Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...cultural identities, I have experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students speaking and writing in English as a second or foreign language. I am particularly passionate about working with students on writing, and helping them develop as critical readers and listeners. I love sharing resources with students, and helping them expand and deepen their interests. As a 2014-2015 Fulbright Fellow I participated in the Masters in Critical Studies program at...

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

...College Algebra courses. I have a dual degree in math and subject-matter education with a minor in Statistics and Operations Research, as well as a concentration in Honors studies. I have had much previous experience in the tutoring field in my hometown and at my university, and I am a Level 1 Certified Tutor from the College Reading and Learning Association. My favorite thing about tutoring is being able to work with a student individually...

...for entry into university, and ensure you shine in your college work. In tutoring writing, I focus on essay structure, vocabulary, research, and helping you form sound and convincing arguments in your own voice. Teaching English and World Literature, I guide through thoughtful analysis and lively discussion to truly engage with your reading. Preparing for tests like the SAT and GRE, I empower you to read with both speed and comprehension to make the correct...

...Math, up to sophomore year of high school. My goal as a tutor is, of course, to improve a student's grades and test scores. But I believe what may be even more important is to nurture a student's love for learning itself. I aim to hone the muscle of showing up to the work ready to try. I achieve this by creating a positive atmosphere, approaching education with an open mind and sense of humor,...

...my work experience is just as varied as this tutoring experience! I'm excited to put my multi-discliplinary work and education experience to good use as a part of Varsity Tutors for this reason. My life as a student has brought me to the realization that finding out what sort of learner you are makes all the difference. A focus on building your learning toolkit makes you stronger than simply amassing answers to questions ever will....

...experience tutoring many subjects, my favorites are Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science. I did not discover my passion for these subjects until college (I was admitted to Columbia as pre-law for my writing), and I wish I had been exposed to the fun aspects of these subjects at younger age. Often we are discouraged from science and math while young by phrases like "I'm just not a math person," when the reality is that everybody...

...a high school student, I established a free tutoring service for local at-risk children. Over the course of my college career, I made my spending money by providing homework help and tutoring services to the children of university professors and faculty. I love this work, which pushes me to continually learn and re-examine as I help others to reach their intellectual and academic goals. I am available to tutor students preparing for IB, AP, SAT,...

...studies classroom at Toll Gate High School in Warwick, RI. My motivation for doing so was born of my love of history and the realization of the importance of education in a democratic society. I want the work I do to have value beyond the dollar amount attached to it. There is no more valuable profession than that of education, in my opinion. Classroom teaching, however, is not well suited to my personality and skill...

...applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and increase their interest in a subject in which they may experience difficulty. I also believe that as a tutor, it is my responsibility to engage with the student to help them achieve and even surpass their goals. In my spare time, I am...

...own service projects and led a workshop on these tools for visiting international students. Through Yale's Reach Out Program, Nailah traveled to Jamaica with a group of fellow students to lead community-center workshops for teenagers on health, domestic abuse, economic development and leadership skills. Nailah knows how important education has been in her life, in not only providing her with opportunities to explore the world and think deeply, but also by providing her life-long mentors....

...their future endeavors. I also spent a year interning at the NYU Child and Family Policy Center where I worked with kids ages 2-7 who were participating in a school readiness home visitation program. This experience reinforced my belief in the importance of education and its power to improve children's self-esteem even children too young to have been enrolled in school. I am currently at Hunter College pursuing my Master of Arts in History with...

...attended Binghamton University, which Business Insider claimed to be New York's "smartest SUNY school." I majored in English Literature and Rhetoric and was provided with an extensive knowledge of reading and writing skills. I obtained my master's in Adolescent Special Education from CUNY Queens College, and I am currently enrolled in SUNY Stony Brook's Educational Leadership Program. I am well-versed in the Common Core Standards as well as the expectations of New York State exams....

...to share lot of knowledge in a way not only very proficient but also independent. I will be very happy to meet people through this platform and to unwrap the French language in all its dimensions, see the English language by and large, deal with African, African-American literature with very detailed explanations. I do believe that I can, through online courses, bring a very great participation to this worldwide Knowledge Building. "Education is a great...

...have tutored students all throughout high school and college. I had jobs as a teacher's assistant in a middle school classroom and high school classroom. As a middle school teacher's aide, I primarily taught writing, reading comprehension and history. As a high school teacher's aide, I taught a U.S. history course. I have also had one on one tutoring jobs outside of my teaching experience where I have helped middle school and high school students...

...such as physics, chemistry, math, English, and writing skills. I've also enjoyed helping students prepare for the college or grad school application process. As the recipient of tutoring myself as a high school student, I know firsthand the value that dedicated, passionate, and informed tutors can bring to students. I consider much of my academic success to be the result of great tutoring I've received in the past. I've enjoyed tutoring recently because it's a...

...to continue doing what I love for the rest of my life, which is anything art related. I would also love to encourage kids of all ages to have fun with art because it is an amazing way to learn about the world, as well as creatively express ourselves. I have three years of experience as being a camp counselor and I have always had so much fun talking to children because the passion for...

...online tutor by giving them the confidence and skills that they need to succeed. I enjoy teaching reading including phonics and reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and writing. I am a firm proponent of using technology as a tool to assist in reading and writing when necessary to ensure a students success in completing their assignments. In addition, I am also trained to use Fundations and Just Words which are a part of the Wilson Reading...

I'm a history and English tutor who can help with all related subjects - writing, critical analysis, and grammar. I'm passionate and well-informed about all Modern History and Modern Literature.

I believe an instructor is supposed to inspire a passion for learning. Through my teachings, I impart to students that learning is less about natural talent and more about hard work and dedication. My lessons are dialogues, I have a conversation with the student to pinpoint their exact academic needs, and make not only show help them where they're having trouble, but also give them the tools to do so on their own.