
John: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...student to the right solution rather than a solution manual to consult or a teacher to recapitulate a lecture. Of course, if what the student needs is a further explanation of lectured material, I am also happy to provide that, but I find it is best covered within the context of particular problems: we learn...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Nicolas: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...nothing more gratifying than working through a difficult concept with a student and know they truly understand it and can put it into practice. In my free time I enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are George R. R. Martin (the author A Game of Thrones) and Junot Diaz. I also enjoy spending time...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Gabriela: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies

Margarita: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and...
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Philipp: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...an undergraduate at Columbia College. I love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I...
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Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies

Michael: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...how much they have already accomplished to give them confidence to tackle new obstacles. Though my passion is biology and I tutor all levels, I am also skilled at English and writing and love to edit and help craft essays. I am also certified to tutor the ACT. When I am not tutoring, I am...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology

Kody: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...have worked hard in the subjects that I excel in to get where I currently am. I am an undergraduate student at Stony Brook University majoring in Mathematics, so you could say that Math and me really click. I have worked with others, trying to better help them obtain a better understanding of math and...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Daniel: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...I also got 5s on the AP Calculus BC exam and the AP physics exams (including the physics C mechanics exam, electricity and magnetism exam, and the physics B exam). I try to teach the student to understand the concepts and to avoid memorization in order to better retain the material. Precalculus I received a...
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Cornell - Current Undergrad Student, Engineering Physics

Robert: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...from SAT, SHSAT and Regents prep to Calculus, Physics, and Geometry. I specialize in mathematics, however, my writing and reading comprehension skills are of an equally high level. Having achieved top scores on both the SAT and SHSAT, along with various regents tests, I know what it takes to understand subject matter, and as a...
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Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Engineering

Eddie: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...academic career, many of my teachers and professors noted my propensity to raise the discourse of classroom discussion and ask important questions. Thus far, I have worked with students of ages ranging from eight to fifteen as a tutor, mentor, and camp counselor. I tutor students of a broad range of academic levels in diverse...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Religious Studies

Zane: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...help my students identify these critical questions and answer them to the best of my abilities. I will admit, however, when I don't know the answer to a question. Rather than mislead my students, I always prefer to research an answer or attack the question together. I help my students get to the bottom of...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Sarah: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are...
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Barnard College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science

Kimber: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, None

Rose: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...spent three years as a chemistry graduate student at Columbia, receiving a master's degree in chemistry and serving as a teaching assistant in general chemistry courses, before I found that my real passion was for teaching. Since then I have been a substitute teacher for middle school science and exploring other science teaching and communications...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Chemistry

Foster: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...As a result, it's a goal of mine to make learning as engaging and enlightening as possible. I am always interested in finding new ways to approach problems, and I value each student for the unique things that only they can bring to the table.* *I studied for three years at Vanderbilt University in Nashville,...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts

Anne: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning...
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Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy

Steven: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...I'm Steven. I'm currently an undergraduate student at Rutgers University. I have an interest in STEM, but specifically in physics and astrophysics, which are the fields I'm majoring in. In the past school year I have dedicated my time to tutoring elementary and middle school children in New Brunswick, as well as expanding the tutoring...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Physics

Judah: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...am currently a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. I am majoring in Biology and hope to enter medical school following my completion of college. I am passionate about math and science and enjoy teaching these subjects to students having difficulty. I am patient and know how to impart information in an understandable...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biology, General

Maha: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
...as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and outgoing person, and I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I particularly like working with middle school and high school students, as I can challenge them and help...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry, Biology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Unknown, Mental Health

Thomas: Queens tutor
Certified Tutor in Queens, NY
I have been teaching students for the past ten years. I love watching a student grow and achieve their goals! I have worked as a teacher and school administrator, but my real passion lies in working with students one-on-one. I graduated with a degree in Journalism and History from NYU, and love working with students...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Touro College - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Private Tutoring in Queens, NY
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Which tutoring subjects does Varsity Tutors offer for students in Queens?
You can find tutoring for students in Queens for nearly any skill or subject. Younger students can work on math and other essential skills, while older students can receive intensive instruction in courses like physics or literature.
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Why choose Varsity Tutors for tutoring in Queens?
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Varsity Tutors makes the search for a tutor for students in Queens easy and hassle-free. Combining flexible scheduling, superb instruction, and adaptable lesson plans, these sessions are an outstanding way for you or your student to pursue your goals in an organized, methodical way. Contact us to learn more about your options, or to begin the registration process.
The Queens Village School System
Queens is a borough in New York City that has a population of more than 2.3 million people. It's part of the larger New York City metro area, which boasts more than 20 million residents. Public school students in Queens are part of the New York City Department of Education, which is the largest school district in the US, with more than 1.1 million students and more than 1,700 schools.
Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor in Queens for just about any academic subject you can imagine. Tutors are well qualified and work with students from the first days of kindergarten, through middle and high school, and even during their graduate and post-graduate years. A tutor can help you achieve your academic goals.
If you’re curious how the largest Queens high schools score on state assessments, you can review this chart.
Queens Village Test Scores
Standardized tests are something all American students face throughout their school years. For students in Queens, this includes those from the NYSTP (New York State Testing Program), which assess students in English language arts and math each year from grades 3-8 and in science in grades 4 and 8. Additionally, they administer the Regents, which are subject-based exams high school students must pass to graduate, in such subjects as algebra and geometry, English, history, and the sciences, among others. Queens tutors can also help students prepare for the ACT, SAT, SSAT, LSAT, and other admissions and placement tests for private school, college, or graduate school. Working with a tutor, students can brush up on content and learn critical test-taking strategies.
Students can get assistance from a tutor in Queens for anything from elementary math to advanced calculus in college, from middle school history research papers to high school speech and debate. A private tutor can be an effective supplement to classroom learning because they can focus in on the individual attributes that help your child learn most effectively. In addition, a tutor can work with your student at their own pace to come to a better understanding of a subject.
To see how the top high schools in Queens compare to schools throughout New York, see the table below.
Queens Village High School Rankings
High School | Queens Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Stuyvesant High School | 1 | 1 | 98% |
Bronx High School of Science | 2 | 3 | 94% |
Townsend Harris High School | 3 | 5 | 82% |
High School Math Science & Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY) | 4 | 9 | 78% |
High School of American Studies at Lehman College | 5 | 12 | 92% |
High schools in Queens have an average class size of 22, which is quite a bit higher than the state average of 13. These large classrooms may be another reason your child could benefit from the one-on-one attention of a tutor. The table below shows the student-teacher ratio of select Queens schools.
Queens Village Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Francis Lewis High School has a 22 1 student-teacher ratio.
Midwood High School at Brooklyn College has a 25 1 student-teacher ratio.
Forest Hills High School has a 21 1 student-teacher ratio.
Edward R. Murrow High School has a 21 1 student-teacher ratio.
John Bowne High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
New York State Average has a 13 1 student-teacher ratio.
Students in New York have access to some of the best colleges in the nation. To see how area colleges stand nationally, review the following table.
Queens Village University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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Columbia University | 11 | 7% |
Barnard College | 33 | 15% |
New York University | 53 | 32% |
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 98 | 15% |
Yeshiva University | 116 | 51% |
United States Merchant Marine Academy | 187 | 20% |
Manhattan College | 216 | 71% |
The New School | 249 | 60% |
CUNY Baruch College | 250 | 31% |
Fordham University | 360 | 45% |
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