Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...assistant for graduate level theory courses as well. I have participated in the School for Criticism and Theory at Dartmouth, and, generally, I have very strong teaching recommendations. A number of my students from this semester asked if I were available to teach English 152 following its precursor, English 111. Currently, I am teaching a section of World Literature: The Evolving Canon at CUNY (Brooklyn). I would be happy to share student essays and feedback...

...Critical Theory, the History of Philosophy, and Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to difference, and respect for detail. Since graduating, when I am not tutoring I am working on experimental audio-visual collage and playing music in the...

...college, I have found tutoring to be very fulfilling and inspiring. No matter what the subject, each student requires a new, unique approach when tutoring. Whether they want to raise their test score or if they just are not getting the subject, above all, I understand a student's individual needs to best know how as a tutor, I can best help them reach their goals. I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with...

...and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students this year and assisting them in their studies.

...and was part of the honors program, in which I wrote two large research papers and several shorter papers. I have always been commended for my writing and my grasp of literature. I have lots of experience working with kids, both as a babysitter and as an arts teacher. I am well-read and am excellent with spelling, grammar, writing, and literary comprehension and analysis. I love learning and want to inspire this love in others!

...NCAA Division I track and field team. I was the valedictorian at my high school and have been featured on numerous news outlets for academic and athletic excellence, including CNN, ABC, the Sherri Shepherd Show, Good Morning America, USA Today, and more. Being fresh out of high school, I understand what works best for students like you to learn best in the classroom and ace the various national exams. My love for supporting my peers...

I am a college senior at the New York Institute of Technology majoring in Biology and Life Sciences with a minor in Medical Humanities. I am passionate about all sciences, particularly biology, psychology, and biochemistry! I also have experience tutoring writing and literature at the college level, having previously held jobs at my school's writing center.

My name is Sofia. Writing and researching is my thing. I am a social scientist with a media studies MA and 5 years of experience writing professionally anything from TV scrips to anthropological research reports. What do I teach? The foundations of sociology and linguistics: writing, research, social studies and history. I love long walks on the beach (it's actually nice) and horror movies.

...in the processes that bring joy of games - is to be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities - so organize them. Even the most bizarre or inspired art - so I attest - comes from the negotiation and change of this substance of...

...want to be able to help students find their own joy of learning and I believe tutoring can really help them with that. Being able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help to get to that "ah ha" moment. Every student...

...guiding students to reach their goals in middle and high school. I've tutored students my age or younger for the past six years and enjoy tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including standardized testing, English, social studies, and math. In my experience, high schools students are receptive of my tutoring and practice methods in both Math and English, and I've had success in allowing students to reach their goal scores. I do have experience...

I am a writer and educator who is passionate about student learning. I have been a writing tutor at Duke's prestigious Thompson Writing Program where I assisted a wide variety of writing in the sciences and the humanities. I also created and led a summer workshop for public high school students to assist them in writing their college essay applications.

...I have plenty of experience both writing and editing essays, and I want to able to help you improve your essay writing skills. Whether it be content, structure, or analysis of texts, I am well equipped and excited to help students grow their skills. Additionally I study Spanish, and can help students learn at a beginner or intermediate level. I can help students improve their grammatical skills in speaking and writing. I look forward to...

...interests are in writing and humanities, I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects including basic math and science. I believe firmly in the philosophy of "struggling together", because as a student myself, I understand the challenge of trying to improve in an area where you don't feel confident. While I will definitely sympathize with students, that does not take away from my firm belief that growth is 100% possible with dedicated effort. I...

...ages. I feel that I get along with all of these ages as well: I have always loved children and am enthusiastic and playful when interacting with them, while teens find me easy to relate to because I am not significantly older than them (twenty-four) and I still remember what it is like to be their age. I thoroughly enjoy the fascinating (and sometimes silly) discussions I have with the students I sub for. As...

...African American Studies during my undergraduate career. I understand how difficult it can be to have to write about subjects you may not be interested or well-versed in. The key to successful writing is curiosity and editing! I tutored English writing at my alma mater, Penn State; my experience there sparked an interest to continue working as an educator. I've tutored high school and middle school students. I've enjoyed every part of it and love...

Current college junior at USC majoring in History and Cinema. I can help with writing, art history and any history subject!

...build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and literature with a minor in theater. I spent my college years producing and directing student theater, writing plays, giving campus tours, and researching and writing my honors thesis on art criticism in New York City in the late 1960s. Since moving to New York, I have continued to hone my playwriting skills. I also work as an apprentice at...

...at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future. Outside of my current job in financial media and my evenings tutoring, I'm training for a half Ironman. I also enjoy exploring new...

...I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant at Vassar College as well as at the Montclair Art Museum summer program for children. I often worked one on one with students improving their proficiency in Spanish. I am a published poet and playwright, a standup comedian, and a jazz guitarist. I hope to share my passion for literature, modern history, the Spanish language, and more with students in person in New York City!