Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Yonkers, NY

...the stresses and concerns many students face, regardless of the school they attend. I benefited from private tuition myself and would like to consider my story a successful one, therefore I hope to carry on the benefits of tutoring to my own students. I have 7 years experience private tutoring a diverse range of subjects in New York and London, and 6 years experience as a teaching assistant of History and Italian at the University...

...taker, scoring in the 99th percentile on the GRE. I consider myself a very intuitive and systematic thinker, able to deconstruct and solve problems of any nature in an efficient and incisive manner. While test-taking can be stressful for students, it neednt be. With the right preparation, any student can learn to navigate standardized tests, and I am here to equip students with the same processes that allowed me to thrive. In my free time,...

...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 exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I believe in...

...guide for biology of General Scholastic Ability Test and Advanced Subjects Test, which are standardized tests for college admissions in Taiwan. Working together with my students, I encourage them not only to acquire the knowledge they need, but also to apply what they have learnt in the real life. It is most rewarding for me to motivate my students, help them explore their own interests and possibilities, assist them with setting their academic and life...

...privileged youth, to teaching MIT and Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, to enableing professors and post-docs to transition between fields, and even to coaching wrestling. My own hobbies/passions include both the mental and physical and include rock climbing, weight lifting, Brazilian jiu jitsu, theoretical computer science ("mathematical epistemology"), modern statistics, and economics and political theory. And I try to catch as much music and art with friends as a I reasonably can along the way....

...in Cell Biology and Neuroscience, overall GPA was 3.5 and Science GPA was 3.6. I received my Masters in Psychology, GPA 4.0. I attended Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School for 3 years until I decided that profession was not a right fit for me. I will start my doctorate for Clinical Psychology in Fall 2017. I have been tutoring for over 10 years for students ranging in ages 8-25, in math, science, language arts and standardized...

...recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BS in Systems Engineering. I also minored in microeconomics, mechanical engineering and computer science. I have been a student engineering tutor at WashU for two years, and have significant experience in tutoring university level mathematics, physics and economics classes. I am starting an MS in computer science this fall at Columbia University. I am excited to move to New York and begin a new chapter...

...my school's guidance department (ages 15-17). I have always been an avid reader, which, I believe, has helped me develop an innate understanding of grammar. I love helping students with reading, English language and literature, and writing particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and...

I am currently finishing the second year of my MBA at Wharton and graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University with a Bachelors in Economics and Philosophy. After school I will be working for Google on the Chromecast team and before school I started a sleep wearables company. I actually really enjoy taking standardized tests (weird I know) and am excited to impart some of the tips and tricks I have learned over the years...

...few tricks and strategies of how to tackle these sections can make the tests much more approachable and fun. I also enjoy teaching essay writing and inspiring students to write captivating, unique college or graduate school essays. I recently spent an academic year tutoring middle school students in a Los Angeles public school. I am a firm believer in inquisitive, question-based learning. I have a lot of energy and love to share my joy of...

...Books. While Josie tutors a broad range of subjects, she is most passionate about History and English. While studying for Standardized Tests, she understands the importance of translating strategies for comprehension, analysis, and time management. She employs an empathetic and positive tutoring style and aims to foster curiosity and thoughtfulness in her students. Josie has experience working with students of all ages, ranging from kindergarteners to college seniors. She would love to assist in the...

...Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Philosophy. I tutor STEM topics, government, and test prep. My philosophy of education is that everyone is unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a motivating environment where students are encouraged to take risks and strive for success. My teaching style is largely as a facilitator...

...year to help urban high school students to prepare for the SAT test and New York State regents in the Syracuse area. Helping students to work out questions with efficient methods instead of feeding them answers is my teaching strategy. With six years in higher education, I do know how to deliver my knowledge to students smoothly and effectively. I feel comfortable to help you with Algebra 1, Algebra 2, SAT-Math and Mandarin Chinese with...

...York, I have worked with high school science students as a National Science Foundation Fellow, and have been teaching college-level anthropology for the past two and a half years. I tutor in a number of subjects, including Anthropology, Anatomy, Earth Science, Reading and Writing. Above all, I believe that academic success starts with solid goal-setting, organization and breaking down material that feels overwhelming into easily accessible portions. When we do this, we can see information...

...get into the Chinese market and do business with Chinese companies. Language and culture is a big part of my life both professionally and personally. My articles in mandarin have been published in multiple newspapers and magazines when I was studying in China. Chinese literature and history have always been my greatest passion. I want to help everyone really understand the Chinese culture and learn to use this beautiful language to express themselves whenever they...

...and marketing to operations and legal. I supervised and trained new employees, many of whom were new to our processes. All these experiences often required a lot of patience and good listening. However, seeing people get to the "light bulb moment" was very gratifying. It made me realize how much I enjoy helping others gain the same understanding of something as me. I hope to gain more of this rewarding experience with you!... My teaching philosophy...

...to the US where I worked at a midsize marketing firm, I realized I am really most passionate about literature and reading. I left the marketing world to pursue academia and have been fully immersed in this world of learning and tutoring for over a year. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I also tutor an 11th grade boy several times a week in AP English and AP Biology. Personally, I also enjoy writing fiction, specifically short...

I've been tutoring formally and informally throughout the past seven years; during that time, I've developed my belief in a "person-first" approach to tutoring. To succeed, you need more than just some academic knowledge -- you need the right mindset and a confidence in your own abilities as well. I try to instill that into my students.

...and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way. The two most lessons that I teach to my students: 1. tolerance of uncertainty; and 2. confidence in your own self-efficacy. Everyone can attain mastery. I never doubt. Anything can be learned, if you breathe, accept that you are a beginner, and give...

...hospital. But my passion for teaching goes back to graduate school, when I began giving guest lectures on various topics related to public health or global health. In medical school, I continued to hone my skills in public speaking, teaching, and writing. I served as an interviewer for medical school applicants, as a teaching assistant for our Ethics course, lead group facilitator for problem based learning curriculum in biochemistry, and as a group lead for...