Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...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 after-school enrichment program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language Arts and History. I...

...have gotten me to where I am today, and for that, I feel that it is my responsibility to afford others with that same opportunity. Not only do I have a very open perspective due to my experience in different areas, but I am very personable and understanding. I am confident that I can help students in the areas they are not as strong, but more importantly, I can help them build a new relationship...

...May 2015. I then stayed on for a Master of Arts in Philosophy, which I received in August 2016. University programs in English and Philosophy are designed to promote creativity, adaptability, and technical proficiency in reading and writing, with a special emphasis in Philosophy on clarity. These are values I have internalized, and I believe my work reflects that: for instance, in 2014, my GRE Verbal Reasoning scores placed me in the top 1% of...

...concentration in Physical Sciences. Throughout my undergraduate career, I was fortunate enough to participate in several research-oriented internships in New York and Maryland. These allowed me to gain invaluable experience and apply my knowledge to real-life applications. In addition, I have experience tutoring fellow classmates in courses such as physics, probability/statistics, and linear algebra; however, my favorite subject to teach is calculus and I've found it to be the most challenging to learn. My philosophy...

...Reading/Writing Center. I also work for the DOE as a substitute teacher in New York City public, private, and charter schools, teaching all grades and subjects during the school year. In the Summer, I've taught classes in Summer Camps all over Brooklyn, so I've definitely run the spectrum of youth education in New York City! In my junior and senior years of college, I won English Department awards for playwriting and essaywriting, and my plays...

...graduated from Lynn University in 2010 with a degree in Communications. I'm a patient, encouraging, positive tutor who specializes in liberal arts, English, and essays. I love helping people learn! I believe to be an effective tutor one must be a good listener and encourage a dialogue, both of which I practice in my tutoring sessions. Tutoring is about the ability to really address what the student needs. Outside of academia I enjoy fashion, movies,...

...began my teaching career with The Princeton Review and have helped literally hundreds of students fulfill their potentials in a relaxed, fun environment. My students for the SAT have routinely seen their scores go up enormously not only on practice exams but also on the days of the actual test. My students for the PSAT, SSAT, SAT Subject Test in Literature, AP Literature Exam, and AP Language Exam have also seen huge improvements in terms...

...certificates in South Asian studies, international relations, and social, cultural, and critical theory. I graduated with honors for my senior thesis which explored the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan. I was awarded both the Davenport Grant for study of public affairs and the Tololyan Fund for study of diasporas and transnationalism, with which I was able to traverse the Indian subcontinent, interview family members, and conduct independent research. This experience confirmed my love for...

...had a passion for teaching, first fostering this interest as a teacher's aid in my school's Lower School and as a camp counselor for a number of years. I also worked throughout high school as a teacher's aid at Temple Emmanuel's Sunday School Program in Northern New Jersey. Teaching and education continued to be an important part of my collegiate life as well. I believe strongly in the importance of the tutor-student bond, knowing that...

...focus on Critical Theory and Cultural Semiotics. As such, I've always tried to travel *within* each Standardized Test, parsing out an underlying structure, and then using this framework to "crack the code." Whenever I've worked with students in this manner, we've always had a total blast-- it's like a puzzle in a challenging video game, a newly-discovered leitmotif, or even an unexpected formation shift on the soccer pitch. I firmly believe that every student has...

...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 a chore. By combining my hobby of performing improvisational comedy with my passion for teaching, I've developed an engaging style of tutoring...

...Health with a Biology concentration, but I also studied two full semesters of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. During my time at Hopkins, I developed a passion for the sciences and, in turn, grew to enjoy teaching others about their principles. As someone who had to balance a rigorous academic workload with being captain of the varsity football team and a fraternity member, I understand the academic obstacles students face. It is my hope...

...to life, realizes the potential of study in an immediate way. It also allows for concrete gains and personal improvement, something I emphasize as a tutor. Tests and essays require rigorous practice and a clear understanding of what works, and what does not. This doesn't mean that these tasks must necessarily be dull - as a scholar of language, I always draw attention to the excitement that comes with understanding and expression - but it...

...mind for standardized tests. I am currently preparing to take the LSAT, so I am in the test taking mindset myself and am excited to help students preparing for the SAT/ACT this summer/fall. In addition to SAT tutoring, I have experience coaching high school debate and am passionate about finding ways to simplify test-taking concepts so that they can become second nature to students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion...

...the premier specialized high school in New York City; and have held editing and writing jobs with various publications and organizations. I am uniquely qualified to tutor high school and middle school students in the language arts disciplines, and I specialize in tutoring the Writing and Language portion of the SAT I; SAT II Writing; AP English Language and Composition; AP English Literature and Composition; and general ELA subject matter. I love getting to know...

...experience. I have helped elementary and middle school students improve their overall academic performance and their grades on state tests, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. I am fluent in French and I enjoy teaching tricks on handling French grammar and literature. My goal is to help students overcome their apparent weaknesses, and support them in acquiring a sense of mastery of the subjects they are interested in. I strongly believe that empowered students...

...an Associate of Science degree in Engineering Science at RVCC. Immediately after graduating from BU in 2010, I became a substitute teacher at the high school I had attended, teaching a variety of subjects such as Band, General Science and Latin. After substituting for 6 months, I moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in Set Lighting. After two years of settling in, I joined a local non-profit tutoring group. Initially, I helped...

...Catholic high schools in Boston while pursuing my M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction at Boston College. I also had the opportunity to direct and manage an International Student program at these institutions and expand my enthusiasm for influencing and guiding youth in a positive light. During my experience as an educator, my passion for equal opportunity for all students developed as my heart for my students continued to grow; I realized firsthand how every individual...

...a different perspective for real understanding. My approach to tutoring is not to batter students with information for rote memorization but rather to guide them to solve their own problems through a deeper understanding of the issues at hand. Although no approach can be purely non-directive, it is my goal to only guide as much as I need to in order to help the student understand the problem and make the appropriate adjustment. I feel...

...and social wisdom. It is this drive that pushed me through my studies of English and Philosophy while at Saint Peter's University, and my studies of Education while completing my master's degree at Montclair State University. The drive to become a better person includes a desire to leave the world a better place than I found it. I do this through holding myself to high standards when it comes to kindness and helping others. I...