Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...metaphors I typically used in class. Living with the students reminded me that students are not robots. They are attempting to figure out their lives one day at a time while learning a massive amount of important material -- a challenging task for anyone, especially for a teenager. Saint James School is my most recent home and has been an invaluable experience. I have been a lead teacher for two years in the math and...

...Literature and Creative Writing. I then went on to Queens College, where I spent many years building my math credentials, taking undergraduate and graduate level courses in calculus, problem solving, math for business, and history of mathematics, to name a few. I entered into Queens College's graduate teacher education program, where I completed student teaching. I have hundreds of fieldwork hours in various schools observing teachers and colleagues at work, working on tutoring or group-organized...

...Year AmeriCorps in an elementary school providing reading and writing support. I'm friendly, encouraging, and like to help my students in any way I can! When I was a high schooler, I also had some tutors to help me through school, so I understand what it's like to be in the position of the tutored. Sometimes learning something new is tough and seems impossible, but it is possible and I want to help you achieve...

...I moved to China, where I taught English to high school students and started a tutoring business for kids from ages 5-17. While I tutor on broad range of subjects, my favorites are history and French. I also love working with students on their writing and preparing for standardized tests. I take time to evaluate my students' individual learning styles and goals, and I craft my approach around their needs. There is nothing more rewarding...

...patient, but serious about my work and hold my students to a high standard. I treat my students with respect and expect the same in return. I am a great tutor because I am a well composed, patient and enthusiastic teacher. I enjoy helping to recognize and solve problems and feel satisfied overcoming obstacles as a member of a team - which is how I approach tutoring - myself, the student and the people closest...

I believe the key to learning is finding the commonalities between academic subjects and individual interests. I love to write, and hope to instill that joy in others. I would be an ideal tutor for those interested in research methods, research essays, grammar, persuasive essays, application essays, literature comprehension and analysis, American history, film history, study skills, organization, test prep, and more!

...concepts present individualized challenges to students that cannot be overcome without finding creative ways of modifying approaches based on students' unique learning profile. Additionally, I believe that the psychology of learning plays a vital role in an effective transfer of knowledge, and aim to create a collaborative space where the student is engaged, ready to be challenged, but comfortable asking questions and seeking help when struggling. Before studying English at Columbia, I earned my Bachelors...

...of Washington Annual Medical Education Conference Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Emerging Researchers in STEM National Conference Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minorities in Science Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology at NIH NIDDK My scientific poster presentation on the impact of nutrient-dependent post-translational modifications on endocrine growth factor has awarded me "top-poster presentation" at the NIH/FDA Glycosciences Day Symposium and assures me that I can communicate science to a variety...

...goal is to also teach students ways to tackle and solve a problem in addition to learning time management, as it is necessary skills that is important in other aspects of daily life. Outside of academia, I love to watch films. I'm also rediscovering my love for indoor bouldering. I also love to cook Asian food. My favorite animals are mountain gorillas and dogs - my favorite breeds are husky, golden retriever, collie, newfoundland, and...

...with younger students in subjects ranging from Writing to Math. I enjoy engaging my students with fun and stimulating math problems. My teaching style centers around a student-based approach and can be summed up simply by this Chinese Proverb, "Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime." I love to challenge students' minds and enable my students to think critically in order to...

I tutor the LSAT- The law school admissions test, and I tutor English. I scored a 170 on the LSAT, which is in the top two percent of the test. I also like to tutor English and creative writing. English is my passion, and I am happy to help with any written papers on a wide variety of topics.

...biology, I use math and science every day, and I can explain real-world applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and increase their interest in a subject in which they may experience difficulty. I also believe that as a tutor, it is my responsibility to engage with the student to help...

...classroom. I immensely enjoyed these opportunities to work closely with young minds and to impart the knowledge and strategies I had learned as a student. English composition, mechanics, and grammar, as well as literature and social studies, have been some of my favorite areas to tutor students in, while science provided a challenge for me as a tutor. I enjoy the energy and passion that young people bring to the table, and hope to channel...

...their expectations and be successful. I'm a master's graduate in Applied Math from Columbia University and received my bachelor's in Applied Math from UC Berkeley. As a high school dropout, I wasn't always a good student, but I've come to understand that with some dedication and good learning practices, we can all achieve our academic goals. I hope to share my knowledge and experience with others to help them achieve theirs as well. I have...

...teaching and tutoring experience. While as an undergraduate at University of Michigan I tutored chemistry and physical chemistry. Immediately following graduation via AmeriCORPs I taught middle school science at MS 131 in Chinatown, NYC. While in medical school I tutored 1st and 2nd year medical students for the USMLE Step 1 and 2. These are the board licensing exams. When not studying I am an avid tennis player and love to do anything outdoors.

...IELTS test prep. I have an innate love of learning that I am eager to share with my students. My ESL experience has taught me how to simplify complex concepts making them accessible and providing a strong foundation on which to build greater understanding. I am a calm and caring teacher who enjoys using humor in the classroom – but who is also capable of being firm when necessary. I love working with individual students...

...in Biology and Mathematics at Wofford College. Since I was very little, I have displayed advanced proficiencies in all of my Math classes. After helping my friends a few times with their math struggles, they recommended that I should tutor more people. My goal with tutoring is to have students as confident in their math subjects as I am. Math is a wonderful subject that can be figured out with just a little help.

I am a high school science teacher in New York, New York. My background is in biology research and musical theatre. I am committed to teaching to students of all abilities and helping them recognize their strengths as learners.

...the undergraduate and graduate levels. In the past, I have worked at a K-12 learning center, assisting students at all grade levels in both math and reading. Additionally, I have served as a one-on-one tutor to select students who solicited my help in drafting their college essays, or to just improve the quality of their high school, middle school, or elementary school writing capacities. Finally, I was a volunteer ESL teacher for six years, teaching...

...of my students first. My didactic background, coupled with my experiential background, enables me to teach and differentiate instruction for students with a wide spectrum of abilities. My experiences have allowed me to work with multiple groups of students with diverse learning styles across several grade levels. As a result, I have experience with a wide range of curricula. It is both my honor and my duty to make education accessible and enjoyable for all...