Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...to understand the how and why of language as opposed to simply memorizing arbitrary rules. Finally, with a Chinese minor from Georgetown and a Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) proficiency of 5 (fluent), and having learned Chinese myself as a foreign language, I feel equipped to help beginner to intermediate learners of Chinese accomplish their language goals in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. I have participated and observed in many language classrooms...

...classes and will begin graduate school at Columbia University in the fall. I am available for tons of subjects including college essay prep, SAT and AP exam prep, English and writing classes, as well as some high school science courses, and all middle and elementary school subjects. I love teaching and helping students learn, and especially love fostering curiousity outside of school. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my BA from St. Edward's University in...

...Boston University. Since then, curiosity and learning have proven incredibly empowering for me. Language and reading, especially, have inspired moments of expression, creativity, and self-worth. Mastery of history shapes the way I see and believe in the world. We are all equipped with special skills and it's exciting to uncover how we best understand a variety of subjects. I can't wait to cultivate that feeling with students across the continuum of learning.

...I believe in tailoring each session to the individual student's strengths and goals, while also building a foundation of curiosity and resilience. Outside of tutoring, I work as a filmmaker and run a small production company based in Brooklyn. My background in storytelling helps me teach students how to find their voice and communicate ideas with clarity and impact. When I'm not working, I love playing squash, reading, and getting lost in great films.

...what the student's strengths and weaknesses are and then go from there. I explain each step carefully and then allow the student to eventually try more difficult topics on their own once I have helped them understand the concepts they need to know. I encourage a great deal of practice and organization to help clarify any problem areas the student might have. Other than academia, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and exercising. I have been...

I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.

...understanding in my students. I believe that learning is an essential part of life, and try to impart this enthusiasm upon my students. Previously I have worked as a tutor with the educational charity We Read Together, helping underprivileged youth gain valuable reading skills. I tutor a variety of subjects, mainly surrounding reading and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is probably reading, as I once struggled with reading and love seeing students succeed after...

...language arts, and test prep, in addition to American Sign Language. I love everything from reading and writing to art and music. Being a creative person, although I loved learning, I found it hard to stay engaged with my work when it was taught in a standard way. Therefore, I hope to help my students stay interested in their studies by teaching them in an innovative and interactive manner. I'm passionate about learning, and I...

...courses. In addition, I am competent in tutoring for English courses having taken AP exams and thoroughly enjoy dissecting texts. As I've been enthralled by reading, it has lead me to also become a proficient writer. I've been writing articles, songs, and poems for some time and find writing to be one of my major strengths. Having worked in the music industry and studied music history while in college, I am also a great fit...

...that determines how successful you become. While I have not professionally tutored subjects other than Spanish, I have been known among teachers, professors, and peers as a master of the English language, the Spanish language, world history, and many other subjects. I have informally tutored friends in these areas on numerous occasions. I hope that my passion will be contagious to my tutees. Outside of academia, my interests and hobbies include hiking, swimming, tennis, reading,...

...Political Science and Comparative Religion. I have several years of experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, and Biology, but my favorite subjects to tutor are English, Social Studies, and History. I love the process of forming a personal bond with a student and helping them figure out the most effective ways for them to learn. I am passionate about education and am always trying to learn something new!

...at urban Catholic high schools in Boston while pursuing my M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction at Boston College. I also had the opportunity to direct and manage an International Student program at these institutions and expand my enthusiasm for influencing and guiding youth in a positive light. During my experience as an educator, my passion for equal opportunity for all students developed as my heart for my students continued to grow; I realized firsthand how...

...High School, the premier specialized high school in New York City; and have held editing and writing jobs with various publications and organizations. I am uniquely qualified to tutor high school and middle school students in the language arts disciplines, and I specialize in tutoring the Writing and Language portion of the SAT I; SAT II Writing; AP English Language and Composition; AP English Literature and Composition; and general ELA subject matter. I love getting...

...studying Cell Biology and Neuroscience on the Pre-Medical track. While being on my academic journey, I am also on a Rutgers dance team, I play the piano, and love photography. With my interest in piano, I tutor students of all ages. Starting from pressing the keyboard to playing a piece. I've also been a math tutor, helping students achieve their academic goals in algebra, geometry, calculus, and more! Throughout my journey of tutoring, I know...

...I have volunteered at Adventures in Learning, an after-school homework program, where I helped students K-6 with their homework of all subjects. I also volunteered at the New York Child Learning Institute where I worked with students with autism in every subject; it was an extremely rewarding experience and greatly strengthened my teaching skills. Finally, I worked for Grade Potential Tutoring and tutored 2nd and 4th grade English and writing as well as GED prep....

...I earned both my BA and MA Ed. I loved the opportunities Hunter gave me to pursue my love of Literature, Psychology and Teaching. I have traveled extensively in Europe over the years, and I am always on the lookout for new learning experiences that I can share with my students. I do not hesitate to share with them pictures and stories of the places I have visited which connect to literature because they can...

...always to help students see how magical, fun, and powerful learning is. My 'day job' is in book publishing, and so I've perfected my approach to bettering students' understandings, enjoyment, and comprehension of what they are learning in their reading and writing courses. Incredibly well-read, I can help foster a love for reading, and an admiration for the written word. I look forward to work with you and your child on this journey.... To ask questions,...

Hello! I'm a current graduate student at New York University specializing in Education Policy. I plan on becoming a public school teacher, and I already possess three years worth of teaching experience and tutoring.

...explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love canoeing, reading, and being outsideI'm always ready for...

I believe in instilling an understanding of the subject or topic in my student rather than simply regurgitating test strategies. To this end I actively seek to engage with my students and find points of interest for them to explore within the material we are learning. I hold that every student has the potential to learn every subject as a fundamental truth of education.