Top Tutors serving New York City

Aleeza: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...Harvard Medical School but will be attending NYU Medical School in the fall on a full tuition scholarship I have worked as a tutor or teaching assistant of some kind for four of the last six years, most recently as a TA for organic chemistry 2. I am most excited about helping other students achieve their dreams of going to medical school by helping them study for the MCAT. Besides MCAT tutoring, my favorite subjects...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Madera: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...University of Michigan Ann Arbor and a PhD from Drew University in Madison NJ. It is awesome to work with students who are committed to success but I also like to assist with students who might have veered off path and are working to better themselves academically. Let's get some work done. It would be a pleasure to work with you and support you as you realize your goals. I am down to earth, energetic...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Music History, Literature, and Theory
Drew University - Doctor of Philosophy, U.S. History

Margot: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs a patient and a new way of explaining concepts, or a star student who wants a tutor who will challenge you at new levels, I can help you get there. I am passionate about making every student feel confident and prepared, no matter the academic situation. I began working as a tutor and teacher in high school, and have loved working with students of all ages...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710

Lucas: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
I studied Sociology and Education Studies at Yale University, and I try to learn something every day! I hope to help you unlock the fun and rewarding parts of learning something new!
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Michael: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...my experience and skills to help other students grow and learn in subjects they like and in subjects they dislike. What is most important to me is whether or not the student truly understands the material they are learning in class. In my experience, when a student "gets it," they are given confidence to continue to learn in that subject. The most exciting thing for me as an educator is to help students find excitement...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31

Michael: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...a BA in Biology and Music. As a Writing Center tutor, I worked with undergraduate and graduate students looking to improve their writing, and have also tutored Regents-level biology and chemistry. Most recently, I tutored for Kaplan, teaching an MCAT preparatory course and working one-on-one with students. When not studying, I like to ride my bike, train Taekwondo, play blues guitar (or bass, or piano, or saxophone, or drums), and read a good book. My...
Education & Certification
Yeshiva University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 34
MCAT: 39

Katherine: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...receive in the classroom. My background is as a classically trained singer, and I know first-hand the value of seeking the best help to improve one’s skills. I moved to New York City to continue my own development as a performer at the highest level, and I appreciate the will to aspire that this city instills. I enjoy clearly communicating complex ideas to students and, not just delivering content, continually checking in for actual understanding...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Music
San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters, Vocal Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 700

Melody: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Justin: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...graduating from Horace Mann School in 2013. I've taken many standardized tests, including the GRE and SAT and even the MCAT. I am highly experienced with the inside knowledge and tips and tricks of standardized test-taking and I feel like I can help students with the psychology of test-taking in addition to learning the material. I'm fun-loving and am married to my wonderful wife and I'm excited to share my positive attitude with new students!
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Natural Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Charles: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...the University of Cambridge in England. I then worked as self-employed tutor for a few months before starting a teaching fellowship in Colombia, where I taught high school English. I am currently interviewing for medical school for matriculation in August 2017. I have a variety of teaching and tutoring experiences, including working as a self-employed tutor, an organic chemistry teaching assistant, and a high school English teacher. I primarily tutor math, science, the MCAT, and...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
University of Cambridge - Masters, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Nolan: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...through a variety of audiovisual approaches and real-world examples. One-on-one learning should never mean lectures, and I like to hold an ongoing conversation so students use their own learning skills in new ways to solve new kinds of problems. My creative experience in film-making allows me to guide interested students through extracurricular courses in film production and editing, and my musical background supports courses I teach in piano, composition, and music theory.
Education & Certification
New York University Abu Dhabi - Bachelor in Arts, Film & New Media
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Christian: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...Nations, leading sales for an international pharmaceuticals company, and teaching students of a wide range of ages in Korea, I excel at connecting with people on a level that they understand. As an educator, I seek to bring real-world value to whatever I am teaching, helping students to understand how the topic at hand connects to their everyday lives. I always strive to be engaging and make my lessons as fun and informative as possible.
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
GRE Verbal: 166

