Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Long Island, NY

...In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with...

...tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and...

...a lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really...

...apply to so many situations, including things we experience every day. My preferred teaching style involves a little bit of give and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think about certain problems which may give them a better understanding of the material. I don't feel like it has been a productive session unless I come away having learned something as well. In my spare time, I am an avid sports...

...contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities. This gives me a special perspective on ALL learners and helps me tailor the best course of study for all of my students. In my spare time, I knit, love to...

...notable instructors and practitioners in the field. My interest in philosophy and first-order logic led me to undertake the LSAT as a personal challenge. My first attempt put me in the 97th percentile, and I've continued to study and refine my test-taking methods, treating LSAT questions like my daily crossword puzzle. I believe that learning is a process of mastering tiny skills that cumulatively add up to a grasp and control on the big picture....

Hello! I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be...

...of how they deal with being stuck. This is crucial in physics and math because at some point everyone "hits a wall" so to speak. I find the solution to this is having the student work through lots of problems with careful prompting to get them used to thinking on their feet. I'm also a musician who enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with my wife and daughters. While physics is my favorite topic, I...

...a Masters in TESOL/Adults & Linguistics. I have taught Academic Writing to both undergraduate and graduate students and have had great results. Not only did their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such as the TOEFL for...

...as well. When it comes to delivering information for education purposes, I feel that I am on par with the education greats. I maintain high standards and expect my students to exceed my standards. I believe education is important, and with proper guidance all individuals can succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a high school mathematics teacher. I have been teaching for roughly 9 years (4 years college, 5 years high school). At the high...