Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...the hard work they do. I strive to teach the whole child. Over the past several tears, I have realized that my calling in life is teaching. I have learned that when students construct their own learning experiences they are more confident in themselves and retain information for a longer time. Incorporating new technologies, such as tablets and smart boards have become a cornerstone of 21st century education. The use of these tools better allow...

...they needed to ask. To me, this is the core of teaching towards understanding - teaching a student how to continue teaching themselves. There is a time and place for lectures and so-called information dumps. The real work for the student and the teacher, though, comes from the dialogue about why the material matters or how an idea works. Not that a historical event happened but what made it happen. Not the mere fact that...

I'm an Ivy League graduate with over 10 years of teaching experience. I began my career teaching at Auburn University. The majority of my work has been at online colleges and in private tutoring. One of the things I strive for is to create an individualized experience for each student to help them reach their potential. A student is a person not a number, and each has their own strengths and learning style.

...literature, and English as a Second Language (ESL). As a tutor, I've worked with high school students on SAT, TOEFL and IELTS prep and as a writing mentor at Wesleyan, I've helped both freshmen and seniors structure, craft, and refine their essays. My approach towards teaching is to focus on long-term learning: yes, we'll master tips, tricks and test strategies, but we'll also work on developing the key skills and approaches that will help you...

...and middle school children, but I'm looking to move up soon. Having said that, I did well on the SAT and the fact that I studied for it quite recently myself makes me confident teaching it to high school students. In my free time-- I love reading, cooking, playing soccer, kickboxing, singing (in the shower!) and hanging out with my friends (and their pets). Lastly, I feel that good teachers, both in and out of...

...they succeed at something difficult. I have years of experience teaching Reading, Writing, Literature, and ESL at both the high school and college levels. I taught in a New York City public high school for ten years and before that at Rhode Island College, Indiana University, and Michigan State University. I have prepped students for standardized tests and the New York State Regents. My experience has taught me that not all students learn the same...

...completing secondary school in South Africa, I did a PG year at a high school in Connecticut. During my year in Connecticut, I took Honors and AP Chemistry, Honors and AP Physics, and Honors Calculus; I also received the CollegeBoard AP Scholar with Honors Award. I have experience tutoring the New SAT. I understand the material and subtle nuances of the test. I have developed test-taking strategies that help a great deal when taking the...

...New York. I substituted for him while he went to China for a few weeks. The students loved me even though I wasn't that much older than them (they were middle school students). After college I spent a year in Beijing and tutored adults in English and Chinese. In 2007 I taught a GRE class at Baruch College in Manhattan. In 2007 I began working on Wall Street while volunteering after work. Most recently from...

...of all ages. I particularly enjoy English, History, and Science. I have six years of bilingual instruction experience, from preschool age to adults. I love tutoring English as a Second Language and Spanish language. I am currently completing my TESOL certification. As a tutor, I really work to understand each student's learning style and tailor instruction to their needs. I am looking for students who are self-motivated and willing to put forth the effort to...

...with a baccalaureate in mathematics, I moved to the USA and obtained a bachelor degree in Biology/pre-med. I am currently a grad student in a biochemistry and molecular biology program. Being bilingual has giving the opportunity to work as translator, interpreter, ESL teacher as well as French tutor. However, my passion for teaching comes being a TA ( teacher assistant) and Peer Tutor at my university. The responsibilities of these two positions include teaching a...

...the GRE Quant section and on the LSAT, and so can you. I am a results-oriented, subject-matter expert when it comes to test prep, and all math levels up to Calculus. I am a top-performing tutor as my students have seen substantial improvements in their performance, scores and cognitive development. While our sessions will be intensive, I'll make sure we will have a positive experience where no book in the world can replace. I have...

My name is Sofia. Writing and researching is my thing. I am a social scientist with a media studies MA and 5 years of experience writing professionally anything from TV scrips to anthropological research reports. What do I teach? The foundations of sociology and linguistics: writing, research, social studies and history. I love long walks on the beach (it's actually nice) and horror movies.

...Ethnicity. I am most passionate about history, but I really enjoy math and writing too. I've been working extensively in educational settings for the past two years, working as a middle school TA and after school program academic classroom director/tutor. In my free time, I love having conversations with my friends and students, reading, dancing, listening to music, and hanging out with my younger sisters. My mission is to work my hardest to make learning...

...After 6 years of studying in Spanish, mine was as good as any other classmates who had been speaking Spanish their whole lives. I think learning languages are very important for building self esteem, learning about different cultures, traveling. Learning a language makes one more independent and opens minds and possibilities! I have taught different types of classes. I have a Major in Fine Arts, so I've led a lot of art classes, workshops, and...

...I receive from my students and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of 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...

...have been tutoring for over 4 years now, and I am currently enrolled in McGill University, working towards a BA in Political Science. 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...

...for 1 year (Indonesia, Thailand, China, HK and Singapore). I tell you this because it has enriched my life in so many ways, including how I approach teaching both the non-native English speaker who wants and needs to learn better English; the native English speaker who may struggle with grammar and professional, business or formal writing (college students, new graduates, etc.); and the English speaker who simply wants to learn and/or improve his/her Spanish language...

...have traveled extensively, tutoring children in India to help them getting admission in universities abroad; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a TOEFL instructor); and private clients in New Jersey and Norway. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the...

...as conducting due diligence and valuing portfolio companies. My role was key in facilitating decision-making for projects with valuations exceeding $50 million. Another summer with Goldey Capital in Private Wealth Management saw me creating statistical models to price lifelong education costs for over 50 clients. These experiences have given me a robust understanding of practical finance, invaluable knowledge that I'm keen to pass on to the next generation of finance professionals. Leadership and Mentoring: Beyond...

...courses at my university while also prepping for standardized tests (such as the Dental Admissions Test) has allowed me to hone in on introductory as well as complex biology, chemistry, and math courses. I volunteer for the Currently Trending High School to College preparatory program working in the tutoring, extracurricular, and application prep sectors (specifically for STEM students). I also volunteer online for the Teletutor Virtual Services with students from high school. I would describe...