Top Gifted Tutors serving Long Island

Laura: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...also think that along with the creative side of learning, we have to be sure to teach our children how to think! It sounds so simple and you might be saying, "Of course, I know how to think!" Well, when you are given a word problem, do you know what comes to mind? Are you aware of the questions you are asking yourself and how you are planning to solve the problem? I will be...
Education & Certification
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor of Education, Special Education

Dana: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ with a degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. My first experience tutoring was in the 8th grade when I was coaching classmates from my Chemistry class in a difficult topic before the test. During High School years I worked in an Academic Learning Center in High School as a tutor in Math and Science. Even after I graduated college and got a job in a pharmaceutical industry, I...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Samantha: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a certified music teacher, but I have been working with students in a variety of academic settings for almost 8 years. I understand the tools and strategies needed to tutor and guide students with their studies. I have been focusing on tutoring students one-on-one in the past few years. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
SUNY New Paltz - Bachelors, Music, Psychology
New York University - Master of Arts, Music Education
State Certified Teacher

Daniel: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...school, I graduated Salutatorian at a Nassau County public high school with a 106 weighted GPA and 11 AP exams. I continued my education at an Ivy League institution where I became deeply interested in education as a teacher. For me, learning has always been a personal and individualized endeavor, and I believe that is how we all learn best. After all, no two students are alike. By providing a comfortable demeanor coupled with expert...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 710

Calum: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in IT industry for 20 years. I have taken different roles such as Software Engineer, Developer, IT consultant, System Administrator, DBA, Software Designer, System Architect, Solution Architect with fortune 500 companies. I always love teaching and love sharing my knowledge with students, no matter if it is in the classroom, in the community or around the world. I do online tutoring for Computer Science and Mathematics, and start teaching at University of Phoenix for Computer...
Education & Certification
Beijing Polytechnic University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Marquette University - Masters, MSCS (Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science)

Erica: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a fifth-year graduate student at Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy currently pursuing my Pharm. D. degree. Throughout the course of my undergraduate and graduate years, I have served as an academic tutor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration in courses such as Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry. Besides tutoring undergraduate students, I also have experience working with younger students in subjects ranging from Writing to Math. I enjoy engaging my students with...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Unknown, Pharmacy

Steven: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school in the Bronx. Additionally, I have worked in one on one tutoring settings since I was of high school age. Beginning as a near peer tutor for gifted students, my abilities to communicate and educate have grown continuously. As an undergraduate student, I volunteered as a high school tutor, and upon graduation I worked full time as a tutor and mentor in Los Angeles through AmeriCorps,...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
City University of New York - Lehman College - Masters, Master of Science Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, International Development
State Certified Teacher
GRE Verbal: 158

Rebecca: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...recent graduate of Pennsylvania State University working in the Social Media Technology Industry. I am creative and am able to operate in unconventional situations and have been chosen for various leadership positions because of these attributes. I value education, learning and love discussing some of my favorite study topics. Additionally, I am social and enjoy communicating my ideas with others and working within a team. I love traveling, meeting new people, and out of the...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Advertising

Laura: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a fully certified NYS Math Teacher who majored in Mathematics and then completed my Master's Degree in Education at Stony Brook. I have more than ten years of teaching experience with students at all levels of learning. I absolutely love to teach! I find it vital to form a bond with my students, to get to know them and really find out what they like, what they are good at, and what will help them...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Math and Statistics
Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, 7 - 12 Mathematics Education
State Certified Teacher

Rachel : Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...politics. I am comfortable tutoring in a variety of subjects, particularly at the elementary and middle school level. I am most excited about US history, English, writing, and public speaking. I am deeply passionate about educational equity, and firmly believe that every child has a right to an excellent education. As a tutor and teacher, I work to ensure that my students demonstrate growth in a subject area, in general academic skills, and in character....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, History, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Michael: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...from Monroe College in 2003 with a degree in Business Management. In 2006 I graduated from Mercy College with my Masters in Student with Learning Disabilities. I'm currently a Middle School Special Education Teacher. A great tutor is someone who is able to work off of the students' interest and make it part of their learning process, which is a quality I possess. I treat each session as if we are learning together, which we...
Education & Certification
Monroe College-New Rochelle - Bachelors, Business Managment
Mercy College - Masters, Students with Learning Disabilities