Scott: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...engineering, four years of industry experience and five years as a professional sailor, I have a lot of appreciation for how the world around us works. From the simple process of doubling a recipe, to finding the optimum angle between wind and current to win a sailing race, to deeper questions about the workings of the cosmos, I hope to help students understand and internalize just how important (and useful!) an education in math and...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
University of Florida - Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineering

Rumit: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...for the last five years and have taught several subjects including Math (Algebra, Trigonometry, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests), Physics (High school and SAT Subject Tests), SAT Writing, and Economics (High school and AP level). I am extremely passionate about teaching and have taught students of several age groups (12 through 19). I would love to continue this passion by tutoring you! Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
Franklin and Marshall College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics (and a minor in Mathematics)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Greg: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...of Science in Teaching Childhood Education and Special Education, and a background in Political Science and History. I was a teacher for two years in the New York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelors, Political Science/History
Fordham University - Masters, Masters of Science in Teaching

Cristino: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...connect with a text and gain access to someone else's experience, what someone else thought important enough to write down, and then how this connection can help reframe the reader's thinking - deepening, challenging, or shifting the ways our own thought. Apart from the study and appreciation of literature, learning a language at a linguistic level is invaluable. It promotes human connection, openness of thought, and pushes one's own capacity and diversity of self-expression.... I don't...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 760

Emma: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
I began tutoring six years ago, and have been working with a variety of age groups and subjects ever since. I have tutored in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. In college, I majored in Philosophy and minored in Physics and English. I'm excited to work with students and help them learn in their own individual ways!
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelors, Philosophy

Leigh: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...policy and administration - maybe I'll be a principal or school superintendent. In college, I coordinated a reading program with local elementary school students that took place once a week. I also tutored at my college's writing center, working with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Elementary Inclusive Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Jason: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...Spanish for the past five years. When it comes to tutoring and teaching, I believe that attentiveness is extremely important. With my students, I always make a conscious effort to closely monitor their strengths, weaknesses, mistakes, and progress. By knowing your student, it allows the teacher to effectively form a curriculum, as well as monitor progress in an efficient and effective manner. I love teaching, and I love seeing the improvement and progress of my...
Education & Certification
SUNY Albany - Bachelor in Arts, Finance/ Spanish

