Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Huntington, NY

I am a recent graduate of Sarah Lawrence College with a love for learning and educating. I have experience working in an academic context with children from ages 5-20. I also have two years of experience working with students with learning disabilities and Autism.

...my broad experiences and big-picture mentality, understanding that students learn in different ways. I believe the most important thing in teaching is to frame the problem in a way that the student can understand what the bigger questions are, and to create their own frameworks to address issues without outside assistance. I also believe in encouraging consistent and efficient study habits so that students know how to study most effectively. Outside of work, I love...

...to teach grades 5-12. Typically over the summers, I also teach at the Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire where I am the dorm head of high school students and teach high school students in Criminal Justice and Global Justice. In both environments, I use a student centered model of discussion and activities to engage students with material and encourage them to take onus of their own learning. This buy in allows students to achieve...

...I'm happy to be there every step of the way - whether it's some high school exam, the SAT or the application itself, I would love nothing more than to help you succeed. And I believe it all starts with good writing and analytical skills. This is what will distinguish you from the crowd - being able to clearly and easily communicate your ideas and to build strong arguments supported by solid evidence. In my...

...after graduation, so I signed a contract to teach English at a private school in Seoul, South Korea for a year. It was different (to say the least!) to be in front of an entire classroom, and the experience made clear to me the benefits of a one-on-one teaching environment. Since my return from the East, I found myself briefly back in the classroom as an ESL instructor for the New York YMCA camp's summer...

...I can help you take on your challenges and achieve your goals. I am an experienced baseball coach and ski instructor who has helped many students overcome their fears and perform at a higher level than they thought possible. I recently graduated from NYU where I took many writing and history courses, never receiving lower than a B+. I think I am the perfect person to help students break out of their shell and fully...

...at a New York City Public School. I currently have been teaching 1st grade. Also, I have been privately tutoring students within the borough of Queens. I am passionate in teaching all subjects, however, I am most passionate about reading, writing, and phonics. In my experience of helping struggling students in these areas, it is most important to remember that all students have different styles of learning. Therefore, it is important to differentiate these subject...

...have written, produced, and performed in several music and theatrical productions throughout New York City. The foundation of my tutoring philosophy is personalization and understanding. Different students have different learning styles; some learn best by listening, some by seeing, others must do. To that end, I try to tailor my lessons to fit the needs of each individual student. Ultimately, I believe that the ability to excel in educational pursuits rests largely on mental strategy,...

...Europe, Mexico, and am planning on traveling some more before I start my doctoral degree. I have been tutoring students for the past 6 years in both formal and informal settings. I have tutored primarily in social sciences (psychology and sociology), English (writing, editing, and literature), and biology. My tutoring style varies depending on who I am working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch...

...issues they had with the class content and work towards a full understanding of the subjects they were studying. I currently work as a Spanish tutor helping students learn the language, from basic grammar concepts to advanced conversation skills. Additionally, as a native Spanish speaker, I have the first-hand knowledge necessary to give constructive feedback on pronunciation and conversation skills. As a highly motivated Tutor with a strong background in providing tutoring services to students...

...with a variety of tutoring styles and teaching/learning strategies all aimed at academic enhancement. My strategies are very student centered and are developed based on a student's/client's interest, academic level and chronological age. I currently hold a Teacher Education diploma in the field of Primary education/Literacy Studies and a B.A. in Language Communication and Society. I have had the privilege of tutoring/teaching students ages 9 - 18, and have been doing so for over ten...

...work consciously to target my level of interaction and explanation to many different ages. Years of experience as the oldest cousin on both sides of my family, has given me a fine-tuned ability to encourage and engage in age-appropriate playfulness and positivity, while maintaining a firm grasp on responsibility for the task at hand. I love helping others learn, have a great deal of patience, a sharp editor's eye, and a treasure trove of study...

...for a number of national publications including Newsday, Inc. magazine, and PopMatters. I've also done marketing for Rodale Books and am currently at work on a novel. I'm eager to help students reach their potential in English and writing, not only aiding their abilities but deepening their appreciation for the material. It's my firm belief that enthusiasm is a huge key to present and future academic success. In my personal time, I enjoy playing music,...

...I was hired through the tutoring department to work with students on general Chemistry, English as a Second Language, and Statistics. I was a Teacher's Assistant for the Political Science department's Methodology course, working with students on quantitative theory and statistical analysis. I also staffed my college's math help center in its inaugural semester on campus, tutoring students as they walked in the door on anything from Pre-Calculus to Geometry to Statistics. I've really loved...

I am a published novelist and a graduate of one of the most prestigious law schools in California. I have been a staff member on a presidential campaign, and I have been around the world. I am enthusiastic about learning, and about communicating my knowledge. I get along with almost everyone and I have outstanding morals, ethics and values.... I approach each individual and task in a specialized manner. I vary my approach in accordance with...

...(I can write a 10 page paper in 2 hours). I have tutored and helped numerous students throughout college and professional career in improving their writing skills, essays, academic papers and they ALL received good grade on their assignments. I am very direct, hands on, personal and informative. I can relate through any experience you are going through in your academic career. I am always available to assist anyone who needs my help.

...courses in Latin and Greek. These included courses in Roman history, Latin literature, Latin and Greek composition, study of translation, and study of historical linguistics. I am deeply committed to teaching. During my undergraduate, I was heavily involved in mentoring younger students in my department. I taught a class on Greek literature in translation as a volunteer teacher through Splash at Yale. I helped moderate discussions of current events between high school students as a...

...academic subjects (anything except math!). Otherwise, I'm a dog lover and working poet who lives in Brooklyn. Everybody says they like to cook and I'm no exception -- my friends have come to expect me to bring them brownies or cookies (because if I don't bring them to other people, I'll eat them all myself, which is no good for anybody). I have a pet hedgehog, Dwayne 'The Hog' Johnson, and enjoy hanging out with...

I am an English and Communications major with a concentration in literature. I have tutored students throughout high school and college, and thus, wish to continue this work. I will do my best to help my tutoring students succeed and out-perform themselves in their future academic endeavors.

...research seemingly focuses on only the psychological by using the emotional state theory, an individualistic theory, I recognize how outside experiences affect the emotional state. This creates a compound theory that acknowledges intersectional experiences. Still, the interaction between identity and happiness is ostensibly a psychological topic. Furthermore, sociological and psychological research has proven that people in society who suffer from multiple intersections of oppression are most likely to suffer from depression and other mental illnesses....