Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...Edin, I graduated with a BA in Political Science from Haverford College and then went on to get my MA in International Relations from Central European University in Budapest. I was born in Bosnia and moved to the US when I was 6. My favorite hobby is fishing, primarily on the Sound but I also love fishing for trout in the Norwalk River. In academics my main interests are politics, history, and sociology. I also...

...the best teachers help their students understand the principles behind the material and work from there. Any subject, from Latin to history to math, can be a grueling exercise in rote memorization, but that's not fun for anybody, so that's not how I teach. I try to de-mystify the subject from the outset, starting with acknowledging and building on what students already know - usually more than they think. I've studied a lot of languages...

...School. I currently hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certification. I'm fluent in Spanish and have tutored language for many years. I have also tutored my students at the high school in many different subject areas. I'm extremely patient and caring and I just love helping people. I always keep things positive and try to boost my students confidence. I live my life by love & respect. I give my all to every student and...

...graduate of SUNY Oneonta with a degree in Criminal Justice & Philosophy and a minor in Women & Gender Studies. I aspire to get a higher degree in Sociology in order to eventually teach at a collegiate level. In the past, I've worked as a Tutor with first grade students and college students. I can tutor American History, English, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Government, Geography, and Essay Writing. All of these are a passion of mine,...

I entered the tutoring profession to help others achieve their full potential academically, professionally and personally. I believe that those three are interwoven because in order to succeed in one you have to strive and achieve in all. On a personal note I am an avid runner and reader. I enjoy the outdoors but I also enjoy those quiet moments after a busy day.... I believe in not only providing a sound theoretical basis when it...

...I work closely with teachers and get to know the students very well. I have learned how to adapt to any classroom and execute any lessons that teachers have left for me to teach. Through my experience substitute teaching, I have learned a lot about myself as a teacher, and have strengthened my classroom management skills. Along with substitute teaching in this school district, I have also completed two leave replacement positions in my building....

...to helping my students to understand - and ultimately excel in - a wide assembly of academic pursuits. I believe that tutoring is not just about rote memorization but hinges on developing a personal relationship with the student. From helping to craft Common Application responses, to ACT/SAT preparation, to challenging math courses, to writing analytical essays, I strive to make the overwhelming seem intuitive. My favorite things in the world (other than my family) are...

...career, I always found ways to make hours of studying enjoyable by coming up with silly mnemonics, jokes, and puns about the material I would have to otherwise dryly trudge through. Whether it was my preparation for AP exam week, pre-med course midterms, MCAT, medical school finals, or my USMLE Step exams, I always found that the best way to manage stress, avoid burnout, and memorize material effectively was to make it fun rather than...

...school education with a career in the creative arts, I have seen firsthand that everyone has a different style of learning. Some students work best with charts and diagrams. Others may need to write outlines. Still others may gain a better understanding through flash cards and other learning tools. By selecting me as a tutor, you'll get more than just a bunch of basic practice problems and rote writing exercises. Tutoring should not be a...

...adults, but have also helped younger students accomplish their goals. I love teaching and find it wonderful when I help my students understand complex concepts. Though hard science can be scary, all my students have come to have a much deeper understanding of it which is a reward in itself. In my free time I enjoy traveling, playing music, and computer programming. In my free time I like to discover new things about the city

I recently graduated from Yale. I started a tutoring business in high school, and I've been tutoring students for 5 years now. I've worked with students at all different levels, from 2nd grade reading to 12th grade physics. Most of my students were in junior high or high school, and I focused especially on math and English. I also have experience helping with standardized test prep: I'm a national merit scholar, and I'm happy to...

...graduate of Tufts University and Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a focus on ethnic and cultural identity formation. I received my Master of Public Administration in Urban and Gender Economic Development. I have traveled extensively, working with the French Ministry of Education to work with children and adult English Language Learners to develop their spoken and written English skills. I currently tutor middle school students at a local...

...in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years and have received extensive professional training in this capacity. I personalize my sessions to match each student's unique learning style and needs. I am enthusiastic about empowering each student to reach his or her...

...compete in hunter-jumpers, now somewhat limited but I ride when I can). Music is my other major activity, and I sing classical soprano, play violin, and can do some basic guitar--enough to accompany myself and friends when we sing folk songs and popular music, and to support us as we make up harmonies. Travel is also extremely important to me, and I've spent a lot of time in South Asia, especially, from studying abroad there...

...has taught me that every person is a different learner, and it is important to stay flexible and open, in order to attune my teaching methods according to what each student needs. I have also had the mind-opening experiences of teaching and living in France for two years and have traveled to 13 countries thus far! Traveling always teaches me more about the world and the people in it, and gives me heightened perspectives on...

...of different students. As a college student, I was a peer counselor, in which I empathetically and nonjudgmentally provided emotional support to others who were struggling with an issue. With these skills, I am comfortable with leading a student through academic material while minimizing frustration and confusion. Furthermore, my undergraduate training in human development allows me to confidently work with others whom are different ages and cultures. These skills help me communicate with a diverse...

...graduate of Fordham University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications. Since graduation I have been working as a teaching assistant at Fordham High School for the Arts under Blue Engine, an educational service affiliated with Americorps. Even before college I was a teaching assistant, tutor, and mentor to 6-8th graders under the REACH Program for Regis High School which serves academically gifted students whose families are in financial...

...as well as the critical reading and writing sections of the PSAT and SAT. I am incredibly passionate about these subjects, and have made a perfect score on every standardized writing exam I have ever taken. As a teacher, I believe every student has the right and ability to excel, and I acknowledge that every student learns differently. I always take the time to identify how my students learn best and adapt my teaching methods...

...graduate of the University of Michigan where I got a B.S. in English Language and Literature. I'm currently applying to medical school while spending a gap year in NYC where I'm doing public health research in HIV prevention. I have an extensive background in tutoring both science and humanities but am especially passionate about tutoring essay-writing and Test Prep involving verbal reasoning. I also love helping with admissions essays whether for college, medical school, or...

...test taking skills, and have spent the past 2 years learning how to best share these skills with students. I feel that the most important thing for a teacher, and a tutor, to do is to work with a student to figure out how they learn, in order to tailor instruction to make use of their own personal strengths. I love working with students to figure out the ideal approach, and seeing the “Aha!” moment...