Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...the role of instructor is not just to educate but to prepare. My goal as a teacher and a tutor is to differentiate my instruction as finely as possible so that every student is prepared to demonstrate their knowledge on an examination and to consciously implement said knowledge in a way that improves their everyday life. This passion for teaching is matched by a passion for the written word. In the past ten years, I...

...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 to helping you in your journey to reach your greatest potential.

...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 academics...

...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 individual student's...

...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 a...

...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 daily life in...

...of these types can be used to solve real life situations. As a graduate with a BS dual degree in electrical engineering and mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I've leveraged the skills taught to me to developed software for hardware platforms in control systems, flight controls. and electric motor machinery. Also, the skills taught to me has led me to designed hardware for sustainable energy subsystems. These subsystems are often successful because I'm able to...

...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 have...

...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 thus...

...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 habits for intense environments. I think this experience, although not related to the standard academic subjects, will carry with me in my tutoring for Varsity Tutors!...

...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 encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves. I look forward to helping students strengthen their math skills and achieve their academic goals.

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.

...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 higher...

...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 before pursuing...

...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 wanted...

...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.

...and SAT Math test preparation. I graduated with 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...

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.

...be some perfect analogy or parallel to be found that will serve to illuminate the matter in a familiar, more digestible way. This unique and tailored approach, when used correctly, is exactly what makes one-on-one tutoring so overwhelmingly more powerful than the catch-all rhetoric of textbooks and classrooms: the greatest progress in math and science education comes not from the repetition of problem sets or the highlighting of definitions, but in the practical translation of...

...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 to...