Award-Winning English Tutors in Smithtown, NY

...of life: I identify what I my students already know about the topic and use that foundation to achieve mastery. I have found this to be a very effective method because once my students realize how much prior knowledge they actually have, they are more receptive and eager to expand on this knowledge and reach our goals for the session. I often draw on my own experience as a learner to try and identify some...

...St. John's University, and a recipient of the full-tuition New York Knicks 'Urban Word' scholarship. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and with over half a decade of tutoring experience, I have become quite skilled at what I do. I am accustomed to the busy environment in tutorial centers, as I have worked for many over the past few years, but I believe that individual, specialized assistance, where the student receives a tutor's...

...would not be the person I am today. Education was at first something handed down to me from figures of authority. The more I studied and applied myself, however, a feeling ownership and agency began to develop. Education was less something handed down to me, and more something which I owed that I could engage in at any time. I want to help students discover how fun and how immeasurably valuable education can be, not...

...a 3rd Grade Special Education Teacher in NYC. I recently finished my Masters in Special Education at PACE University and graduated with Cum Laude distinction. I"m also pursuing my Ph.D. in Special Education at Regent University. At the completion of my Doctoral program, I plan to pursue a second career in making effective changes to Special Education at the curricular level and administratively, and also instruct rising educators on how to constructively aid Special Education...

...thru eighth grade state tests, Hunter College High School exam, the SHSAT and the SAT. My main focus area is math, I've tutored students in math starting in the third grade up to calculus. I have also worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I love working with children and adults on all levels with the goal of improving grades and learning testing strategies. I enjoy helping people reach that "a-ha" moment, when...

I'm a friendly, professional, experienced tutor and teacher who loves seeing a student learn and master a new concept or technique. I have a passion for seeing students progress in their learning and come to unexpectedly enjoy a new subject.

...Work: The Physics of Everyday Life" by Louis A. Bloomfield, and I have enjoyed learning the basic theory behind wings creating lift by creating a difference in pressure. I am very much looking forward to studying this area in greater detail. I have also read "Invention by Design: How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing" by Henry Petroski which has shown me that to an engineer, every design can be improved upon and it is...

...college students in writing, English literature, test prep, and study skills. I am your typical bookworm from a family of brainy overachievers. My lifelong love of learning led me to success in school and on standardized tests, and I am passionate about helping others achieve in those realms. I have a degree in English and American Lit, which makes me an ideal writing teacher, editor, and tutor for all things literature. I also teach theater...

...up my graduate studies at LIU Brooklyn. It is my belief that education is the key to improving our communities. As educators it is not our job to give our students the answer, rather it is our duty to teach them how to be critical and independent thinkers. I am currently a high school Special Education English teacher. I became a teacher because I believe in the potential of all learners and understand that not...

...founder and director of Scribe Writing Coaching; a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, 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...

...it should also be fun to learn. Many people think education in general is boring when they have to learn about something. I try to keep it light in nature, using humor to help the student be comfortable, but also assist them in gaining confidence while they learn. Using personal experience tends to be helpful also when tutoring. If the student can somehow relate, it is easier for them to retain the information. When I'm...

...of Arts in English literature with minors in philosophy and writing/rhetoric. As an undergraduate, I worked at my college's Writing and Speaking Center as a peer consultant and took education classes for which I observed K-12 classrooms. Since graduation, I have earned a TEFL certification which I used at the beginning of this year to teach English in Germany. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about reading, writing, and...

...idea where to begin? I have, and it was no fun. That is until I got a tutor to guide me, then I started making steps in the right direction. I would love to be that tutor that helps you get to the next level. I have 4 years of classroom teaching experience, and have loved every minute of it. I find it rewarding to see students learning concepts they once found challenging. That is...

...my bachelor's in chemistry. I was a K-12 afterschool tutor throughout high school and have assisted students on everything from elementary reading to high school chemistry and SATs. In college, I also spent time at a girl's home providing homework help and was an on-campus Latin tutor. Having had wonderful teachers in the past, I see tutoring as a way to pay forward the love for learning they gave me. I also enjoy the challenge...

...is my passion and I've lived, worked and studied in Spain and Argentina. I love passing on that passion and sharing my language skills with others. I have had the opportunity to teach Spanish to people of all ages, from elementary school age to late adulthood. I have also worked with the language in a variety of professional capacities, to include teaching at the Ohio State University. I also worked as an interpreter in the...

My name is Liz and I am currently a 6th grade reading teacher. I have been teaching 6th grade reading for 5 years in New York City, but am moving back to my hometown of Sherwood this summer. I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2012 with a degree in Spanish and in Latin American Studies. I love to teach and I love to learn!

I am a PharmD. graduate from St. John's University. I have been tutoring my younger cousins, especially in mathematics, for about 8 years now. I always enjoy working with young bright minds to help them prosper in their academics. I feel very passionately for seeing young students succeed from their eagerness and excitement to learn.

...and Biophysics from Georgetown University. I enjoy helping students out with most science topics, from high school Biology courses to preparing for the ACT, SAT, or MCAT. This includes Biology, Psychology, Anatomy, Physiology, and more! I work with students to develop effective study methods that work best for the ways in which they learn. The key is to not only learn information, but to retain it. I also enjoy working with young students who may...

...I work with leaves with an understanding of the content that I teach them. I do not only have my students strive for excellence, but I want them to find what they love about learning overall. Especially, in a subject they are struggling with. It is important when you are teaching a child that we get them invested in their own education. It is not enough for a teacher to be the only one invested.

...strong interest in teaching high school math and English. I've spent over one hundred hours tutoring students in both one-on-one and group settings, and I've found that the most rewarding part of the process is helping someone move from frustration to confidence. Whether we're working through algebra problems or breaking down a writing prompt, I aim to create a space where students feel supported and challenged at the same time. I'm especially drawn to math...