Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Huntington, NY

...Writing Center at the Juilliard School, and I continue to teach lessons in music. My enthusiasm for working with students continues to grow as I meet more capable, intelligent young people who often just need insight into how to tackle the mass of material they receive in the classroom. My background is as a classically trained singer, and I know first-hand the value of seeking the best help to improve one’s skills. I moved to...

...in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal educational opportunities can help foster social equality. I emphasize inquiry-based learning because I believe that students learn best when they are invested in the material and can fully explore its relation...

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.

...am also a freelance writer and am working on learning a fourth language, Spanish. In my observation, languages and writing skills are poorly taught in many schools, leaving students frustrated and unprepared for further learning. The improvement I see in my students, however, is immensely rewarding. With a little guidance, everyone has the ability not only to boost their test scores, but also to set themselves up for a lifetime of confident communicating.

...can affect the way one's perspective; Specifically, how fiction can shape the boundaries of the real world. Studying English, and writing in general, also allows the student to analyze information critically, which will help the student in every possible career choice. Personally, I grew up reading as much as I could, playing music, and studying film in order to understand as many aspects of the human condition as possible. I am a strong believer that...

...While home in the Bronx, my most meaningful volunteer experiences were working in a Hunts Point preschool. Through my work with young children and early literacy, I developed a love for teaching. I expanded my volunteer work in education with homework help for high school students and English tutoring for college freshmen. Upon graduation from Fordham, I joined the New York City Teaching Fellowship program and began my journey to teacher certification in Special Education...

...have the drive to discover the world around us. Challenges are necessary to become successful students and successful members of society. It is how we deal with those challenges that we prove our excellence in the world. I am here to help face the challenges that these subjects may bring for a student. I know first-hand what it is like to struggle with a subject in school or have trouble managing my time, so I...

...to spark a lifelong love of reading in them. I firmly believe that the way to get better at reading is to read something you love, and good writers are avid readers too. I spend a lot of my day job coaching students through research-based papers, but it's always a great experience to work with other types of writing, from polishing a knock-your-socks-off college essay to work-shopping creative writing. Over the years, I've tutored at...

...Chicago going into my sophomore year. I'm working towards a double major in public policy and international relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three years, across a range of ages and subjects. I've earned consistently high scores on my ACT and AP tests, and I'm comfortable teaching advanced math (up to calculus 3), biology and...

...from Brown University with a degree in Public Policy, but I my fields of study ranged from biology to organic chemistry to British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student individually to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses to make sure that material is actually being learned, not just memorized.

I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.

...Brunswick, Maine with a double major in English and math, and completed an honors thesis in the English department. I have also completed a Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary and am in the process of applying for medical school. As a tutor, I enjoy working with reading, writing, and math, as I have extensive experience in these areas. I specialize in the GRE and MCAT, and am happy to work with other standardized...

...graduate of Stanford University, where I received my BA in English and MS in Community Health and Prevention Research. Since graduating, I have worked in hospital administration and health equity research settings, as well as serving local hospices as a music volunteer. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Community Health, and Biology. Additionally, I am eager to support students looking to engage in violin or other music...

NYU writing graduate with honors and a passion for education. I believe in the merits of patience, practice, and positivity.

...sophomore at Harvard College, studying Classics and History of Science. While my main academic interests are in writing and humanities, I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects including basic math and science. I believe firmly in the philosophy of "struggling together", because as a student myself, I understand the challenge of trying to improve in an area where you don't feel confident. While I will definitely sympathize with students, that does not take...

...to identify the writer’s style, the mood of the scene, grammar, structure and expanded vocabulary. I utilize writing prompts to guide the student to reflect upon the passage, engage in further research on the internet and write a two page essay for the next class. Through reading the assignment aloud, the student author takes ownership of his or her work. I provide feedback on style, grammar and structure, use of vocabulary and overall effectiveness in...

...writing tutor. After graduating in from McGill University with a BA in History and Political Science, I was hired as an editor for SparkNotes. At SparkNotes I distill works of literature for high school and college students every day. I am comfortable with and enjoy working with students from middle school through college. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, running, dressmaking, and visiting New York City's historic landmarks. I look forward to tutoring you!

...the long term. As an added benefit, it also helps to fill any gaps in their education from previous years and improves their ability to quickly absorb new topics in the future. When I am not tutoring or attending class, I spend most of my time reading or writing. I have a large portfolio of short stories, am working on my first novel, and have begun working with professors at school to start getting my...

BA in Economics, Honor Society Member, and economics journalist for the Financial times with proficiency in 3 languages. I am experienced particularly in teaching inner city children and generating a drive to succeed in unmotivated students. Happy to answer or assist in all subjects of expertise for questions big or small!... Patience is the key to finding disconnects, and solving disconnects is the key to nurturing understanding.... I think it is always best to start with...

...levels. I really love teaching and helping students focus on the ways they learn best. For me, I've found that a holistic approach to subjectscritical thinking, essay structure, test-taking skillsis the best way to ensure success. My favorite subjects to teach are in Liberal Arts and test prep, but I like challenging myself as well. In addition to teaching, I really love traveling, riding my bike, sweaters, rain, flowers, and dogs. I look forward to...