Award-Winning Gifted Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...from Harvard with a BA, Magna Cum Laude, in English. My life since that time has revolved around teaching and writing. I worked on a PhD in English at Berkeley, earned an MA in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, and received an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Goucher College. My career has centered on education: I taught undergraduates and graduate students in the creative writing department at Johns Hopkins for two years. I...

...having difficulty in the subject and explain to them how I would try to overcome any mental block. I also try to understand the best way they learn so that I can approach them in a way that best suits their needs. Every student is different and everyone's needs are just as different. I make sure to understand my students to the best of my abilities and connect with them to be able to give...

...American literature, Shakespeare, Milton, young adult novels, and a variety of world dramas. I have not only read expansively through genres, but also deeply, by knowing the craft of how to write about reading and writing well! My passion for teaching reading and writing has led me to be a writing mentor for students at my college, work with AVID tutoring at a local middle school, and to also teach 8th grade reading to students in...

...that best fit the type of learner they are. My approach to teaching is to assess student strength and weakness, and to help them become aware of this so that they can capitalize on what they do well, and learn ways to effectively approach what they have trouble with. I am passionate about learning and seeing others succeed. I love all things English Language Arts, and am always willing to give my best shot at...

...hiding behind the raw numbers, and I enjoy helping my students maximize their potential and achieve their goal scores. Sometimes, a little motivation is all that is needed for a student to excel, and I always work to relate what I am tutoring to a student's interests, both academic and extra-curricular. I rowed varsity crew for three years in high school and one year at Columbia; I also love learning new languages, exploring New York's...

...my Bachelors of Science in Biology and Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University before attending Kansas City University for medical school in 2012. I will be graduating from medical school in May and begin my residency training in Emergency Medicine this summer. I have always had a passion for learning and teaching. I have extensive experience teaching elementary-school age children in math and reading as well as undergraduate, graduate, and medical...

I am a motivated and dedicated student who is looking to help similar-minded students achieve their academic goals.... I believe that patience and understanding is the key to teaching students. One can never rush learning, as students need to have a solid foundation before learning new concepts.... I would figure out what kind of learner they are and how best to help them achieve their goals, in addition to finding out how much they already know.

...Magna Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in History. I also studied American Culture Studies and Psychology. I've been tutoring students of all ages and backgrounds for over seven years, working for organizations such as SCORE! Educational Centers, Northwestern University Center for Talent Development and Big Brothers Big Sisters. I'm comfortable with nearly all subject areas, particularly reading comprehension, writing, social studies and early math. You can expect plenty of...

...own strengths and weaknesses, not the entire class's strengths and weaknesses. I also seek to be personally approachable to students because when there is a divide between tutor and tutoree, I do not believe that the student learns as much as they potentially can. I see the tutoring relationship as a two-way avenue in which both parties learn valuable, new skills throughout sessions. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends...

...from Lynn University in 2010 with a degree in Communications. I'm a patient, encouraging, positive tutor who specializes in liberal arts, English, and essays. I love helping people learn! I believe to be an effective tutor one must be a good listener and encourage a dialogue, both of which I practice in my tutoring sessions. Tutoring is about the ability to really address what the student needs. Outside of academia I enjoy fashion, movies, and...

...graduate of Duke University where I received a JD and an MA in History. I received my undergraduate degree from Emory University also in History. My legal experience includes working as a summer law clerk for two appellate judges and as a summer associate at a large law firm in New York City. In college and in law school I tutored for a variety of subjects and enjoy working with students one-on-one to tackle and...

I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.

...from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Neurobiology. I taught English in Vienna, Austria and have worked throughout my life with children through my experiences as a camp counselor. I currently work at an after school program that teaches children Science through hands on experiments. I am passionate about teaching both Biology and Mathematics and feel that every student should learn to not only understand the subjects, but enjoy the...

...been working professionally in education for almost six years now. I have been described as a compassionate, reliable, effective, and fair teacher. I have worked in regular education and special education settings. A fun fact, I am also fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and love to incorporate that into my teaching style. I love the art of teaching and meeting new students. My favorite thing about teaching is interacting with children and teaching them...

...what they need to know allows what they've learned to stick, so they can keep moving and building their understanding. Especially with younger kids, it can be easy just to tell them, but letting them do the work allows them to grow faster than simply telling them how to get the answer. I'm an avid athlete - volleyball and rowing are my sports of choice. I now travel for one and do the other whenever...

...my junior year giving every school assignment 110% of my energy, and 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...

...a Special Education Teacher who originally hails from Jamaica W.I. I was born in the month of June, in Montego Bay, in Jamaica and moved to the hills of Kingston as a baby. My father was a Major in the Jamaica Defense Force, and consequently, my five siblings and I were raised for the better half of our childhood, in the Armys Camp Base. In short, I am an Army kid. My immediate family, which...

I am a graduate of Touro College where I received my Masters Degree and became certified in General and Special Education. Currently, I work as a Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) teacher. In this position, I collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers to promote student development. My duties include providing progress reports and small group instruction for my students on a daily basis. I also set up motivational programs...

...and Writing concepts/skills that they are struggling with. I believe weaknesses are strengths in disguise. With hard work and dedication, anything is possible. That is my tutoring/teaching philosophy. I enjoy getting to know my students and building relationships with them. As an educator, I try to individualize my teaching practices for my students in a way that will be relatable and understandable for them. Some students prefer visual elements in a lesson while others enjoy...

...a problem. Though my expertise and passion in the social scienceseconomics, history, political science, philosophyis obvious given my academic background, I also have extensive work experience in computer science and programming that I am eager to share with my students. In high school I excelled with standardized tests like the ACT and SAT, in addition to a variety of subjects in the AP curriculum. I look forward to the opportunity to help students in as...