Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...I have developed strategic instructional moves that have led my students to find success across subject matters. I approach my work with each student with the understanding that he or she might need different supports to make academic gains; as a teacher and an Assistant Principal, I differentiated instruction to both support my lower performing students, and simultaneously push my high performing students to exceed expectations. My passion for education and student success, in addition...

...Vassar College (Bachelor's) and 2009 graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University (Master's). I have taught English Language and Literature for five years in both NYC public schools and a private academy in New Jersey. As a tutor, I have worked with high school students in the Bronx and suburban New Jersey on reading and math skills. My passion for Literature arrived late; as the only child of a book publisher and librarian, I had to...

...or old, whether they have learning difficulties or they do not has a completely unique way of learning, and I excel at helping them find that way. No way is better or worse or makes someone more or less intelligent. I am a firm believer that "whatever works, works." Listen to music or don't, hand write your notes or type them up. The only correct solution is the one that helps you learn the material...

My name is Renee Kumaga. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I reside between two locations-Bronx, NY Monday-Friday and Hopewell Junction, NY on the weekends. I love working with and helping people especially our young people. I look forward to tutoring and advancing my future students.

...The King's College in Manhattan. By May of 2016, I will have completed my Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture and the Arts, with minors in Philosophy, Theology, and Business. Throughout high school, I had various teaching experiences as a horseback riding instructor, babysitter, and ESL tutor, and after my first year of college, I spent a summer in Kenya working with children through a local orphanage. I love English, reading, writing, and math most,...

I have been an educator for 16 years. My degrees are in English and Creative Writing, and I am a published poet. I love to read and write, and I bring that excitement to my students. When it comes to being a tutor, I am patient, efficient, and understanding. ... I have been an educator for 16 years, and my teaching philosophy has always been and will always be: students come first, writers are made, not...

...University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. I currently teach ESL at EAFIT University in Medellin, Colombia. I also have a Masters degree in creative writing. I love reading, writing, and of course, teaching! I love meeting new students and finding the best way to teach them. I have had experience both in and out of the classroom. Each has their merits and brings their own challenges. I have tutored in...

...for my undergraduate degree. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education and General Education Grades 1-6. I then went on to complete my Bachelor of Science Degree at Touro College in ESL. Before starting a family, I taught in the New York City public school system as a Special Education teacher. I tutor all subjects at the elementary level (grades K-6) since that is where I gained most of my experience; however...

...I tutored reading, math, science, music, and a plethora of other topics to grades K-5. It was a rewarding experience to see students grasp topics that they deemed impossible. I hope I can help as many students as I can through Varsity Tutors-- I strive to spread excellence and make a long-lasting impact in furthering academic success in any way I can. Outside of work, I like baking, roller skating, fashion, watching cartoons, debating movies...

...pretty casual. I know a great deal about literature and books and making sense of stories. I am also fond of movies and the occasional manga. I like to garden and play tennis and try to keep up with my 10-year-old son who tells me about all the cool, new stuff in the world. If it's about reading, writing or books, I can help. (And it's okay if we talk about movies and music sometimes.)...

I entered the tutoring profession to help others achieve their full potential academically, professionally and personally. I believe that those three are interwoven because in order to succeed in one you have to strive and achieve in all. On a personal note I am an avid runner and reader. I enjoy the outdoors but I also enjoy those quiet moments after a busy day.... I believe in not only providing a sound theoretical basis when it...

...have a wide-ranging background and holistic perspective rooted in my liberal arts education. I am comfortable tutoring English to all ages across the spectrum of reading and writing skills. My tutoring style takes into account the life lessons of becoming a strong communicator that have served me as a strong writer throughout my own life. I believe learning to read and write well helps us understand and experience the world around us to the fullest.

...I love interacting with them in class. For this reason, I lecture as minimally as possible. Instead, my classes are full of questioning and dialogue, leading the students to come to conclusions themselves rather than giving them the answers in a powerpoint. I am a little silly, and maybe more than a little cheesy, so your student's participation and engagement in class just might have me jumping up mid class to celebrate with a happy...

I am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching at Bard College. I have experience tutoring native and non-native English speakers, in both individual and group settings. I went to an IB middle and high school, and tutored my peers in IB subjects, including IB Economics and IB English. In college, I worked as a Writing Fellow, helping other students reach college-level with their writing.

...college, I tutored students in test prep for the PSAT and SAT, and I worked as college admissions consultant, editing student essays and working with students through the college admissions process. - I currently live in Chelsea, Manhattan - I am an avid reader. Despite the fact that my friends tease me for it, I am in 2 monthly book clubs with friends - I love running and am currently training for my first marathon...

...from UCLA and a Master's in Neuroscience and Education from Columbia University (Teacher's College). In high school, I completed the IB curriculum, 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...

...Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in History. I also studied American Culture Studies and Psychology. I've been tutoring students of all ages and backgrounds for over seven years, working for organizations such as SCORE! Educational Centers, Northwestern University Center for Talent Development and Big Brothers Big Sisters. I'm comfortable with nearly all subject areas, particularly reading comprehension, writing, social studies and early math. You can expect plenty of humor in my tutoring...

...from St. Mary's College of Maryland, and I spent a semester studying Medieval literature at Oxford University. I have taught English as a Second Language in Thailand and Malaysia in addition to the United States. My favorite subjects to teach are reading and writing. I love writing so much I have even written a novel! I love helping my students gain a deep understanding of the works they read and communicate their ideas effectively and...

...you or your student to understand the mechanics of the subject and identify which key elements are lacking in their understanding. I easily identify the learning style unique to each student and can teach to suit his or her needs. I am able to tell quickly how a particular student thinks and best learns, and from there I can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject...

I am a psychology bachelor's graduate with experience working with children. I can tutor in English, psychology, and social studies. I can also tutor the ACT and GRE.