading. I also love politics. I'm looking forward to working with you to...

...rich experience for helping to prepare ABRSM and NYSSMA exams and my students have showed outstanding musicanship, and many of them have obtained high scores from practical piano playing section and music theory section. I tailor design course syllabi and lesson plans in accordance to students' explicit study goals and preferences. Outside music territory, I...

...concepts into small parts to identify exactly where someone is struggling. I can do this with organization and learning needs, too, not just math and English content. I am also versatile and flexible; I can work on all sorts of content and handle unknown problems. I can teach you how to do that, too. I also...

...I tutor SAT math, Japanese, English as a second language, and TOEFL. My teaching style really varies on each student, and I make it my goal to create a unique style for every individual student depending on their strengths and weaknesses. Outside of tutoring, I love art, watching comedy/crime shows, and watching Youtube. I would...