Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...of great success. I strive to teach academic responsibility and dedicate time to developing strong social skills. My students and I work as a TEAM to reach our goals. We look out for each other and always show respect. I truly feel that, in order for effective and meaningful learning to take place, there must first be an established sense of comfort and climate of trust between the teacher and the student. Together, we will...

I am a certified NYS General Education Teacher for grades 1-6 with five years experience. I also have certification in ESL Instruction for Pre-K-12 grade.... I believe that learner-oriented teaching promotes learning that is both purposeful and enduring. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to know who my learners are, what kinds of knowledge and experience they have, and what they want to achieve so that I can tailor a curriculum that fits their needs...

I am currently a first year medical student at Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. I have been tutoring elementary to high school students since 2014. I am more than willing to help anyone who struggles with Math, Science and even English! My favorite subject is science, hence why I want to be a physician. I am here to motivate and inspire students to do their best in everything. Confidence is key.

...what I know and I'm very passionate about helping others engage in their own academic pursuits. I'm patient and am excited to engage people in topics and ideas and conversations relating to their academic and personal growth! Making lasting connections through learning experiences is the key! As the exclamation points display, I have a very enthusiastic and optimistic personality. I weightlift and read a lot in my free time and have a pretty eclectic music...

...just takes time, patience, and sometimes even an out of the box approach to learning challenging concepts. In my experience, in order to help a struggling student, you must first take the time to get to know the student and work together to find an approach that works best for that student. I am passionate about providing students the opportunity multiple ways in which they can demonstrate their learning. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...I have the most fun working with students on their writing because I feel that even the most academic paper is still an opportunity to be creative if even in a small sense. In this way, I get a sense of who my students are as people through their writing. My tutoring approach is playful, yet patient and even-handed. I try my best to create an atmosphere where students are uninhibited and unafraid to take...

...myself getting a PhD in sociology and being a teacher. Today, I am a PhD student in Public and Urban Policy at The New School, and I am adjunct professor at Hunter College at the City University of New York. I like to use my academic trajectory as an example of the fact that hard work can get a student anywhere. I love learning, which is why I love teaching and tutoring. I have taught...

...when teaching is to empower ALL students in a manner that is friendly, exciting and comfortable. This year marks my 4th year of teaching primary grade students. I possess a Master of Science for Childhood education and Teaching Students with Disabilities for grades first to sixth. I am also finalizing my New York State License for teaching which will be this coming summer. To date I have classroom teaching experience across a range of subjects...

...residing in, working in, or merely visiting the city. My background in mathematics is very extensive. I took all honors mathematic courses up through AP Calculus BC in high school and Calculus I in my first year of college. I also have in-depth experience with English. In high school, I took AP Literature and Composition and AP Language and Composition as well as honors English classes. Besides taking classes in these subjects, I tutored at...

My name is Carly. I love to teach and motivate students to want to become a better learner. I I believe it is very important to make learning fun and engaging in order to be effective. I make sure all of my lesson plans incorporate various needs: visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic! I believe a strong point for me is my ability to motivate students and combine classroom/tutoring management.... I believe it is important to motivate...

...have held senior financial management positions in major NYC based companies and currently serve as Comptroller for a large organization. While comfortable teaching English and Math test prep and Regents prep for a wide range of exams, over the past year, I have worked quite a lot with ISEE, SHSAT, SSAT and Algebra students. From the first diagnostic that I give to my students, I quickly develop a strategy to work with them on to...

...self-awareness. Currently, as a second grade teacher at a private school in Manhattan, I encourage my students to feel confident in their abilities to look closely, think critically, ask questions, and have conversations, with the goal of becoming successful learners across all areas. I began tutoring elementary-age students in college and have continued to 5 years later. I love working one-on-one with a student to provide them with the specialized attention needed in order to...

...students of all ages in reading, writing, French, German, test preparation, and executive functioning. From there, I moved to Austria for a year under Fulbright Austria as an English language teaching assistant; I worked in two Austrian high schools, learning from a number of skilled local teachers, and developing and teaching my own English lessons. As a tutor, I am a strong believer that no two students are alike, so I adapt my teaching style...

...will be cheering you on, never punish you for learning. My grandmother was a wonderful teacher who helped me re-learn Chinese when I moved back from Japan to China. Because my grandma served as a mentor who believed that 'I can do it', I remained confident and went from bottom of class to top. Ultimately, we will not only work on your weakness, but also develop mental and physical toughness. Tutoring experience: spent 2 years...

I am a career educator. I am committed to helping students master content and developing skills to make them a lifelong learner.

...I majored in Biology and Spanish. Since then, I've been working in the New York City public school system as an educator for elementary school children. I have experience working with students in kindergarten, first grade and have even taught summer school for fourth graders. Most of my experience lies within the first grade year being that I worked as a first grade teacher for the past two years. In that time, I focused on...

...am also certified K-8 all subjects and have experience tutoring math, reading, writing/language arts to elementary school students. I have taught reading using the Wilson Reading Program which is an Orton Gillingham Approach. I am currently a learning disability teacher consultant on the child study team conducting educational evaluations, case managing and assisting teachers and students with strategies to assist struggling learners, specifically with the special needs population. I have worked with all age groups...

...these scientific disciplines. Aside from the sciences, I enjoy learning and tutoring math, history, English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and...

...graduating, I have worked with children in a variety of grade levels. I have taught fifth grade math and third grade. I currently teach first grade. I love teaching all subjects but teaching reading is my favorite. I love seeing students learn to truly enjoy reading and making it fun rather than a struggle. Through my variety of experiences, I have learned that through engaging and differentiated lessons, every student is able to make progress...

Roxie Pell is a writer, editor, and tutor with experience helping students of all ages improve their writing. She previously worked as a peer-to-peer tutor for the Wesleyan Writing Workshop and as a writing tutor for the Wesleyan Center for Prison Education, a program in which incarcerated students enroll in college courses for credit. Roxie currently works in media as a freelance writer and social media editor for various online outlets.