Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Huntington, NY

...and more, which are my favorite to teach or tutor. In addition, I am very proficient and eager to help with all aspects of English and essay writing or editing from elementary school through college, including SAT English and College Application Essays. I love to make tutoring sessions fun with games that accomplish goals rather than rote memorization or school-like lessons and homework. I meet students where they are in their work and in terms...

...you can be the best you can be! I'm easy to talk to, I have a very nurturing nature, and I'm an expert at rephrasing confusing definitions and ideas in all sorts of subjects. Grammar, literature, writing, basic math, any of the humanities - if something's unclear, I can elucidate it for you 100%! Since I work in college admissions, I'll be a great resource for anyone preparing for college - not only did I...

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...professional assessment to the school administration. There were clear gains made by most of my students in the area of reading and this increase was indicated using data assessment tools. After leaving the NYC Department of Education I went on to pursue independent educational projects which includes tutoring and I have never looked back. The satisfaction that comes from providing direct one on one academic support to others is meaningful and fulfilling. I am also...

I'm a writer and educator living in Manhattan, originally from Texas. Tutoring by day, working in the theater by night, I'm enthusiastic and well-versed in a multitude of subjects, including GRE Writing and College Application Essays. In my spare time I write plays, perform, collect records, and visit lots of museums. I'm interested in helping a broad range of pupils reach their maximum potential.

...or her goals. We are fearfully and wonderfully made and there isn't anything your child cannot learn or grasp. Let's work together to encourage him/her. He or she can do it. Here mistakes are allowed, we just have to work it out like we would in a gym. My son's speech therapist said, "Practice makes permanent" and I believe that. I am a concerned stay at home mom who knows and understands the importance of...

...I have a passion for reading and writing. I find the most beautiful things in reading and love to explore different ways of writing. I previously worked as 2nd grade bilingual teacher in New York City. I am passionate about having students learn how to read and apply different reading strategies in all content areas. I also love to teach writing and supporting my students in exploring and discovering their writing talents. In my spare...

...and intellect. There was always something that didn’t sit right with my peers and I knew I was not alone. I had many family and friends who experienced the same marginalization. We promised ourselves that we wouldn’t let the burden of these prejudices distract us from reaching our goals. Today, whether in academic or professional settings, I speak out on instances of discrimination and injustice. It is because I have embraced my identity that I...

...I love working with students and helping them to achieve their goals. I have been trained in reading and can help your child to read and write. I have been a teacher for 19 years and I love to teach students to read and solve numerous math problems. I'm a certified elementary teacher and I have tutored students from K-6 for five years. I have also used Common Core standards in ELA and in Math...

...My educational background: I have a BA in English from Queens College and a MA in English Education (7-12) from Brooklyn College. My tutoring experience occurred as a student teacher in these programs. I acted as a teacher for an entire class; I also tutored one-on-one. These experiences were rich and varied and provided me with a good sense of what teaching entails. My favorite subject to teach has always been English. My teaching philosophy...

...making learning engaging and relevant. I've had the privilege of teaching English in Costa Rica and Madagascar, experiences that honed my ability to adapt to diverse learning styles. My expertise spans creative writing, film analysis, and general academic subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about helping students develop critical thinking skills and creative expression. My teaching philosophy centers on meeting students where they are, celebrating their unique strengths, and guiding them to overcome challenges. I believe in...

...member of the classroom community. It is extremely important that content is presented in multiple modalities, keeping in mind that every learner is unique, and instruction needs to be differentiated to support the varying needs of a typical student. In order to provide differentiated pedagogy, it is important to consistently assess the needs of the students in order to tailor and inform instruction accordingly. Through the mindset of data-driven instruction, I am able to make...

...college, I have taken Calc and Statistics, and I have also taken a full year of Physics. I was a Biology major with a Psychology minor, therefore I offer tutoring for all Biology or Science courses up to the graduate school level and Psychology up to the undergraduate level. With all my psychology background and writing labs/ doctor write-ups, I am well-informed in Microsoft programming, Google Docs, MLA, and APA formatting. I also know how...

...colleges that you're not only smart, but even more importantly, you take pride in working way harder than the average student. Back in the day, a great tutor helped me achieve a score I could be proud of on the SAT, and I enjoy paying it forward. Finally, Latin because that was my major I studied Classics at Brown University. Classics is all about making connections between the literature, art, politics and philosophy of ancient...

...an undergraduate student at Barnard College from Brooklyn, New York. Having always had a love of school and learning, I initially began tutoring as a way to gain community service hours but then realized that it meant more to me. As both a general homework and specialized reading tutor (trained in administering DIBELS and differentiated reading instruction), I have a wide array of experience with different subjects. I can't wait to get involved with Varsity...

...address the needs of each student. Today, as a classroom teacher, I spend countless extra hours in my classroom planning and preparing. I do it with pleasure because my students deserve my best. I aim to maximize individual student performance, inspire students' interest in learning and spread a sense of high self-worth among all students. New York schools have earned a positive reputation for celebrating diversity and achieving academic excellence. For these reasons it would...

...the years, I have met many professionals that have shared horror stories about their experiences with teachers who doubted them or did not set them up for success. As an educator, I have become cognizant of the fact that I ultimately create the learning environment of my students. Knowing that students depend on me each day to guide them into become better versions of themselves is an incredible task that I am willing to take....

...at a Long Island University. I have extensive experience working with students. I have worked as an administrator supporting students for years academically and emotionally. I have been a professional tutor at a national test-prepping company as well as at a University Writing Center. I enjoy pushing a student further than s/he thought possible. Seeing students achieve above their own expectations is a truly rewarding experience. I enjoy connecting the material to passions I have...

...International Relations, with concentrations in Peace and Conflict Resolution and Europe. I have been tutoring for the past six years, and I love it! I started as a homework tutor with Big Brothers Big Sisters in high school, where I found my passion for helping students. In college, I tutored extensively in the Washington DC area, both professionally and as a volunteer with the DC Reads Program. I have worked with a wide range of...

...my career in teaching. I am a current 7 and 8th grade ELA intervention teacher. Prior to that, I taught writing to 5th graders for a year. Additionally, I was a Fulbright Scholar that taught English classes for students ranging from fourth grade to college level. I have a vast experience in reading and critical thinking practices. Moreover, I currently teach phonics and have worked at Lindamood Bell Learning processes as a clinician with a...