Carefully selected, highly-credentialed College Essays tutors in Manhasset, NY
"I was a Biology, Chemistry and Spanish teacher assistant and tutor for three years at my college. I missed interacting with students and helping others in areas they have difficulty in. I currently tutor all levels of high school math, science, SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT and essay writing. I am a strong believer in guiding students into the right direction so they can find the answer on their own."
My Education
- St. Lawrence University - BS, Biology
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Essay Editing, College Essays, ACT, Chemistry, SSAT, Grammar and Mechanics, Microbiology, Biology, ISEE, HSPT Prep, SAT, Middle School Math, History, Spanish, Physiology, Algebra, Anatomy
"I believe in using cognitive modelling to help students gain a conceptual understanding of content by guiding them through the thought process and gradually releasing responsibility. I work to help students gain a better understanding of material by engaging students by using visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning techniques. I can work with students in grades K-8 to improve: reading, writing, math, phonics, history, science, and study skils. I find guiding student successes to be a truly rewarding experience and I believe I can help improve students understanding of a variety of skills necessary for academic ...
My Education
- University of Delaware - BS, Elementary Education
Tutoring Subjects:
Middle School Math, College Essays, Essay Editing, History, Grammar and Mechanics, Writing, Elementary Math, Reading, Phonics
"One of my mentor teachers was fond of saying, "Teach the child, not the subject", meaning that the student comes first - before the curriculum, before the test scores, before the tutor. I've learned to incorporate this ideology into my own teaching practice by differentiating instruction for each of my students. I develop a rapport, meet students where they're at, and teach them the literacy and problem solving skills they need to become life-long learners. Once a student knows how to learn, whole new worlds open for them and the actual material is a matter of course.." ...
My Education
- Clark University - BA, Studio Art
- Clark University - MAT, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Reading, Algebra, Writing, SAT Verbal, SAT Math, Middle School Math, SAT, College Essays, Elementary Math, Geometry, Essay Editing, SAT Writing, Grammar and Mechanics
"I graduated from Villanova University and am starting my MA in Spanish at Middlebury College. I studied for eight months in the beautiful city of Madrid, Spain.
I have tutored students in Spanish at the middle school, high school and undergraduate levels. My approach is explicit instruction and drills combined with practical conversation so students can get comfortable speaking and using the language."
My Education
- Villanova University - BA, Spanish
- Manhattanville College - MAT, Spanish Education
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Reading, Grammar and Mechanics, Essay Editing, Spanish, Phonics, College Essays
"In the US, I have worked as a tutor with adult and elementary school age ESL learners throughout college and co-instructed full credit student-led seminars on globalization and social theory on the Wesleyan campus. In NY, I am currently working with a community-based non-profit and applying to graduate schools for next year, but I miss my classrooms and working with students to process information, problem solve, and build their skills in different subjects. I excel at teaching any level of English and writing mechanics, middle school math and biology, GRE test-prep, and I am fluent in Hebrew and Hindi-Urdu. My work both in the US and ...
My Education
- Wesleyan University - BA, History
Tutoring Subjects:
Spanish, Middle School Math, GRE, College Essays, History, Phonics, Writing, Elementary Math, Biology, Reading, Algebra, Grammar and Mechanics, Geometry, Essay Editing
"As a graduate student, I have had opportunities to design and implement a high school education and leadership institute led by a team of underclassmen whom I trained as the institutes main instructors and coordinators. Likewise, I have recently developed my own curricula for education programs such as Trinity Repertory Co.’s education department and YASI summer program (grades 4-12), as well as the Project Contemporary Competitiveness Advanced Studies Program at Stonehill College. In my opinion, empowerment and positive expectation are key in the successful teaching environment. As an instructor, I pride myself on ...
My Education
- Yale University - BA, Theatre Studies
- Brown University - MFA, Acting
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Essay Editing, French, Phonics, Geometry, Biology, Elementary Math, Middle School Math, Trigonometry, Algebra, College Essays, Grammar and Mechanics, Reading, Writing
"Currently, I work as a research scientist at The Mount Sinai Hospital studying pediatric immunology and biochemistry. I will be conducting research until I begin medical school in Fall 2013. I have over four years of tutoring experience including teacher assistant at Skidmore, working with local high school students and coordinating with my ice hockey team to complete several community service projects in our area. My experiences as a tutor, team leader, published researcher, and NCAA athlete have taught me to form strong bonds with those I work with. I hope to share my passion for science and inspire others as I tutor. I plan to ...
My Education
- Skidmore College - BA, Molecular and Cell Biology
Tutoring Subjects:
Writing, Physics, MCAT, Microbiology, College Essays, Essay Editing, Biology, Physiology, Chemistry
" After graduating in May, I was eager to get into the classroom as soon as possible. Therefore, I applied and became a New York City Teaching Fellow, and am now certified to teach Adolescent Mathematics grades 7-12. This past summer, I taught 6th and 7th grade Math at a summer school in the Bronx. The summer before that, I taught literacy and writing to children in East Harlem."
My Education
- Binghamton University - BS, Human Development
- St. John's University School of Education - MSed, Adolescent Mathematics
- State Certified Teacher
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, Geometry, ACT Math, Trigonometry, Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Pre-Calculus, Essay Editing, College Essays, Calculus, Algebra, SAT Math
"I currently intern at an elementary school for special needs children. I am especially experienced in teaching children with reading difficulties. ."
My Education
- Fordham University - BA, Social Work/Theology
- Columbia Univeristy - MS, Clinical School Social Work
Tutoring Subjects:
Grammar and Mechanics, Writing, Middle School Math, College Essays, Phonics, Essay Editing, Reading, Algebra, Statistics
"I spend a solid amount of time reading articles about physics, linguistics, math, international events; you name it. Being able to relate study material to the real world is imperative! I'm well equipped to answer the question "when will I ever need this?" in a satisfying way. I don't expect you to geek out to the degree that I do, but enthusiasm is contagious and it's my job to make sure that you enjoy learning! I was one of those kids who never had to try or study and still got As all through high school. I was in for a big surprise in college." ...
My Education
- Saint Louis University - BA, Math, French, Philosophy
- Hofstra University - MA, Forensic Linguistics
Tutoring Subjects:
Middle School Math, Phonics, Calculus, Elementary Math, French, Writing, Pre-Calculus, History, Grammar and Mechanics, Essay Editing, Trigonometry, College Essays, Algebra, Geometry
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