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Tyler
MS CUNY City College • BA CUNY City College
10+ Years Tutoring

Tutoring is something I am incredibly passionate about. I have tutored for over 5 years and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Seeing a tutee finally understand a concept they have been struggling with is deeply rewarding. I also have been able to learn a lot from my tutees over the years. I hope we can learn from each other!

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Esteban
MS American Public University System • BA CUNY City College
1+ Years Tutoring

As a tutor with over 5 years of experience, I am passionate about helping students navigate the complexities of Mechanical Engineering. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City University of New York and a Master's in Global Environmental Policy and Management, I blend technical knowledge with a broader understanding of environmental impacts. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore concepts deeply. I utilize hands-on problem-solving techniques and real-world applications to make learning engaging and relevant. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring sustainable technologies, which continually fuels my enthusiasm for teaching and inspires my students to think critically about their future contributions to the field.

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Margaret
MS CUNY City College • MS St Thomas Aquinas College
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a certified (NY and MA), retired science teacher willing to tutor you, or your son or daughter in IB Chemistry, HS Chemistry, AP Chemistry, SAT Chemistry and/or ACT Science. I taught for 45 years and I have not lost my knack for motivating, encouraging, and helping students. Chemistry, in particular, with a Periodic Table of Elements, balanced chemical equations, moles, stoichiometry and electrochemistry involve a morass of numbers that I can readily explain. I have resided in SE North Carolina for 12 years now and have tutored chemistry students at UNC at Wilmington in CHEM 101. Both students successfully improved their average and achieved Final Grades of B+. One high school student was only a freshman enrolled in Honors Chemistry, and she achieved her goal for the course, an A. Another high school student, a Junior, was very bright who had difficulty understanding her teacher. We worked together for 6 months with immeasurable success. I am passionate about Chemistry and how it affects our everyday lives, e.g. the Cape Fear River water contamination. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you. I promise you complete satisfaction if you hire me. I look forward to hearing from you. "When words are both true and kind, they can change the world" (Buddha)

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Eirini
BA CUNY City College
8+ Years Tutoring

Before I began student teaching at P.S 149Q, I had doubts about teaching full-time. Not because I didn't like teaching, but because I doubted how effective I would be as an educator. Teachers' whom I've met throughout my journey had always described their jobs as a battlefield, and either ended their days' in victory or defeat. I've seen more defeated teachers than I want to admit, and could not help but feel insecure about my own abilities to make a difference. My mom said once that teaching was like performing surgery, explaining that I had the potential to shape a child's life. As I looked into my students' eyes during my first day of student teaching, I remembered her words of wisdom, and asked myself, "Can I do that?"I found the answer to that question midway through my student teaching. A student of mine was struggling immensely. My CT and I both knew he needed extensive one-on-one guidance; he seemed aware of that too. As I took him to the back of the room to help him with his math assignment, he had a dejected look on his face. I smiled at him and attempted to make him laugh, to no avail. His shame was like a leak, and it was bleeding from his body. Before I had a chance to say anything, he muttered, "I can't do this. I'm not learning." It wasn't said with heat, only miserable acceptance. I felt it then- a spark of defiance coursing through my body, and I knew that I couldn't let him continue believing that about himself. I turned his chair to face me, and I took his hands in mine. "Anthony," I said, "you have the ability to learn just like everyone else." He shook his head in disagreement. I nodded in return, smiling confidently. "Yes, you can," I continued, "your brain just learns differently from us." He looked at me then, and even though doubt still clouded his eyes, I also saw a glimmer of hope. "Common, lets work together to figure these questions out," I whispered enthusiastically.One period later, my desk indeed looked like a battlefield- manipulatives and eraser bits covered my entire desk; I was mentally exhausted. But the worksheet was complete, and Anthony was smiling a million dollar smile. "You did it, Anthony!" I said. He nodded and laughed giddily, clapping his hands. My heart burst with the joy and satisfaction of being able to restore Anthony's confidence, of giving him the hope to march onwards in his struggle to learn. That day I learned what teaching was all about- giving students the confidence that they can learn. Anthony didn't know this, but he also helped me realize that I wanted to continue doing that as an educator. While I finished student teaching and am still nervous, I am surer than ever that I picked the right career for myself. Anthony and I won that battle, and I anticipate many more victories to come.

