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

...instructor, babysitter, and ESL tutor, and after my first year of college, I spent a summer in Kenya working with children through a local orphanage. I love English, reading, writing, and math most, but I am passionate about seeing students excel in all subjects. Oddly enough, I have always enjoyed standardized tests and love seeing students become comfortable with the form. I believe that learning is almost always a matter of crafting things that we...

I am a recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz, where I received a BA in English with a minor in Spanish, the subjects I will be teaching. I am passionate about helping students, because I saw such improvement in my brother with special needs when tutors assisted him. I believe each student has potential and will break down studying in small intervals to make it less daunting and more fun, using Quizlet and learning conversationally.

...a Master's Degree in Special Education. Since teaching for over 19 years, I've learned that there are many styles of learning and that earning can be a lot of fun. There are many techniques and strategies that I have enjoyed sharing with my students to give them confidence in reading, writing, public speaking, and more. Some of my personal interests are movies, music, traveling, my family, my dog (Benji), working out, sports (especially basketball) and...

...loved playing video games and running around outside, but these never had the same appeal to me as they did my peers. Even from a young age, I possessed a voracious appetite for knowledge that I never quite learned how to satisfy. To make it worse, I was always involved in front-row fashion in things that I cared about- I have never liked enjoying things from a distance or from the backseat. This was largely...

...I am very good at scaffolding assignments to take students step by step and teach them how to think about literature and analysis. I have taught reading comprehension strategies that helps to understand the material on a deeper level. I connect well with students of all ages and my style is fun and engaging. I have also taught Regents Prep courses, and I am very familiar with the ELA Regents and the new Common Core...

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...

...does not hesitate to ask questions and make mistakes. It is from these mistakes that they will be learn of their strengths. I will also make sure to be interactive with the parents and teachers if possible, due to the importance of a strong support system for the student. At the end of the day, I am not looking for my student to become a straight A. I am striving for them to improve and...

...Russian Culture and the Arts, combining my love of both art and Russian culture. As a tutor at my University's writing center, I edited papers for a variety of subjects and worked with art majors to develop honors theses. I love brainstorming creative approaches to papers with students, and I may be one of the few recent graduates who still thinks grammar is exciting. My enthusiasm is contagious! I am a North Carolina native and...

I have a strong background in english/creative writing, reading comprehension, and science- specifically biology. I am passionate about being a tutor for students because tutors helped me all through my high school career and got me where I am today! I am currently in dental school in New York.

...5+ years as an investment analyst at a private wealth management firm and 18 months at a digital media start-up. I first began tutoring in high school and have successfully helped many middle school and high school students improve their grades and/or prepare for standardized tests. While I'm comfortable teaching in many subject areas, my specialty is standardized test preparation. In addition to having a strong understanding of the subject matter covered on these exams,...

...social sciences. In the past I was the leader of an ESL reading circle through the Open Door Learning Center. I was also a private tutor for two elementary aged girls, one of whom was visually impaired and needed my assistance with learning Braille. My future goals are to pursue graduate studies related to literacy and education in the hopes of one day becoming a professor of English Literature. I am very excited to have...

...and build their critical thinking skills can help them excel in all subjects. Every student has their own learning style, and every learning style can be successful. I get to know what my students enjoy and what drives them, and help them align their education with their style and their goals. I grew up in a small Oregon town where I thought I would never do anything exciting--but my education has led me all around...

...It's about engaging the individual, and finding passion, excitement, and real motivation. If you are looking for more than somebody to simply relay information, if you are looking to truly enhance your learning journey, let's work together! (key words so you find me more easily) reading, environmental studies, science, math, writing, teaching Spanish, literature, writing essays, novels, book reports, math test, mathematics, statistics, physics, algebra, environmental science, learn Spanish, homework help, language arts, religion, psychology, psychological...

Hello All! My name is Francis and I am excited to be your tutor here on Varsity Tutors. A little about myself, I am a Doctorate of Pharmacy holder which I obtained during my tenure in Miami, Flordia.. Go Dolphins! I'm a big beach head, and I love to help others succeed in where they may be experiencing difficulty. Feel free to ask me anything and we can get through it together.

Hi! I am a Senior in English Education at New York University. I love to teach and I look forward to working with you!

...the classroom and in real-world projects. I focus on fostering a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring concepts at their own pace. Whether it's working through complex math problems or understanding language principles, I tailor my teaching methods to each student's unique learning style, ensuring they build both competence and confidence. With a blend of patience, encouragement, and practical insight, I'm here to help students excel in their...

...progress with me than with other tutors. I believe this is because I encourage my students to get to get to know how they learn. This trains the most important aspects of executive function, which is self-awareness - this has been verified by psychologists and researchers on ADHD and I have seen it work in myself and my own children, all of whom have ADHD. I seek students are sincere and teachable.

...and chemistry through the AP level, but I am now studying Comparative Literature, so I can also tutor writing and other humanities subjects. I am also comfortable tutoring a variety of standardized tests. I received 99th percentile scores on the ACT, the SAT, and the SSAT, and 5s on 8 different AP tests (Calculus BC, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: E&M, Computer Science, Chemistry, US History, Spanish, and Music Theory). I have taken math courses...

...furthering comprehension skills is one of my biggest interests in education today. In the past, I have worked as a tutor in high school for middle school students. I would help them with end-of-grade test prep, and other daily homework assignments for pay. In my first two years of college, I was a tutor at America Reads/America Counts, which is a federally-funded work study program to assist students in underprivileged schools. I tutored reading, math,...

...don't believe in a favorite subject, I feel that with hard work and dedication anyone can adapt and find joys in every subject. As a tutor of local neighborhood children, and a great resource to my peers in school, I carry the reputation as the person to reach out to whenever explanations are required. As a college student, I enjoy the greater depth of information that we cover, it proves to me that education knows...