Award-Winning ACT Math Tutors for Students in New York

...I adapt to focus on weaknesses and ultimately strengthening understanding overall. My biggest love in life is swimming, and I played water polo for seven years in high school and college. My absolute favorite thing to do is curl up with a book on the beach, and in my free time, I also enjoy doing...

...a lot about what it takes, both mentally and emotionally, to lift your score into the 170+ range, and I can help you get there. The SAT and ACT because developing good test-taking strategies is what will allow you to achieve a score that shows colleges that you're not only smart, but even more importantly,...

...chemistry lab TA for the past 4 semesters, and will continue into my senior year. I enjoy working with students of all ages in different academic materials. I also have experience teaching dance to younger children in my home town. When I'm not studying, I enjoy dancing, playing piano, and exploring new restaurants!

...high school English, Basic Composition, Intermediate Composition, Oral Communication, introductory sociology, Sociology as a Vocation, Social Problems, Sociology of Sport, Medical Sociology, Methods of Social Research, Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Differential Calculus, Evolution, Cellular Biology, Human and Comparative Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, Organic...

Ms. C is a knowledgeable, caring and engaging teacher. It is my mission to tutor my students efficiently so they can master the skills needed to succeed!

I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University majoring in Political Science and Economics and History, currently attending the school on an academic scholarship. I have tutored students in a variety of subject areas over the past few years, and care deeply about helping people achieve their full potential.

...process!). I want to be able to share my expertise and experience with others! Everyone learns at their own pace, in their own way-- don't let anything discourage you. I want to help you get one step closer to your goals, whether it be to get an A on your next test, or get accepted...

...unique mindset when approaching more difficult topics and standardized testing. For students attempting to improve at their "least favorite subject," or on an exam that has challenged and frustrated them for an extended period, my approach is simple. While I love those topics, they're not for everyone, and that's totally okay. My strategy involves finding...

...once I find a way they understand said concepts best, their test scores rise. At Mathnasium, all students have incentives, as there's a giant shelf by the entrance with many prizes on it, earned by solving many problems correctly, getting high test scores, mastering a hard concept, etc. With all that said, I am a...

...Of course, being a college math lab tutor, I gain some valuable experience working with the college level students. I also learned a lot from the students I've taught. To me, teaching is also a learning process. Not only reviewing what I know about the subjects, but most importantly, learning how to teach each student...

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help to get to that "ah ha" moment. Every student should feel proud of his or her work in and outside of school, and...

...experiences. It is important that students get individual attention to ensure that they understand the material, and that attention is not always given in the classroom environment. Students should be able to feel comfortable with their teachers and ask questions when they need clarification, and there should be enough trust between teacher and student for...

...it! I started as a homework tutor with Big Brothers Big Sisters in high school, where I found my passion for helping students. In college, I tutored extensively in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer with the DC Reads Program. I have worked with a wide range of students, tutoring for...

...me the privilege and joy of being able to reveal a manageable and orderly structure to students who had previously seen only a confusing mess of problems. Similarly, I take great joy in walking students through the mental process of clarifying their ideas and assumptions that is necessary for the development of effective persuasive writing. I...

...of subjects but mostly relating to Math, Science or English. I am very patient and I take time to make sure every student understands the basics very well. I've taught kids from 4 year olds to college students. So I know how to change my teaching style according to the age and the students need....

Wesleyan University - B.A. in Biochemistry Columbia University - B.S. in Chemical Engineering Alopecia Areata Center of Research Translation - Alumni Student

...York City, I understand all-too-well the pressures and tribulations of a high-pressure academic environment, and want to do everything in his power to make learning and succeeding achievable and fun. When I'm not tutoring, I can be found performing stand-up comedy in venues all around the city or getting emotionally invested in Words With Friends.

...ACT. My test preparation is rooted in knowing the test material, and then performing on test day. Test anxiety is a problem for many students, and with my psychology background students learn to test with confidence. In my spare time, I am a voracious reader and write and perform comedy, including stand up, sketch and...

...with a 4.0 in mathematical classes, which was my major. I have a real passion for teaching and tutoring math, and in addition to tutoring the entire calculus sequence through Stokes and Greens theorem, Ive also tutored statistics courses, linear algebra, and abstract algebra. I also have a full year of experience working one-on-one and...