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Christopher
Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering CUNY City College
9+ Years Tutoring

While going to college I always had an interest in science and math. I enjoy imparting the Math and science knowledge to students who did not understand the subject as well as I did. I got a job as a tutor during my first year in college and have continued to tutor because I realized that I loved tutoring and I like to help people achieve their goals.Over the years while working in various capacities such as a network engineer, a process engineer and an environmental engineer I always tried to devote time to helping students. I tutored high school students, college students and adult learners. I feel a sense of accomplishment when my students do well in the subject area that we are working on together.

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Ayana
BA Ohio Wesleyan University • Current Grad Student, Education CUNY City College
4+ Years Tutoring

Hello, my name is Ayana and I currently work as an ESL teacher at a high school in Queens. I work in mixed content classes so I am not solely experienced in teaching children the English language but the subject of English as well. I also have a background in French. I love children of all ages and I am certified by NYC DOE to teach K-12. I am currently attending City College to get my Masters in Education. I would be seeking work for the summer months. That was a mouthful, message me if you have any questions!

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Edwin
MS CUNY City College • BA Hunter College
7+ Years Tutoring

My love for English began in my childhood reading Tony Hillerman, R.L. Stine, and Mary Higgins Clark. At the High School of Fashion Industries, my English class read Macbeth - "You should be women, and yet your beards forbid me to interpret that you are so..." My English teacher, Dr. Bobo, would call me to read with her, and we intertwined together like in a dance. No other student reached my enthusiasm. I am a graduate of Hunter College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Film and English. I also graduated from City College with an M.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). After graduation, I began to teach ESL as an Adjunct Instructor in Canal Street. Languages are amazing because they are pieces (letters, sound, words) that students need to put together to use in practice. I love teaching pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening. With students, I am patient and answer all their questions. To have fun, I use games, you tube, songs, and movies. Learning English or improving someone's English definitely improves a student's quality of life in America.

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Michael
MS CUNY City College • MS University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
2+ Years Tutoring

I'm a 25 year old based in NYC. I'm currently an adjunct instructor for the capstone biodesign course for the Master's in Translational Medicine graduate program at the City College of New York. I have experience tutoring through Olympia Prep, an Oklahoma City-based college test prep company, as well as teaching and mentoring experience as an MTM fellow and instructor for the master's program I attended. I graduated with a Master's in Translational Medicine from the City College of New York in Fall 2020 and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with a focus in biotechnology from the University of Oklahoma in Spring 2018. I previously worked as an associate product manager with a mental health technology startup and before that as a research technician at EyeCRO, a pharmaceutical company based in Oklahoma City. I really enjoy helping students out and serving as a personable, easygoing mentor. Outside of that, I love music and DJing/producing, building community and hosting events, being involved in justice activism, going to concerts, keeping up with the latest in art and fashion, and experiencing new cultures through traveling.

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Shaina
BA CUNY City College • Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine CUNY Graduate School and University Center
8+ Years Tutoring

As a medical student at the CUNY School of Medicine and a Full IB Diploma recipient of Yonkers High School, I have always found an affection for the learning community. As an older sister of two younger brothers, I have grown up tutoring and helping my brothers in all subjects focusing especially on English, Mathematics, and the Sciences. My passion for the medical sciences, chemistry, and biology led me to pursue a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and tutor in subjects such as biochemistry, immunology, virology as well as standardized exams like SATs and ACTs as well as IB Exams. My students have always appreciated my patience and dedication to helping them succeed and achieve their goals.

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Kehinde
BA CUNY City College
9+ Years Tutoring

Hi there! My name is Kehinde and I absolutely love tutoring. I am an exceptional student in all subjects, but I prefer to tutor students in mathematics. I have been tutoring students for 3 years now at various after-school programs. I also have 3 younger siblings so I know how to get kids to focus during sessions. Most kids find learning math to be boring but I believe that with a little bit of encouragement, they will excel in no time.

