Award-Winning English Tutors in Smithtown, NY

...in need of some academic help. I can keep a child engaged and keep to the subject matter. My strong suits are the basic sciences of Chemistry and Physics as well as Mathematics. I have taught the essentials of mechanics and engineering using Lego and I have taught the basics of civics and business as a Junior Achievement teacher in the upper elementary schools. I worked with adults as an English as a Second Language...

...in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a variety of subjects (primarily liberal arts.) Everyone has a unique learning style. As a tutor, I identify and utilize study techniques that each student feels works best for them. When a student is not sure how to approach a subject, I gain their perspective and guide them through breaking down the material into manageable sections. My ultimate goal is...

Hi, my name is Shubham Basra and i'm currently pursuing my Bachelor's in both Accounting and Anthropology. I've always liked tutoring people because it makes me feel good knowing that I can help someone else feel confident in what they're learning and help them achieve their goals. I look forward to working with each student to give them the help he/she needs. Feel free to contact me anytime with questions about arranging a session!

...SAT, including math. Additionally, I can tutor American History at many levels, including preparation for the American History Regents. I have always felt that the student should be the center of any tutoring session. I am flexible in my teaching style and willing to adjust my lessons in favor of each student’s unique needs. However, I prefer a visual approach to learning, focusing on using diagrams and graphic organizers to support problem-solving. Outside of academics,...

...a concentration in finance from Wake Forest. My primary areas of focus are SAT, Latin, Study Skills and Organization, Critical Reading, Essay Writing, Grammar and Literature. I find out what frustrations students are having and work with them to develop strategies to address their individual needs. In particular, I believe strongly in my writing and critical thinking skills and I believe that I can leverage these strengths to help students improve their own skills. I'm...

Hi! I'm from Westchester County, New York. I'm a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. I attended Blind Brook High School. I am planning on double majoring in either philosophy or anthropology, with a second major in computer science. During the school year, I work in the Office of Residential Life and serve on the executive boards of two volunteer clubs.

...strong passion for teaching and it gives me great satisfaction when I see students grow in their knowledge and critical thinking as a result of what I can impart upon them. My interests outside academia include going out with friends, dancing, karaoke, general and space science, sports (hockey, American football, basketball, etc), technology, statistics, music, traveling, French culture, experiencing multicultural diversity, and classic cars. In closing, I think it is important for a tutor to...

...currently working as a substitute teacher for Locust Valley and Merrick school districts. This summer I will be working as a Special Needs Coordinator in a day camp on Long Island. While earning my undergrad degree, I was an Academic Via Individual Determination (AVID) tutor for Scottsdale School District. Through AVID, I learned how to build my students' academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering higher-level thinking and problem solving. I also spent six months...

...to achieve. I graduated cum laude from the Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY in 2002, Harvard University in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology, and from Pace University in 2008 with an MS Ed in bilingual elementary education. I am a native New Yorker with over 10 years of teaching experience in public and charter schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC. In my 10+ years as an educator, I've taught phonics to essay...

...member of AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese), I have offered my students the opportunity to participate in the National Spanish Exam. My students’ results are outstanding with twenty-two National Medal Winners – four (4) gold, six (6) silver and twelve (12) bronze medalists. Additionally forty-five (45) students have received Honorable Mention. My English teaching experience specifically includes English 9 Regents and English 9 Honors; English 10R; English 11R; Mythology (9-12); Writing...