Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

Teaching, writing, and languages are my passion. Few moments compare to when a great instructor and a great student come together and accomplish their objectives. My goal as a Varsity Tutor is to help you accomplish yours.... Student-centered, 100% of the time.... I would ask the student two questions. First I would ask them about their top three academic goals, and then I would ask them how can I help them accomplish those goals. By providing...

...from Mamaroneck High School at the top of my class and as an AP Scholar with Distinction. During my time at Boston College, I was enrolled in two prestigious programs the Arts and Sciences Honors Program and the Political Science Honors Program. Through this rigorous, comprehensive education, I have attained a wide-breadth of knowledge on a myriad of subjects. In addition to being well-versed in politics and history, I also have a strong background in...

...world, and have a 3.92 GPA (CV available upon request). My academic work focuses primarily upon philosophy and political theory, though I am also an avid reader of intellectual and cultural history, biology, anthropology, and literary criticism. Right now, I reside in Westchester NY, as I'm on break from Reed due to a migraine issue. I have tutored extensively in reading, writing, history, logic, and biology, and offered services as a college counselor (I've been...

...law, with the eventual goal of becoming a law professor down the line. I've always loved helping and teaching people, as I believe it's the most important thing we can do for one another as human beings - if we have the knowledge, I think we should share it with as many people as we can. I used to teach Cello part-time to fellow students when I was in high school, and that was great...

Medical Student at a Tier 1 Medical School. High school and college valedictorian. Love getting to know you guys, help figure out the best way you learn, and create strategic plans to get you to your goals

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunities available to every student.

...the U.S., Psychology and Law at the Graduate Center in NYC, I feel I have a good grasp at what one needs to focus on and train in order to rise the ranks to reach the goals they would like to achieve. That being said, that all starts in the graduate school application. If I can help a student navigate the application process through test-taking tutoring or emotional/social support, I will feel like I have...

...models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students....

...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...

...25 college-level courses to students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a number of subjects. This means that I have written exams, graded exams, published papers, presented papers, and designed entire curricula. My methods are informed by my research background in the problem-solving literature, my familiarity with recent developments in cognitive sociology, and my training as an expert chess player and coach. Using these methods, I have assisted hundreds of students improve their writing...

As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

...because it allows me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring...

...am here to help you meet your learning and productivity goals by working closely with you to master the standards of your subject matter. While I am primarily a tutor for English, writing, and Spanish language learning, I also have vast experience tutoring sociology, history, and philosophy. Overall, if you would like to improve and refine your reading, writing, research, and communication skills, I am here for you and will work with you to create...

...of each student. I believe in a personalized approach to education, where lessons are designed to engage and challenge students, while also building their confidence and interest in the subject. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the conviction that learning should be an empowering process that encourages students to take ownership of their education and develop critical thinking skills. With a focus on active learning strategies, I strive to make each session interactive and relevant,...

...music, and politics. In high school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach Committee. This work involves teaching a weekly course called "Fundamentals of Leadership" to a class...

...Magdalena, Santa Marta- Colombia. I'm certified in Basic Spanish 1: Getting started from Universitat Politcnica de Valncia, Spain. I have a certification in ESOL classes from Daytona State College, Daytona-Florida and a certification in Teaching English for Speakers of another Languages from Universidad de la Sabana, Colombia- Tesol International Association and a Teacher Development certificate from Educational First. I have experience in Intercultural Education, Digital Learning and Technologies. I help my students offering my experience...

...to pursue a BA in English; my career end game is to become a Professor of English. I have 4 years experience in tutoring Spanish. I worked directly with students one-on-one, either through the Spanish Honor Society's peer tutoring program or with students privately. I have also tutored United States History, English, and Algebra as a volunteer on behalf of the organization Thread, a multi-faceted non-profit organization committed to providing educational resources and guidance to...

...has always been extremely important in my life, and subsequently I have sought out ways to share my knowledge with students as a tutor. I have tutored students ranging from the first grade through high school; every age/grade brings new and exciting challenges. I have experience successfully tutoring all general school subjects (English, History, Math, Science, Spanish), including English (ESL) to Spanish-speaking students, but my favorite subject to tutor would probably have to be English....

...I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time I do a lot of reading and a lot of writing, on topics ranging from politics to science to kids' cartoons.