Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

Hello, my name is Carlton. I am a first-year Emergency Medicine resident physician with several years of teaching and tutoring experience in various subject matters. I look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step in your bright future.

I am a recent graduate of Sarah Lawrence College with a love for learning and educating. I have experience working in an academic context with children from ages 5-20. I also have two years of experience working with students with learning disabilities and Autism.

...a rising senior at Columbia University, majoring in chemistry on the pre-med track. I have been an organic chemistry lab and general chemistry lab TA for the past 4 semesters, and will continue into my senior year. I enjoy working with students of all ages in different academic materials. I also have experience teaching dance to younger children in my home town. When I'm not studying, I enjoy dancing, playing piano, and exploring new restaurants!

...to help out during the pandemic because I saw how students and educational institutions, as a whole, struggled during this hard time. Being a student myself, I know firsthand the frustration when you do not understand something and the patience required to be able to excel at a subject. There is nothing better than when a student not only begins to understand a concept, but also becomes enthusiastic about it and even loves it. I...

...fit the needs of my students. I believe the key to tutoring is to help the student have an "Aha!" moment, when a previously misunderstood concept suddenly makes sense. Such moments give students a real sense of confidence in themselves and agency in their learning, as their hard work has paid off. Because of this, when teaching I aim to get my students to come to conclusions themselves, instead of giving them the answers. My...

...the best part about tutoring is when a student just gets it. When it finally all clicks. My philosophy is that I don't give up on students because I know all of them that come to me have the potential to succeed they just need a helping hand to lead them. Not everyone learns the same way it's why teachers and professors in a classroom setting can be ineffective. No one is incapable of learning....

...and have had great results. Not only did their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such as the TOEFL for English Language Learners, SAT Reading and GRE Analytical Writing. I hope to impart knowledge and guide students...

...I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language. Something interesting about me is that I really love avocados! It might sound cliche, but I am the type of person who can have an avocado for each meal...and have it unsalted! However, chocolate is the holy grail and takes precedence as my favorite food!

...Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning needs, and have experience motivating students to enjoy learning and feel inspired to achieve their goals. I look forward to supporting student learning as a tutor with Varsity Tutors.... My teaching philosophy...

...my peers and working as a tutor for kids K-12 in a tutoring center. I tutor in a variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My teaching philosophy is success stems from understanding. I want to help the student...

I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.

...countries, plus Iceland, and for a shorter period in both France, and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the few non-native speakers of fluent Icelandic. I have a passion for learning. every situation is an opportunity to learn, and I enjoy encouraging others...

...a combination of active listening and tailored lesson plans that match not only the goals of the student but the learning style which works best for that student. My time as a graduate instructor quickly revealed that not all students learn or like to be taught the same way, which I take very seriously. As your tutor, I will provide you with a distinct learning experience. You will be working with someone with a terminal...

...to work in part-time managerial roles and privately tutor students in various subject areas. Over the past few years, I continued my professional development, which now includes 4+ years of full-time management experience. I leveraged my academic and professional success into acceptance into the prestigious Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College where I am currently pursuing my MBA. With my academic success comes a responsibility to assist students in their scholastic growth. I look...

...down the most difficult questions. It can be an overwhelming task to memorize the massive amount of information expected of a student in an anatomy or physiology course. The key is not memorization, but pacing yourself, practice and placing key concepts at the beginning and end of each session. Having a basic understanding of how our brain memorizes and processes information is an essential prerequisite for all students. I have over 5 years of tutoring...

...is Jaf. I've been tutoring students of all ages all over Long Island for over 25 years. Math is something I really enjoy teaching, and am very passionate about. I make sure that my students know and understand the basics and fundamentals of what they are learning, making sure they are confident with all they are learning in school. I'm easy going, easy to work with, and always have good relationships with my students, and...

I am currently attending Hofstra University, where I'm majoring in Pre-health Studies with a Concentration in Disability Studies. I have had experience in the past, as I tutored students during high school. During my free time, I enjoy reading and playing tennis.

...almost anything. I am excited to teach others the LSAT. I believe that with the right approach, mindset and strategy students can improve their scores 10+ points. It happened for me and I would love to share my experience. While the LSAT is a challenging and at times discouraging experience, I believe that positivity and encouragement combined with teaching strategies that boost strengths and address weaknesses will get you to the score you need.

...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Spanish, and History. I absolutely love helping students improve their writing abilities from the planning stages to editing their essays. Standardized testing, while not something most students look forward to, seems to be one of the areas in which we can see the most timely and remarkable improvements in skill. I feel very strongly about education and will likely enter a PhD program combining...

...get into a top tier program. I enrolled in a prep course at Kaplan Test Prep. I studied hard and put in many long nights completing practice tests and course requirements. When I took the GMAT three months later I improved my score from a 600 to a 730 (97th percentile) and received a perfect score on the writing assessment. Teaching and training students and employees has been the most rewarding part of my career....