Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...write. Similarly, I enjoy picking up on these techniques when I read. This has prepared me well for the publishing and communications industry where I work today as a Production Assistant. The skills I have acquired working for various publications, such as how to pitch an idea or how to shape a story, are practical ones that could be taught to students in upper grades. Additionally, I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant for an...

...In addition to being a Special Education Teaching Assistant and Writing Tutor, I am also the Artistic Director for the Off-Beat Players - a nonprofit theater company for young adults with disabilities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing/Reading. I am incredibly passionate about working with students to achieve their learning goals, and it is always heartwarming to see their hard work contribute towards their...

...John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I am currently a junior. I am currently involved in research at my school. I like to spend my free time reading and writing poetry.I have tutored many different students over the years. During my time in high school, I tutored middle and high schoolers in various subjects, from Spanish to Living Environment. I also assisted a teacher in a 10th grade English classroom during my Spring semester of...

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.

...an undeniable impact on my learning, my performance, and my future, and I want to pass on those same opportunities. I tutor children anywhere from elementary school to high school age and also have extensive experience teaching acting and writing. Outside of tutoring, I'm busy in the New York theater scene working regularly on Broadway and Off as well as developing my own work. In my spare time, I love photography, reading, seeing films, and...

...consultant for an education non-profit. She tutors most K-12 subjects, but she especially passionate about teaching reading and writing to students of all ages. Her tutoring style is to ensure that students gain a deep understanding of the material and are able to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and explain in their own words. It is also very important to her that students experience the joy of learning! Besides education, her interests include traveling, reading, and practicing...

Graduated from Queens College with a BA in English with honors. I have strong writing and grammar skills both from my extensive experience writing essays and from my time working as a journalist. I have also spent the past seven years as a proofreader. This involved proofreading financial and legal documents for spelling, grammar, style and content errors and making the necessary corrections.

...school. In my over six years of tutoring experience, I've helped dozens of students improve their grades, complete stellar college essays and personal statements, pass TOEFL tests, improve their reading and writing skills, comprehension, and ignite their passion for learning. It truly is astounding to witness what students can achieve when they have someone who can meet them where they are at and understand their perspective, answer their questions and address their concerns. I currently...

I love learning, I am a constant student. Always learning, always trying to expand and grow. I love helping people find the joy in learning.

...of Muhlenberg College. I have a BA in Theater with a minor in political science and am currently live in New York on the upper east side, while pursuing an acting career. Throughout my four years in college I took part in numerous activities that have helped shape me into a caring and capable tutor. When I was a freshman in college I was lucky enough to travel to Ghana and teach music and reading...

I have several years of vastly rewarding experiences teaching art and computer skills to high school aged students. I especially love math, as well as reading and writing, and I am eager to share my enthusiasm.

...and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe and listen. Communicate clearly and honestly. Hold and articulate high, achievable goals and standards. Scaffold and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Provide regular, structured, personalized feedback. Acknowledge what has been done well and achieved. Indicate areas and provide help to improve. Be flexible. Honor individuals for who they are. Enjoy the...

I have a degree in Creative Writing, and a passion for the written word and grammar. Additionally, I have experience as an ACT Tutor and a SAT teacher. I enjoy fostering, in students, a love of learning and an understanding of reading and composition.

...as a camp counselor, lifeguard, and swim instructor. I'm passionate about working with students to strengthen their writing, discover historical connections, and unlock test taking strategies. I adapt my teaching style to fit each student's needs so that they can not only meaningfully learn content, but also explore strategies for approaching future learning. At school, I serve as the Membership Officer for our volunteer EMS agency, Cornell EMS, and am a member of the Cornell...

As an ISS teacher at Forest Hills HS, I develop enrichment curriculum and implement lesson plans which focuses on the accountability of the student. While I design and facilitate activities, I also maintain constant communication the my students to ensure the learning goal is completed. I research logistics and committed to holding my students to high standards while partnering with parents to promote sustainable progress and influence.

...as a teaching assistant for our Ethics course, lead group facilitator for problem based learning curriculum in biochemistry, and as a group lead for stress management seminars for first-year medical students. I worked as an adjunct instructor in biology, anatomy and physiology at a nearby community college. And I gave guest lectures during the summer months for students interested in health professions careers. While I have a diverse background in the health and social sciences...

Hi. My name is Avi and I am a Sophomore at Oberlin College. I love to read and write, and I love editing essays. I can help with any work you may have, including any subject that is taught in K-12, Hebrew and Judaic Studies tutoring, college essays and applications, and ACT prep. I have been tutoring and teaching students for four years, and most recently I tutored at Oberlin Middle and High Schools.

...learned from working with kids that every student is unique and special in their own way, and thus tutoring should be individualized to address the specific needs and interests of each particular student. I also believe a good tutor should try to make learning fun by piquing interest and by relieving any anxiety that often comes when students approach their work. My strengths are in ELA, History and Social Studies generally. I am also currently...

...personal achievement through hard work. Part of AVID meant working with students from historically underrepresented communities. These students often had family problems or were the first person in their family hoping to attend college. I had to work with these students, through their personal problems and insecurities to develop a successful academic plan for success. As a tutor, I am extremely meticulous and keen on time management. I usually tutor in English or History for...

...I like working one on one with students, helping them to think through problems, formulate opinions, and articulate their thoughts. This involves working on vocabulary, grammar, and writing mechanics. These are invaluable skills, essential for writing essays and preparing for Standardized Tests, like the SAT. Currently, besides tutoring, I'm interning in the Curatorial Departments of both the Guggenheim and the Whitney. Previously, I worked in the library of an elite graduate school. My hobbies include...