Award-Winning History Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...trained teacher. Education is something I am very passionate about, and teaching is one of the most fulfilling activities I have performed in my life. I have been told by former students that I am a good listener and an easy person to relate to. As a teacher, I look to understand a student's needs and create lessons and activities around those needs. I worked as a bilingual teacher for thirteen years in subjects such...

...had great, inspirational teachers who influence the way I view learning today. Patience, validation, encouragement, and clear demonstration are values that I bring into my tutoring sessions. I believe that the most important thing is for the student to walk away feeling encouraged, willing to take on challenges, and feeling equipped to take on those challenges in a meaningful way. Outside of academics I love to sing, play the piano, bake, and read fiction books....

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 have over 13 years of experience teaching Latin, Ancient Greek and related subjects in Classics and Philosophy. My primary pedagogical commitment is to keep things fun, engaging, and vibrationally warm. The word "study" is from the Latin "studium", meaning "enthusiasm" -- so it's all about cultivating that enthusiasm. I also create educational content under the moniker Nathanology (youtube.com/nathanology). My interests include Ancient Greek, Latin, Classics, Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, Music, Video-Making

...such problems and it starts with learning and starting to regain hope which is something I hope my students will attain. I want to help students with elementary Math and English because I have a strong passion towards helping elementary students and that is where my prior work has been done. I also want to help students making that transition to college, as I am well rounded in writing essays and editing them as well....

...public policy), and I'm looking forward to pursuing graduate studies in the fall for Environmental Management. During the past 3 years, I've been fortunate to travel and work on different organic farms and sustainable land stewardship projects; I'm hoping that my graduate studies will offer an opportunity to merge my formal academic training with my recent experiences working with the land. Can't wait to get to know you, and help you work towards your goals!

...of 2017, on the Dean's List. My degree was a Bachelors of Arts. I majored in History with a minor in Political Science. I am very passionate in my field of study. My focus was primarily on American and World History including Middle Eastern History, Ancient Chinese History, and Irish History. I have expanded on my course work by studying abroad in Italy to learn about their history and culture. I enjoy exploring genealogy and...

...Chicago. My tutoring experience has primarily been one-on-one with elementary, middle school, and high school students. I believe doing well on tests involves more than knowing the subject material. I emphasize test-taking strategies, like process of elimination, ignoring irrelevant information, and pacing. More than anything, I hope to help students build the confidence they need to ace their tests and succeed in college and beyond. In high school and college, my favorite subjects were in...

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

...concerts, baking, martial arts, and the occasional Netflix binge. My devotion and passion for tutoring derives from a life-long interest in education. Helping others find what sparks their desire and ability to learn has been one of the most fulfilling and joyous endeavors of my life. The learning process is most effective and efficient when students' unique interests and academic needs are taken into consideration. I am dedicated to identifying what those factors are for...

...are interested in, how they enjoy school, their favorite subjects, their day-to-day, their extra-curricular activities, etc. Usually I find that my students already possess all the tools within to overcome any academic difficulty they may be experiencing. They simply need a little personal attention and encouragement to bring out their confidence and comfort with a subject, as well as a platform where they feel safe to ask any questions. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy staying...

...Assistant at a summer camp in New York City, my hometown. While I tutor many subjects ranging from Algebra to World History, I find SAT prep and college application essays to be my favorite. I've spent entire summers perfecting my skills in these areas, and are also the ones I have received the most help in. I feel the most satisfaction in teaching these skills to the next generation, as it is my way in...

...I am currently a first grade teacher in the New York City Department of Education. I teacher in an inclusive classroom using Math in the City, TERC, and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Units of Study. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring students of all levels in grades K-12. I have helped students with test prep for the ACT, SAT, and AP exams as well as middle school admissions. I also...

I'm an avid reader and lover of History first among other things. Science trivia and biology fascinate me as well. I love learning and deepening my understandings by explaining or discussing them with others. In my free time I bike, read, write fiction, and watch cheesy sci-fi shows.

I'm an incoming sophomore in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. I've been tutoring since my junior year in high school and self-tutored for the SAT/ACT, so I can help you get the score you want.

...and political science. I have also tutored per-calculus, biology, geometry, and SAT Math, reading, and writing. My strengths as a tutor are quickly analyzing student's learning habits and tailoring my approach to best suit their needs and skills. I set reachable goals for every session and clear expectations about my responsibilities and the students responsibilities in preparing for our work together in order to maximize the time we have. I pride myself on being able...

...while working through the challenges of each subject. I make sure that students understand what it is that is making the subject hard for them to understand in order to easily solve the problem! I take time with each client to ensure that they're getting a full explanation and are able to build the skills they need to develop further. Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to hearing from you!... I help...

...Pharmacy, I have already gained much experience and knowledge of Chemistry and other sciences as well as Maths. My teaching style is very interactive; I help the students to learn how to solve a problem and every other problem similar to it. I do not focus on only the problem at hand, instead I focus on all aspects that could be derived from such a problem and thus give my students a broad understanding of...

...have been tutored and tutoring for as long as I can remember, meaning I have a strong understanding of what it is like to be on both sides of the relationship. I know what types of feedback to ask for from my students, and how to apply this feedback to my tutoring in order to tailor it to the individual student's needs. On top of that, I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I love helping someone realize...

...and short supplemental essays, to brag sheets and student resumes. As a Teacher and Editor, I help students to analyze content, organize their insights, and express their ideas with language that is original, personal, and correct. As a creative guide, I use humor, pop-culture references, and real-world experience to help young writers draw out their experiences and perceptions, and shape them into personal essays that say something meaningful. In my free time, I enjoy music,...