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Charlene
Current Undergrad, Biomedical Science CUNY City College
8+ Years Tutoring

Each and every student is unique. I do not teach all my students the same way. I teach each student based on their needs and his or her learning style. I reward my students for good work, and I encourage them when they are struggling. I make learning fun, challenging and interactive. Majority of my students start to see improvement within the first few weeks. I am patient and passionate about tutoring, and I waste no time in helping my students to become confident and bold. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that my student is confident in the subject area. It is my duty to make sure that my students own their materials. As a tutor, I dedicate my time to molding my students intellectually and personally. My students improve drastically within the first few weeks of me tutoring them. You will not be sorry for hiring me: this is can promise.

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Dalton
BA CUNY City College
4+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from CUNY City College with a major in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. I have vast research experience in the fields of Biomedical Imaging, Neuroimaging, and Biotechnology. I have worked in places such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Labs, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, National Institute of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, Columbia University Medical Center, and Nathan Kline Institute of Psychiatric Research conducting research. Through this research, I have published 6 journals article publication and one report. I also plan to start my Ph.D. in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin Madison later this year. I am also currently working as an Assistant Research Scientist at New York University (NYU) teaching pre-college prep courses to incoming College students (High school students). The courses I teach in this varsity tutors platform are Biomedical engineering, College Physics, College Math, Engineering, Computer Programing, Programing Languages, Math, Physics, Python, Science, and Technology and Coding. I like to teach courses by trying to find real-world applications of the theory taught in classes. I also ask students if they have any problems they want to go over together to bring them before to the session beforehand.

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Jason
Building Engineer, Electrical Engineering CUNY City College
5+ Years Tutoring

I am currently an electrical engineering student, graduating this fall, for a BE at The Grove School of Engineering: The City College of New York.As a student I have gained a plethora of experience helping others learn material for advanced level classes such as Physics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra and more. Often times, my colleagues and I would form study groups where we would have to learn, and teach, material much like a tutoring session.I've spent time explaining material from Calc I, Calc II, Calc III (which also ties into AP Calculus AB and BC), Physics I, Physics II, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra among other variations of math. Out of these I would say I enjoy teaching Physics because it fills a void of conceptual understanding that is often lost in years of rigorous education. This subject is applicable to the real world -- it's much harder to ask the question, "When will we ever need this" when physics is used to solve everyday problems and is directly applicable to the world around us.My teaching philosophy is simple. I put myself in the place of the student. I would not want to be given false information -- I want to understand the core concepts and understand how to solve problems without headache. This means that as a tutor I don't like to disappoint. I start by explaining core concepts that tie into many different types of problems. Understanding core concepts is the key to success, so that's where I like to start. I don't like shortcuts to problems because the same problems could have a slightly different variation, so the same shortcut used before may not work which is why understanding general concepts can help solve a problem even if the answer isn't clear at first. Conceptually understanding material is very important because it gives us intuition and general problem solving skills that carry over into other areas. If the student understands these concepts, I go onto practice problems and many variations of them to test their understanding of these concepts.However, I will most likely use the problems and work provided by the students specific teacher/class because every teacher teaches a different way, and the work given by a specific teacher may not be exactly the same as another teacher.There are of course times where I've forgotten concepts or new concepts I've never seen are brought up. In these cases, both I and the student benefit. I will have to relearn the material and this is when explaining it becomes much more natural. Starting at the same base point as the student makes it so that we are both involved in solving the problem and therefore both learn.Besides school related areas some of my hobbies are weightlifting, playing guitar, and video games. I've been weightlifting for around 4 years now, and have been constantly working on my personal health and image ever since. I am dedicated to this hobby -- going to the gym around 3-4 times a week, and follow a strength training program. I have learned plenty about physical health and the proper way to stay active, get stronger, and push yourself without getting injured.I played electric guitar for 4 years in high school and recently started playing again on and off. I learned by myself through online tutorials and enjoy playing many different types of music from Red Hot Chili Peppers to Metallica. Besides playing music I listen to a wide range of music from Classical to Metal.As for personal projects, I've taken up programming as a side hobby. I've started to develop some video games for my own enjoyment but also as a tool to learn new programming languages while getting familiar with tools such as GUIs.

