Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...discussion and analysis of the core theme, the student begins 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,...

...and editing. In addition to my degree, I have experience working with diverse communities, including serving as a Curriculum Director Intern for a K-12 educational program on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where I helped design and teach culturally relevant and skill-level adapted educational materials. I have worked with students ranging from 5 years old through adulthood in both one-on-one and small group settings, as I have 5 years of experience as a sailing instructor. It...

...had a passion for teaching have been involved in multiple paid and unpaid oppurtunites teaching mainly Math, English, Economics, and Science. I belive that no subject is too difficult for a student and with the right approach and dedication from the teacher any student can excel. A strong foundation in the core subjects is essential to reaching short and long term goals. One concept at a time I enjoy helping students gain mastery of a...

...students in this manner, we've always had a total blast-- it's like a puzzle in a challenging video game, a newly-discovered leitmotif, or even an unexpected formation shift on the soccer pitch. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to truly connect and engage with the test material, whether it be the LSAT, the SAT, the AP, the Regents, or even the CogAT. Additionally, as an alumnus of my school district's 3rd-8th grade...

...tutor with Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment, I met with Yonas, a fourteen year-old from Guinea, to help him with scholarship applications. He was confounded by the prompt: "describe yourself." Together, we worked to clarify what that meant to craft a narrative that would help him succeed. He got that scholarship, and the essay he wrote, though informed by conversations with me, was all his: it was his story, his words, and his voice....

...be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind of problem this way, eventually you won't believe that you ever found any subject...

...and athletics by 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...

...international based tutoring program and worked for various school programs since I was in high school. This is something I've been doing for a long time and always had a love for it. It has been a passion of mine to help others, so why not help another student in some of my favorite subjects. Although, I focus mainly on writing/reading, I can help with any basic math or algebra classes. If you need help...

I want to be able to help students who need it. I struggled when I wasn't given the support I needed, and I don't want other students to have the same problem if I can be there to aid them.

...inner working of government to enhance my prospectus on Criminal Justice, and Government culture. I fell in love with English byway literary works, particularly Shakespeare; I found English satisfyingly complex in Grad. School via classes like Writing for Public Administrators and books like "Clarity and Grace." I believe that the technical aspects of English like sentence structure, punctuation, conveyance, writing succinctly are ever evolving. it about finding 'your' voice, and/or delivering the assigned message. I...

...has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and teaching style can effectively assist students in achieving their academic objectives by fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment.

I am a mature and responsible woman with several years experience as a tutor. My certification is for grades n-6; however, I have experience with students of all grade levels. My preference is to work with students at the public library as it offers a conducive atmosphere and resources. However I will consider traveling to a private home if the latter is not possible. I prefer to work nearby within the township of Huntington.... To connect...

From my professional experiences in education, I've developed a deeper understanding of what diversity means and have been able to build productive and valuable relationships with diverse students and peers. Additionally, my volunteer experiences in academic tutoring, youth mentoring, and college success coaching have resulted in valuable insight on the success of lessons based on results from student assessments that I evaluated, indicating my commitment to continued learning and growth. I truly believe that we...

...process and find the best individually tailored approach for each student. My favorite subjects are English, Math, and, of course, Psychology. Two of my specialties are SAT/PSAT and AP Test preparation. I received a National Merit Scholarship for the PSAT, ranked above 97th percentile in each area of the SAT, and achieved National AP Scholar with Honors. In my free time I enjoy gaming with friends, playing percussion, and listening to a variety of music....

...tutoring business in high school, and I've been tutoring students for 5 years now. I've worked with students at all different levels, from 2nd grade reading to 12th grade physics. Most of my students were in junior high or high school, and I focused especially on math and English. I also have experience helping with standardized test prep: I'm a national merit scholar, and I'm happy to work on ACT, SAT, SAT II or PSAT...

...believe each student has the capacity to learn. Often the struggles students have stem from a lack of academic literacy and executive functioning skills. These can develop overtime while working through school content. I overseeing curricula for a national group of secondary schools and am currently seeking a Doctorate of Education-Learning Technologies at Pepperdine University. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy exploring the city, traveling, seeing friends, and attending theatre productions.

...experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build these types of relationships and connections with students on their paths' to success.

...English from Queens College and a BA in English and Drama also from Queens College. I also have a minor in Secondary Education and have been teaching since 1999. I have taught all grades from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Even in my volunteer capacity I have focused on education as I am a volunteer with the Girl Scouts and train leaders to work with young girls. As for tutoring I have tutored many students in...

Hi! I'm a Long Island, NY based nonprofit development and communications professional with a B.A. in Sociology and Communication Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I'm passionate about english language studies, social sciences, and history. I worked as a peer tutor throughout college and look forward to helping middle school, high school, and college students learn with an individualized, real world approach.

...Duke University studying English, Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my...