Top Gifted Tutors serving Smithtown

Lee: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Each student's unique voice and method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an...
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Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, English

Daniel : Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...In my free time I enjoy listening to and playing music (I've been playing the drums for 15 years), playing basketball, going to Mets games and watching Michigan sports. I tutor English, essay writing, grammar, LSAT and SAT test prep, but my favorite subjects to tutor are LSAT and SAT test prep. I have experience helping friends, peers and classmates prepare for both tests and have experience in peer editing various essays and papers. I...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor in Arts, History
Duke University Law School - PHD, Law
LSAT: 169

Sherry: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and I am very flexible...
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St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
St. John's University - Master of Arts, Psychology

Sara: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 students in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and microbiology. I am passionate about engaging my students and helping them understand and apply the material. In my free time I love spending time outside in the mountains or running with my dogs, riding...
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Bachelors, Biology, General
Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Masters, Biomedical Sciences

Rachel: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it together! I look forward to talking to you.... I usually have...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English
Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 165

Andrew: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, 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.
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Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts

Anitha: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...an engineer. When I was 16, I fell in love with all things nature during an ecology trip and decided I was going pursue a career in environmental sciences. During my senior year of high school I decided to take AP Physics, and earned enough credit allowing me to skip the requirement once I started my college studies. AP Physics became the catalyst for my future career in engineering. The first time I took a...
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The Cooper Union - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
The Cooper Union - Masters, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 730

Michelle: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a family, I taught in the New York City public school system as a Special Education teacher. I tutor all subjects at the elementary level (grades K-6) since that is where I gained most of my experience; however I can also tutor students in higher grade levels in reading and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring all subjects but would have to choose reading, writing, math, and social studies as my favorites. I love social...
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SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelors, General Education and Special Education 1-6
Touro College - Masters, ESL

Matthew: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 top 8 percentile. During the past few years I've taught numerous students how to pass the bar exam in many states. I am also skilled with essay writing, composition, editing, test taking strategy, literature, reading comprehension, and all areas of government/civics and...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, English
Stetson University College of Law - PHD, Law

Lindsey: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...My BA is in Spanish, with minors in French and Education Studies. I’m a Highly Qualified licensed teacher with several happy and productive years in the classroom under my belt. I have studied and tutored a wide range of subjects, mostly in world languages and the humanities, but also including physics and AP Calculus. I teach because I love people and knowledge, and want to use my intellect, positivity, patience, curiosity and energy to inspire...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Peter: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to catch up and/or stay ahead. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I make your challenges mine, and we work together to design an individualized learning technique. I strive to make learning fun, and we set realistic goals. I am qualified to teach middle and high school math, chemistry, and English writing and literature. I can also help with preparation and test-taking strategies for the ISEE, SAT, and ACT. I can...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies

Natasha: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...arts day camp through my local dance studio. I tutor in all elementary and junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an environment where the student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I like to provide my students with as many tools as possible to make sure they get the most thorough understanding of a particular concept. Often times...
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The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Saint Johns University - Masters, Childhood Education

Harry: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to India where I study Tibetan Language and conduct independent research, and have written, produced, and performed in several music and theatrical productions throughout New York City. The foundation of my tutoring philosophy is personalization and understanding. Different students have different learning styles; some learn best by listening, some by seeing, others must do. To that end, I try to tailor my lessons to fit the needs of each individual student. Ultimately, I believe that...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 730

Laura: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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 to be successful. I have well practiced methods for helping students learn new material and re-learn old or difficult material. I also incorporate methods that help to greatly reduce anxiety and actually make math fun! When I am not teaching, I...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Math and Statistics
Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, 7 - 12 Mathematics Education
State Certified Teacher

Caitlyn: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...John's University in New York, receiving my Master's Degree in Literacy. This degree gave me New York State certification in Literacy, birth through 6th grade. Since 2010, I have been a substitute teacher on Long Island. This gave me experience working with a diverse range of students. I substitute taught from kindergarten all the way through high school. I was able to develop skills to connect with different age groups of students. I also gained...
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St Joseph's College - Bachelor in Arts, Child Study
St. John's University - Master of Science, Literacy
State Certified Teacher

Bianca: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor's in Social Interdisciplinary Sciences/Psychology and a Master's in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. I am a motivated and personable person with a positive track record for punctuality and attendance. I have experience working with both children and adults. I currently teach middle school math and science. ... By giving students a deeper understanding of the material, they will be able to apply the knowledge to new problems.... By...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelor in Arts, Social Interdisciplinary Sciences, Psychology
University at Buffalo - Master of Science, Early Childhood/ Childhood Education

Rebecca: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...understand calculus, improve their reading comprehension, and excel on assignments and tests for more than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770

Katerina: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...
Education & Certification
University of New Haven - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32

Ian: Smithtown Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...21 reading skills. Many of the students I worked with had physical and intellectual disabilities, which caused a growing passion in me for working with this population. In college I spent summers working as a job coach, helping adults 18 and over with disabilities find work, and then I would help train them in the positions they received. In addition to studying education in college, I studied literature, as I have always been fascinated with...
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CUNY City College - Bachelors, English Education / English Literature / Secondary English Education (7-12th grade)
CUNY City College - Masters in Education, Special Education
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