Top High School English Tutors serving Long Island City

Brett: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...term tasks as well as strengthen their skills and confidence over time. Given my experience, I know what students need to be prepared for college and how to get them to that level. Whether it's test prep, essay writing, history content or study skills, I can provide the extra push for students to realize their...
Education & Certification
Barnard College, Columbia University - Bachelors, Urban Studies
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters, Social Studies Secondary Education
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Verbal: 760

Zoe: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...small co-ed group of young students, and the poems and thoughts some of those children came up with were simultaneously moving, insightful, wacky, and hilarious in a way that the best adult writers could only hope for. The best part of it all was that it was the writers themselves, not me, who insisted we...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Nathan: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...well as tutoring students who were dealing with ADHD and other learning disabilities, I had to work hard to develop learning and organizational strategies to keep myself on task. As a result, I'm extremely comfortable working with students with complex needs to find innovative learning tools for success. There's no right way to learn, and...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Lynda: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
An engaging instructor, I find out the goals of each student and gear my focus towards their learning in interesting ways. Invested in the success of each student, I build an atmosphere of trust that supports student success.
Education & Certification
Suffolk University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Master of Science, Hospitality Administration and Management

Richard: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...with very different backgrounds and personalities than my own. Generally, people learn best from examples they find relevant, interesting, and concrete. My main hobby outside of class is music. I play viola in both the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and the Harvard Bach Society Orchestra; I also enjoy listening to music of many different genres, especially rock...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Jeremy: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to difference, and respect for detail. Since graduating, when I am not tutoring...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English

Isabel: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...am out of college, I still find that learning and discovering are forces that both fascinate and drive the direction of my life. As a researcher for documentary film, I have made learning about new things the center of my professional life. I am attracted to tutoring for many of the same reasons; I love...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Religious Studies, Film Studies
University of Edinburgh - Masters, Film Studies

Adam: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...I tutor students in: Spanish, reading, writing (including college essays),psychology, social sciences, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and reading. I am in love with the Spanish language and sharing my knowledge of it is an immense joy. Reading is also incredibly fun to teach, because it is exciting to see...
Education & Certification
The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Bachelors, Media Arts and Animation
Stony Brook University - Masters, Social Work

Matt: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...with high school aged students. My teaching philosophy stems is all about growth mindset. I don't believe anyone is inherently bad at a subject. I believe that they just haven't been taught the subject in a way that makes sense to them yet. Therefore, I encourage students to try and think about problems in new...
Education & Certification
Clark University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Bianca: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, 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.
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelor in Arts, Social Interdisciplinary Sciences, Psychology
University at Buffalo - Master of Science, Early Childhood/ Childhood Education

Laurel: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...evaluate and solidify those. After that, we implement the individualized plan to help the student understand the material. I am a very patient and enthusiastic tutor, and I have worked with a range of students from those with learning disabilities to Honors and AP students. I absolutely love a challenge and will put not only...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Current Undergrad Student, Psychology

Anthony: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...highly effective at making the process of learning as enjoyable and fun as possible. As the oldest of four boys, I relate easily to students, and my tutoring sessions can feel like studying with a friend, albeit a friend who is helping them improve their scores. By making the material relatable and communicating it in...
Education & Certification
Bucknell University - Bachelors, English; Business

Sophie: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
I am a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis. I love teaching math and science as I believe they are two of the most fundamental subjects for helping to understand the world around us. I am currently a physics tutor however, I tutored math, science and french in high school.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Medical Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33

Erica: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...be fun and accessible. I have also pursued an Advanced Certificate in TESOL and have supported the ELLs in my school by pushing into content classes, as well as helping my colleagues modify materials so that they would be more accessible to their ELL students. As someone who learned French later in my life, I...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelors, International Studies, Minors: French, Anthropology & Economics
CUNY Hunter - Masters, Special Education, Generalist (7-12)

Maiya: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University. While there, I earned a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.S. in Television, Radio & Film. I will be attending a Masters program at NYU this coming Fall. I'm passionate about education and enjoy creating tailored programs for a wide range of students.
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 34

Aidan: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...deepen and broaden my knowledge base, adding Biblical Hebrew and German to my list of languages and studying Indo-European linguistics, which will help me point out connections between Latin and other languages with which students from diverse backgrounds may be familiar. I also was blessed to study under Dr. Margaret Mitchell, who, rare among professors...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Bible Studies

Belkis: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...a teacher after obtaining my substitute teacher credentials. As a matter of fact, I changed my major to Bilingual Elementary Education K-8. I want to be able to help educate other kids who come to this country for a better life just like my family did ten years ago. I am very excited to finish...
Education & Certification
Kean University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Michael: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...City public school classroom teacher, and I have worked as an instructor for several summers at the Hofstra University Summer Camps teaching computer applications. In addition, I have been a supplemental education provider, an SAT proctor and prep class teacher, and currently teach chess to first- through fifth-graders. I enjoy words, word games, reading, mathematics,...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Master of Science, Elementary Education

Abigail: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Sunu: Long Island City High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Long Island City, NY
...learn information that will enhance their own knowledge of many subjects. I currently work in a New York City high school where I teach ninth grade, and I love it because the students are so great and teach me something new everyday. I will do my absolute best to cater to you or your child's...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelor in Arts, Education
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