Award-Winning History Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

Global Business student studying Finance at Fordham University NYC. I'm very enthusiastic about combining my passion for interacting with others and sharing skills and knowledge to aim for brighter futures!

...Brothers Big Sisters in high school, where I found my passion for helping students. In college, I tutored extensively in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer with the DC Reads Program. I have worked with a wide range of students, tutoring for college entrance tests (SAT, ACT, Subject tests, etc.), as well as high school, middle school, and elementary school academic classes. I have also worked with students on essay revision,...

...degree of High Honors in the History of Science. I am also anticipating entering dental school this coming Fall at Columbia College of Dental Medicine. In this interim year, I would love the opportunity to continue tutoring -- I have tutored all throughout college in a multitude of subjects, and this rewarding experience has not only helped the students, but has also allowed me the chance to myself better learn how to communicate with students...

...on the ACT my first attempt, I found a tutor who helped me reach my full potential and absolutely rock the test. Since then, I have not been intimidated by any exam in University or beyond, including the LSAT. I know I can instill this same confidence in other students by slowly highlighting insight into testing methodologies. By the end of our prep, your student will be able to use the strategies on any academic study...

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University, a certified high school social studies teacher, and your next tutor!

...social studies teacher in my second year. I pride myself in teaching/improving student writing and literacy skills. I start every session with a diagnostic test in order to see the strengths and weaknesses of each student. Then I design a specific curriculum to strengthen the student's skills holistically. With these new found skills students can apply them to any class (math, science, english) and even in their personal and professional lives. The idea is to...

...to address challenges to individual learning and growth. Dedicated to supporting differences in learning styles and abilities among individual students, as well as differences in life experiences and cultural identities, I have experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students speaking and writing in English as a second or foreign language. I am particularly passionate about working with students on writing, and helping them develop as critical readers and listeners. I...

...this: all students are able to excel at anything they set their minds to. The reason why some do while others struggle has more to do with poor studying habits or a different way of learning material that is not addressed by the teacher's methods. It is my job to diagnose what the problem is and to fix it. I have done this with great success in the past and will continue to do so....

I believe education plays a vital role in the success of young people. I believe everyone is capable of learning given proper opportunities and sufficient attention. Most importantly, I believe I understand how to help, motivate, and communicate what I have learned to students and can therefore contribute to enhancing the prospects of young people.

...students better understand their subjects. I bring a unique way of approaching the subject that is meant to keep the student engaged and learning ranter than forcing them to recite a bunch of uninteresting facts over and over. I tutor a wide variety of subjects that I'm personally and professional passionate about. I was a comparative literature/religious studies dual major in college so I'm very familiar with history, writing, and literature analysis. In high school...

...and Medicine, Health, & Society and a minor in Chemistry. As a member of Top Hat Tutors, a selective, specialized tutoring organization that serves Fairfield County, I have spent dozens of hours tutoring clients ages five to sixteen across many academic disciplines. While I have extensive experience tutoring a variety of subjects, I am especially drawn to Chemistry, Writing, and Spanish, as I am most passionate and intrigued by coursework in these areas. In addition...

I am a graduate in Art and Art Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. I taught art at Museums, Public Schools (K-12), and Universities throughout New York. I am very passionate about teaching Art and Education to students.

I am a current senior at James Madison University studying Geographic Science and Intelligence Analysis. I tutor history starting at the elementary level going all the way up to the college level. I have not only taken the regents, AP and SAT subject tests in the history sector, but I have been tutoring this subject for 5+ years to a variety of students of all ages.

...a firm believer in the importance of seeking help when it is needed. In high school, I always found myself aiding my peers with their math homework, and reviewing essays for clarity and correct grammar. I was always complemented on how patient and specific my feedback was. Now, as I study theater direction at a prestigious university, I put to practice, how I can become better at communicating foreign ideas towards an end product. I...

I am a mature and responsible woman with several years experience as a tutor. My certification is for grades n-6; however, I have experience with students of all grade levels. My preference is to work with students at the public library as it offers a conducive atmosphere and resources. However I will consider traveling to a private home if the latter is not possible. I prefer to work nearby within the township of Huntington.... To connect...

...that are true to them. During my education, I've learned how important it is to understand what works for me as a student, which isn't always exactly what is prescribed in a classroom. This challenge requires creativity and adaptability, both of which are factors that really excite me and drew me to tutoring. I have experience working as a teaching assistant at Harvard Graduate School of Design and as a elementary school tutor at Harlem...

...achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all bases so that my students or myself won't be surprised by any "trick" questions.I always try to be fair, patient and interesting so that students stay focus and can retain their information.

...different approaches to any task they are faced with, whether it be solving a math problem or organizing an essay. This way, students can find the method that best suits their learning style. Furthermore, they not only learn how to address the individual task but also begin to understand how to approach similar tasks, acquiring skills that can be useful in the future. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing guitar, running, biking and watching sports.

...on a computer screen. Most students are a mix of several of these learning styles. I tutor students of all ages as well as adults. I truly love teaching and always work with each student differently to provide the most individualized and effective tutoring. i also try to get to know their hobbies and interests and bring these into lessons whenever possible:we might study the latest baseball scores for a statistics lesson or view a...

Helping students with subjects I thrive in, improves my own understanding of the content. I don't plan on pursuing a field that incorporates calculus or any higher division math concepts for that matter, which is why I value my job as a tutor. I truly appreciate the fact that I'm not allowing this information to go to waste.