Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Hempstead, NY

...strengthen their writing, discover historical connections, and unlock test taking strategies. I adapt my teaching style to fit each student's needs so that they can not only meaningfully learn content, but also explore strategies for approaching future learning. At school, I serve as the Membership Officer for our volunteer EMS agency, Cornell EMS, and am a member of the Cornell Political Union. Some of my favorite classes have included "Work, Labor, and Capital in the Global...

...as essays from writers, artists, and critics that function in a dialogue with each other, or not; manifestos; advertisements; blogs; popular television, movies, and music; and fashion. By broadening the idea of a “text” and by moving beyond visceral responses such as “I liked this” or “this was no good,” can be best accomplished by connecting the student's interests in the world to the material in front of them. This allows the material to be...

...experience to speak directly and frankly to students who might otherwise not actively participate in the writing process or who might not clearly understand how an English education can benefit their own life. In my free time, I practice computer programming for emerging technologies (wearable devices such as Google Glass) and continue my career as a writer. I study technology extensively and love engaging my own interest in technology with that of my students. By...

I received my Bachelor's degree from Hamilton College in Mathematics and Economics, and my Master's degree in Applied Financial Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Science from UConn. I am passionate about math and especially enjoy Algebra, pre-Calculus, and Calculus. I think that math can not only be made more accessible, but also fun!

...planner for my school, as well as a lead planner for first through second grade guided reading. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects and students, my absolute favorite subject to teach is English, including both Reading and Writing, mostly because I find this subject to just be so enjoyable. I believe in a more Socratic and investigative approach to teaching as I think that the deepest learning comes from answering guided questions...

I am currently a student at the University of Toronto studying political science, sociology, and religion. I am passionate about what I'm studying and hope to be able to aide students in similar fields, among other non-directly related subjects.

...in reading and love being able to connect the unique interests of my students to their learning. I love working with students of all abilities, and I am Special Education certified. I have been teaching for 5 years, and I am loving every minute of it. Some of my special interests include incorporating movement and yoga into the classroom environment and taking care of my pet turtle Ice Cream. As a tutor, I strive to...

...ability to follow through, and improving one's self esteem. I am hoping to help out as best I can with your needs, and hope to help you see where in your thought process you can improve/reevaluate. I'm pretty easy going and like joking around. So there won't be much pressure and, for sure no judgement on my part. Everyone is coming from different places in their learning. I myself understand the difficulty of coming to...

...teaching. I learned Spanish in college through experiences studying in Mexico and Costa Rica. Traveling, meeting new people, and learning different cultures are my passions. Learning should be fun. I strive to ensure that students enjoy learning. I am an active person; I bike-ride, scuba dive, and work-out. Learning is a mental work-out: fun but also a challenge. It is crucial for students to make a connection with content. Thus, while teaching I am always...

...AP US History, and AP US Government and Politics; reading comprehension and writing of all levels, as well as college admissions essay editing; test preparation for all three sections of the SAT; study skills and organization; public speaking; and, of course, Religious Studies (my college major). I have a particular passion for helping middle school and high school students improve their writing and reading comprehension skills; opening students' eyes to the power and importance of...

...University of California, Berkeley in 2014, I taught college level American literature, both introductory courses and advanced seminars, at Williams College for two years. Prior to that, I taught composition and American literature, as well as research methods, at UC Berkeley for seven years. I have also been an active scholarship reviewer, reading and scoring scholarship essays. While I have changed career paths, I love to teach and look forward to these one-on-one tutoring sessions.

...Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help students improve the style and structure of their writing, as well as teach grammar and copy editing. I have also tutored History, Science, Economics, and Social Studies -- all at high school or college levels.

...been struggling with is so rewarding. I have completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I can help you with that as well. Please contact...

...small town, and enjoy the small patches of woods and farm stands so close to my house. I'm also a writer, artist, and owner of several pets (10 and counting). My main method of teaching is through games -- ones I create with the student or borrow -- and telling stories. I love to get to know my students and build on their interests -- it makes the learning process much easier and so much...

...Also, I have taught in 8th grade, 9th grade, and 2nd grade classrooms, as well as provided support to students of varying ages and grade levels in other educational programs. Learning should be student-centered, meaning that everything that happens in a tutoring session should be tailored to the needs of the student.I have the experience, the drive, the passion, and the skills to help young scholars accomplish their goals. I am humbled by the opportunity...

Hello! My name is Katie, and I have a passionate for teaching reading and writing. I have a Master's from NYU in creative writing and a BA in English. I also am an adjunct professor of composition and literature within the CUNY system in NYC.

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

...was inspired by them overcoming their language difficulties and using their English language ability with confidence. To truly be a successful tutor, especially in ESL, one must have compassion and patience. Having those qualities allows me to instill my students with confidence which in turn increases their English usage. You have to use it to improve it! In my spare time, I enjoy digging up old jazz and soul records, basketball, and being lazy with...

...occurred as a student teacher in these programs. I acted as a teacher for an entire class; I also tutored one-on-one. These experiences were rich and varied and provided me with a good sense of what teaching entails. My favorite subject to teach has always been English. My teaching philosophy isbe a listener, be patient, and show the student that he or she is capable. Outside of academia, my hobbies are baseball and music. Theres...

...spoken more than one language since I first started to talk. Very young I already knew what I wanted to do as a professional and that was being a language teacher. Languages are my passion and my goal is to transfer that passion to my students through lessons that will allow them not only to speak the language better but also to know much more about that language's culture. Let me help you expand your...