Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Yonkers, NY

...a major in Literature, and currently work as a high school English teacher. My thesis explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and...

...NYU have given me a deep and nuanced understanding of both English literature and history that I would love to share with others. I first became interested in education at college at the University of Richmond when I volunteered as a tutor for children between the ages of 6 and 10, working on reading comprehension, writing, and homework help. I continued to work as a tutor through Jumpstart, where I worked pre-K aged students on...

...Education. I have highly developed writing, studying, and test taking skills, and have spent the past 2 years learning how to best share these skills with students. I feel that the most important thing for a teacher, and a tutor, to do is to work with a student to figure out how they learn, in order to tailor instruction to make use of their own personal strengths. I love working with students to figure out...

...shy about having a tutor, but I soon learned how awesome it was to have someone there to help me understand things better and boost my confidence. Now, I love being that person for others! I've tutored in subjects like reading, math, science, and even helped students get ready for the ACT. I've also spent the past year tutoring for the LSAT. I know learning can feel tough sometimes, but I'm here to make it...

...actress and dancer, as well as an executive administrator, freelance writer, and corporate editor. I have been writing and editing for over 10 years, and am well-versed in technical, fiction, and scientific writing styles. Additionally, I scored in the 85th percentile on the MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning (CARS) section, and in the 90th percentile on the Verbal section of the SAT. I love the English language, and I love reading, and I enjoy sharing...

...in Biology, I used to teach Biology labs for Undergrad students. Apart from Biology, I am very good in teaching math. I am good at solving them and helping others to solve them in the simplest ways possible. I always feel teaching is sharing knowledge. If I know something, the people who I teach should know all the things I know. If I can do it, my students can too. I am a very easy going...

...no one method for success -- it's a matter of figuring out what works for you and understanding your own strengths and weakness. And, of course, doing a lot of work and practice. As a tutor, I will help you set and achieve your goals and I'm willing to work as much as needed to get you there. When I'm not tutoring, I'm usually writing, cooking and forcing myself to go to the gym.... I have...

...a paper I helped her to revise. In terms of test prep, I aim for a balance between tricks (outsmarting the test) and skill development (boosting a student's reading comprehension, vocabulary, etc.). I used to be skeptical about test strategies; I got a perfect verbal score on my own SAT and consistently scored in the 99th percentile on the verbal section of every standardized test I ever took without resorting to any kind of special...

...working with students elementary - high school on general homework help and exam prep. In college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite the fact that my friends tease me for it, I am in 2 monthly book...

...by improving their English language skills. I earned a PhD from Rutgers University in Global Affairs, an MA from Columbia University in Regional Studies in Eastern Europe (focus on politics and economics) and a BA from New York University in History and Journalism. I have taught for over 10 years at colleges in the greater New York City area and volunteered for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer to teach in Ukraine in the...

Certified Public Accountant, CFA II Candidate, Master of Accounting from Tulane University. Subjects: SAT, Accounting, and Chinese Mandarin

...of Harvard University with a degree in mathematics, I have experience tutoring math, physics, and economics. I have worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street and as an assistant in energy research at both NYU and City College; I am currently applying to PhD programs in applied mathematics. Born and raised in New York by a French mother and American father, I speak French and English bilingually and have traveled extensively in France, Japan, and...

...I studied biological engineering while spending summers doing research for the Department of Defense. Ever since I was an undergrad, I've been a Teaching Assistant for courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As an engineer and a scientist, I am most passionate about tutoring all levels of biology and math, and I enjoy helping students preparing for the SATs or GREs. I know that these tests can be a little scary and intimidating,...

...also been an Academic Coach, in which I was paired with students who needed more guidance in adjusting to college coursework and academic expectations. Though I have primarily worked with college students, I love working with students of all ages and abilities. I am passionate about writing, research, and the humanities. I can adjust plans and lessons according to the student's learning style and habits while also emphasizing long-term growth and progress. I also took...

...of Technology and New York University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Physics, with a focus on particle astrophysics, and economics, from MIT, and my Master of Arts in International Relations from NYU. Since graduation, I have worked on Wall Street and built my own software for modelling asset prices. I'm passionate about Maths, Physics, Economics, and History. I have experience in tutoring for standardized tests (SAT, GRE, LSAT), and I worked as a...

I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving students in their own learning journey by connecting lesson material to their own interests and hobbies. I specialize in homework assistance and exam preparation.

...tutored all throughout college in a multitude of subjects, and this rewarding experience has not only helped the students, but has also allowed me the chance to myself better learn how to communicate with students of all ages and backgrounds. While I did graduate with a degree in history, I am also very comfortable tutoring Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, as I have taken all these courses at Harvard as pre-requsities for Dental School. I have...

...students standardized test scores, I strive to inspire students to be confident, lifelong learners by getting to know what drives them individually and connecting this to their broader professional plans. The most rewarding aspect of tutoring for me is seeing my tutees understand something for the first time, and as a future teacher, I look forward to facilitating these learning moments. Apart from school, I love playing the flute, reading the opinions sections of newspapers,...

...levels. I enjoy sharing my passion for learning with students and I hope to inspire students to feel confident and capable in their abilities. I am qualified to tutor a wide variety of subjects but I most enjoy tutoring Statistics and Writing. I take the time to get to know every one of my students so I can develop a plan to ensure that they achieve their goals. In my spare time I enjoy running,...

...as algebra, geometry, calculus, biology, and physics. At Cornell, I was a tutor in the Math Support Center, a walk-in tutoring service for all areas of math. In addition, I was a calculus course assistant, running problem-solving sessions. During the summer of 2011 I taught a five-week SAT Math prep course to rising high school juniors. I usually mold my teaching methods to fit the needs of my students. I believe the key to tutoring...