Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Long Island, NY

...after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process to ensure timely submissions of financial aid applications and scholarship requests. Since 2005, I have assisted freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors within the Westchester...

...am a diligent 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...

...in any genre. I am an expert test taker. In 2005, along with other educators, I assisted the New York City Department of Education in developing curriculum to help teachers improve their own students’ test taking strategies. I know the tricks of how to do well when taking standardized tests. As a tutor, I work on establishing a solid base of fundamental test taking techniques. I have many interests outside of teaching and writing. I...

...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 regimen. I try to build a relationship with students that motivates them to succeed by learning more about their other interests and goals and encouraging the student to think about how our work together...

...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 free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass), as well as reading poetry and watching films.... To help students create...

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

...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 improve in History? We'll use music as a primary source (the subject of my academic paper) to figure out what learning style works best for you and how to achieve your academic goals. In...

...find that I 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...

...choices. I also have many years of experience with Business Writing and can help you perfect those skills to succeed and advance in the job market. Finally, I am a fluent speaker of Croatian and offer comprehensive entry-level and advanced tutoring in that language. I am available for remote/online tutoring at a time most convenient to your schedule. I am an understanding, enthusiastic tutor who will help you make sense of your course load and...

...receives personalized attention and support. Beyond academia, my interests extend to entrepreneurship, where I gained valuable experience as a Sales and Marketing Representative at Vector Marketing. Additionally, my membership in various societies such as TKS, Mensa IQ Society, National Honors Society, and NSHSS reflects my commitment to continuous learning and personal development. In summary, my dedication to empowering students, coupled with my expertise in STEM and technology, positions me as a passionate and effective tutor...

...encouraging and showing them the fun in learning. Everything may seem hard at first, but hard work really does pay off in the end. I think the best way to learn is to be open minded and 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...

...and coming back 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...

...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 help students to gain confidence in their abilities, and to see their own potential. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy baking, eating anything with chocolate, taking and editing pictures, reading, and singing.

...writing, I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's 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...

...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 and Spanish, with proficiency in Italian, I can support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds across a number of subjects ranging from English literature, to Spanish grammar, to SAT Prep and reading....

...and I believe 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...

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...

...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 English and writing in college, and love helping students improve. I understand that every student is a different learner, and to some, English or writing may seem impossible as there are many "intangibles"...

...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 graduate degree in a related physics/geosciences field within the next year or two. I look forward to working with you! Reach out with any questions about my teaching style and/or if you are curious...

...individual student needs, at the right time, to succeed. I am also a chess player, a cello player, and an ultimate frisbee player. I graduated from a liberal arts college (Carleton, near Minneapolis), which means that I experienced 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...