Top Gifted Tutors serving Long Island

Theresa: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of these skills, and assured them that the ability to read, write, speak, and listen proficiently would provide them access to opportunities and expand their conception of the world. My teaching reflects my belief that other writers can develop a strong sense of self-efficacy given encouragement and the resources to break down even complicated concepts. I view my job as an English teacher and writing instructor as facilitator of this rigorous thinking, providing direction in...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Lindsey: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I love people and knowledge, and want to use my intellect, positivity, patience, curiosity and energy to inspire and assist young people in recognizing and achieving both their personal goals and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages,...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Gabrielle: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...relations, attending a Capitol Semester in Washington D.C., and writing for the Ramapo News, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts. Quickly after graduation, I realized that this career wasn't going to fulfill me in the way I thought it would. I thought back to my babysitting, nanny, and tutoring jobs and realized that nothing else in my life had ever made me feel as gratified as creating an environment for children...
Education & Certification
Ramapo College of New Jersey - Bachelors, Communication Arts
Montclair State University - Masters, Education

Kathy: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a graduate of the University of Rochester. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language & Culture and History with a focus on East Asia. Since graduation I have been dedicating my time and efforts in developing my anthropological research proposal. I have held various teaching and tutoring positions these last few years and have taken courses and seminars at the Warner Graduate School of Education. I have taught English and Social Studies to...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, East Asian Studies

Victoria : Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a current student attending graduate school at Columbia University. I graduated from Yale University in 2011 and upon graduation, joined Teach for America, a non-profit organization whose mission is is to help close the current opportunity gap that exists in classrooms across the U.S. I taught 1st 2nd and 3rd grade for three years and while teaching, earned a Master's Degree in Education. In addition to being a classroom certified teacher, I have also tutored...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Southern Connecticut State University - Master of Science, Education
SAT Verbal: 730

Arun: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Strayer University and my Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Georgia. I spent three years teaching middle and high school students in math and science at a private school, where I also served as vice principal. Prior to that, I spent a year abroad, teaching students of all ages English. During my high school and college career, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, especially...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Strayer University-Georgia - Masters in Education, Education
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 720

Tyler: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Indian food!), playing blues/rock music, tinkering with and modifying my electric guitars, and running! My favorite color is red; my favorite place in the entire world is Paris (although I was only fortunate enough to spend time there once), and if I had to pick one song to listen to on repeat on a desert island for eternity, it would be "Atom Heart Mother Suite" by Pink Floyd. My friends describe me as personable, outgoing,...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, English
New York University - PHD, Comparative Literature

Amanda: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...personal interest (History? Music? Film?) and organize the tutoring around his or her passions as a way to make them interested in the language and pursue it beyond his or her "school work". I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing piano, yoga, and running.
Education & Certification
Eugene Lang The New School for Liberal Arts - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts (concentration in Literature and Musicology)

Zach: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a graduate of the University of Delaware. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Education. I went on to receive my Masters Degree in Secondary Education and Special Education. I am currently a Special Education teacher at a high school in Passaic Valley. Part of my daily responsibilities is tutoring students after class to help all different types of learners reach the same goal - understanding! The subjects that...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, History / Political Science
Wilmington University - Masters, Secondary Education / Special Ed.

Ben: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...graduate of NYU with a BA in Politics and Creative Writing. I am a part time poet with works published both in online and print magazines, as well as a full time recruiter in the fields of Finance and Business Strategy. I have a large range of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects ranging from Calculus, English, Economics, Test Prep, and Writing. I also have classroom experience as a substitute teacher at St. Ann's School...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics and Creative Writing

Rebekah: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of many students (who struggled considerably with academics and standardized tests) into ivy league and other top tier schools. I believe that the most successful learning comes when the student is able to develop a self-sustaining curiosity and interest in the subject matter, and, along with imparting skills and techniques to maintain grades and test scores, I have developed techniques myself to make students feel this sort of interest in what they're studying (even for...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 710

Andrew: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
I believe an instructor is supposed to inspire a passion for learning. Through my teachings, I impart to students that learning is less about natural talent and more about hard work and dedication. My lessons are dialogues, I have a conversation with the student to pinpoint their exact academic needs, and make not only show help them where they're having trouble, but also give them the tools to do so on their own.
Education & Certification
Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts

Ben: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I scored exceptionally well on my SAT and earned a perfect score in the writing section. At Columbia, I took a wide variety of courses in areas ranging from computer science, calculus, and statistics to philosophy and political theory. My previous teaching and mentoring experiences include working as a volunteer math tutor at Columbia’s Double Discovery Center...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
University of Cambridge - Unknown, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780

Claudia : Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...styles and plans to whatever best suits the individual: I want to make sure you're getting the help you want in a way that's effective for you. I also learned quite a few ice-breakers if it's necessary to use them! I know students are busy and that flexible hours is a great part of individual tutoring, but if I can plan ahead for tutoring sessions, everyone will be better served. I'm happy to meet students...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Media Studies, French

Lillian: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...currently a medical student at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. I completed my undergraduate degree in 2013 at Columbia University, where I majored in English and Biology. After graduation, I spent a year working at a pediatric HIV clinic in Lesotho on a Princeton in Africa fellowship, and later, I completed my Master's in Public Health at University College Dublin on a Mitchell Scholarship. Having completed many applications in the course of my college and...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences and English Literature

Ethan: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...function in a dialogue with each other, or not; manifestos; advertisements; blogs; popular television, movies, and music; and fashion. By broadening the idea of a “text” and by moving beyond visceral responses such as “I liked this” or “this was no good,” can be best accomplished by connecting the student's interests in the world to the material in front of them. This allows the material to be learned to dilate with the student and provides...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska at Omaha - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Literature and Writing
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Fine Arts, Writing

Scott: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...an experienced tutor specializing in one-on-one SAT test prep. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, earning a bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology with College Honors, and I am currently working toward my PhD. I have been tutoring for six years, working for well-known test prep companies in addition to volunteering for nonprofit educational organizations around the world. I offer SAT test prep, AP test prep, and academic tutoring in English, History, and Social...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 770

Dennis: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in tutoring is to create a learning environment catered to that student's specific needs. I welcome the challenge that presents itself in changing learning situations. I am very patient. I can help provide the interpersonal and organization skills a student needs to develop effective study habits and succeed in their goals. Through excellent communication skills and good listening, I assess the students' situation on a case-by-case basis to determine the students learning style. Whether they...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelors, Economics & English
ACT Math: 33

Rudy: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, I understand the conceptual pitfalls and misconceptions that can arise in these courses. My approach is to help students strategize a solution so that they understand problems from basic principles, not rote memorization. I teach students how to classify problems and what tools and techniques are best for solving problems in those categories. I love having the opportunity to impart both my knowledge and enthusiasm to students striving to...
Education & Certification
California Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Bard College - Master of Science, Math Education
GRE Quantitative: 165

Sheila: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Archaeology from Yale University in 2004. I spent the next few years working in academic publications at Harvard University, and have traveled extensively as an archaeologist. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Archaeology at the City University of New York Graduate Center. Since moving to New York, I have worked with high school science students as a National Science Foundation Fellow, and have been teaching college-level anthropology...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Archaeological Studies
City University of New York, Graduate Center - Doctor of Philosophy, Archaeology
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