Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...math, biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, English, and social studies. I do my best to connect the subjects in a fun and interesting way. As an experienced educator, I know the importance of truly listening to each student's concerns and 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...

...then teaching fellow students the material. In that one project, I saw just how much harder I was willing to work (and how much better the results were) when I truly cared. A personal connection and goal is the key to succeeding in any subject. In addition, once I stepped to the other side of the desk, I saw how rewarding being a teacher can be. As a tutor, I see myself your guru -...

...2nd grade. As a teacher I strive to ensure each of my students receives a high quality education that meets their needs. As a tutor, this goal also applies. I love helping students reach their "light bulb" moment, the moment where everything finally makes sense. I believe that every child can, and wants to, learn; it's all about finding what clicks, and what works. I look forward to meeting and helping your child become successful...

...many more as a tutor. I started tutoring when I was in the sixth grade, and I now work with students from grades six through college. I also teach SAT and ACT preparation courses. While my favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, my Math and English students have gone on to great success as well. I know that every student has a unique learning style and success is often a matter of finding the...

...from Harvard University with a degree in Social Anthropology. My love of learning has led me to explore a wide variety of subjects throughout my life, and I've developed the skills to be successful in understanding them, both in my brain and on paper. I love working with kids and teenagers, and have experience tutoring for the SAT, various middle and high-school level subjects, as well as college admissions counseling. I am a friendly, patient,...

...Cross and the University of Virginia. I received my BA from Holy Cross in Economics and German and my Masters in German from UVa. While at University of Virginia I taught introductory and intermediate German to undergraduate students and also tutored students in essay writing and grammar in both English and German. This past year I taught an undergraduate seminar in Germany at Ruhr University Bochum on German Film. Outside of teaching and tutoring I...

...crucial to succeeding at a high level in the fields of English and the humanities. Each paper you write, each book you read asks you to think about yourself within the scope of the task, to fully engage with the materials intellectually and emotionally, and to be vulnerable. Self-knowledge and the capacity to look inward and challenge yourself to think deeply and honestly is critical to writing well, to analyzing correctly, and to obtaining admission...

...essay writing, admissions essays, resume and cover letter building and improvement, scholarship applications, and personal writing. All of the students I helped with college admissions essays and scholarship essays have gained entry into their desired programs, and/or have received the scholarships for which they applied! The skill level of my students ranged from rudimentary to scholarly - I am happy to work with any student, no matter their level! I even studied abroad in Hong...

I am a recent graduate of NYU with a major in Teaching Social Studies Education (Grades 7-12) and a minor in Psychology who is passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities and inspiring learners' academic curiosity. I also have a NYS teaching license.

I love to teach, learn, and always happy to help work towards better success!

...graduated Case Western Reserve University, a year early, with a bachelors degree in Biochemistry. My science background has taught me the value of good teaching, and has consequently impacted how I, myself tutor students. I tutor students in the SAT/ACT math and writing sections, biological sciences, and middle school level math/algebra. My goal in tutoring each student is to not only get the student to understand the material, but to also enjoy their process of...

...English and Secondary Education at St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, where I achieved a degree in English/Secondary Education. There I also started an English Literature Club and helped create the school's first ever literary magazine, serving as an assistant editor. Since then, I have attained a Master's Degree in the Teaching of Writing and Reading, and am a certified English and Reading teacher. I have presented at local and national conferences about my approaches to...

...an SAT reading class for a private tutoring academy for 2 months. Whether your child is just beginning to read, a middle schooler, or a high schooler who needs help writing essays of any variety of English, AP Language, or college, I can offer personalized sessions to meet their unique needs. My approach is simple: Engage students, boost confidence, and, in turn, build their skills so that reading is no longer a passive subject they...

...a rapport with a child in need of some academic help. I can keep a child engaged and keep to the subject matter. My strong suits are the basic sciences of Chemistry and Physics as well as Mathematics. I have taught the essentials of mechanics and engineering using Lego and I have taught the basics of civics and business as a Junior Achievement teacher in the upper elementary schools. I worked with adults as an...

...years for children, adolescents and adults. Besides being bilingual in Spanish, I am also conversational in Italian. I love to travel and learn about other cultures. I even had the unique opportunity to study abroad in Venezuela. I enjoy helping students achieve their best and have fun in the process. I have always believed in making lessons interesting. I have achieved this by using games, songs and manipulatives to enhance instruction. In my free time,...

When we work together, we'll be successful!... We will work out as to WHY you don't know as to WHAT you don't know.... Please provide all the past homework, classwork, and notes to gain a clearer understanding of what to expect in the future. This helps to "break the ice" and establish a working relationship. The more information provided, the easier to diagnose WHY you don't know.... There's an old saying, "You can lead a horse...

...I'm back at school at NYU, studying for a more general liberal arts degree. I'm great with standardized tests, SAT, PSAT, AP; if the College Board makes you sit in a room for it, I can probably help you out, and of course I have experience with New York's SHSAT. Most of my past tutoring experience was helping classmates with history, English and literature courses, and I've also led a few coding workshops. When I'm...

...only reason how I got an A in that class was that I attended my professor's office hours and scheduled time for more help. While it was challenging and required much effort outside of class, I am proud to have done well and happy that I was able to help the following year's students perform successfully as well. Final Points: Thank you for the time for reading this and for getting to know me. I...

I cannot wait to work with you to increase your reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, etc. I have a passion for the English language and teaching--so much so that I have been a classroom English teacher for the last 13 years with another school year approaching swiftly. Let's work together to build your confidence and hone your ELA skills!

I'm an Ivy League graduate with over 10 years of teaching experience. I began my career teaching at Auburn University. The majority of my work has been at online colleges and in private tutoring. One of the things I strive for is to create an individualized experience for each student to help them reach their potential. A student is a person not a number, and each has their own strengths and learning style.