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Vinicio
MS CUNY Hunter College • BA CUNY City College
6+ Years Tutoring

I have ample experience both as an adjunct and math tutor. I am comfortable teaching classes of up to 40 students down to tutoring a single student. My aim is not only to help students understand mathematics mechanically but also conceptually. I look for opportunities to connect a mathematical concept to something we use in our every day life.I have a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from CUNY city college, an M.A in Statistics from CUNY Hunter college, and an M.S in Data Science from CUNY School of Professional Studies. During the day, I am a full time Data Scientist working in one of the largest companies in the world.

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Jean
MED CUNY City College • MED St Thomas Aquinas College
9+ Years Tutoring

20+ Years of Expertise: Certified Teacher for KCollege English, Elementary Math & ADHD Support Stuck with a writing assignment? Analyzing Shakespeare? College essays looming? Or is your elementary student struggling with reading, writing, or math? I am happy to assist you! I've been an English and reading teacher for over 20 years and love working with students of all agesfrom kindergarteners to college students and adults. As a certified teacher across all grade levels, I know exactly where your student is now and where they need to go next. I have a true passion for helping students with ADHD, knowing firsthand that traditional methods don't work for every brain. I break down reading, writing, and math into clear, manageable steps to eliminate frustration. Beyond schoolwork, I help students build routines to tackle executive functioning challenges like time management, organization, and focus to make learning stress-free and successful.

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Paulina
BA CUNY City College
4+ Years Tutoring

I consider myself an interactive yet patient tutor who will adapt to each student's needs and pace. I am eager to help students of all ages improve their language skills in Spanish, English and French!

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Maleny
MBA Hofstra University • MBA CUNY City College
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a healthcare leader with over 12 years of professional experience and a passion for helping students build confidence and achieve their academic goals. I enjoy working with learners of all ages, from elementary school through grad school, and believe every student can succeed with the right support and encouragement. I tutor a wide range of subjects, including science, psychology, health sciences, study skills, and academic writing. My teaching style is patient, engaging, and personalized to each student's learning needs, whether they're preparing for an exam, improving grades, or mastering a challenging concept. My goal is to make learning approachable, build lasting understanding, and help every student reach their full potential. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, spending time with my family, and giving back to my community through volunteer work.

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Shean
BA CUNY City College • Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General CUNY School of Medicine
9+ Years Tutoring

With such a high demand for STEM in today's marketplace, there's a shortage of STEM education in many NYC public schools. My goal is to make a motivational impact on the minds of our youth in the same way I was motivated from high school onto college.In 2017, I graduated from the City College of New York with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and have since started pursuing my M.D. at the CUNY School of Medicine.I first began tutoring in high school through the MSPinNYC2 program, which is where I first discovered my passion to help others.Over the last few years, I've had multiple teaching and tutoring opportunities with students ranging from first grade to college, in both one-on-one and group settings. My main focus lies in biology, chemistry, and math. This fuels my belief that all students have the ability to understand and master STEM related topics!

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Joey
MS CUNY City College • BA Widener University-Main Campus
9+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from Widener University in the spring of 2018. I received my Bachelor of Science in Physics with minors in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. As an undergrad I worked as a math tutor through Widener University's Department of Mathematics. I also tutored several chemistry, physics, and engineering courses. I will be starting a master's program in physics at the City College of New York this fall.

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Kalif
Building Engineer, Civil Engineering CUNY City College
1+ Years Tutoring

Whenever someone is struggling with a difficult problem or topic in mathematics, there is a good chance that he or she is not being taught properly. To resolve this, I break down the material and create simple examples. With these simple examples, the student and I work our way back to the "difficult" problem. So many concepts and topics in various math courses can be learned in this way; from my experience, this process works for many students.I am currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at the City College of New York. Here, I have strengthened my skills in Mathematics, as I have taken courses ranging from Calculus 1 to Numerical Methods. Although these courses are highly advanced math courses, they all rely on concepts from preliminary courses such as Algebra and Geometry, which is why I was able to tutor a myriad of math courses when working as a member of the City Tutors.I enjoy the Legend of Zelda, which is a video game series that forces the player to pay attention to patterns and to figure out puzzles given small hints. In my opinion, Mathematics is similar-although a student may practice a group of problems, he or she finds that all of them share the same concepts and patterns.

