Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...services: Reading & Writing: Reading, speech, grammar, consulting, and editing for academic essays, technical publications (lab reports, theses, dissertations), and admissions essays for college and graduate programs. I am here for you whether you need help brain storming, researching, organizing/outlining, proofreading, or editing. I also have experience with ESL if you would like to practice reading, writing, or speaking for TOEFL or conversational English. STEM services: Elementary math, high school math, engineering calculus (calc 1...

...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 the potential to truly connect and engage with the test material, whether it be the LSAT, the SAT, the AP, the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade "gifted" program, I learned the value...

...Fellow at Barnard for three years, and this opportunity has given me extensive training and experience as a writing coach. I also have experience teaching reading comprehension on all levels. Additionally, I am a published poet with extensive knowledge of creative writing. I am a good match for students at any level who need a hands-on, conversational approach that will keep them engaged and active throughout the lesson. I also seek to help students discover...

...to public schools. Katherine is currently completing an M.A. in Linguistics at The Graduate Center at CUNY where she works on computational models of language acquisition. She is also a adjunct lecturer in Computer Science at Hunter College. Tutoring for now nearly a decade, Katherine is passionate about empowering her students to learn through hands-on challenges. She takes particular pride in the confidence and self-reliance her students develop in their work and works hard to...

...conversation. As a tutor, I do not feel complete until I am confident that my student fully understands the concepts at issue. I take very seriously the responsibility that it is my job to convey the material (obviously with students investing effort), and I try to break everything down as simply as possible. My job here is to help! While one session may not do the trick, I am diligent and prepared, and, based on...

...work, I also work as a 12th-grade advisor helping students navigate the emotional and mental changes that come with life transitions in and out of high school. I work every day to help my students increase their self-awareness, take on more responsibility, and learn how to self-regulate. I tutor English, ESL, and social-emotional learning. In college, I studied English and I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Spain. I went on to attain...

I am a student at Columbia University studying history and sociology. Some of my passions include social justice, education, public policy, and community service. I have previously provided college admissions help, essay advice, and academic support to many students and they have continuously come back to me for additional help on whatever they were working on. I joined Varsity Tutors because I wanted to continue providing the educational and tutoring service to students that I...

...informs my approach to tutoring, making learning engaging and relevant. I've had the privilege of teaching English in Costa Rica and Madagascar, experiences that honed my ability to adapt to diverse learning styles. My expertise spans creative writing, film analysis, and general academic subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about helping students develop critical thinking skills and creative expression. My teaching philosophy centers on meeting students where they are, celebrating their unique strengths, and guiding them to...

...junior year, I began looking how I could apply my knowledge to the outside work, noticing problems and attempting (earnestly) to solve them. I began going to places none of my friends knew about, attending meetups, hackathons, eventually figuring out other streams of activities that I could use to reinforce my knowledge base. I did not know what I was doing at the time yet I knew that I needed to sharpen my skills and...

...is key to academic success, and I work with students to develop strategies that cater to their individual learning styles. Whether it's tackling challenging math concepts, analyzing historical events, or mastering standardized test strategies, I aim to make learning both effective and engaging. I enjoy creating a personalized learning experience, focusing on each student's strengths and areas for growth. My goal is to foster confidence and independence, encouraging students to approach their studies with enthusiasm....

...approachable steps. I specialize in English, writing, history, college essays, reading comprehension, and test prep. I have also helped students from middle school through college build lasting skills and academic confidence. My approach is patient, supportive, and personalized to each learner's goals and learning style. Whether a student is finding difficulty completing schoolwork, aiming for a higher test score, looking to sharpen an essay for a college application, or striving to become a stronger writer,...

...teaching skills that allow me to help students to master difficult concepts. I am a confident teacher of test preparation skills. I provide reading and writing strategies that empower students to perform at a high level on selected-response, short response, and essay questions. I emphasize the importance of analyzing test questions and passages so that students have a clear "plan of attack" on test day. My personal interests include playing guitar, songwriting, Tai Chi, and...

...to NYC to coordinate a federally sponsored neuroscience research project. I have an intense passion for learning, and I enjoy sharing that passion through a wide variety of tutoring subjects. My expertise is primarily in the social sciences, but I'm very good at test taking and US history, and I I have also been involved with theater, public speaking, and creative writing for a large part of my life, and I enjoy sharing the knowledge...

...with various non-profits to build successful promotional materials. Reading is my deepest passion, and more than anything, I want to help students get excited and confident with their ability to tackle the toughest works in their curriculum. I'm also a history nerd who worked as a part-time tour guide in Manhattan. My best teachers were the enthusiastic ones, and I firmly believe it's the key to helping students engage and gain confidence. I hold a...

...as successful learners. I hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and I have eleven years of experience working with children and adults in an academic setting. I am trained in Lindamood-Bell which focuses on the sensory-cognitive functions to improve reading and language. As a tutor my number one priority is to observe my students first to see where their strengths are and where they can use more support. I create my own plans according...

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

I am student at Fordham University working towards a major in Communications and Media Studies. I also plan to pursue a minor in political science and am on a pre-law track. I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama where I graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. I'm a great English student and would be more than happy to offer my help to anyone struggling with reading or writing. Additionally, I have tons of experience working with...

...has shifted from business to diplomacy and world politics. After leaving St. Johns and completing two years of Business Administration at Queensborough Community College, I entered into the CUNY Baccalaureate Program for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies as a Politics and Diplomacy major. Being in such a unique, self-driven program, I was able to be exposed to a variety schools (Baruch, Queens, Hunter) and teaching styles. I have been very successful in helping my peers better...

...from other teachers is that I am empathetic to all my students and do everything I can to instill confidence, social-emotional and life skills throughout my lessons. I am not only patient, compassionate, and determined, but I fight for the underdog and put all of my efforts into ensuring all my students not only grow as readers but as happy, healthy, hardworking individuals who are proud to show the accomplishments they have made. I have...

Writing is my passion, and my goal, when working with students, is to help them to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I...