Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...and Media Studies. I plan to attend a Film Production graduate program in the fall. As an undergraduate, I've mentored elementary school students on a variety of subjects, including math, science, writing, and test prep. I have the most fun as a mentor when I facilitate theatre, playwriting and art classes. I am especially eager to help students write academic and personal essays. The critical thinking skills gleaned in the process will help my students...

...BA in Political Science from Trinity College in Hatford, CT and my professional experience includes retail/consumer products, technology/software and tech start ups. I have a passion for tutoring and love to help people reach academic and professional success. My key subject areas are writing (high school, college, business), business, marketing, political science and college application/test prep. In my free time, I enjoy running (26.2 x2, 13.1 x3), reading, watching baseball games and going to concerts....

...things they enjoyed. While skiing and academia are different, both require a strong base of knowledge to pull from. It is so important to cultivate a passion for learning, so that no matter the subject, the student can feel confident and want to do their best. If it becomes only about the academia and the joy is left out, I have found that the student is more likely to become discouraged when the subject gets...

...and universities. Additionally, I effectively equip individuals who are challenged by ADHD, ADD, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, addressing barriers resulting in higher educational accomplishments. My professional path is somewhat unconventional. Proficient in Spanish, I began my career as a marketing specialist and events planner. Along the way I ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions...

...a wide variety of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring elementary and high school level math because I can be creative in designing examples. I truly enjoy teaching; there is a great satisfaction in helping students comprehend new information. Since graduating from college I have been working as an Emergency Medical Technician and I have been taking some graduate level biology classes. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, reading about astronomy, and watching stand-up...

...I consider my speciality. By working with several students over the years, I have developed teaching methods dependent on the type of student I am working with. Having a solid foundation to learn and good study skills is incomparable when pursuing higher education, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I also know learning techniques that will improve long-term retention. While attending the University of Texas at Austin, I majored in biology and completed a...

...the bar exam in three states via self-study on my first try for each: California (2015), New York (2020 UBE), and Illinois (2007). On the UBE I scored in the top 8 percentile. During the past few years I've taught numerous students how to pass the bar exam in many states. I am also skilled with essay writing, composition, editing, test taking strategy, literature, reading comprehension, and all areas of government/civics and law.... My teaching philosophy...

I am an honors graduate of CUNY Queens College, and have been successfully tutoring for about three years; primarily high school math. My style is very focused on getting to know an individual student and the way they learn, and figuring out exactly why they are struggling.

...students K-6 with their homework of all subjects. I also volunteered at the New York Child Learning Institute where I worked with students with autism in every subject; it was an extremely rewarding experience and greatly strengthened my teaching skills. Finally, I worked for Grade Potential Tutoring and tutored 2nd and 4th grade English and writing as well as GED prep. My past experiences make me confident that I can help all students become stronger...

...a high school where I teach ninth, eleventh, and twelfth graders. Therefore, I have had experience transitioning students into high school, preparing students for the college application process, and supporting students transitioning to higher education and beyond. Before accepting the full-time teaching position in New Canaan, I fulfilled three long-term substitute positions; one at Sedgwick Middle School in West Hartford, one at Conard High School in West Hartford, and one at RHAM High School in...

...am well versed in all things English! I really enjoy tutoring in any subject that pertain to English, however I also am not opposed to looking at other areas of work, depending on my grade level. As a teacher and tutor, I hope to instill growth mindsets within my students and share the importance of never giving up. Working with a positive attitude and scaffolding information is what I do best! I look forward to...

...in peer editing various essays and papers. I aim to aid my students by first assessing their learning styles to see what types of tutoring methods best fit their needs. In my experience tutoring, studying for, and taking standardized tests, I learned that there are several different ways to answer the same question, which is what I love the most about tutoring for the SAT and LSAT. It is my goal to show and explain...

...overseas teaching job, my Mom looked at me and said, "You're the right person for this." Thus began a journey of teaching, learning and global discovery that was to shape the person I am today. I get back so much more than I give, and I give a tremendous amount, making sure my students get what they need, and more. Tutoring provides a more personal approach to education, in the spirit of friendliness, sharing and...

...a Ph. D in English at Stony Brook University. I am extremely passionate about my subject. I love interacting with my students, and helping them to feel more confident in their reading and writing skills. I have been helping students to navigate the college admissions process, including preparing for standardized tests and writing the college essay, since I began teaching. My primary motivation is to do anything I can to help each student accomplish his...

I believe that communication and flexibility are key to successful teaching.

I am a test account.

...D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Former Editor-in-Chief of the Touro Law Moot Court Honors Board, former Notes Editor of the Touro Law Review, President Emeritus & former Communications Director and Marketing Director of the Student Bar Association, former Contracts I & II Teaching Assistant, former contributing writer of the Suffolk Lawyer, and former Executive Student Co-Director of the Touro Law Legal Education Access Program. Graduate of St. Joseph's University - Long Island and holder of a...

...idea to students at CitySquash in the Bronx, and Harlem RBI in Manhattan, two programs which blend tutoring instruction and homework help with sports. Tutoring sessions were one-on-one for one to two hours per week. I received my Bachelors in America Studies and in Communication and Media Studies from Fordham College Rose Hill in the Bronx. I'm saving money so that I can eventually enter a masters program in either Journalism, or History. I tutor...

...that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL and Japanese. I have experience tutoring for standardized tests as well. I believe that we can work together to construct knowledge instead of just lecturing at you while you memorize facts. I want to help you learn, grow and realize...

...test prep, math, or writing, any skill or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind of problem this way,...