Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...GPA) and UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School. I was a Family Practitioner for 25 years. I have successfully mentored and tutored all levels of students for 30 years. I currently tutor SAT and ACT English at an international learning center, Biology at Assumption College and science, psychology, SAT and GRE prep, insurance, math and college entrance essays with Varsity Tutors. I try to make every session interactive and fun! My hobbies include all sports, photography, nature, astronomy...

...in their education. I also believe that education is not simply the memorization of facts and their regurgitation, but the method by which a person learns to pursue their passions. As a tutor, my aim is to do whatever it takes to light that fire and keep it burning. Through scientifically documented means, the student can begin to take control of their education and use it as a means to pursue their goals in school...

...in Public Health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. I received my B.A. in Psychology and Environmental Studies at Wesleyan University. In high school, I was selected by my teachers to tutor classmates in Chemistry, Physics, and Geometry. I helped students with homework problems and with test preparation (both for in-class exams and for the SAT Subject Tests). As an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for introductory Russian, and worked with students...

...Macalester College. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a concentration in Critical Theory, while also pursuing the pre-medical track. Given my background in both STEM and the Humanities, I tutor many subjects, but I am probably most passionate about Chemistry, Math, and English. It is particularly rewarding when some complex chemistry problem suddenly snaps into clarity. As for my approach to education, well it can be summed up in the words of...

...departmental honors from Bryn Mawr College in 2012 with a BA in English and a minor in psychology, as well several premedical requirements. I have been tutoring extensively since 2008 and was a staff writing tutor at Bryn Mawr during my collegiate career. As far as writing goes, I have tutored everything from college entrance essays to senior physics theses to applications for Rhodes and Fulbright scholarships. I have worked with both domestic and international...

...believe in fostering a supportive learning environment where trial and error can lead to discovery and growth. My experience includes working with elementary and high school students, helping them navigate their homework, prepare for tests like the SAT, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for math and writing. I am deeply motivated to inspire students and help them achieve their academic aspirations while nurturing their curiosity and confidence. I enjoy: Writing, Reading, Piano, Fencing, Archery, Math,...

...skills, essay writing and editing, or scholarship or college entrance applications, I am confident in my ability to help you learn in an encouraging, supportive, and inspiring way. I hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy and an M.F.A. in English, Literature, and Writing. I have published three books, and I have received scholarship grants, including a Fulbright Scholarship, from multiple countries. I have successfully taught English and Philosophy courses for five years in New York City...

I am a Secondary Education and English double-major at Seton Hall University. I also have a minor in Educational Information Technologies. I have tutored pre-K, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college, as well as taught middle school, high school, and college classes.

...graduate of the Teachers College, Columbia University, Technology Specialist K-12 program. Technology Specialists are trained to couple digital devices and applications with curriculum to facilitate learning transfer and boost student collaboration. While studying for my degree, I completed three hundred hours of student teaching and observation in public, private, elementary and high schools in districts throughout New York City. This experience fortified the ideology that utilizing virtual software diminishes didacticism, encourages student engagement and creates...

...Brearley School and Juilliard Pre-College, as well as a current student at Carleton College where I am studying Anthropology and Archaeology. I have previous tutoring experience in both essay writing/editing and SAT verbal. The subjects I am most passionate about are History, English, Creative Writing, and Literature. I truly love everything related to history, and am constantly reading and learning about the subject on my own time. My tutoring approach is to make the sessions...

...a college freshman at Penn State University studying Premedicine-Medicine as part of a BS/MD program with Sidney Kimmel Medical College. I have previously tutored mechanical engineering as a upperclassmen peer mentor, and math and English to elementary students abroad. I believe that students should get every opportunity to seek clarification or ask any question that comes to mind while learning a concept, and try to encourage my students to do so as they learn.

I am a recent graduate of a Literature program with extensive experience in tutoring reading and writing to school-aged, college-aged, and adult learners, as well as bilingual learners. My expertise includes but is not limited to reading comprehension, essay writing, outline formation, various styles such as MLA and APA, grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, editing, and proofreading. I look forward to helping your papers, ideas, and understanding flourish!

...name is Frank, and I have a bachelor of arts in Literature and Theatre. Currently, pursuing a Masters in School Counseling. I am a 400 level Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Stress Reduction certified. I started a Mindfulness Chess Program in Jersey City, New Jersey at the Glenn D. Cunningham Jersey City Public Library. I am seeking to become a future counselor and university educator and would like to experience any position where I can be of...

...no attribute more valued than passion. My teaching philosophy revolves around the core idea that the student should be the one to find the answers they need. Rote memorization, reciting, and hurling out facts without context will always place second to a true desire to learn when it comes to succeeding in academics. Not only should the tutor and the student aim to understand a subject, they should also try to develop a love for...

I am a graduate student in Comparative Literature, with a secondary in Film and Visual Studies, at Harvard University. Before starting at Harvard I received a BA in Human Development from Cornell University. My family immigrated from Ukraine. I grew up and went to high school in Brooklyn.

...at Columbia University interested in studying Economics and Psychology. As the oldest sibling (I have a younger brother and sister), I have become the default family "homework helper" over the years. This experience has taught me how to reach younger students in an effective way, be it through fun learning games or real-life examples. Having recently taken both the ACT and SAT multiple times, I am familiar with both exams and know what it takes...

...Stanford University who recently moved to Brooklyn. I studied Political Science, and I have a passion for politics, government and history. As I take some time to prepare for exams for graduate school, I am seeking tutoring opportunities for students who need some extra assistance with the major standardized tests necessary for college acceptance, including the SAT and ACT; any government, politics or history-related courses or standardized tests; or any English language or literature courses...

...been teaching Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this way.

...University at Albany, SUNY. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in history, and am fluent in both English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking). I have been tutoring students for about 4 years in everything ranging from argumentative essay writing and grammar, all the way to poetry and fictional writing. I'm passionate about tutoring because I believe that every student should have the opportunity to grow more confident in their academic...

...and white ways that they are taught in schools. I believe that I have the skills to help others learn in new and creative ways like I was taught. There were many times where I faced difficult subjects in school. After almost giving up, once problems were re-worded or used in an applicable way, they were more understandable. I hope to be able to help others as a tutor by helping them find their best...