Jeremy: New York City tutor
Certified Tutor in New York, NY
...my use of whatever subject I'm teaching to foster your capability to learn on your own in the future, to develop abilities that are transferable to any academic subject and even to future careers. Such abilities include: (i) Recognizing relevant issues and facts presented alongside irrelevant ones; (ii) Analyzing potential consequences of changes to complex systems in equilibrium, (iii) Distilling principles from one set of circumstances and understanding how, and when it is appropriate, to apply...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Harvard Law School - Juris Doctor, N/A
Columbia - Certificate, Premedical Sciences
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
LSAT: 175
Private Tutoring in New York City, NY
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best tutors in New York City, NY work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
New York City Tutoring FAQ
How much does Varsity Tutors cost for students in New York City?
The cost you'll pay for tutoring for students in New York varies depending on your circumstances. For example, a lesson for a high school senior at the Bronx Academy of Letters looking for extensive ACT test prep would likely be a different rate than sessions for an elementary schooler who's running into difficulty with reading.
The number of sessions you take part in can affect the price per session too - regular sessions throughout the term may cost less than a handful of sessions to bone up before you take the MCAT. Our Educational Directors would be happy to help you figure out the best plan for your budget.
Which tutoring subjects does Varsity Tutors offer for students in New York City?
There's no limit on the range of subjects in terms of tutoring for a student in New York City. We'll find you a tutor for a student in New York City with the skills to help increase comprehension and deepen understanding of standard subjects like math, science, and writing.
We can also locate a tutor for students in New York City who specializes in upper-level courses like advanced biochemistry. Tutoring is for all students, so we will help you find a tutor who has the right qualifications. We're ready to find the support you deserve as you prepare for standardized tests, seek professional certifications, tackle a new language, and more.
Why choose Varsity Tutors for tutoring in New York City?
Whether you're prepping for LSAT logic games or your student needs additional help with basic, intermediate, or advanced subjects, you can rest assured that we'll connect you with a tutor for students in New York City who's got the experience you need. Using our extensive vetting process, we aim to match students with the best teacher, and our proprietary algorithm is designed to find tutoring for students in New York City with the qualifications you need to enjoy a superior learning experience.
Our goal is to make it easy to get connected with the specific type of help you need.
Working with a tutor for students in New York City can help you make the most of your time in school, whether you're a prospective GMAT candidate at Columbia looking to brush up on your quantitative skills or your child at Xavier High School needs more help grasping the math skills required for their calculus class. Varsity Tutors is a resource you can rely on to find a tutor you can trust. We are dedicated to helping you or your student get on the right academic track. If you're interested in learning more about the many advantages of private tutoring, get in touch with our Educational Directors today. We're excited to work with you!
The New York City School System
Did you know that New York City is home to more than 1,600 public schools, as well as a number of private schools? As in any city and school district, certain schools offer stronger academic programs, and admission to these schools can be competitive. With almost 900,000 students in public schools alone, navigating the New York City educational system can be stressful.
Online or in-home tutoring can help you or your student stand out from the crowd. Private tutors in New York City can assist with challenging college coursework, difficult elementary school homework assignments, or test prep for exams like the ACT, ISEE, SAT, and SHSAT.
Here's a breakdown of SAT test scores in the city. How does your student measure up?
New York City Test Scores
If your child could use some help preparing for test day, consider the assistance of a New York SAT tutor.
The SHSAT, or Specialized High Schools Admissions Test, is unique to New York City’s specialized high schools. A great score can mean a spot at one of New York City’s top high schools, like the High School for Math, Science, and Engineering at City College or Staten Island Technical High School.
An expert New York City tutor can help students master exam content, learn new test-taking strategies, and build confidence. Eighth and ninth grade students typically take the SHSAT in the fall—generally in October or November.
Note, however, that not all of New York City’s elite high schools require the SHSAT. Curious about which high schools come out on top? Consider this table:
New York City High School Rankings
High School | Phoenix Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Stuyvesant High School* | 1 | 1 | 98% |
Staten Island Technical High School* | 2 | 2 | 87% |
Bronx High School of Science* | 3 | 3 | 94% |
Townsend Harris High School | 4 | 5 | 82% |
High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY)* | 5 | 9 | 78% |
High School of American Studies at Lehman College* | 6 | 12 | 90% |
Brooklyn Technical High School* | 7 | 13 | 83% |
Bard High School Early College Queens | 8 | 14 | Unavailable |
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College* | 9 | 22 | 79% |
Baccalaureate School for Global Education* | 10 | 30 | Unavailable |
*Requires the SHSAT. |
Private, one-on-one tutoring with Varsity Tutors can also assist learners in a variety of other subjects and ways. From pre-kindergarten to college and beyond, personalized tutoring can help you meet your or your family’s goals. Perhaps your high school student would like to attend one of these New York City colleges:
New York City University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Columbia University | 5 | 6% |
New York University | 30 | 32% |
Fordham University | 61 | 45% |
Yeshiva University | 94 | 51% |
The New School | 133 | 60% |
St. John's University | 165 | 63% |
Pace University | 187 | 84% |
Another advantage individual New York tutoring provides is the ability of a tutor to focus on the biggest challenges a student has. Teachers have an entire classroom to tend to, and if a student gets stuck on a concept along the way, he or she might have difficulty catching up. Consider the student-teacher ratios in these New York school districts:
New York City Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Brooklyn Technical High School has a 23 1 student-teacher ratio.
Fort Hamilton High School has a 21 1 student-teacher ratio.
Francis Lewis High School has a 22 1 student-teacher ratio.
Tottenville High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
Edward R. Murrow High School has a 21 1 student-teacher ratio.
New York State Average has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
How Varsity Tutors Can Help
If your child needs help keeping up with class material, a New York tutor can focus on any areas of difficulty and help your student work through them.
Many people go to New York City to achieve. New York City, NY tutors can help students pursue admittance to the school of their dreams.
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Customize Learning
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