Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...academic background and a passionate interest in American/English Literature. Im strong on standardized test preparation. I am able to coach students through the material, while providing solid test-taking strategy. Im a great resource for college admission essays from the Common App, to long and short supplemental essays, to brag sheets and student resumes. As a Teacher and Editor, I help students to analyze content, organize their insights, and express their ideas with language that is...

...high. I strive to instill in my students the confidence to reach for higher achievement and to overcome obstacles in their paths. While cognizant of my student's special needs, I also am able to see in them the strengths they possess from within that may level the playing field and prepare them for High School and beyond. As a Bilingual teacher for English Language Learners, I realize that my students will initially struggle when presented...

My name is Sarah. I am an Honors College student at Adelphi University and I am currently in the Derner School studying Psychology. In addition to my psychological studies, I have taken various English courses both inside and outside my university and write in my personal time.

...revising essays, and academic research experience has given me a better appreciation of the other subjects. I am also well-versed in standardized test prep. My teaching philosophy is that no subject or concept is beyond the capabilities of any studentwe must only find the right teaching method. I would characterize my tutoring style as adaptable and empowering. I want to focus on not only solving the given problem or revising an essay, but also developing...

I am a junior at Allegheny College who is majoring in Economics and triple-minoring in Mathematics, Psychology, and Dance and Movement Studies. Growing up, I was always one of the students who helped my classmates when they didn't understand certain problems.

...diagnosing the student's problem areas and then working step-by-step to improve their abilities and confidence. I have tutored middle school reading and writing for 4 years and ESL English for 2 years. I am also experienced in helping with essay editing and tutoring high school Critical Reading. Additionally, I am proficient in Spanish after studying abroad in Santiago, Chile for 7 months. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, and attempting to cook new...

...philosophy that encourages discussion and conversation in a constructive way. On top of actual paper practice, such as problem sets or essay writing, I feel that it is very important to have a dialogue and discuss where the student is feeling strong and where they are feeling weak. The more we can talk and get to know each other, the more helpful I can be as a tutor. Outside of tutoring I love cooking, playing...

...the structure, mechanics, and analysis of language - both English and Spanish. I graduated as Valedictorian from Stony Brook University with my B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature. I have been studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding the right answer is important, I...

...duties included monitoring classroom, preparing activities, encouraging the growth of ADL skills, as well as support their motor, speech and language, and academic development. I found my experiences in this setting both enlightening and rewarding. This fostered my passion to pursue speech-language pathology. My tutoring experiences include both young students and adults. During my undergraduate career at Stony Brook University, I tutored international students in English for more than a year. I was also a...

...find me watching Russian news channels to polish up my vocabulary, reading textbooks on the history of the Middle East, or simply immersing myself in a Jane Austen novel. In my free time I also enjoy training for CrossFit, playing the viola, and traveling. I began tutoring in high school as part of my service requirement for the five honor societies that I was a part of, and I immediately fell in love with teaching....

...I was occasionally getting paid to edit college essays in an unofficial capacity. Having taken multiple AP english exams as well as the SAT and ACT less than two years ago, I am well-prepared to provide students with test-taking tips directly applicable to current versions of those tests. I believe the best way to improve skills in english is to read as much as possible, and so I will always come prepared with reading materials...

I am a writer and creative individual with a huge passion for teaching! I have a background in the arts, with a major in Drama from Vassar College. I also studied history and creative writing, and am passionate about teaching these subjects.

...Biochemistry). I really enjoy tutoring math and English! Math always has an answer to work towards and can be taught using various mediums. English is also a favorite subject of mine as I love to read and write and love reading the works of others. I like to tutor subjects by working through problems with students and practicing problems. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking and have almost finished half of the Appalachian trail. I...

I am an experienced educator who has taught reading, writing, language conventions and public speaking successfully in three schools. I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which the content is useful for college and career...

...and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years old through high school, college and beyond, including seniors! I am also...

I have been a New York City public school teacher since 2014. I have taught 6th-10th grade English Language Arts and History. I strongly believe in the power of education to change people as individuals and to also change our world.

...in Computer Science and Economics. I have always had a passion for teaching have been involved in multiple paid and unpaid oppurtunites teaching mainly Math, English, Economics, and Science. I belive that no subject is too difficult for a student and with the right approach and dedication from the teacher any student can excel. A strong foundation in the core subjects is essential to reaching short and long term goals. One concept at a time...

...teachers in the past, I see tutoring as a way to pay forward the love for learning they gave me. I also enjoy the challenge of communicating concepts in an audience-specific manner, and from having created many study guides as a student am interested in how the organization of knowledge can facilitate learning. My favorite subjects to teach are currently high school math, but I love chemistry and biology as well. In my spare time,...

...pursuing my degree, I took numerous classes in Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, English, and more. Since graduation, I have been proactively working on personal and professional writing projects. In addition, I have been helping other students local to my area with numerous assignments, such as assistance with school-related tasks, personal essays, college application essays, test preparation, and much more. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing....

...together to further our educational pursuits. Currently, I am a Teacher Resident at the NYU Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education. This means that come September, I will be an ELA teacher working at a NY Public School. My intentions here are to hone in on my individuated mentoring practice as well as to provide rigorous tutoring and support for all my students. The key here is not just learning the subject material, but...