Award-Winning English Tutors in Smithtown, NY

...have taught all ages, pre-school thru college, in Math, Music, English, History, and Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian and German). I have experience in both public and private schools and in a variety of curricula: Everyday and Singapore Math, Reading and Writing Workshop among others. I love helping with test prep; SAT, ISEE, SSAT. My students have increased confidence and scores, and have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent...

...Smith junior year abroad program. I also hold a Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction. I am a lifelong learner believing that it is critical to impart an ongoing passion for learning to my students. I have had great success in my teaching and tutoring in many subjects because I combine the essential mastery of foundation skills with a creative approach. My other interests include Asian Brushwork painting, guitar, singing,...

...on music and philosophy. After graduation I spent time in Europe as an employee of the National Theater in Germany. I consider the multicultural experiences I had while living and working in Europe a wonderful supplement to my formal education and it fostered in me an appreciation of diversity. Since returning the to the US I have taught children and adults a variety of subjects and skills in a number of settings. I am thrilled...

...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, travelling, 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...

...the University of Florida. During these three years, I taught undergraduate courses in composition, professional communication, and poetry. I have also been a volunteer tutor for both adult and young learners in writing, English, math (at the middle or high school level), and test prep (GED, SAT) for several years. I graduated from Tufts University in 2010 with a double major in English and Community Health. I love helping people and figuring out ways to...

...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,...

...I get and am borderline addicted to being outdoors. As an undergrad I studied Peace and Conflict Studies initially, have an Associates Degree in Math and Science, a Bachelor's in Political Science and earned my Juris Doctorate from St. John's Law in 2012. I have been tutoring off and on for eighteen years and did a stint as a law journal mentor and editor, although I didn't go into teaching, I have always been an...

...identifying areas of concern and producing interesting and creative solutions. I am patient, enthusiastic, and dedicated to helping my students understand their course material and enjoy learning it. I value education immensely and realize the potential it allows a person to have, and will do whatever it takes to help my students see this value as well. In my spare time, I enjoy doing yoga, reading, knitting, and practicing the Spanish language.

...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...