Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...and found it extremely gratifying. I have a proven track record for student achievement. One of my students achieved the highest score in her school on the Social Studies State Exam. In addition, my students improved by 30% after only 20 tutoring hours (on average, comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment scores). I have experience tutoring grades 1-8, but I really shine with elementary students. I strive to help students reach the next level; whether they are...

Passionate and dedicated writer and artist with extensive experience in the arts, education, and program management. I have studied English, Creative Writing, and Art History, as well as worked professionally in those fields. I have worked with students and audiences of all ages, from young children to adults.

...with education in other countries, like the UK, Sweden, and even Cuba. I take pride in helping my students understand what they are trying to learn, as well as in helping them to achieve what they've set out to do. It's not always an easy task, but with the right help, you can do it! As an English major in college, a law student with multiple research assistant credentials, and an Editor on the Journal...

...both in the local community and other classmates. Post-college graduation I worked as a medical scribe for two years. Still wanting to tutor/teach, I volunteered with Let's Get Ready for free SAT prep/college planning support to local high school students. I believe that a tutor should help students feel more confident in their own abilities. I try to create a very comfortable and trusting environment so students feel at safe to ask questions and seek...

...2015, I taught a course on Anglo-American poetry to students from grades 6-12 at the Vasant Valley School in New Delhi, India. At Vasant Valley, I taught over a hundred students about the fundamental components of English-language poetry and introduced them to select poems from several British and American poetic movements. I also helped students strengthen their writing skills through imitation writing exercises. Additionally, I tutored several students outside of class both at Vasant Valley...

I have been tutoring since 2014 in various subjects and have honed my skills in teaching. I aim to make you succeed as well as I am capable to and am devoted to helping.

...any Calculus course. I have also had experience tutoring middle school ELA and feel confident in tutoring elementary school, high school and college ELA, reading, and writing as well. Though I tutor a wide array of topics, I love tutoring math especially because it brings me so much joy when a student finally understands something that can be so difficult and I can see how proud they are of themselves. Hence, instead of just lecturing...

...who can help me. We all have differing experience's, but what brings us all together is all can all use a little help and support from time to time. As a former ELA teacher and current assistant principal, I'm able to see multiple perspectives from parents, students, teachers, and administrator. I'm able to examine what the state requires which allows me to see the alignment between state requirements, district requirements, and the teacher's current performance....

...students. On the side, I independently tutored 9th and 10th grade high school students with a particular focus in writing. I have developed an effective method of developing students' expository essay writing skills, and it is so rewarding to see students' pride in their personal improvement. I am comfortable tutoring in a wide variety of subjects, and my greatest strengths are high school writing and middle school mathematics. My enthusiasm and love for learning is...

...grasped just by looking at them from another perspective. I have experience working with students of varying age groups. I also have some experience assisting high school-aged students with college admissions essays and other writing projects. As an undergraduate, I frequently tutored classmates in essay writing and edited papers, which helped pay for my expenses during college. I enjoy helping people and enjoy teaching in particular because it gives you the opportunity to empower other...

...and learning all STEM fields. Currently, I am starting my graduate school research early at Harvard. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Earth Science and writing. I find learning fun and interesting, especially if it is approached in ways that are tangible for students and involve thinking outside of the classroom. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing, fitness (I compete in powerlifting), and spending time with my cats.

...the material and curriculum in our class. That has made all the difference in my career. I graduated from St. John's University with an Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in English. I have a minor in Secondary Education. I have taught middle school, high school and college over the course of my career as well as tutored students within those age groups. I taught English Literature, English Composition 101-1 and Introduction to Communications....

...embrace learning styles. From concepts to creation, students must learn how to ask significant questions and keep asking them. For a tutor, this means modeling good questions and expecting the best from her students. From the moment I sit down with students, they know they are in a safe environment where learning and respect for others is paramount. I enjoy using humor and engagement to make our sessions as interesting and painless as possible. No...

...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 there are as many strategies as there are people in the world. In this way, I like to encourage students to use whatever methods grant them success. I love to read, play music (alto sax...

...individual level the most. I also have over 10 years of tutoring experience in many different countries and in many different situations. I enjoy working one on one with students of all ages. I enjoy tutoring and helping my students to open their minds and understand the world around them. Teaching gives me a great deal of satisfaction and contentment. For this reason I have partnered with Varsity Tutors. I love helping students achieve their...

Hello! I'm James Robotham, I've been teaching and tutoring for over three years now. The reason I teach is that there's nothing I enjoy more than helping YOU feel more confident with your studies, so you can go out and rock your classes and feel prepared. Let's get started.

...expert in Bologna, and edited transcripts on the history of philosophy since 300 BCE. I can proofread essays, perform long division, translate difficult texts, and find the derivative. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, my plans were to attend Columbia's School of Social Work, where I was hoping to counsel foster youth. Unfortunately, I've had to defer my enrollment to Columbia, but I'm still just as passionate about education and child welfare as ever. My...

...necessary to sign up for tutoring in order fully comprehend the difficult subjects in school and outside. I attended SHSAT, SAT, and MCAT test prep, and have benefited greatly. After years of benefiting from tutoring myself, I've amassed a set of interpersonal skills that are essential to effectively explaining complex concepts and relationships. I've learned that patience and adequate communication, in collaboration with a stable knowledge background, are the tools to helping others.

...I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile. I am very organized, and I enjoy tailoring lessons to the needs of my students. I have worked with many student populations, and I have built a wonderful rapport with all of my students. Working with children has challenged me to be creative, nurturing, and most of all, patient. I believe that there are various forms of knowledge...

...growing charter school has equipped me to deliver expert instruction in reading, writing and comprehension. My university course of study at NYU was in Linguistics and Anthropology and I am currently in candidacy for a Master of Education degree in the Anthropology and Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. My passions include understanding people, the human condition and how words and language shape our worldview. Thus, whether teaching math or reading, my firm belief...