Colin: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...with duel bachelor degrees in counseling and human services as well as in theater. I earned my masters degree in education from the number one school of education in the country, Johns Hopkins University. I believe that I am very good at determining a student's individual needs and molding sessions based on a students strengths and needs. I am a certified special educator. I have multiple years of classroom teaching experience, primarily grades K-5. I...
Education & Certification
University of Scranton - Bachelors, Counseling and Human Services
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education

Cassandra: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...love exchanging knowledge with students. I have over four years of tutoring experience at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level, and I enjoy working with younger learners. I believe in fostering a positive, open environment where students are encouraged to ask questions. In addition to being very knowledgable in my subject areas, I have unique life experiences that help me inspire and relate to passionate learners. I have traveled to 38 US States and seven...
Education & Certification
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, English
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Verbal: 710

Saul: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...for anything in life, including exams, the process is more important than any individual answer. I believe that, while you may through luck or other unknowns, you may occasionally get a correct answer with the wrong process, you will be far more successful, and your thinking will be more confident and clearer by following a logical, rigorous process to get to an answer. You are also more likely to get more correct answers. Moreover, focusing...
Education & Certification
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
New York Law School - Juris Doctor, Law

Sierra: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...been helping students by Math tutoring for five years and know how stressful taking exams can be, so I take a very individualized approach to make sure the students understand the material rather than knowing how to implement a formula. This gives them more confidence and flexibility in dealing with the curve-ball questions that are notorious for stressing students out. There is nothing more exciting to me than helping a student realize just how easy...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, DRAMA
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Chad: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Literature to high school students, ESL to adult professionals, and last year I taught Creative Writing to Honors Freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. At VCU's Writing Center I privately tutored students, helping them write and revise their essays for their final portfolios. Having played guitar since the age of fourteen (and also touring in a couple rock bands), I have some experience teaching music and guitar as well. My education includes a BA in English,...
Education & Certification
Lynchburg College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Virginia Commonwealth University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Li: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in teaching is based on the fundamental principle that it's okay to not know-- we learn through our mistakes and I will be cheering you on, never punish you for learning. My grandmother was a wonderful teacher who helped me re-learn Chinese when I moved back from Japan to China. Because my grandma served as a mentor who believed that 'I can do it', I remained confident and went from bottom of class to top....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing
NYITCOM - Non Degree Doctorals, medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Tiana: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Tiana, a MPH graduate from University of Michigan. Go Blue! I have a myriad background of teaching experience in subjects and levels. First, at Stony Brook University, I was a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Biology, Chemistry, Biology Lab, Art History, Precalculus, Calculus, Sociology, Writing, and Women's Studies. Next, at University of Michigan, I was a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for Women's Studies and Psychology. Most recently, I was a math teacher at Esperanza Prep Academy...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University Honors College - Bachelor in Arts, Pre-MED
University of Michigan - Master in Public Health, Health Behavior and Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 740

Matthew: Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a lawyer, an English major, and former educational administrator who recently started a business. I live in Brooklyn and I'm originally from Jacksonville, Florida. I've lived all over the country in Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and NYC. Formerly I practiced bankruptcy law. I have passed the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, English
Stetson University College of Law - PHD, Law

Katherine "Kat": Long Island Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a passionate undergraduate at Princeton University with a positive approach and cheerful personality. I currently have the privilege of studying psychology, teacher preparation, and musical theater. Simply-put, I am a dedicated student who understands other students and wants to help them learn. I enjoy working with students as it allows me to get to know them and facilitate their growth. I pride myself on my patience and kindness. Furthermore, I am fiercely committed to my...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Psychology (with minors in Musical Theater and Teacher Preparation)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 36
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