Services
All sections of the SSAT, ISEE, TACHS, COOP, HSPT, SHSAT, SCAT and other high school entrance exams, Grades 3-10. For all test preparation, we provide individual evaluation, specific objectives and our own original, “tried and true” materials.
High School Entrance Exams
The English sections of SAT I, ACT and other college entrance exams. For all college entrance exam preparation, we provide math/science referrals from our Professionals Network as well as individual evaluation, specific objectives, and our own “tried and true” materials.
College Entrance Exams
The English sections of the GRE, MCAT, GMAT, and others. For all test preparation, we provide extensive evaluation, specific objectives, and our own “tried and true” materials. We also provide referrals to math tutors from our Westchester/Fairfield Professionals Network.
Graduate Entrance Exams
AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, NY State English Language Arts Regents’ Exam, the GED and others. There are many reasons to want tutoring in achievement exams: Maybe you want to take an AP but your school does not offer an AP class; maybe the AP Language and Comp is harder than you expected; maybe you want a perfect score on the ELA or the GED; maybe you get nervous on tests and want extra support and greater confidence.
Achievement Exams
College Preparation Writing
The College Essay — what style to use, (based on your particular talents and interests) and what topics to address and to avoid (based on research into what essays work).
Critical Reading (prose, poetry, drama and fiction), Critical Writing (literary criticism, rhetorical analysis; personal essay, document- or experiment- based essay, persuasive essay), Creative Writing (writing for enjoyment, contests and/or publication).
Elementary, Secondary, College English
Units in Study Skills and Executive Functions that will help you learn more and raise your grades. You can learn to focus in class, set goals, study for tests, improve your memory, get started on your schoolwork faster, organize your materials and time, and manage your own methods of thinking.
Study Skills/Executive Functions
Do you also need math and science teachers for SAT, ACT, GRE and other tests? How about a college counselor? Westchester/Fairfield Professional Network includes tutors as well as college counselors, psychologists, social workers, and education specialists. Each member of our network has considerable experience and documented success in his or her field. We will refer you to the right professional.
Referrals
Testing Tip of the Week
On the SAT, ACT, and GRE, always eliminate the wrong choices before you choose the right one
Featured Testimonial
“Joan provided personally targeted essential tutoring for my daughter in preparation for the SAT. She worked with her over an extensive period of time and the results were tremendous. Joan is dedicated and highly skilled. She is an exceptional educator. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for English and SAT tutoring or guidance.”
-Marion H., Parent Mt. Kisco, NY