Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...some capacity since my junior year of high school. When I work with a student for the first time, I like to begin with the very basics of the subject to ensure the individual has a proper grasp of the fundamentals. Students can often be hesitant to admit they are unsure of concepts that were taught in previous years because they feel they are expected to know them. However, without a proper understanding of the...

...student currently struggling with a subject. Perhaps the student is already proficient but wants to improve in a few key areas. In any case, the right combination of dedication and guidance from a tutor can help tremendously. I also believe that each student is different and their tutoring should be tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. That is why I approach each student individually and attempt to match the sessions to what will be most...

...it paid off: I was admitted to college a year early with a great scholarship. But more than the immediate freedom of college and a new state, my investment in my own education gave me an array of skills that have helped me in all areas of life: the ability to improvise in unfamiliar situations, to persuade and argue effectively, and to formulate interesting research questions that eventually got me admitted to highly competitive graduate...

...am a part time poet with works published both in online and print magazines, as well as a full time recruiter in the fields of Finance and Business Strategy. I have a large range of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects ranging from Calculus, English, Economics, Test Prep, and Writing. I also have classroom experience as a substitute teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, and experience teaching children from ages 4 to 18 as...

...begin a doctoral program in clinical psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology. I have extensive experience working as a peer tutor at Monmouth University helping fellow students succeed. Through this experience, I became a certified college level tutor and learned how to accommodate students with various learning styles such as visual or auditory. I have also learned how to assist students with mastering time management, organizational, and effective study strategies. I have a passion for...

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

I have a great work ethic and regard educating all children as a valuable mission. Children form their personalities at a young age and I want to be able to provide a healthy, stimulating environment for them to grow and build strong, sustainable personalities and relationships. I have a college degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education specializing in Reading and Mathematics. I have two children, one in 6th grade and another in...

...in history and anthropology. During my four years at NYU, I tutored high school students in history, reading comprehension, and writing composition at a community center in downtown Manhattan called the Door. I have a passion for studying people and cultures and have found great success teaching my students to both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often think of history as a series of facts...

...to discipline and teach classes of 20 students, some of whom were only a few years younger than myself. I won the students' trust and respect and classes ran smoothly. During this time, I also tutored a student who was struggling with learning difficulties and explained specific points to him, practiced with him and trained him throughout the process on an individual basis although I have no formal training in this field. I have knowledge...

I am a current student at St. Joseph's College pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in English. I graduated from Suffolk County Community College in May 2016 from the Honors College with a 4.0 GPA and an Associates in Arts degree in English with highest distinction. I am experienced in working with students from the elementary level to the college level, including students with special needs. My goal is to become an IB and Special...

...SAT and ACT prep classes to 10th and 11th grade students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud...

...the subject itself. A lot of students know how to write a good essay but really struggle with this particular AP material because it requires you to take a step back and dissect the specific methods and structures at play in a given passage presented at random. Being able to put one's finger on the precise rhetorical methods that go into a strong piece of writing is really an enlightening experience. As far as my...

...student as possible. Everyone learns in a unique was, and I adapt my teaching style to best accommodate my student. I've tutored students in writing, reading, test prep, and math, in both one-on-one sessions and in groups. I'm most passionate about teaching writing. Whether it's a college essay or a book report, I believe empowering a student to communicate in their own voice is one of the most crucial skills someone can have. In addition...

...China. Additionally, I have worked with many students on college entrance and scholarship essays, one of my favorite things to work with students on. I graduated from Brown University without debt by fully funding my college education through merit based scholarships. I am a 2008 National Coca Cola Scholar and a Gates Millenium Scholar. I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in education policy and in my free time I love painting, cinema and staying...

...is a matter of the student's learning style, in which case I adapt my teaching style to that and help them develop studying habits suited to their way of learning. Sometimes it's a matter of having trouble with a particular concept, in which case I'll work with the student to rethink and re-articulate the problem in terms that will make more sense to them. In my free time, when I'm not reading or writing, I...

...as a framework for the Olympic games to address health issues within a host country. Outside of tutoring and being a student, I enjoy playing and coaching sports like lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, kickboxing, and snowboarding. I currently play lacrosse for Georgetown and coach locally. My experiences on teams and as a collegiate athlete have taught me communication, leadership, and organizational skills. These experiences have shaped much of my tutoring philosophy. I believe that patience and...

...and writing skills. Graduated from University of Florida with a Bachelor's in History, and a minor in Asian Studies. I lived abroad in Xi'an, China, teaching sophomore college students English for 6 months. I have tutored in SAT Prep, as a volunteer through NYCCares, providing expensive test prep to low-income students. I have volunteered with 826NYC, helping run creative writing workshops with elementary school students and providing homework help. I am currently a freelance writer...

...Middlebury College, where I successfully juggled the rigors of academics and athletics by majoring in History, minoring in English and American Literatures, and playing on the men's basketball team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital products, most recently in Lagos, Narobi, Paris, Hong Kong and...

I have been a tutor for six years, and have tutored all ages. I specialize in the college admission process, and especially like working with students on admissions essays and test prep. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame two years ago with a degree in television and anthropology. I work at MTV during the weekday, but am free weekends and weeknights after 7:00 pm.... I think a good tutor allows the student to learn...

...reach your goals. I have taught history and expository writing to students at some of the best area colleges for many years. I'm passionate about helping students gain the tools and confidence they need to succeed. I'm also a parent, so I know first-hand both the frustration of homework struggles and the joy of accomplishment. I'm a PhD candidate in history at Rutgers University and I have taught history classes there, and in the Expository...