Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Long Island, NY

...by numerous acceptances to selective colleges and universities. Additionally, I effectively equip individuals who are challenged by ADHD, ADD, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, addressing barriers resulting in higher educational accomplishments. My professional path is somewhat unconventional. Proficient in Spanish, I began my career as a marketing specialist and events planner. Along the way I ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review...

...academic, and I am passionate about developing thorough interpretations and analyses of the various texts I work with. I have experience tutoring elementary school level readers, and administering assessments to monitor their progress. For more advanced learners, I am most passionate about tutoring English, literature, creative writing, and analytical writing. I thoroughly believe in the joy of learning, and I want to help encourage a sense of academic agency and curiosity in those I tutor.

...of students, including those who are highly motivated and those who sometimes struggle. I have worked with a wide range of age groups, from college students who were writing research papers or literary essays, all the way to fourth graders who need help breaking the barriers that prevent them from reading effectively. As a writer I have many techniques to assist students in learning to produce topnotch papers in any genre. I am an expert...

...literary texts, learn a foreign language, and understand historical events. I also enjoy taking and tutoring standardized tests and believe that with the right preparation any student has significant control over their outcome on test day; this is partly a result of taking control over my own destiny when it came to the SAT, GRE, and most recently LSAT tests, on all of which I significantly improved on my own performance by following a disciplined...

...learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my...

I'm a pretty outgoing and easy to talk to guy who is looking forward to helping you! I am currently a sophomore at NYU and grew up in Shanghai, China. I'm fluent in both English and Chinese and I have taught people from all different backgrounds. I'm majoring in computer science and economics at NYU and

...personalized strategy based on the student's strengths and weaknesses when it comes to reading comprehension. My tutoring style revolves around personalization to the student - at the first session, we'll chat about your strengths and hobbies and use these as a way of accessing your target subject - are you a huge movie fan who needs to improve your French grades? We'll use dubs to improve your listening skills. Are you a musician hoping to...

...am best equipped to prepare students for reading, writing, and verbal sections. Given my background in the performing arts, I am often told that I am a fun and engaging teacher! As the child of a lifelong educator, the importance of education was imparted to me from a young age, and my interest in making education accessible and compelling has been reflected in my work with national and international educational nonprofits, including 826DC, India's Sehgal...

...shine in your college work. In tutoring writing, I focus on essay structure, vocabulary, research, and helping you form sound and convincing arguments in your own voice. Teaching English and World Literature, I guide through thoughtful analysis and lively discussion to truly engage with your reading. Preparing for tests like the SAT and GRE, I empower you to read with both speed and comprehension to make the correct choices. I also have many years of...

...am deeply passionate about helping students unlock their potential and excel academically. I also joined as many many intellectual societies in high school as possible, like NHS, NSHSS, The Mensa IQ Society @ NYC (IQ: 145-155; Acceptance Rate: 1-2%), The US Chess Federation (Percentile: 96.7; Rank: 2035), and The Knowledge Society @ NYC (Acceptance Rate: 10%) just to name a few. At only 14 years old, I started tutoring/teaching as a volunteer at MakerState LLC,...

...willing to learn. My previous tutoring experience includes working with students from China who were taking the TOEFL exam. I like to teach by first letting the student try the problem on their own. Then, I like to go through each step of the problem with the student until they understand. Finally, I let the student try a similar problem on their own to test their understanding. I think it is also a good idea...

...to the US where I worked at a midsize marketing firm, I realized I am really most passionate about literature and reading. I left the marketing world to pursue academia and have been fully immersed in this world of learning and tutoring for over a year. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I also tutor an 11th grade boy several times a week in AP English and AP Biology. Personally, I also enjoy writing fiction, specifically short...

...open doors for their future. My favorite moments as a tutor are when a student grasps concepts we have been working on and they understand the material in a new way. In addition to teaching, over the last five years, I have served as a Mentor to youth and college students. I believe that encouragement and mentoring are essential components of a successful tutoring relationship. While teaching students the skills they need to succeed, I...

...degree in Philosophy and Political Science at Brown University. I focus on creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to improve their skills. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering critical thinking and effective communication, helping students not only prepare for exams but also develop a love for language and literature. I find immense joy in guiding students through their academic journeys, celebrating their progress and achievements along the way. Outside of tutoring, I...

...experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge, passion, and versatility to tutoring various subjects in the humanities with a specialty in reading and writing. My academic journey began with a dual Bachelor's degree in Cinema Studies and English Literature from the University of Toronto, followed by a Master's in Film and Media Studies at The New School. Currently, I am completing my PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at New York University. Fluent in English...

...that any student who works with me will have the opportunity to succeed. I enjoy teaching a variety of classes and tests including the ACT, science, history, civics, and more, and I am comfortable with high school and middle school students. I enjoy seeing the progress my students make on their academic performance, and I genuinely believe that any student can achieve a top score in a class or test. In my free time, I...

Hi! I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'm looking forward to helping you improve your scores towards improving your chances at getting in to your dream school. ... Students who are...

...Take action even when it's scary." I consider myself to be a risk-taker and hope to inspire others to take steps that may sometimes seem "scary" to achieve their goals. On a professional level, I have a BA in International Affairs and French, work experience that ranges from the United Nations to the federal government, and have taught English both in the U.S and in Ukraine to students of all ages. I first began tutoring...

...hand. I graduated from Hamilton College in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Geosciences (double major). My academic interests include the physical sciences, mathematics (especially algebra and calculus), and space/earth/environmental science. Outside of academic, I like to play competitive online video games (LoL, Overwatch) as well as single-player management/multiplayer sandbox games (Astroneer, Space Engineers). I also am learning to garden and create pottery from scratch. I will be pursuing a...

...a tradition that values student perspectives and seeks to bring each individual to a conceptual space where (s)he can achieve by objective standards. I also believe very strongly that a teacher's primary obligation is for the safety and welfare of his/her students. This clear sense of my technique, my role, and my responsibility prepares me to help teach literature, critical reading, and essay writing in ways that create clear, safe opportunities for learning.... A first session...