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Aishvarya
BA CUNY City College
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a medical student in the US. I graduated from City College of New York, with a dual-Bachelor's degree for Biology and Psychology.

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Joseph
BA CUNY City College • Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Medicine Hofstra University
9+ Years Tutoring

After graduating in 2011 from the City College of New York, I worked as a consultant for Dr. Dewey who then recruited me from Brookhaven National Lab to the Feinstein institutes for Medical Research. That year, I entered the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and joined the inaugural class as one of three PhD students of the new medical school.My dissertation project interrogated pre-clinical sex differences in the metabolic neural patterns associated with opioid pain management using18-fludeoxyglucose (18FDG) and micro positron emission tomography (MicroPET). I was able to show that distinct metabolic patterns of pain were sex-specific, and confirmed that an animal model could be useful in revealing distinct metabolic indicators of opioid withdrawal and improve the efficacy of therapeutic intervention.As a Research Scientist at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, I oversee operations of the MicroPET imaging facility as part of the Center for Neurosciences. I have recentl studies include studies of the extracellular cold-inducible RNA-binding protein, (CIRP-/-) and wild type (WT) mice, before and after exposure to binge-alcohol levels. By quantifying glucose metabolism with 18FDG and MicroPET, and using brain-mapping analysis of the imaging data, we can determine if CIRP plays a role in alcohol-induced cognitive impairment. I have served as mentor to many undergraduate and some high school students, and very much enjoy sharing my knowledge base with those that enjoy science.

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Elizabeth
MS CUNY City College • BA CUNY Brooklyn College
6+ Years Tutoring

I have a Master degree in English and am licensed in K-12 to teach ESL. My specialty includes helping children develop their vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. I have 10 years of experiences working with elementary students and 2 years tutoring English to students of all ages.

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Sobur
BA CUNY City College
1+ Years Tutoring

I started my career attending a military high school in Nigeria where I learned basic discipline such as being timely, planning my schedule, and leadership skills. I then proceeded to a 6th form school where I obtained an Advanced Level Certificate in chemistry, mathematics, and physics from the Cambridge university examination board in Nigeria. After my 6th form education, I moved to New York and started college at BMCC. I spent about three semesters at BMCC then I transferred to City College where I intend to obtain a bachelors degree in bio-medical engineering. My future aspiration after my BSC is to go to graduate school for my masters and PHD at Princeton University. I also intend to join the United States Army where I plan to practice my bio-medical profession by helping the disabled veterans. I took particular interest in math back in Nigeria where I tutored students preparing them for their GED exam. I also volunteered with New York Cares (NYC), and I tutored in projects like computer training for adult and math games for middle and junior school students. Volunteering at NYC helped improve my teaching skills and expose me to knowing how and why students are scared of math. My approach to tutoring has basically been student dependent where I work at the student's pace and ensure accurate learning in my teaching sessions. Also I make math feel like its alive by using life examples and approach. I love playing soccer and watching movies at my free time.

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Elmar
MS Teachers College at Columbia University • BA CUNY City College
7+ Years Tutoring

Hi, my name is Elmar. I recently completed my M.A. in Math Education and now devote most of my time to teaching and tutoring. I enjoy teaching mathematics at all levels and working with students of all ages. I think that everyone can be good at math given the right approach and enough time and practice.

