Award-Winning ISEE- Lower Level Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...math and english. I genuinely believe that education is a privilege and a vital part of life. Without education, we would not be able to get anywhere in the world. This belief is something that I tend to base all of my teaching methods on and is also something that I very strongly believe in. In my spare time I love photography and dance. I also enjoy playing golf and watching football.... My teaching philosophy is...

...Introductory Biology, as a camp counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. My academic strengths are science, social sciences, music, and SAT preparation. I loved my time in primary and secondary school and hope to instill my excitement for learning into my tutees. While sometimes tests (both standardized and otherwise) can be tricky and decrease students' faith in themselves, I am certain that, with a little confidence boost, any student...

...students improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary building, and essay writing. While many students find these subjects daunting, I think that with the right strategies, anyone can improve in these areas. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy reading, writing short stories, and regularly posting on Tumblr.

...computational models of language acquisition. She is also a adjunct lecturer in Computer Science at Hunter College. Tutoring for now nearly a decade, Katherine is passionate about empowering her students to learn through hands-on challenges. She takes particular pride in the confidence and self-reliance her students develop in their work and works hard to create individualized environments where her students, regardless of age, learning style, or subject, flourish. She has a particular knack for test...

...of the student. In addition to my aforementioned pedagogical toolkit, I am a passionate learner. WIth my varied educational, professional, and personal experiences, I am able to tutor in a variety of content areas. Through my graduate education and experience as a teacher, I have expertise in teaching basic literacy through advanced algebraic math. My undergraduate experiences in Anthropology prepare me to support learners in writing organized, concise, and well-researched essays. Finally, my patience and...

...in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with all sections of the SAT and ACT having prepared several high school students for these tests. I believe that every student is capable of boosting his or her baseline score on these tests, so long as he or she works hard to get to know the format of the tests and the most popular types of...

...they were given plenty of personal and individual attention BY ACTUALLY GIVING PLENTY OF PERSONAL AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION! Sounds simple enough but rather easier said than done, and I pride myself in managing to do so. I believe that the first and foremost of teaching math, as in any subject, is the firm establishment and thorough understanding of the basic concepts and fundamentals. Learning is consequential; without the firm basic core, the students cannot...

As a lifelong educator, I am especially interested in seeing the student achieve his/her goals. I am a qualified and certified Reading Teacher and Specialist teaching from ages Pre-K to Adult with credentials in several fields including English as a second language, English Literature, Creative Writing, as well as specific skills in particular programs such as Wilson Reading System. I look forward to working with students in a productive and successful environment. ... My teaching...

I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students. I believe one-on-one tutoring is more effective because individual attention gives personalized benefits for learning. My hobbies are listening to music and reading novels.

...of tutoring experience, and still counting. I have my masters in early childhood education and I am certified to teach k-6. As an experienced educator, I offer the best learning experience for your child, whether it is building new skills or reinforcing particular learning goals. Thus, I can teach students in all subject areas from k-8. My teaching style is based on the consideration of students' learning abilities. I base my instruction on how my...

I am a middle school Math teacher who loves to make learning fun! I am the self proclaimed binder surgeon and am great at helping students organize and learn how to be a good learner.

...individual one on one basis. As an educator I strive to promote intellectual growth and an appreciation for lifelong learning. Through the use of individual reading sessions I actively engage my students of varying abilities in guided reading and phonics instruction. Additionally, working with students to perfect the craft of writing is a rewarding experience. Working at an Independent School in Manhattan, I teach math and science which helps me solidify critical STEM concepts and...

I earned my Bachelor's in Individualized Study at NYU Gallatin and my Master's in International Education at NYU Steinhardt. I believe in individualized lesson plans for each student. Using the student's learning style (and strengths) can help us work on the weaknesses. I have worked with elementary-school children in classroom settings, for both non-profit organizations and schools. I am patient, thorough, and competent.... Students have different learning styles. A tutor should teach to each student's style...

...novellas, to academic essays and theses, to cover letters and personal statements for job and graduate school applications. I would also like to note that, having dealt with serious ADHD when I was younger, I more than understand the struggles that come with being an ADHD/ADD student and enjoy helping ADHD/ADD individuals find means to study that suit their own individual ways of learning. I had to learn many tricks along the way to make...

...addition, doing so not only helped them, but also myself in solidifying my understanding of the material. This led me to take on various roles as a TA, both in 1-1 and in group settings later in my college career. My responsibilities ranged from weekly 1-1 sessions with multiple students to giving a review session to a large lecture class. Outside of academics, for all four years I have tutored middle/high school students in music...

...math tutor. With both students, we worked on overall comprehension and retention so they could remember to apply what we had worked on together when they completed independent work. In addition, I have loved writing since I was in grade school and would love the opportunity to help you increase the quality of your writing. I have taken and received A's in two college-level writing courses, as well as receiving a 5 on my AP...

...practice this passion as a New York City per diem and permanent substitute teacher for the past three months. My other related experiences range from being a summer camp counselor for over 6 years, past phonemic and reading tutor, and a Resident Assistant for high school students at a summer boarding school. I am an extremely positive, energetic, friendly, and encouraging teacher to my students, and seek to share these attributes with other students through...

...upon both my humanities and math sides in tutoring for all sections of the SAT and ACT. My SAT and ACT students have been admitted to colleges including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford and Hamilton. I also have abundant experience working with younger students for private school entrance exams and my ISEE, HSPT and SSAT students have been accepted into the independent schools of their choice. I am highly effective at making the process of learning as...

...decision on her own. These prompts are wonderful seques into important conversations where we learn about each other more. For example, they might learn about me and my cat, or my love of gardening or pizza Sundays (especially when we study fractions!). My boy students love to talk about sports with me and are always surprised to hear that I watched the same game as they did. It's amazing how much fun we can have...

...I really like to relate to the student and connect their experiences to what we are learning about. These connections trigger interest which then triggers motivation to learn. Being a creative and enthusiastic person by nature helps me form a positive relationship with my student so that they can trust that I will be able to help them. When I am not focusing my time on teaching, you can find me at a dance class,...