Award-Winning Portuguese Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

Hello there! My name is Katherine. I graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2016 with my BA in Economics and I'm currently pursuing my PhD at UNM, also in Economics. Learning is a passion for me, and I try to inspire it in others with my tutoring!... I believe that an understanding of fundamental concepts in a subject is the key to retention of material and problem solving. If you have the basics down,...

...2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and minors in Environmental Science and Spanish. For a year after graduation I worked in a biochemical research lab where I studied various protein pathways in cancer cells. I then left to begin my Peace Corps service as a high school Math teacher in Mozambique where I learned Portuguese, in which I taught. I also taught English to a group of adults and a group of adolescents....

...US. I have studied in three different countries where I was able to manage to rapidly adapt to different cultures. I am very passionate about science. My aim is to translate some of my knowledge into easy to follow classes and inspire the next generation of scientists. In the past, I had the pleasure to work as an online teaching fellow at CellBio-London Training academy were I taught subjects in the field of toxicology, molecular...

I am a strong believer in continuous learning that translates into better practice, right now, while enabling skills that will get students employed. I think that we should have a little fun trying it while working hard. Every person has a brave soul that will be discovered and will succeed.

I am a Junior Computer Science Major at Kennesaw State University. Throughout my education I have assisted friends and peers with understanding conceptual ideas of subjects, and I have been fairly good at it. I taught Computer Science and Physics in the past, and my goal was always to guide the tutee towards the solution themselves rather than explaining ideas the way I understand them.

...am extremely passionate about teaching, I find it satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love creating lesson plans, organising work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I am also a native Spanish...

...my undergraduate studies, with one in Spanish. During my time at Georgetown, I also studied Portuguese and tested at the high proficient level. Finally, I completed my Spanish certification while answering political science questions to a board of Spanish Faculty Professors- scoring the second highest level of fluency in Spanish with distinction for Foreign Service-Political Science knowledge. My Master's degree is in Latin American Studies from UCLA where I studied the economic, social and political...

...skill that can be taught and learned and acquired by all students, even those who have historically struggled at test taking! I have proven success at helping even the most struggling students to develop a love of reading, writing, and learning, and to find success at school and testing. I've done this through a balance of keeping the responsibility to learn with the student, but doing my part by explaining the material as succinctly as...

...Engineering Technology with a specialization in Cloud Infrastructure Security from Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, and I assist students with both technical subjects and essential computer skills like MS Word, Excel, Windows, and email management. As a native Portuguese speaker from Brazil, I also offer support for non-native speakers learning Portuguese. Though new to formal teaching, my professional experience has strengthened my problem-solving abilities and deep understanding of technical topics. I tailor my tutoring approach...

...confidence, ignite curiosity, and help students unlock their full potential. With a passion for personalized learning, I adapt my teaching approach to suit each student's unique needs, making even the most challenging subjects approachable and engaging. I pride myself on creating a supportive, interactive environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, embrace challenges, and celebrate their progress. Beyond academic success, I focus on fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills, equipping students for future...