Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving New Rochelle, NY

...preparation for standardized exams. I specialize in tutoring for the GRE, and I am a firm believer that a person can always do better than they previously thought possible. For me, the first step in achieving your educational goals is to re-orient yourself in regards to education. I find it important to know why what you are learning is useful, and I teach accordingly. Math is not only necessary for great test scores, it is...

...I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing, cooking, dancing, writing, and being active...

...Renaissance Studies as well as a minor in German. After finishing my degree, I moved to France and worked at the Chateau of Versailles and the Louvre Museum. I went on to receive my M.A. in art history at the University College London while working at the Tate Modern. My main subject of study has been the way that art and law intersect regarding concerns over originality. I am starting law school this fall in...

...I taught undergraduate writing and research classes while in Buffalo. All of this has given me a wide and diverse skill set that I bring to bear on work with students. Beyond my educational and professional background, I love all things having to do with bicycles. In 2011, I biked across the United States, from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. I loved the experience so much that the following year I biked the...

...literature, reading and writing. In my spare time I compete in obstacle course races such as the Spartan and Rugged Maniac and enjoy playing and watching most sports, and especially rooting on my New England Patriots! (But, yes I'll still tutor Giants fans) I am an open book so feel free to ask me anything before, during or after our sessions. I look forward to getting to know you each individually and hopefully helping you...

...physics I truly struggled with the material; but in AP Physics I learned how to study, apply knowledge to real world challenges, and that understanding core concepts is the greatest foundation one can have. Having my students attain these crucial skills is what I strive hardest to do as a tutor. My goal is to ensure my students have the knowledge and tools that will allow them to handle their work at hand, as well...

...the past two years, I have privately tutored students for standardized tests and through the college application process. I believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these exams in order to enable students to become better test-takers. In the realm of mathematics and...

...and I just finished my first year at Columbia Law School this past May. I ran several student organizations at Hamilton and gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really enjoy getting to know my students and I like to bring a sense of humor to my lessons to help keep them engaged. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade to seniors in college and I have experience tutoring a...

...testing and preparation for it. In addition to performing well on the exams themselves, I believe it is just as important for students to learn how to think calmly and confidently about these tests, so that they can help to serve students' broader educational goals. In addition to tutoring students - and being one myself - I enjoy keeping fit by boxing at the gym, reading mostly non-fiction, and rooting for favorite NCAA teams. I...

...a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months 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 them build strong foundations during some of their most...

...this program so far, and have one more to go. Some time during my studies at Farmingdale, I also began to substitute teach for South Huntington School District, spending most of my time at Walt Whitman High School; I am still currently employed with them, and have gotten a lot of experience working with high school aged student as well as some middle school classes, both general education and special education. Between my undergraduate program...

...collaborative and student-centered. I believe in meeting the student at his or her own level and building up from there. I am passionate about education, in particular subjects like writing, history, and sociology, and I will begin to pursue a PhD this fall in the hopes of one day becoming a professor. When I am not reading for my research, I try to find time to read for fun; I also enjoy spending time with...

...currently on a year long leave from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center based in China. I am a certified ESL instructor. In addition to my tutoring work, I am currently working as a content marketing intern for a Shanghai-based consulting firm. I have taught all over the world from South America to East Asia, and collectively have years of tutoring experience. These experiences have been as diverse as teaching English as a Second Language, students in underfunded school...

...all endeavors that are on my path. I am determined to be a success story; not only for my family but others as well. When it comes to delivering information for education purposes, I feel that I am on par with the education greats. I maintain high standards and expect my students to exceed my standards. I believe education is important, and with proper guidance all individuals can succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a...

...Brother", helping incoming freshmen adapt themselves to the more rigorous environment of St. Paul's. While an undergraduate at Columbia University, I taught SAT prep courses. I will be going to law school in the fall, and until then I am continuing my passion for teaching with Varsity Tutors! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student. Whether you're studying for chemistry test or analyzing a work of literature, prepping for...

...in Physics. In the past, I have worked at Kumon as a math and reading tutor. I am most passionate about teaching Math, Physics, and Spanish. I try to bring that passion to each tutoring session so that the lessons are both interesting and enriching. My ultimate goal is simple: when a student is able to explain a topic or even teach it back to me, I am confident that they have truly mastered the...

...Pre-Medical student at LSU studying Biological Sciences with a minor in Spanish. I tutor for the NREMT exam, as well as Spanish, Biology, Algebra, Science, and more. Outside of school and teaching, I am a volunteer EMT and Vice President of my local first aid squad, which is what I enjoy most! I love sharing my knowledge and experiences in EMS with students. I also studied Spanish Language and Culture abroad in Alicante, Spain!

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...comes from WB Yeats: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." This is true for a tutor as well! Tutoring should be geared to accentuate and utilize the skills and interests of individual pupils - not just be a lecture with the same content the student sees in class. Individual tutoring and training will engage the student on a deeper level and help to further their knowledge, interest,...

...have a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science, which I passionately share with my students. I currently teach middle school math in New York City, where I have cultivated over 2 years of experience in tailoring lessons to meet diverse learning needs. My teaching philosophy centers on making math relatable by connecting concepts to real-world applications, fostering critical thinking and creativity. I find immense joy in witnessing students experience their "aha" moments, particularly when...