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Ian
MS CUNY City College • BA CUNY City College
6+ Years Tutoring

Since I was young I knew that I loved work related to helping others. When I was in high school I spent my lunch periods volunteering and tutoring in a program where I taught students who were between the ages of 14 to 21 reading skills. Many of the students I worked with had physical and intellectual disabilities, which caused a growing passion in me for working with this population. In college I spent summers working as a job coach, helping adults 18 and over with disabilities find work, and then I would help train them in the positions they received. In addition to studying education in college, I studied literature, as I have always been fascinated with how and why people act the way they have throughout history. Over the last six years I have taught in a public middle school in Jackson Heights queens. I have taught 3 years of seventh grade, and 3 years of 8th grade English Language Arts. Throughout these years I have worked with English language learners, students with special needs, and honors students. For the last two years and the upcoming school year my teaching program is focused on gifted and talented students. I have become a teacher who is eager to figure out how to challenge students in a way that they find valuable.After high school, I attended the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and began studying literature and education. I finished earning my bachelor's degree in middle and high school English education closer to home at The City College of New York. I began teaching immediately, and earned my Masters in Special Education at the same time. I have taken numerous professional courses on teaching English to students of all levels, and have most recently been professionally involved in developing my ability to work with gifted and talented / honors students. At the school where I teach I helped run the debate team for 3 years, and am currently in charge of the school's newspaper and journalism club. I am planning on continuing my education and am considering starting a new focus in creative writing, an area that I personally enjoy and have made an important part of my classroom over the years.I am dedicated to teach to student's needs and help them obtain strategies that best fit the type of learner they are. My approach to teaching is to assess student strength and weakness, and to help them become aware of this so that they can capitalize on what they do well, and learn ways to effectively approach what they have trouble with. I am passionate about learning and seeing others succeed. I love all things English Language Arts, and am always willing to give my best shot at working with any student to help them improve in this area.

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Mariyam
MS Liberty University • BA CUNY City College
2+ Years Tutoring

I am passionate about teaching math to high schoolers. My specialty is being able to connect Mathematical concepts to real world and simplifying complex problems in order for the students to feel confident with their math knowledge.

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Shannon
MS CUNY City College • BA University of Massachusetts-Boston
7+ Years Tutoring

I passionately teach to make an exceptional difference in my students' lives. My 15 years of teaching experience with a diverse population of all ages and levels in English and Spanish enables me to make success attainable for each student. My tutoring sessions are tailored to fit each individual's needs and goals. I enjoy planning and implementing content-based, result-oriented, engaging instruction by blending creative arts and disciplines that inspire each student to learn, grow and achieve.

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Lee
MS CUNY City College • BA CUNY City College
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of City College of New York and University of Houston. I have my undergrad and first graduate degrees in Economics and my MBA from UH. I am excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and bring my passion for teaching to those who may need a little help in understanding the concepts.

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Carlos
BA CUNY City College
6+ Years Tutoring

I take pleasure in helping students bridge the gap between the known and the unknown.

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Saibu
BA CUNY City College
1+ Years Tutoring

I graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in 2013. I’ve also received Department Honors for Academic Excellence in Mathematics from the Chairman of the Math Department. I’ve attained many other accolades that I am truly thankful for.Teaching has always been my one true passion. I have over seven years of tutoring experience, in the US and overseas. So, my multilingual and multicultural background helps me cross such barriers and connect with students better. Due to my vast experience, I’ve developed sophisticated communication techniques and understanding of students’ psychology that helps me pinpoint and help overcome the academic weaknesses with swift precision.I think it’s more important to lead students to the answer rather than simply delivering it. This instills the logic behind the answer and the process, and helps them think independently and analytically. Where appropriate, I employ the Suzuki method and have found that to be very effective.I mostly tutor math, reading, and writing courses. I am very experienced with test preparation subjects such as SSAT/SAT and ACT. Please see my profile for a full list of subjects.In my leisure, I like to dabble in music. I’ve studied Music Theory in my early years, and I play multiple musical instruments, including the piano. Music still remains a creative outlet for me.I also strongly believe in giving back to society and setting a good example, so I actively partake in philanthropic endeavors. Currently, I serve as a Board Member of the United Nations Association in Miami.

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Natalie
MS CUNY City College • BA SUNY at Binghamton
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a young educator who seeks to blend both creativity and structure into an effective teaching practice. I work to inspire children and adolescents to explore what they are taught and to find meaning through the literature they read. I try to mold my teaching styles and strategies around the students I interact with to make them feel comfortable in our shared learning environment so that they can get the most out of our time together.

