Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Smithtown, NY

...and cannot wait to see how it evolves and changes in the 21st century. If I can leave any of my students with just one thing, it would be a better sense of confidence and excitement about education and learning. Through Varsity, I hope to help and encourage students to work hard and strive to achieve more. In my free time, I enjoy photography, traveling, and the outdoors-I recently combined all three by driving across...

...in South Africa, I did a PG year at a high school in Connecticut. During my year in Connecticut, I took Honors and AP Chemistry, Honors and AP Physics, and Honors Calculus; I also received the CollegeBoard AP Scholar with Honors Award. I have experience tutoring the New SAT. I understand the material and subtle nuances of the test. I have developed test-taking strategies that help a great deal when taking the SAT.... Many practice problems,...

I am a hard-working, responsible, and friendly student with a strong passion to pursue a career in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe that to be an effective mentor you must have a desire to assist children in the learning process and this is one quality which I feel I definitely possess. I look forward to working with you!

...towards a B.S. in Molecular Biochemistry & Biophysics and a B.A. in Philosophy on a pre-medical track. Since my high school graduation, I have spent a considerable amount of time working as an EMT as well as volunteering at Hospice. I am currently working in a research laboratory where cutting-edge biochemical technology (such as CRISPR-Cas9) is regularly used; a real-world experience which has enhanced my ability to describe advanced biology and chemistry concepts. I tutor...

...past has included SAT/ACT prep, essay revision, mathematics tutoring, and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework questions. I am a previous teacher through Americorps in their summer program for future first gen college students. I look forward to getting to know you!... A good teacher...

...in Math (both IC and IIC), GED, GRE, GMAT, CLEP, LSAT or Praxis tests. I have experience tutoring students with autism, ADD, ADHD, and other learning problems. In preparation for any of the above math-based tests, I focus on imparting deep-level mathematical understanding, and that can only be taught with individual attention. One of my great pleasures is helping students reach moments of epiphany when the light dawns and perplexity gives way to clarity. Throughout...

...John's University. Throughout my academic career, I have found that I enjoy helping others succeed, and that is my goal for all of my students! I have aided both middle and high school students with subjects like math and English, and love to see the results when they get a higher grade than they thought was possible. I believe students are capable of whatever they want to achieve, and I would like to help them...

...field. I've been tutoring students with the SAT/ACT for a few months now and am looking forward to sharing all of the SAT/ACT strategies that I've learned over the years! On the September 2016 ACT exam, I scored a 31 on the ACT Math portion. On the October 2015 SAT exam, I scored a 760 on the SAT Math portion. I'm eager to tutor students in my favorite subject! On the September 2016 ACT exam,...

...majoring in geography, and minoring in biochemistry and civic engagement. I am also a part of the Hofstra 4+4 BA/BS-MD program, and I start medical school at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in the summer of 2019. I grew up in Long Island, and I have been tutoring for many years. Throughout high school I tutored students for regents and AP exams. I was an AP scholar with distinction, and received the NYS...

...confidence and enjoyment in their own writing. When I'm tutoring in any subject, my focus is not on the completion of a short-term task, like a specific assignment or test; rather, my goal is always to use the task at hand to help the student become a better reader, writer, learner, and thinker. Above all, I aim to teach the student to teach themselves; the ultimate accomplishment for me as a tutor is to no...

...Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this way.

Passionate and effective English teacher with experience helping students to improve their vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing. Adept in all aspects of activities in the four areas of language learning; speaking, writing, reading and listening. Bringing forth several years of experience, combined with a passion for serving as an efffective educator and helping students to achieve proficiency in the English language.

...current sophomore at Northwestern University. During my time in high school, I tutored fellow students in reading comprehension and writing skills and acted as a senior mentor for a group of freshman students. My interests lie mainly in the social sciences and humanities. At school, I'm pursuing a degree in Social Policy with an emphasis on communication. I'm looking forward to tutoring in a variety of subjects ranging from the ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and...

...in a wide variety of subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor in are science and math. These are tough subjects for all students and subjects that I have struggled with in the past. Being able to help students like me that feel frustrated in science and math in school and in standardized testing gives me great happiness. Education and learning is so important and valuable and being able to help students through the tricky parts...

I have been tutoring SAT/ACT/AP exams for the past year and have a total of 3 years experience tutoring at an elementary-high school level. In my free time I love to travel, surf and rock climb.

...a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Latin American Studies. I have extensive experience with Spanish-language coursework and tutoring: I spent a semester one-on-one tutoring a high school student in beginning Spanish, have taken countless university-level Spanish classes, have taken both the Language and Literature AP Spanish tests, and have traveled and lived abroad in Spanish-speaking countries. I also have experience tutoring elementary math; I spent an entire summer creating and teaching an original...

...ELL literacy, composition, creative writing, and ESL (conversational English) instruction; I also offer writing support to new and prospective college students, helping them craft effective admissions essays and persuasive course papers. Essentially as an educator, I believe in fostering a holistic, student-centered teaching/learning environment that prioritizes curiosity, inquiry, critical thought, and conversation. I aim to actively inspire and empower my students, equipping them with the tools to thrive throughout their academic journey.

...the problem in a different way makes the material clearer and easier. My basic learning and teaching philosophy has always been that the best way to handle difficult material is to take your head off the page and to try to reframe the question in a different way. Coming to a problem - whether it be an essay, a math question, or a writing exercise - with a different frame of mind can help make...

I am currently a junior at Barnard College majoring in Economics and Mathematics. With 3 years of experience in tutoring algebra, geometry, and calculus, I am committed to providing quality tutoring services to students!

Faith is a graduate of New York University with a major in Journalism. She also majored in Spanish & Linguistics and minored in Animal Studies. She is originally from Ohio, loves spending time with her beagle-mix, Roxie, and her rat terrier, Henry, and enjoys talking about palindromes.