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

...as individuals. I took my love for teaching and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education. I am a certified teacher in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities as well as earned my Master's degree in TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have a diverse experience of teaching different grade levels in both general education classes, and special education classes, and as an Academic Intervention Services teacher. My goal is to make...

...students. After graduating I was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Catania, Sicily, where I spent a year teaching high school students English language, culture, literature, and theatre. In my spare time, I acted in an Italian version of As You Like It, did a weekly guest spot on a radio station, tutored privately, and started an after school theatre program culminating in an end-of-year performance in English. In addition to tutoring, I currently...

...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 shopping.

...their application towards everyday technology. Along with economics, these are my favorite subjects to tutor because they involve concrete answers deeply rooted in logic. As a tutor, I strive to help students better understand complex problems and develop problem-solving skills. This mindset is obviously crucial for tests, but it also helps students develop analytical techniques that can benefit them in innumerable ways. Outside academics, I enjoy reading about current affairs, weight lifting, and of course,...

...they are able to achieve their goal, and even beyond that so that they have the confidence to continue pursuing their dreams. I'm very patient, calm, and thorough when covering a subject, and I truly enjoy watching my students transform into confident, knowledgeable people ready to tackle anything before them. Besides tutoring, I enjoy traveling, reading, and cooking. I'm also part of a debate team at my college, and enjoy public speaking activities.

...Fordham undergraduate with a dual degree, in Art History and Economics. I've been tutoring since high school in a variety of subjects, but am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and Art History. Outside school, I love to read (anything and everything really - but with a deep love for sci-fi and fantasy!), practice yoga, go for long walks in the park near my home, and spend time with my two cats.

...to students in grades 5-12 gives me the opportunity to teach and tutor a wide range of material. My M.A in English Education provides me with a variety of tools to use when leading students toward fulfilling their academic potential. My goal is to make students feel confident and comfortable in their learning environment, free to ask questions and seek answers. By allowing my patient and positive attitude to play a role in my tutoring...

I am a graduate of Rutgers University, and I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. While I have a love of many subjects, my true passion is Reading and Writing . I have experience in tutoring everything from English to Public Speaking and even developing study skills! I believe strong reading and writing skills are key to every subject, and fortifying them is beneficial across the...

...a passion for politics, government and history. As I take some time to prepare for exams for graduate school, I am seeking tutoring opportunities for students who need some extra assistance with the major standardized tests necessary for college acceptance, including the SAT and ACT; any government, politics or history-related courses or standardized tests; or any English language or literature courses or exams. I promise that I will be well-prepared for every meeting, and that...

...and perspectives between a tutor and student. I love to find tools and tricks to help each individual understand concepts across a variety of subjects. Each area of study often requires different approaches to best understand new and recurring recurring concepts. My teaching style is focused on first understanding how a student learns best and then working on specific questions, problems, or curriculums with this perspective in mind. Outside of academia I love to cook,...

We are all born with a natural curiosity, and my goal as a tutor is to engage students so that they are motivated by that curiosity. I want students to learn through their own individual styles, and my approach to english, writing, and literature is to encourage questions and critical thought. That way students can improve both their writing and reading skills, all while becoming creative and analytical thinkers. ... I think that everyone is born...

...I coached a local public speaking team and taught as a section instructor for the front ensemble of a local marching band in my hometown in Michigan. Currently, I assist my fellow peers in learning any subject from calculus to music theory. I have a love for both the hard sciences and the arts; I am most passionate about tutoring in math, percussion performance, music theory, and public speaking. I deeply believe every student is...

...University. I am a Philosophy major with a passion for learning and creativity. I have experience tutoring in pre-algebra, Latin, and SAT prep. I have taken the SAT three times, the PSAT three times, and three SAT subject tests. I am extremely familiar with the layout of the SAT and how to coach students in studying and test-taking techniques. I believe in setting a strong foundation of knowledge for students to build off of in...

...in reading comprehension, 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...

...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 a published author.

As the first member of my immediate family to graduate college, I had to overcome personal obstacles in education and I am always eager to help out younger students who are trying to propel themselves academically

...been teaching classes in Computer Science and Aritificial Intelligence to students of all ages, from elementary school to high school. During college, I helped peers in multiple computer science courses as a teachers assistant and introduced the world of computer science to elementary school students as a virtual Scratch instructor. I find it very rewarding to see students develop from sometimes not knowing any programming languages at all to creating their own coding projects. In...

...biggest interests and my strongest subjects. I love the complexities of all these subjects. For Psychology, I love learning about the brain and understanding the disorders, and why human behavior is the way it is. For Literature, I love analyzing characters, writing structure, and prose. Writing essays is enjoyable to me, especially if I have more freedom like I did in AP Literature. I would say my tutoring style can be whatever you need it...

...musician; I love the increased opportunities to work with people individually! In addition to working as a classroom English teacher, I have worked with music students of all ages in classrooms, in ensembles, and individually. My favorite part about teaching and tutoring is helping students get excited about a new idea or creative process. In my tutoring sessions, I will focus on both big ideas (developing and structuring arguments, analyzing themes, building connections, etc.) and...

...specializing in college-bound high school students and middle school children. While I have experience tutoring many subjects, my favorites are Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. I did not discover my passion for these subjects until college (I was admitted to Columbia as pre-law for my writing), and I wish I had been exposed to the fun aspects of these subjects at younger age. Often we are discouraged from science and math while young by phrases...