Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...Business. I am pursing a B.S. in Business concentrating in Finance and Economics. I enjoy teaching math classes from Algebra to Calculus 1 and Finance as well. I have tutored students throughout my high school career as well as my collegiate career. Aside from helping students achieve their academic goals, I am an NCAA athlete and practice MMA in my free time. I really enjoy staying active and healthy all while having fun.... I like to...

I'm a current Honors student at Rutgers University. I am working towards a Masters degree in History. I am most passionate about English and History, and can tutor very well in those subjects and in ACT prep. I believe in asking questions to guide students and giving them strategies for success rather than dictating answers directly. In my spare time, I read voraciously and play saxophone.

...to instruct and engage an audience. And an intimate understanding of narrative structures allows me to deconstruct the "arc" of and "tell the story of" course material, in order to effectively communicate to students. I have just returned from a stay abroad in Beijing, China. There, I taught two independently designed courses to different sets of middle school students in Beijing, China. In the span of five weeks, I enjoyed a whirlwind introduction to the...

...as a volunteer on behalf of the organization Thread, a multi-faceted non-profit organization committed to providing educational resources and guidance to under-performing students in the city of Baltimore. I understand that in order to facilitate mastery of a foreign language, it is integral to stress equally the development of reading, writing, listening, and oral skills. In addition, the lesson has to be made personable and fun. I love seeing the moment of clarity and understanding...

I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.

I am a graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ with a degree in English Literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, and spending time with my family and friends. I am enthusiastic about helping students to improve their academic confidence, essays, and test scores. Through ACT and AP test tutoring, I hope to help high school students improve their abilities and get into their dream college. ... My role as a tutor is...

I served as a 10th grade teaching fellow during this past year. I now work as a college counselor and love supporting students work through challenging material. I believe that it is important to differentiate material for students to best suit their learning styles. I would be excited to work with you! Please reach out with any questions.

My name is Sofia. Writing and researching is my thing. I am a social scientist with a media studies MA and 5 years of experience writing professionally anything from TV scrips to anthropological research reports. What do I teach? The foundations of sociology and linguistics: writing, research, social studies and history. I love long walks on the beach (it's actually nice) and horror movies.

...Chemistry and Biology, and I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My teaching experience spans several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and...

...confidence grew through these experiences as I was challenged to discipline and teach classes of 20 students, some of whom were only a few years younger than myself. I won the students' trust and respect and classes ran smoothly. During this time, I also tutored a student who was struggling with learning difficulties and explained specific points to him, practiced with him and trained him throughout the process on an individual basis although I have...

...graduated with high honors from Tisch with a final GPA of 3. 7. I'm currently pursuing a career in acting and screenwriting, while also working as a producer on a live monthly comedy show. In addition to tutoring, I also coach students for acting auditions and speech/voice skills. Whether it's preparing a final essay on Romeo and Juliet, working through daily homework tasks, or nailing that end of semester presentation, I'm here to help. I'd...

I believe in instilling an understanding of the subject or topic in my student rather than simply regurgitating test strategies. To this end I actively seek to engage with my students and find points of interest for them to explore within the material we are learning. I hold that every student has the potential to learn every subject as a fundamental truth of education.

...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 reading and writing are art forms available to everyone, and my teaching philosophy is based on the old adage: "I hear and I forget; I see and I...

...studied with a focus on writing, particularly creative non-fiction. I've also long been in love with literature and film, and have studied both at school and on my own. Last year, I took a Spanish course at my college on Cuban Literature and Film after 1959 (the year of the Cuban Revolution), which was enlightening on many levels. Having lived in Latin America for three years, I am fluent in Spanish. When I'm not reading,...

...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 through Varsity Tutors.

...of the world and ideas around us. Everybody learns differently (different styles, different abilities to retain information, etc.), and my goal as your tutor is to unlock the code to how you learn, so that we can work together to deepen your understanding of whatever subject area you're struggling with -- and find the joy in grasping this new knowledge! Aside from this, I enjoy traveling (my profile picture was taken in Iceland this past...

A writer and screenwriter in the West Village, Jordan has written for Grantland, The Awl, AOL News, and on a 30 for 30 short film.

...a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career, I have been a well-rounded student, excelling in math as well as language and literature. I am a notoriously good test-taker, a skill developed from solid study habits that I hope to pass on to future students. For me, tutoring is my way of giving back to my community and paying forward the help I've gotten from teachers, mentors, and fellow students throughout my life.... You know...

...a healthcare start-up company! I love it! Mentoring and helping other students with their goals and learning is always something I have had a passion for. Currently, I am taking my last class UC Berkeley remotely. When I finish I will have a degree in Business Administration and Finance. I have always tutored a wide range of academic subjects. I enjoy teaching math, SAT, English, reading, and business. I look forward to working with you...

...am a Senior Program Director for Education and Youth Development at a non-profit agency. I have a BA in English Literature and MA in Urban Studies. What do I love to do? I love trying new foods, learning different cultures and adding to my bucket list. Most of all, I enjoy passing on the things that I have learned to help build others. My hobbies include watching foreign films, documentaries, traveling and reading.... Teaching is complex...