About Ambika
Ambika Raina (UM-bee-ka RAY-na) is a top NYC-based tutor specializing in ACT/SAT, ISEE/SSAT, and Math tutoring.
Over her 10 years of tutoring, Ambika has worked over 3,000 hours with almost 300 students. Ambika began tutoring with one of the largest agencies in NYC and was trained in the top test prep strategies, executive functioning, and how to respond to various learning needs. She continues to stay educated on the latest trends and strategies in the academic and test prep landscape.
What started as a side hustle grew into a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation to set themselves up for success and reach their goals. Unsurprising, since she grew up obsessed with talking through her homework out loud and collaborative studying!
Ambika studied Dance and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. She believes academics and creativity go hand-in-hand and enjoys helping students see that diligence in school will help them pursue their passion, whatever it may be. Based in Brooklyn, she continues to freelance as a choreographer, and also enjoys pottery, music, and getting outdoors!
Teaching Philosophy
Ambika teaches not just by answering questions but asking them, creating a safe environment for students to think out loud. Ambika responds intuitively to learning needs, while bringing warm, positive encouragement to every session.
All aspects of Ambika's approach help bring out her students' best academic performance, and a truly successful session infuses confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation in learning that transfers to all areas of life.