Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...former high school math teacher that taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Advanced Math, and ACT prep in New Orleans public schools from 2012-2015. I currently teach ACT and SAT prep classes for Princeton Review, as well as SHSAT classes for students applying to specialized high schools in New York. In my spare time, I am captain of a 30-person kickball team that doesn't win many games, but has a lot of heart, and a...

...of my students were accepted by top universities in Taiwan, such as National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University and National Yang-Ming University; while I, too, taught and designed the course for a student with learning disorder and had a desirable result. On the other hand, I have solid training and knowledge in psychology and statistics. I have experience in quantitative analysis with large empirical dataset; I am also familiar with statistic packages, i.e. SAS...

...taught by professor Stanford Woosley, one of the preeminent experts on supernovae. My favorite math course was Discrete Mathematics taught by professor Jordan Ellenberg. Professor Ellenberg just published a great book that covers many of the topics from that class called "How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking"! Back in Los Angeles, I worked as a tutor and coached a high school wrestling team. As a tutor, I spent a lot of...

...currently employed as a pediatric Occupational Therapist in Philadelphia. I obtained my master's degree from Thomas Jefferson University in 2019, and my bachelor's degree from University of Delaware in 2018. I am extremely passionate, and have a longstanding love of pediatric OT, as I have been volunteering since I was 12 years old. Currently, my Master's capstone project on pediatric chronic pain interventions is being displayed in poster format at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association's...

...from Rutgers University with my Bachelor of Science in Biology. I have tutored children for approximately 5 years. During these years, I have helped my students become admitted into magnet pre-medical high schools and achieve above average scores in their standardized tests. My teaching specialties include English, Writing, Mathematics, and Science. I am a firm believer that every student has the potential to accomplish their academic goals; they just need to work hard and be...

...style is encouraging, adaptive, and centered on the student's goals. I believe in fostering a space where students feel heard, supported, and challenged to think independently. I strive to make difficult material not only understandable, but engaging and empowering. Outside of academics, I enjoy freelance writing, running, traveling, and cooking. I recently started a book club with friends, where we discuss fiction, history, and memoirs as a great way to blend learning and community.

...from Rutgers University and I am currently a second grade elementary school teacher :) I have certifications in hearing and speech, OG (phonics) and have studied linguistics. I am currently working on my Masters in Education! I believe that every student has unique learning styles and it is my job to help learners in a way that is beneficial to them! Teaching is my passion and working with students and helping them learn brings me...

...Algebra I, SAT Math, and ACT Math. I have also tutored college students in general Chemistry. I love tutoring pretty much any type of high school math as I find math fun in general. I particularly like tutoring Algebra and Trigonometry best because I enjoy analyzing different types of functions and how to manipulate them. In addition, I also have a passion for Biology and Chemistry and after taking Organic Chemistry, my appreciation for these...

...my BA in Psychology and have experience in peer tutoring in the subject during my college years. When tutoring in Italian, French, or Psychology, I like to break down concepts into terms that are easy to understand and that incorporate examples and analogies so that they are easier to grasp. I enjoy working with students to help them realize that they know a lot more than they think they do! Confidence is a definite factor...

...improve their study skills, time management, and test taking strategies. My psychological background makes me particularly skillful at helping students to overcome academic anxiety in order to perform at their highest potential. As someone who loves to read and write, I enjoy sharing this passion with students who are studying English and Literature. To help students thrive, I cultivate their curiosity and engagement with subject materials. My hope is that they will become lifelong learners....

...their capability to solve a problem – my tutoring style involves an interactive approach in which I work from the bottom up with students, allowing them to express what they do understand first, before tackling that which might be confusing; I believe the confidence in knowing what you can do is important when learning to accomplish what you think you can’t do. A few of my interests outside of tutoring and working with children are...

...I have always loved guiding people through material - whether in an art museum with my parents or in class with my friends. This passion for school is augmented by a deep understanding of learning techniques and study skills. So while I believe the key to a student understanding material is a deep engagement with it, I also have tools to help recall and organize information. I specialize in History, Psychology, English, Reading, and Writing....

...owe it to them for shaping my mind and having vast knowledge in the scientific world. My teachers inspired me to love Science until this day. I want to give back to my future students to share that love of Science with me. I also want to be a part of my students' lives to help shape their minds to become future scientists or teachers. It only takes a little inspiration to blow up a...

...secondary education to executive and university-level instruction. I have published articles on bilingual education and in medicine. This academic background, combined with hands-on teaching experience, allows me to bridge theory and practice in a way that connects with students. What motivates me is seeing students grow in confidence and independence. I tailor each session to the learner's goals, adapting my style to support their strengths and address specific challenges. My tutoring approach is structured, supportive,...

...variety of disabilities. Some of the kids I've worked with are non-verbal and non-mobile, others simply require a detailed schedule to keep them focused. Regardless of what the kid needs, I'm prepared to work with the family to make sure they achieve their goals. Finally, I attended a Jewish day school for most of my life, where in addition to regular courses, I studied Hebrew and Judaic studies. I can also speak Spanish and some...

...currently a 3rd year doctoral candidate at the University of Oxford. I previously attended the Yale School of Public Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in biology - from Vassar College. I have been a tutor for twelve years and enjoy teaching very much. I have taught both graduate...

...range of subjects, my main passion is science, especially those stemming from biology. In my experience, students respond best to a tutor who is understanding and can explain subjects in a way that clear and concise but also fun and enticing. I truly believe everyone has the ability to be successful in their educational pursuits, and I am happy that I get to convey that to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading,...

...Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council and the Center for Supportive Schools in Princeton, NJ. After I established my professional identity, I returned to education to pursue graduate work at the University of South Carolina. While I was in South Carolina, I developed a love for teaching SPSS and APA-writing style and tutoring college students in personal statement writing as these are the skills that helped me to survive graduate school. I...

...a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a master's degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences. I love to help others learn, and tutored for refugee children while I was in college at Brown University, as well as a Bronx high schooler while I was working in New York. I think my naturally empathetic disposition and ability to break down complex concepts into simple "chunks" are what make me a successful tutor. I'd love...

...been teaching for 17 years in the areas of Social Studies, Psychology, Government, Writing, Economics, and Study Skills. My education philosophy is simple. I do not teach "at" students, rather, I teach them to think for themselves. I believe the best tutor is one that allows the student to grow by helping them develop the skills necessary for success. I have taught students at every skill level, from Special Education to Advanced Placement. Each person...