Award-Winning ACT Tutors in Huntington, NY

...to the United States when I was three and a half years old with my mother and sister. I grew up with strong educational values to always put my studies first. I hold fast to my values since the better educated you are, the more opportunities open up for you. My father started teaching me Algebra when I was in the fourth grade and since I was always good at it, math has been my...

...skills. I set reachable goals for every session and clear expectations about my responsibilities and the students responsibilities in preparing for our work together in order to maximize the time we have. I pride myself on being able to explain abstract concepts in practical terms and on being approachable and understanding. I am a warm, funny, and determined person who genuinely loves teaching. In addition to tutoring I perform improv comedy in the city, work...

...in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal educational opportunities can help foster social equality. I emphasize inquiry-based learning because I believe that students learn best when they are invested in the material and can fully explore its relation to the real world. I am flexible and accommodating in my approach to teaching, allowing all students to reach their full potential.

...test-taking, speaking, or performance. When students are assured they are capable, when their confidence is nurtured, there is growth by leaps and bounds. I currently volunteer at my son's preschool, helping children learn to read, and broadening their appreciation of children's literature. I'm a blogger for Huffington Post Parents, and enjoy proofreading and editing my writer-husband's latest work. In my free time, I enjoy going to the theatre, building towers of blocks with my son,...

...program for local elementary school students. Through one on one attention we were able to strengthen the students' math and English homework scores, meanwhile building positive and reinforcing relationships that strengthened their confidence. Subsequently, I was invited to work as a tutor of all subjects at my magnet high school, where I continued to support students, reinforcing basics and providing extra enrichment as needed. Having coached myself to excellence in the ACT, SAT, and GRE,...

...Performance Studies. In college, I served as President of my A Cappella group and I am very passionate about the theater arts. Since graduation, I have worked closely with students. This summer, I taught an intensive SAT Math class. As someone who has taken a lot of standardized tests, I understand how important they are and the means necessary to succeed. As a Tutor, I serve not only as a Teacher, Mentor, and motivator but,...

...subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, include statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and I am very flexible to...

...believe that while some of the concepts presented in these subjects and tests seem initially very difficult, they become much less intimidating if you have the confidence and perspective to look at the problems from the right angle. They don't have to be so challenging! I like to connect on students' levels and help them to find that confidence. In my free time I enjoy playing guitar and collecting music, reading, and spending time outdoors.

...to write correctly, concisely, and persuasively. In every subject, I will make important content accessible by adapting to your learning style. I believe there are never more than a few silly mnemonics, clear diagrams, or concept reconfigurations between a student and a good understanding of tough material. I’ll be there to find out what works for you! A little about me: After attending Harvard as an undergraduate, I decided to defer law school in order...

...4th grade Teaching Assistant at an elementary school on Long Island, and have never looked back on my decision. This opportunity has opened up so many doors for me, and allowed my teaching personality to shine through. While I have learned a great deal over the past year, I recognize that I still have elements to improve on and grow. Looking forward, I want to use my knowledge of the Spanish language and its culture...