Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...I weightlift and read a lot in my free time and have a pretty eclectic music taste. However, I will be the first to admit I'm always a little behind the curve when it comes to new music, so any help in getting caught up is always appreciated. I'm always interested in meeting new people and learn about them and I think being a tutor is a great way to put on display my optimism,...

...my tutoring philosophy. I believe that patience and positive motivation are crucial to helping students achieve their academic or athletic goals. At the same time, as a student and athlete I know that practice and repetition are the keys to fully understanding whatever material is being taught. As a tutor, it is my responsibility to offer a variety of tools and concepts in order for a student to find the best method to reach their...

Hi, I'm a forth year engineering student at Columbia University studying computer science. Outside of school, I'm a software engineer for the Spectator Publishing Company currently managing one of our main projects, and I'm a teaching assistant in a local elementary school 5th grade classroom. I love math and physics and would love to help you with that! I also can help with SAT prep ans college applications

My passion for teaching comes from my interests in different subjects. I love finding new ways to explain difficult concepts to students because it allows students to gain confidence in their work. ... I like to cater my teaching for students based on their individual needs, because I believe every student learns differently. For students who learn better through visual representations, I get a better student response when I draw out explanations, whereas auditory learners grasp...

I am a graduate of the Central Connecticut State University where I obtained a Master's Degree in Reading and Language Arts Consultant. I also possess a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. I have over 16 years of experience teaching students with disabilities and those students who struggle with Reading. I also have 4 years of experience teaching English Language Learners. I have a genuine passion for helping students meet their academic goals and close...

I'm a patient, empathetic tutor looking to help your child reach their maximum potential! I'll do my best to make this transition to online learning as seamless as possible. Stay safe everyone!

...focus on writing, particularly creative non-fiction. I've also long been in love with literature and film, and have studied both at school and on my own. Last year, I took a Spanish course at my college on Cuban Literature and Film after 1959 (the year of the Cuban Revolution), which was enlightening on many levels. Having lived in Latin America for three years, I am fluent in Spanish. When I'm not reading, writing, or watching...

...track. I am passionate about teaching and have a strong background in mathematics (through Calculus), English reading and writing at all levels (including AP English Language and Literature), AP Spanish Language, and AP Environmental Science. For about three years, I have tutored 3rd through 12th grade (including AP Calculus) at Mathnasium, a math tutoring center in the United States. Additionally, I scored a 5 on my AP Calculus, AP Spanish Language, and AP English Literature...

...tutor Creative Writing with a focus on voice, sound, tone, story arc, characterization, and skilled, creative ways to reveal information. I tutor essay writing by guiding students in their analysis of texts and information, ensuring a thoughtful and innovative conveyance of their analysis by paying particular attention to construction. I am a lifelong lover of reading and am a devoted writer. As a patient and careful listener, I work well with shy students and help...

...me to deliver excellent French lessons to students. Outside of teaching and tutoring French, I am a seasoned interdisciplinary researcher with expertise in French and European studies, anthropology, cultural studies, history, and philosophy as well as academic writing (research papers and theses). My educational background and scholarly work in the humanities prepare me to deliver excellent instruction in European History, World History, English, Academic Writing and Editing, and ESL/ELL. I am eager to guide students...

...love helping to spread knowledge. I will do anything I can to help my students understand the topic. I work with a 'bottom up' method, focusing on the basic first and building from there. I never allow my students to move on past a specific topic until the completely understand what they are doing and how it relates to the lesson. In this way, I build a solid foundation for learning, eliminating the small 'holes'...

...passion for education and learning began in high school where I regularly tutored Math and English to students of all ages. For the past 9 years, I worked in the Financial Services industry in various finance and human resources roles. This experience allowed me to work with all different types of people and helped me develop my skills for understanding unique personalities and how different individuals are motivated. Throughout my career post-college, I continue to...

...love of tutoring students in reading and writing. As a result, I have helped many a friend craft and edit papers for college admissions. Even so, I possess a solid background in mathematics as well. Three years of calculus not only solidified my abilities in integration and derivation, but likewise ensured my constant use of concepts found in algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. I often peer tutored students in my high school mathematics courses, sometimes receiving...

...a UC Berkeley grad, I have taught in NYC public schools, and have led private tutoring sessions in various subjects. I am always available to answer any questions the student may have post-sessions. I come from a long line of educators (two grandparents and both my parents!). From them I have learned the importance of building the student up, to always instill confidence in his or her own abilities through guidance and one-on-one practice. This...

Full-time MBA student at NYU Stern (Graduating May 2018), beginning a career in Investment Banking upon graduation. Undergraduate English major at Yeshiva University (BA '11) graduated cum laude. Experience working with students of all ages and skill levels. During my free time: I am a big sports fan (football, baseball, and hockey) and enjoy Crossfit training, cooking and baking, and winter sports (snowboarding and skiing).

...connecting to his or her style of learning. My ultimate goal is to do everything in my power to help each student meet his or her goals. On a personal note, I am married with two sons. I'm passionate about the environment and started recycling programs while I was a student at the University of Michigan. I enjoy the NBA and NFL and have been pulled into reality tv--"The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette," and "Survivor"--by my...

...the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and a B.A. in psychology from Amherst College. Judy also holds a Geriatric Scholarship Certificate (GSC) through the Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers. Judy loves the intricacies of language and finds helping others improve their English skills extremely rewarding. She enjoys working closely with people, both one-on-one and speaking to large and small groups. In her spare time, Judy enjoys traveling and learning languages, tap dancing,...

...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 forward to showcasing my abilities for Varsity Tutors to reach a new audience of eager students. I am...

...goal was for me to speak many languages. And, although I hated going to Spanish and/or French classes as a teenager, I have learned that being fluent in other languages open many doors for new opportunities. Whether as a tourist in a foreign country or a having a job offer, you will be ahead of your peers with the knowledge of a second language. Not to mention, it is a highlight to any resume. I...

I am a senior at the University of Pennsylvania. I love working with children and my favorite subject to tutor is Math. I enjoy solving mathematical problems and taking my students on a journey to a solution. I have been a tutor for about 8 years and I have worked as both a peer tutor and assistant teacher.