Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...dread, I find that this is where a good tutor can induce the most "Ah ha!" moments because there are so many patterns that can help you ace that test if you know where to look. Helping students conquer these subjects (and become "math people") by identifying and breaking down the methodology is very rewarding. My philosophy for tutoring has always been: Some people teach to the test. Others teach to the book. I teach...

...in various tutoring and volunteering opportunities. Currently, I tutor as part of the Honors Program at my university as well as serve as a teaching assistant for a previously taken course. I am most passionate about mathematics and English courses, and also being able to help students perform better in standardized tests. I am a firm believer that education can have a different meaning for every student. My role in helping break down information in...

...mathematics in K-12 education, in particular. In place of rote memorization, Common Core emphasizes creative approaches to problem solving to develop mental math abilities through mathematical thinking and number sense. My strong liberal arts background has also given me great appreciation for and mastery of critical thinking, textual analysis, and articulate writing across subject areas. As a straight-A student my entire life, I hold myself and my students to a very high standard. I care...

...a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of violin-playing, I have been part of a number of ensembles, including the Columbia University Orchestra, and have taught violin...

...general education settings to self-contained behavioral classes. I have a strong passion for working with students of all ages and abilities. I have found that my diverse experience in working in different settings whether it is different age levels or different types of classrooms, has given me a strong ability to connect to any student I work with. In order to achieve success with my students, the first and most important thing I need to...

...prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I know that I can help you achieve your goals and reach academic success. Thanks...

...that helped my students meet many of their IEP goals. Being that I have a vast background in working with students with disabilities, I have strategies that help both general education students as well as students with disabilities. Giving a student the techniques, strategies and skill to help them succeed in life is most rewarding. Helping others has always been a passion of mines, weather it is inside the classroom or it making a positive...

...and spent much of my school years competing in national and local Math competitions (alongside a brief internship spent at NASA's Kennedy Space Center engaging in robotics design). Before I began my graduate degree, I worked as a full-time teaching associate at Success Academy Charter Schools, where I served as a lead Mathematics instructor and academic advisor to Grade 8 students. Aside from teaching and curating scholar-targeted assignments, I also helped design curriculum for the...

...apply my knowledge of reading and writing concepts to students in the elementary and high school grades. As a tutor and teacher's assistant I have the unique ability to see where students need support and will use various learning techniques to individualize the lesson. I understand that tutoring can be challenging, but seeing see the students progress is rewarding! When I have free time I enjoy learning about ancient cultures through paintings and artifacts in...

...History major, I have strong writing and research background. During my time at Williams, I also worked as a student technology consultant and a teaching assistant to a high-school summer program on campus. What makes me unique as a tutor is that I can empathize with the frustrations of learning. I am unashamed to admit that during my academic experience, I openly sought help and tutoring from peers and friends, alike. Therefore, I understand what...

Professional structure and communicator. Makes lessons memorable, engaging, and effective.

...passion to help students that are apprehensive to learn because they don't know what to do, and teach them how to break down a situation and discover for themselves how to study, learn, and find out to derive the answer for themselves. My Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Syracuse University and my Master's certificate in TEFL/TESOL from Learning Tutoring were not easy to obtain, However, that goal was worth it as they prepare...

...traveled and taught extensively both in the U.S and abroad and therefore have a vast knowledge and experience of different cultures and customs. I have taught students of all ages from K-Adults and am happy to adjust each lesson to the student's needs. Teaching and working with students is one of my main passions and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals. I love challenges and watching my students overcome educational obstacles. In...

...of my achievements and hope to continue to instill the love of languages to my students. I am a French native speaker; I've studied in Geneva (Switzerland) and France. I have a French Baccalaureate because all my primary and high school were done in the French language. We speak French at home. I have a Standard French accent. I hold 2 certificates in teaching English: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and TBE...

As a tutor and aspiring teacher, I believe that all students have the capacity to learn, though each processes information differently. My goal is to assist my students in identifying their personal learning style(s) and use this knowledge to build their confidence and academic skills. I intend to personalize lessons so that students can view learning as a valuable opportunity rather than as a chore.... All people have the ability to learn and grow. It is...

Kirill is a NYS certified teacher and has been teaching 5+ years. He holds a M.A in TESOL and a B.A in English and History Education.

...the 99th national percentile for critical reading, with a score of 770 out of 800. While at NYU I not only wrote numerous papers myself, but also helped many of my friends and peers with outlining, editing, and or revising theirs. Since graduating, I have written, script supervised, and helped shoot my own short film, as well as worked as a writers assistant to an academy award winning screenwriter. I primarily tutor high school and...

...tutoring English at the Isoapple after-school facility, where I am currently assisting with the summer program. English is my primary subject, but I am also interested in tutoring History and SAT prep. In my own experience writing is the superlative avenue of expression, and reading the premier pathway to wisdom and perspective. Education is, in my opinion, the greatest good there is, and I hope to foster a similar appreciation in my students. In my...

...University in Washington D.C. in 2007, and my Ph.D. dissertation, which is on religious women in 15th century Italy, is slated for completion in 2014. I currently reside in the New York City area as I finish researching and writing my thesis. I have taught World History (101-102), Medieval Europe and Pre-Modern Historical Seminar at the University level. My most recent teaching position was at Harvard as a teaching fellow for a class called Making...

I'm an experienced mathematics tutor specializing in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. I can also tutor in macro and microeconomics, and personal finance. I currently work full-time as a financial analyst at a large consulting company, and I moonlight as a private tutor.