Top Literature Tutors serving Smithtown
Davawn: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
My name is Davawn Hartz. I currently live and work in NYC area and am a graduate student pursuing a J.D. I am deeply passionate about education, and hope that the expertise I have developed over the course of my own education can help others improve in various areas of study. If you enjoy learning or need help, reach out and learn with me!
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Michelle: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...broad range of subjects, I most enjoy helping students with Writing, Reading Comprehension and History. In my experience helping struggling students I have found that meeting students at their level is most important for information retention and gaining an appreciation of a skill or subject. For example, if a young student hates to read novels but loves comic books I will work comic books into their reading time to get them to appreciate reading at...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelors, History, Jewish Studies
Tulane University of Louisiana - Masters, History
Case Western Reserve University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Kathryn: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...earned two Masters degrees from Stony Brook University, and I'm a published historian. I work as an adjunct professor at SUNY Farmingdale and Suffolk County Community College, and have also taught at Queensborough Community College, SUNY Old Westbury, Stony Brook University and Briarcliffe College. When I'm not digging through archives about Native Americans (a favorite of mine), I also write fiction of the fantasy, romance, and horror variety. Not a day goes by that I...
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Hofstra University - Bachelors, History
Stony Brook University - Masters, History
Phillip: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of the writing process, on projects ranging from freshman statements of purpose to doctoral dissertations, and I teach university World Literature courses as well. I enjoy teaching and tutoring in general, but I'm especially passionate about literature, writing, and ESL at all levels. I also enjoy helping students prepare for Standardized Tests, and we usually have the best results prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams, and of course I specialize...
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University of South Carolina-Aiken - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Tulsa - Master of Arts, English Language and Literature
Noor: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...understand and be comfortable with the material, and I'd never want to push something on them that they're not ready for. It's my goal to make students feel like their voices and ideas are important, and to never be shy about talking and expressing their opinions. As far as my interests go, I enjoy photography, good food, and, especially, music. I'm also very passionate about language and the literature and culture of many different languages....
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The Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Christina: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and am happy to teach anyone willing to learn! I want all my interactions to be fun and light-hearted to help my tutees undergo personal growth. My belief when tutoring students is to help them not only pass their classes but truly understand the material. Once you can explain it back to me we're in business ;) Fun Fact: I love playing games, so I will leave one here. Guess my two truths and a...
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Daemen College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
New York University - Master of Science, Global Studies
Elisha: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...or colleague to find the right answer of a difficult question. I tutor math (Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra) as well as SAT math, English, and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Biochemistry). I really enjoy tutoring math and English! Math always has an answer to work towards and can be taught using various mediums. English is also a favorite subject of mine as I love to read and write and love reading the works of others....
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Allison: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...throughout my life with learning differences so I understand on a personal level both the challenges and triumphs students with learning differences go through. I also enjoy serving as a mentor to students with learning differences and sharing with them my own learning and executive functioning strategies that have helped me over the years. In each of these positions I have gained so much knowledge from the interactions I have had with students. I have...
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Pace University-New York - Bachelors, English Language and Literature
Cynthia-Marie: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Columbia University's School of the Arts, where I earned my MFA in Writing. In addition to teaching the required essay writing course for two years at Columbia, I spent a year on the faculty of Central European University in Budapest, Hungary. I have also worked in numerous writing centers in NYC. I have experience teaching everything from poetry to policy writing, and I enjoy the challenges of helping students to succeed no matter the genre.
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, English Literature and Creative Writing
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Nonfiction Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 800
Jorge: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I'm eager to help you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to working with you!
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Social Anthropology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Human Rights
Derrick: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...them improve and make great strides on a weekly basis. My personal favorite subjects as a student were history and english, but I find helping students who struggle with math equally as gratifying. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized exams such as the SAT because of how easy it is for students to improve once they are taught techniques and begin to practice them. As the son of a teacher I was always taught that...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Labor Relations
Molly: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a first grade teacher in the New York City Department of Education. I teacher in an inclusive classroom using Math in the City, TERC, and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Units of Study. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring students of all levels in grades K-12. I have helped students with test prep for the ACT, SAT, and AP exams as well as middle school admissions. I also have experience supporting...
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Steinhardt School at New York University - Bachelors, Childhood Education/ Special Education
Teachers College of Columbia University - Masters, Literacy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 790
Alexander : Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I've learned that listening is just as important in being a good teacher. Each child has a different relationship with language, and improving that relationship is impossible without first understanding it. English isn't just a subject taught in school; it's how we access the people and ideas around us. As a tutor, my goal is not only to prepare students for the tests and essays that will be used to evaluate them, but also to...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 800
Anthony: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and Brazil, and I'm currently becoming certified in TEFL/TESL (Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language). I also work part-time as the Assistant Editor of a print literary journal attached to a non-profit writers organization. I look forward to tutoring in any language-related capacity, whether it's in reading/writing test prep, perfecting that killer college essay, or working toward a higher proficiency in Spanish. My enthusiasm for the written and spoken word inspires pupils to discover that...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 720
Peter: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...College of Criminal Justice. Teaching German, I've been an Adjunct at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Queensborough Community College. Teaching ESL, I've been an Adjunct at Fordham University and NYIT. I've been an ESL tutor at La Guardia Community College and Borough of Manhattan Community College. I've tutored university students, children and adults. From my point of view, a teacher is the person you can ask anything. I'm patient and I like working...
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Universität Essen - Bachelor in Arts, German
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Doctor of Philosophy, German
Jenna: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...writer, with experience in speech writing, corporate writing, copywriting for brands and writing for television. Growing up, my favorite time was spent leading school clubs and I mostly enjoyed mathematics, history and literature. I believe that learning is about learning how you best interpret ideas. My goal is to help you find a nonchalant relationship with your passion and talent so that you can take on any subject. I was admitted to 10/11 elite colleges...
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Studies
Holly: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...sciences. The best way to assist students with English skills, I have found, is to meet with them independently and learn how they think, what interests them, the academic subjects the enjoy, and those with which they struggle. My background also includes tutoring at a college writing center. The most rewarding aspect of the job was meeting with students who arrived feeling uneasy about a particular writing assignment and left feeling confident and prepared to tackle...
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Michigan State University - Bachelors, English
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, English
Krishna: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Business, and on the Pre-med track. I also attended a competitive specialized high school located in New York, NY. I graduated with honors and recognition in Biology Research & with special recognition by the Guidance Department. I have also been dancing for the last seven years and am versed in modern, hip-hop, contemporary, kathak, and Bhangra. I have also been a professional photographer for the last 4 years. I am involved in several organizations at...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Olivia: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am an English and Communications major with a concentration in literature. I have tutored students throughout high school and college, and thus, wish to continue this work. I will do my best to help my tutoring students succeed and out-perform themselves in their future academic endeavors.
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Nicole: Smithtown Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...grammatically express themselves through writing stories and learning new vocabulary words. I enjoy teaching them tricks to eventually self-correct themselves, use context clues to answer reading questions, and gain a better understanding of their English material. As a tutor, my style is to have fun with my students and establish a friendly bond. I find that this makes the learning come much easier, and paints a picture of their understanding beyond the homework page. I...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
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