Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...all day and wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and music -- I love teaching these subjects, and helping students identify with their work in a way that develops personal investment. These areas have proved (and still are) completely foundational to coming into my personhood, and I'm deeply invested in...

I have been teaching students for the past ten years. I love watching a student grow and achieve their goals! I have worked as a teacher and school administrator, but my real passion lies in working with students one-on-one. I graduated with a degree in Journalism and History from NYU, and love working with students on math, reading, and writing.

...level math. I have found that most students who have struggled in math never built a strong foundation. They have struggled previously in a building block of a topic they are currently trying to master. I make sure my students understand and practice every concept before being bombarded with new information. My goal for my students is to show consistent progress with their scores. I believe learning should be fun. Math tends to give students...

...learning difficulties in math and who entered the STEM field with a non-science background. I know what it feels like to struggle, and I also know how to overcome negative expectations about our ability (both those from people around us and those we have internalized) in order to succeed academically. For this reason, in addition to teaching content and helping develop skills, I especially enjoy the opportunity to mentor and coach students on a social-emotional...

...paraprofessional, I have been driven by passion and my commitment to define and address the needs of each student. Today, as a classroom teacher, I spend countless extra hours in my classroom planning and preparing. I do it with pleasure because my students deserve my best. I aim to maximize individual student performance, inspire students' interest in learning and spread a sense of high self-worth among all students. New York schools have earned a positive...

...student pursuing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. I am passionate about helping students build both the confidence and academic skills they need to succeed not only in the classroom, but beyond. With previous experience tutoring K-6 students in math, reading, and writing, I've seen firsthand the difference individualized support can make. Throughout my academic journey, I've been fortunate to have supportive tutors, and I'm excited to pay it forward by...

...more than willing to share. I understand the complex needs of students and aim to ensure that all of my students are provided with a rigorous and engaging tutor session. My specialties include grammar and syntax, reading comprehension, essay writing, short response questions, finding the main idea, breaking down texts, analysis of text, and any ELA or reading needs. I also teach elementary math (grades K-6), science, and psychology. Thank you for your time!

...all things English! I really enjoy tutoring in any subject that pertain to English, however I also am not opposed to looking at other areas of work, depending on my grade level. As a teacher and tutor, I hope to instill growth mindsets within my students and share the importance of never giving up. Working with a positive attitude and scaffolding information is what I do best! I look forward to working with you!

Keith is a West Point grad and former Army officer. He left the military and became an entrepreneur along with various work experiences that have given him the experience needed to teach business skills. He was also an adjunct professor for Aston American University. He uses his Army and Business skills to build up his students' and coaching clients' efforts.

...repetition and practice, so the more practice questions we do together, the better! For essay writing practice and English language tutoring, we can focus on whatever you need help with. We can go over the fundamentals of what makes a good expository essay and practice building out an essay from a simple, effective skeleton. I'm happy to teach grammar and reading comprehension at all levels! I have experience teaching SAT prep in the past and...

...essays of any variety of English, AP Language, or college, I can offer personalized sessions to meet their unique needs. My approach is simple: Engage students, boost confidence, and, in turn, build their skills so that reading is no longer a passive subject they dread but rather an enriching and fun activity/hobby they can also incorporate into their everyday lives. Here is what I can provide as a tutor: Organized and tailored lesson plans with...

Hello everyone, I'm Salma! I'm a Chemistry graduate from New Jersey City University. I worked as an online ESL teacher online for 2 years teaching English to Chinese students. I'll be tutoring Science, Math, and English. I am so excited to meet you. I can help with you with anything you need.

...enter my fourth year of tutoring, I have learned that different tutees have different learning styles, and more often than not, figuring out how to approach problems and link concepts together is usually the key, rather than rote memorization. This approach not only helps my tutees solidify concepts better but also promotes long-term understanding (both conceptually and in application), while making learning less repetitive and dull. As a first-generation, low-income student myself, I had to...

...child needs and what better ways they can adequately adapt to each curriculum. Throughout my teaching years I was able to watch children reach their high potential of learning and was there every step of the way to help reach that learning goal. I'm passionate about helping children learn and improve in all academic subjects. It is when you know that your student is confident in themselves and their work, that is when you as...

...taking the NTE and NYSTCE exams to earn New York State teacher certification. For the past fifteen years, I have focused on SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep, which I really enjoy. Over these fifteen years and literally hundreds of students, I have honed my style and skills. I develop strong rapport with my students, seek out their individual needs, foster healthy improvements in their scores and work to build their confidence. I have a...

...students to learn through engaging, creative and inspiring lessons or projects. Inspiring them to be kind, be their best, be honest, work hard, and strive to do the right thing through positive praise and consequences. My goal is to help students become more intrinsically motivated to succeed. No one knows that student more than themselves. I believe we are all born to win or succeed at something and the classroom is a good environment to...

...seeing the final project up on stage. When I was young, I loved reading but hated to write. Eventually I had teachers who showed me the power of what writing can do, and it changed my life. I'd like to be that person for my students. I tutor in many different disciplines, largely around English, as well as music on guitar and piano. I take a personal, holistic, and Socratic-based approach to learning, encouraging students...

I have been teaching music and elementary subjects for the past 5 years. I am incredibly passionate about helping students achieve their goals and make growth. My teaching is centered around building relationships with students and meeting their learning needs. I have my Bachelors of Music in Studio Composition from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music, and I am currently working towards my Masters of Teaching in Childhood Education and Special Education.

...taking the classes alone. I am currently a sophomore attending the City College of New York in Manhattan pursuing a BS in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development and a BA in Early Childhood Education. Aside from that I have a love for math and writing which I get to experience through the students I get to help though various programs. While this is my first time using a platform such as Varsity Tutors,...

...they previously had difficulty in is inspiring and motivates me to help children master academics. I graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor's in Psychology. I am currently working on a Master's at Montclair State University in a Counseling program with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health. I tutor elementary school and middle school level mathematics and ELA. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because the rules are easy to explain and breakdown. My...