Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...three newspapers, and have also seen my creative works printed in ten publications. In college, I started a successful literary magazine and have since started a second publication in my Brooklyn neighborhood. I have studied literature and practiced my own writing with a fervor that I am excited to pass on to my tutoring students. My experience grants me the unique experience to speak directly and frankly to students who might otherwise not actively participate...

...I have over 7 years of experience tutoring different subjects to different age groups from elementary students to college students. I tutored Math ( Algebra, pre-calculus, calculus 1, 2, 3), biology, chemistry, french, SAT, GED etc with great success. I am fluent in French, and I have tutored and taught several people in french. As a medical student, I enjoy teaching my patients. I particularly enjoy sharing my knowledge with others and I look forward...

...psychology--this is derived from my love of teaching and inspiring passion in others for what they may not naturally find interesting. I have cultivated many skills that are incredibly useful for students aiming to maintain a solid GPA, do well on the SATs, and get into the college of their choice. I especially know, very well, what admissions committees are looking for, and I have facilitated the acceptance of many students (who struggled considerably with...

...experience tutoring high school students in a number of subjects, including math (Algebra 2 and Precalculus), English, History, and Spanish. I also have helped students write and revise college essays and supplementals. Additionally, I have experience with public speaking as captain of the Harvard Mock Trial team, which has awarded multiple times at the national championship. I'm happy to help with whatever you're looking for, and I feel strongly about catering my tutoring to each...

...for high school student. I am also interested in tutoring college students preparing for the GRE general test. For test preparation, I assign a decent amount of homework each week and I spend the majority of my sessions going over the questions my students answer incorrectly. While all of my "professional" and "academic" qualities are certainly important, I think it's also necessary for you to understand more about me as a person. I consider myself...

...that mentally woke me up. I was also attracted to it by the long list of possible careers available to you if you have a math degree. Potential fields include; statistics, calculus, and teaching. I firmly believe that having this qualification under my belt is something that will make me stand out from other prospective applicants when applying for a job. I enjoy helping others, since I know mathematics is an important part of our...

...procedure similar to the ones I used for my students, before starting the developmental phase. My interest are in Flight Controls and Applied Mathematics and I look forward in pursuing higher education in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering in the next few years to come. I'm looking forward to working with as many students as possible and assist them with the best possible teaching strategy, so they can be the next or future generation of Doctors. Lawyers, Engineer,...

...around them. Due to this fascination, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes certain learning techniques "better" than others, and I have become well versed in a variety of teaching styles. Personally, I learn through understanding, and try to teach others through that same understanding. In my spare time I like to practice piano, guitar, and, of course saxophone. I also love to sail, to read, and to draw when I...

...Resource Center at Duke for two years, and I developed much experience in this role. I learned that in order to be an effective tutor, the I must not only teach the materials learned in a clear manner, but must also be able to teach beneficial study habits for the student to apply throughout his or her coursework. I am a very analytic person with a diverse learning background. I have learned many disciplines, and...

...well. I took many music history classes during my music degree and feel very comfortable revising essays and writing research papers. I also have experience teaching musical instruments, so I think this carries nicely into tutoring. I am currently a graduate student at the Juilliard School in New York where I am pursuing a Masters in orchestral conducting. This degree program has provided me with people skills, working in teams, teaching experience, and great study...

...I understand the real-world applications of mathematical concepts and use this knowledge to make learning engaging and practical. Whether it's algebra, calculus, or standardized test preparation, I tailor my lessons to suit each student's learning style, breaking down complex problems into easy-to-understand steps. My goal as a tutor is not only to help students improve their grades but also to build their problem-solving skills and confidence in mathematics. I strive to create a supportive and...

I am a tutor, but I am also a mentor. While I believe education is of utmost importance, I also believe a student needs to find value in their education. I don't tutor to help students get the assignment done, I tutor to help develop respect for learning.

...that means providing a lesson overview, working step-by-step through practice problems, or more specific requests. In any case, I do my best to make sure that students actually achieve understanding, and do not simply memorize techniques to get to a solution. Problems can be useful to practice applying skills, but I want to make sure that my students understand why they are doing these problems, which will be especially helpful if they continue on to...

...I helped teach at a school in Philadelphia. Moreover, I love to travel and teaching is a great was to make that sustainable! I have taught English at a refugee center in Southern Thailand, and I taught English to Buddhist nuns and Thai children at a monastery in Northern Thailand! I recently graduated college with a BA in political science. I want to take some time off now to travel and learn about other cultures...

...and fear of the subject in middle school. Far from the 'arm-raised-straight-up' type, I was perfectly comfortable dreading being called on and relying on assured knowledge that I'd never needing such useless facts again. However, a curveball was thrown my way after reaching the 10th grade where I uncovered a nascent interest in physics. After reading A Brief History of Time and realizing that math and physics were so inextricably linked, I decided that I...

...hobbies... I don't know anything about music, in fact I took an elementary piano lesson in my last semester of university, and received a B- for it! Turned out to be the worst grade in my student history, and robbed me of my Magna Cum Laude by 0.003 points! Still bitter? Yes. I love travelling and I've studied abroad two times. So far I've been to around 10 countries. I speak English, Chinese, and Italian.

...a math degree from Stanford University, and am currently pursuing a PhD in history at the University of Washington. While new to Varsity Tutors, I have years of experience as a private tutor, as well as classroom teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant. For me, tutoring is very student-directed. My teaching style emphasizes flexibility and exploring the kind of learning most suitable to each student. My teaching style also emphasizes understanding how to use and...

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.

...and Physics course in the curriculum, as well as some SAT and GRE Math prep. I averaged around 10-15 students per semester, received consistently great feedback and eventually became the most requested Math/Physics tutor on campus. I still keep in touch with many of my students, partly because getting to know a person, and getting a feel for how he/she thinks and sees the world is such an integral part of effective one-on-one tutoring. There...

...as high school and middle school level). As for a little bit about myself and how I teach, despite the fact that all of my work is done in a lab, I love the outdoors. Hiking, skiing and, soccer are some of my favorite pass-times, and I work hard to find the time to do these activities while also attending to my all too numerous responsibilities. When it comes to teaching, I think the key...