Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...of expertise, I specialize in helping students develop essential skills such as executive functioning, study techniques, and time management. My background in psychology allows me to understand each student's unique learning needs, enabling me to provide tailored support that fosters growth and confidence. I am dedicated to creating a positive, supportive environment where students can build the skills they need to succeed both academically and personally. Through personalized instruction, I aim to guide students toward...

...School of Science, I received my Bachelor of Arts from Yale College, where I double-majored in Philosophy and Art. I was also a Yale Journalism Scholar. While at Yale, I coached speech and debate, and I often tutored students in politics, public speaking, and history. I also teach art classes around the city. I love to teach, and I love to help to tutor students in multiple subjects including college essay writing, english, history, and...

...a result, I've had a well-rounded, eclectic education covering everything from math to fine arts. I've won awards in community service, dance, and film, but most notably, 20 writing prizes before I reached eighteen. I was a National Merit Semi-Finalist in high school and I've had a passion for education and the art of learning since I was a child. I hope to instill in my students the love of amassing knowledge, excelling in your...

...English and Communications major, I have written extensively on historical events. The 30 page thesis I wrote before graduating dealt with social conflicts in the U.S. Furthermore, for three years, I edited the Sphinx magazine where I wrote articles on American history and social climate. At this present moment, I edit books for clients. My specialties include history, social studies, research, literature, grammar, speech, communications, and effective writing (essay writing, article, etc). I have improved...

...Seminars TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification, and I received a Writing Across the Curriculum Certification from the English Department of John Jay 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...

...ask. To me, this is the core of teaching towards understanding - teaching a student how to continue teaching themselves. There is a time and place for lectures and so-called information dumps. The real work for the student and the teacher, though, comes from the dialogue about why the material matters or how an idea works. Not that a historical event happened but what made it happen. Not the mere fact that mathematical formulas work...

...Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, English, and more. Since graduation, I have been proactively working on personal and professional writing projects. In addition, I have been helping other students local to my area with numerous assignments, such as assistance with school-related tasks, personal essays, college application essays, test preparation, and much more. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. With my experience working with people, combined with...

...experiences studying abroad in Rennes in high school and Paris in undergrad. I am well-versed in a variety of different subjects, but I am the most passionate about History, French, Creative Writing and English, and Public Speaking. I believe wholeheartedly that each student should be able to access a more personalized approach to their education, as both myself and my brother required tutors to achieve our versions of success. In my experience, both as a...

...dissertations, collections of plays, essays, translations, and short stories. My most recent collaborative project was nominated for a literary award for outstanding translation of contemporary Russian fiction. I received a BA in French and English from Indiana University in 2007, and graduated on the Dean's list with honors, and won the prestigious Quinten B. Hope award for excellence in French Language Studies. I studied one year at the University of Provence, in Aix-en-Provence, France. I...

...finals alike. -- they all wondered how I could get consistent high marks without staying up all night studying. Here's a few of my strategies: -- Each test is a game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more...

...Chicago in 2012, I moved to Dubai and taught English to high school students. In 2014, my husband and I decided to move back home and pursue experiences. I dabbled in the literary world and then soon after became an Assistant Director of an after school program. Missing my comfort zone, I found my way back into the classroom. I taught middle school Writing at a high-paced charter school for a year. With my upbeat...

...use beyond our tutoring sessions. For the past three years, I have worked extensively with students in SAT preparation and the college application process as a whole. I conduct sessions according to pre-laid lesson plans and continuously adapt them to my students' individual needs. While in college, I developed my writing and research skills, becoming extremely proficient in the areas of essay development and revision. My senior thesis, written about some of the first women...

...spelling, I will switch the focus to important content concerns if I see fundamental issues that need to be addressed. My goal is to help students stay on task, and to ensure that their arguments in writing are supported by strong details and the appropriate use of evidence. Teaching undergraduates has given me a unique perspective as I now approach my first year teaching as a certified teacher for high school English. I have seen...

...areas of focus are SAT, Latin, Study Skills and Organization, Critical Reading, Essay Writing, Grammar and Literature. I find out what frustrations students are having and work with them to develop strategies to address their individual needs. In particular, I believe strongly in my writing and critical thinking skills and I believe that I can leverage these strengths to help students improve their own skills. I'm a big sports fan - especially baseball, football and...

...and creating from my mind. I love teaching students to understand the basics of ELA and Art so that they can advocate and express who they are. Like everything in life, these subjects are a process and no one is perfect in them. I do not believe in perfection. I believe in strong effort and not giving up. I have a bachelor's degree of Fine Arts and majored in Computer arts and design with a...

...profile! I have been teaching for about nine years. After earning my PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in 2014, I taught college level American literature, both introductory courses and advanced seminars, at Williams College for two years. Prior to that, I taught composition and American literature, as well as research methods, at UC Berkeley for seven years. I have also been an active scholarship reviewer, reading and scoring scholarship essays. While I have...

I'm an enthusiastic tutor fully committed to the success of my students. I teach the full spectrum of knowledge, including test-taking strategies and confidence-building exercises. I enjoy working with a wide variety of students at every knowledge level. I'm a patient and positive teacher who knows the importance of motivation and structure. I listen to my students and adjust my teaching to fit their needs and personalities.

...went to college in Pennsylvania. I love to read and write, and I am passionate about passing my love of literature on to my students. I am also passionate about giving them the skills necessary to think critically about the world. I want to push my students to solve complex problems, and never settle for less than their potential. I love to tutor students who may need help in my spare time, because it allows...

...is a pivotal moment in a student's academic career. Standardized tests especially are all about practice. I want to work with each student to help them actualize their goals by tailoring to their individual learning style and teaching them the strategies necessary for conquering the ACT. I believe that writing is a dynamic process, and a successful writer is someone who can communicate their ideas effectively. My goal is to guide each student at whatever...

...a current college student with a strong passion for learning and teaching. As per my experience, I have been teaching SAT for 2 years now and have a 780 on the Math section and 730 on the English. I have also taught AP Calc AB/BC, AP Lang/Lit, and AP Physics C. If you couldn't tell already, I'm a STEM major! I am currently studying Computer Engineering, and I would love to continue my teaching journey...