Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Long Island City, NY

...my own students. I have 7 years experience private tutoring a diverse range of subjects in New York and London, and 6 years experience as a teaching assistant of History and Italian at the University level. I’ve worked with a range of students from high-achieving undergraduates to students at pressure-cooker college preparatory schools to children...

...and many have been accepted at their top choice colleges. My teaching philosophy is to help my students achieve their greatest potential. I know each student is an individual and they all have different abilities, learning styles, and interests. I incorporate different teaching styles and tailor my sessions to help all my students grasp the...

...here. I want to motivate and push you to accomplish what you previously thought impossible both inside and outside of the classroom -- whether it's acing the SAT math section, writing a thoughtful literary response, or even pursuing a leadership position outside of school, I'm here as both a resource and a mentor.... You can always do one more -- one more problem set, one more question. Never be afraid to challenge your limits, because you're able to accomplish so much more than you know.

...private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths...

...moments of understanding and eventually see many of them improve their scores/performance. With regards to learning, I believe there are 3 keys: practice, practice and more practice! In other words, my message to you is be not afraid. Any seemingly complex knowledge can be learned with sufficient understanding and review. I am here to guide...

...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 their full potential after guiding them through a challenging problem; I love putting...... People get excited about subjects when they can relate to them. I would help a student become engaged with a topic by making it apply to his or her own life and interests.

...range of ages from elementary through high school. Because of students' differing needs and interests, I always make a point of finding the approach that works with each person. I focus on first understanding why a student is having difficulty, rather than just drilling them. Sometimes this is a matter of the student's learning style,...

...Massachusetts and began working as a Pre-K teacher in Arlington. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the city of Boston and the surrounding areas. I love Boston and all there is to do here! I enjoy going to the beach, outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, and relaxing with a good book.... I like to get to know more about my student. I find out about their interests and talk to them about their own personal concerns, and also find their strengths as well. I like to get to know my student as an individual person, and not just a "fifth grader" or "online student." Often I will give baseline assessments to see if I notice trends in their work to find areas to develop.

...both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often think of history as a series of facts or see a reading assignment as an exercise in memorizing plot points. Through an understanding of narrative my students and I build reading comprehension and writing skills that translate into...

...tutor to elementary and middle school children struggling in Math and ELA in Brooklyn. I focused on improving the reading and writing skills of non-native English speakers. Through translations, grammar resources and individualized math self-assessments, my tutees were able to succeed on citywide exams. I can cater to a variety of clients; I have worked...