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Jacqueline
BA CUNY City College • Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc) Yeshiva University
2+ Years Tutoring

Hi! My name is Jackie and I'm in law school. I studied long and hard for the ACT many years ago and learned from my mistakes. I want to help you minimize the amount of time you need to study by adapting effective targeted strategies for grammar and reading questions.

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Maria
BA CUNY City College
4+ Years Tutoring

I am currently studying at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. This is an accelerated BS/MD program in CUNY City College. I am in my third year and am currently taking medical school courses. After my fifth year in City College, I will be transferring to a participating medical school in the northeast region. I have been a private tutor for the past five years. I have worked with students of all age ranges in many different subjects. Though I am passionate about science, I tutor Math, English and Writing. I have found my niche to be helping students be confident and prepared for standardized tests such as the SAT, ISEE, etc. I believe that it is not always about easily knowing the right answer, but learning the steps to come to the correct conclusion. When I am not studying, I work in a psychology lab and explore places around New York City.

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Christian
BA CUNY City College
5+ Years Tutoring

I am current student pursuing a career in Biomedical Engineering. I graduated Nassau Community College as a Summa Cum Laude with a 3.94 GPA with an Associates in Science. I am currently working on earning my Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering at City College of New York where I currently have a 3.90 GPA. I tutor Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Calculus 2. My favorite one to teach is algebra because I believe it is the foundation where everything comes from. I am just happy to be able to help other students better understand math and hopefully help them see that it is not just random numbers. As an aspiring engineer, I see applications of mathematics on the daily and I would love to share the knowledge that I have received with fellow students.

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Matthew
BA CUNY City College
4+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a creative writing major at The City College of New York (CCNY) and an aspiring poet, novelist, and playwright.I graduated from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) with an Associate of Arts in Creative Writing with High Honors, and while earning my degree, I was the Vice President of CSN's Creative Writing Club and part of their editorial board for their literary and visual arts journal: Neon Dreams. I am also the winner of Steiner's Emerging Voices Scholarship for poetry and Neon Dreams' Monthly Writing Contest for poetry at CSN and the Goodman Fund Poetry Award at CCNY.Before earning my degree at CSN, I tutored students in English and math for the "No Child Left Behind" act which, in fact, had inspired me to go back to school and receive a formal education. Reading and writing are my passions, and I believe that anyone can find the joys of learning with the right attitude and proper motivation which is why I decided to get back into tutoring students.Apart from academia, I enjoy reading and writing (of course), listening to music, watching Broadway musicals and plays, exploring the city and, occasionally, revisiting old video games from my childhood.

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Shannon
MS Teachers College at Columbia University • BA CUNY City College
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate of the Teachers College, Columbia University, Technology Specialist K-12 program. Technology Specialists are trained to couple digital devices and applications with curriculum to facilitate learning transfer and boost student collaboration. While studying for my degree, I completed three hundred hours of student teaching and observation in public, private, elementary and high schools in districts throughout New York City. This experience fortified the ideology that utilizing virtual software diminishes didacticism, encourages student engagement and creates highly interactive learning environments.Prior to attending Teachers College, I obtained a Master of Science degree from Full Sail University, as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major. This field of study provides students who wish to build start-up companies in the technology field with all the skills required to do so. The culmination of my studies resulted in the construction of a web-based, media company that coalesces viewers from around the world, in order to foster the transfer of socio-cultural awareness.My initial introduction to the classroom occurred upon graduating from the City College of New York. I was offered a permanent position as a third grade assistant teacher at the Ralph Bunch Elementary School in Harlem. There, I assisted students in lesson comprehension by reiterating classroom subject matter in small groups of three to five students. As well, by implementing innovative learning strategies, I helped the lead teacher propel our students well past expectations.As a Varsity Tutor, I am best suited to help elementary and middle school students strengthen their reading, comprehension and writing skills. I have a myriad of fun and interactive, virtual applications at my disposal that are designed to significantly increase students' reading fluency and understanding, as well as their writing ability.

