Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Hempstead, NY

...college I was part of a peer tutoring program for four years that focused specifically on writing across a variety of disciplines, and I've worked with students of all skill levels and backgrounds to improve the structure, organization, and efficiency of their writing. I'm currently an Editorial Assistant at a publishing house where I work with children's books. As you can see from my background, reading and writing are my passions both professionally and personally....

...Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Theatre has taken me abroad, and I have studied and performed in London and Italy, (La Mama Umbria). I have a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where I studied theatre and Medieval literature. Sarah Lawrence gave me many opportunities outside the academic, amongst them was the opportunity to teach in the school's Theatre Outreach program; there I was able to teach Shakespeare to local high school students. We discussed the...

...My favorite jobs have involved working with students. I began working with high schoolers and middle schoolers at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, giving tours of the building while simultaneously leading debates on current Senate bills. Since then, I have worked as an English SAT tutor. I was also the teaching coordinator of the community service branch of Boston University International Affairs Association for two years. I have previously helped high...

...Hunter College High School for middle school, and the Chapin School from kindergarten through 6th grade. I also took summer college courses at Columbia University. Because of my variety of academic experience, I have studied for, taken and tutored the ISEE exams, the Hunter College High School admissions exams, the SAT and the ACT, as well as evaluative tests like the CTP and PSAT. Additionally, I have tutored math and English for middle school and...

...notable except for anything but lumber and the Little League World Series. My baseball (and all sports) career was mercifully short, and I became super interested in theater, graduating college with a degree in direction. Since I could first crack open a book and try to read, I've been an avid fan of learning - about things I never knew, about places I've only dreamed of visiting, and about people different from myself. I believe...

...taking HL Biology, Psychology, and Literature, which laid the foundation for my interdisciplinary approach to learning. My academic training has provided me with a deep understanding of biology, psychology, and related sciences. I have extensive tutoring and teaching experience across different age groups. I have provided one-on-one tutoring in the Life Sciences and English Literature, adapting my approach to each student's learning style. I have also worked with education-focused NGOs such as Orange Leaf, Pendulum...

...Comparative Literature - French and English at Barnard College from 2005-2009. While attending Barnard I studied abroad in Paris at Columbia's Reid Hall program and at The Sorbonne. I trained and worked as a Barnard Writing Fellow, editing college-level papers and tutoring fellow students in essay writing and public speaking. I also volunteered as a tutor for NYC fifth graders. To this day, I am still an avid reader and I volunteer as a tutor...

...really feel like I'm living the dream. Reading has always been a passion of mine, and I absolutely love working with books every day. I have worked as an editor, copywriter, and analyst, so I have a very practical understanding of the real-world benefits of reading and writing well. I love sharing my deep appreciation of literature and language with students. On the side, I am also a certified yoga instructor. I like to think...

...graduate student who will pursue a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. My goal is to ensure that each student gains a thorough understanding of the material and gains confidence in their ability to handle complex problems. I break down the material so that the student is able to clearly understand and adjust my tutoring style to fit each student. I love Chemistry and I am passionate about ensuring students understand all aspects of the...

...majoring in History, minoring in English and American Literatures, and playing on the men's basketball team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital products, most recently in Lagos, Narobi, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. I spend most of my free time coding web and mobile apps,...

..."doctor" comes from the Latin "docere" meaning "to teach." Given this enormous responsibility, I find that I cannot help but spread my knowledge that I have attained over my 20 year-long education career. As a medical student, I know how important it is to succeed in school. While in college, I personally was a Varsity Tutors client and found that it brought me much success in my academic success. I wish, now, to pay it...

...love of reading, writing, and books, I decided to pursue a career in publishing. I am currently working at one of the largest publishing houses in the world in the Editorial Department. There, I lightly edit books, interact with authors, and write all the book jacket and back cover copy for books and journals. . My real world experience and my keen eye for words gives me good insight when tutoring students. I believe that...

...others, and a range of experiences working with many different learners. I graduated cum laude from Amherst College with a B.A. in English and History, I have my M.S. in Childhood Education and Special Education from Touro College, and I have an initial teaching certificate in New York. In addition to my personal education, my experiences in the classroom and my continued work in education have shaped me as an educator. I taught second grade...

...Mexico, and got certified to teach English as a Foreign/Second Language. At the same time I finished my Bachelors Degree in Voice at the National Conservatory of Music, graduating with Honors. I taught English at the University in Mexico before moving to New York City to pursue my Masters and Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees in Vocal Performance at the Manhattan School of Music. In addition to Spanish and English, I also speak Italian, French,...

I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.

I am a professional author/writer/editor who has mentored many young writers in my career. I can help students write and develop their grammar, language, story telling skills, and give them the tools to write memorable essays. Fluent in French and Italian. Lover of all the arts and a former ballet trainee. I also have knowledge of basic Hebrew and can speak a bit.

I'm a Computer Science engineer and student of History. I believe skill will get you through the sprint, and perseverance will get you through a marathon. And life is a helluva marathon

...years, helping people learn to approach problems and concepts in Math and Physics has been very satisfying to me. Finding the simplest way to think about an initially daunting idea or task and assisting others in recognizing the necessary reasoning process is a great experience. I tutor primarily Physics and Math, with a preference for Calculus because of the fact that the concepts of Calculus lend themselves so naturally to intuitive physical interpretations and analogies....

I am a current college Junior looking to help out as many students in need as I can. Training to become a Clinical Scientist, I am eager to educate students in need in the meantime!

Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science. Experience: 1 on 1 tutoring in Mandarin, Psychology, and Calculus 1. Working with students in AP Computer Science. Subjects: Java Programming, Mandarin Chinese, Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus 1), ACT Writing Tutoring Style: Real-world examples, diagrams, references to relevant things in daily life Interests: Fencing, Graphic Design, and Community Service