Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...you are understanding what you are doing. In order to become successful in what you are being taught, you have to have patience and be willing to listen to understand. I enjoy helping students become comfortable in the subject he/she needs help with. I always tell students if they are feeling stressed by the problems, take deep breaths and then continue. Also, I let them know it is okay and I am here to assist.

...Marketing Communication/ Digital Marketing as well as a certificate in Community Development. On her campus, Monique is a Bonner Service Leader, who are a group of undergraduates who serve the Capital regions at numerous sites. She currently serves at Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls, an all-girls charter high school located in Albany, NY as a College Access Associate. At her site, she meets with the guidance counselors and social workers in order to...

...in Civil & Urban Engineering. Currently, I am a structural engineer at a top tier Construction Management Company in New York City, and I have a wide experience in mathematics and engineering. I have excelled in mathematics, English and science for all of my educational career from elementary school all the way to engineering school at NYU. I enjoy tutoring and teaching those who are interested in increasing their education and doing well in their...

...reading almost any kind of literary fiction (though I have quite an affinity for WWII fiction). I also love to write and try to take as many different kinds of writing classes as my schedule and wallet can afford me. Aside from literary interests, I love trying any kind of new food, attempting to bake pies, and knitting anything cozy or fluffy. I believe that through communication, we can work together to target your specific...

...each session with culture, history, and arts. Most importantly however, I adjust and continue to restructure lessons in order to meet the needs of every one of my students. I have always loved learning, and I enjoy seeing the moment on students' faces when they begin to understand a concept, be it literary themes, or historical contexts. In terms of availability, I tailor my schedule to suit your own. No matter if you are in...

I am a recent graduate of SUNY New Paltz, where I received a BA in English with a minor in Spanish, the subjects I will be teaching. I am passionate about helping students, because I saw such improvement in my brother with special needs when tutors assisted him. I believe each student has potential and will break down studying in small intervals to make it less daunting and more fun, using Quizlet and learning conversationally.

...to inspire and assist young people in recognizing and achieving both their personal goals and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of...

...student with an emphasis on history, law, English, social sciences, and test preparation. I have taught history as a college teaching fellow and for two years in a high school classroom. I am familiar with and have taught and tutored both AP, honors, and regular courses. Outside of teaching, I have had the opportunity to work with students applying to attend U.S. colleges. I help with essays, resumes, and other application materials, along with helping...

Hello! My name is Stephen and I am a Junior at Yale University studying Psychology and Education Studies. I am very passionate about working with kids and pursuing a career in teaching, and my main goal is to help students achieve their full potential!

...my Master of Arts in History and Bachelor of Arts in History & Jewish Studies from Tulane University. After graduating from law school I worked as a commercial litigator in Manhattan. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I most enjoy helping students with Writing, Reading Comprehension and History. In my experience helping struggling students I have found that meeting students at their level is most important for information retention and gaining an appreciation...

I have been teaching and tutoring for more than 35 years and still enjoy talking about the English language, writing, and literature. I have worked with students with varying skills and abilities in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college, and I look forward to meeting with you to improve your writing and communication skills.

...in research on polyphenols and prostate cancer under the CWRU Department of Urology, and am a co-author of a publication on protein expression and prostate cancer. I have experience working one on one with students in subjects ranging from English, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, to the SAT's. I have found that teaching students is a gratifying experience that allows me to witness students progress academically and as individuals. I believe that it is my job...

...motivated to make our tutoring sessions productive, helpful, and fun! I just recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in English language and literature and a minor in professional writing. As a tutor at my university's writing center, I have experience editing and helping with writing, as well as college essays, applications, resumes, and cover letters. I look forward to helping you with anything reading, writing, editing, or otherwise!

...from SUNY Binghamton. A "creative dissertation" in my case was a poetry collection, a book that was many years in the making. In terms of my experience as a teacher, I've been working in education for ten years. I've worked with middle school students to college students in their fifties. I enjoy helping individuals becoming effective writers, readers, and thinkers. I believe reading and writing can help provide maps to navigate life. These tools are...

...and writing abilities, college application essays, and standardized test scores. In 2010, I graduated cum laude from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a major in Magazine Journalism and minor in English. Since that time I've written for a number of national publications including Newsday, Inc. magazine, and PopMatters. I've also done marketing for Rodale Books and am currently at work on a novel. I'm eager to help students reach their...

...oneself clearly is an invaluable tool throughout life. As a tutor I am most passionate about helping students improve their scores on Critical Reading and Writing portions of standardized tests. As a teacher my greatest joy is seeing a student achieve more then they thought possible. I consider myself a life-long learner who places a high value on education. When I am not teaching or exploring a new subject area I enjoy jogging and exploring...

I have been tutoring since I was in high school in a variety of subjects and I have a great passion for helping others understand ideas. A love of teaching and learning has been with me for quite a few years and I look forward to teaching and learning. When I'm not tutoring, I like to play ultimate frisbee and ukelele.

...note, I feel that when one teaches a certain subject, that person is learning as well. Tutoring is a beneficial game for both sides, the tutor and the student. The only difference with this game and any other game is that both parties win. Tutoring is a nice task to take upon, where I can learn the student's needs and feel proud when I see progress. I used to tutor middle school and high school...

...I find helps to put students at their ease even in the face of approaching deadlines. That being said, my sessions can be as in-depth as needed. While I am happy to advise on grammar and spelling, I will switch the focus to important content concerns if I see fundamental issues that need to be addressed. My goal is to help students stay on task, and to ensure that their arguments in writing are supported...

...to develop skills that the student can carry forward in his or her academic life, and my measured goal-setting will help student and tutor remain highly-motivated and see their efforts pay off significantly. Feel free to contact me at any time! I'm truly passionate about tutoring, and cannot wait to get started with you. I can guarantee a hard-working, experienced tutor who will do everything he can to fulfill your academic needs.... My teaching philosophy is...