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Samantha
MS Colorado State University - Global Campus • BA CUNY City College
2+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from CUNY New York City College of Technology with a B. Tech and later went on to receive a Masters in Human Resources and Adult Education. I am passionate about helping people of all ages uncover their own ways of learning. I believe that everyone can learn with the right level of support and care. I have spent the last 20 years coaching, teaching or tutoring people on time management, work management, overcoming procrastination, learning new tools and learning to communicate more effectively. I'm a problem solver by nature, so even if you don't know exactly what you need, I can help you figure that out!

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Maria
MS CUNY City College • BA CUNY Queens College
1+ Years Tutoring

As a bilingual teacher for students with disabilities, I believe that I can make a great impact on their lives by using techniques that can only achieve confidence and create hope in them in order to learn new skills. It is important that students trust and know that educators care about them and can connect with students by learning about their customs and culture. This will allow students to become more comfortable with learning a new language and not give up when mistakes are made.Most of the students that come to my class have multiple disabilities and they do not speak or understand the English language. At times this affects their behavior because they refuse to learn the language either because they are embarrassed for making mistakes or they do not understand the importance of the learning the language for their professional life. As an educator, my responsibility is to connect with them and show them that it is okay to make mistakes because that is how they will learn and achieve success. Teachers need to always improve their teaching techniques and be open to learn from students because what might be work for one student may not work for the other student. It would be an honor to become part of Varsity Tutors.

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Rob
MS CUNY City College • BA Adelphi University
9+ Years Tutoring

My teaching interests include reading comprehension, social studies, science. I have created some great test taking strategies for students of all ages and abilities.As a Special Education Teacher I understand the many challenges that a student will face when having difficulty with a particular skill or a subject that they are learning for the first time.I really enjoy seeing my students reach their potential both in and out of the classroom environment.

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Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have firsthand experience at City College—they've navigated the same academic environment, courses, and challenges you're facing. These tutors understand City College's specific curriculum, teaching styles, and expectations because they've lived them. This shared background means they can offer insights that go beyond textbook knowledge, helping you develop strategies that actually work within your institution's academic culture.

Alumni tutors bring practical perspective to their teaching. They can show you how concepts apply in real coursework, share which study methods helped them succeed, and guide you through specific classes or instructors you might encounter. Because they've completed the same degree requirements or courses, they understand the progression of material and can help you build a strong foundation in each subject. This personalized guidance, grounded in their own academic success at City College, can significantly improve your understanding and grades.

Tutors from City College excel across the core subjects students need for their major—including mathematics, sciences, writing, engineering, business, social sciences, and liberal arts courses. Because City College offers rigorous programs across these disciplines, alumni tutors have deep knowledge of foundational and upper-level material. They can help with general education requirements, major-specific courses, and exam preparation, whether you're working toward an associate degree or transferring to a four-year program.

City College tutors understand the exact standards and expectations of your institution's courses. They know how professors grade, what types of problems appear on exams, and which concepts tend to be most challenging for students in that program. They can review your assignments using the same rubrics your professors use and tailor explanations to match how City College courses are structured. This institution-specific expertise means less time spent on general explanations and more time on what will actually help you succeed in your classes.

Beyond their City College background, look for tutors with relevant subject-matter expertise—whether that's a strong GPA in your subject, completion of advanced coursework, or professional experience in that field. Ask about their tutoring experience, teaching style, and success helping students with goals similar to yours. Varsity Tutors helps match you with tutors whose qualifications and experience align with your specific needs, so you get personalized instruction from someone who both understands City College and excels in your subject.

Yes. Tutors from City College can help you adjust to the institution's academic standards and expectations, especially if you're working toward completing your degree at City College or transferring to a four-year program. They understand both the strengths of your coursework at City College and how it prepares you for upper-level classes. Whether you need help in a specific subject or with the transition itself, connecting with a tutor who knows City College's programs can make the adjustment smoother.

Personalized tutoring lets you work at your own pace with a tutor who can focus entirely on your learning. Rather than keeping up with a classroom full of students, your tutor can slow down on tough concepts, skip material you already know, and spend extra time on your weak areas. A City College tutor can tailor explanations to your learning style and connect material to examples you care about. This individualized approach, backed by the tutor's institutional knowledge, helps you build confidence and mastery faster than classroom instruction alone.

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