Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Hempstead, NY

...have also served as a TA for a research class at my university. I spent my past semester abroad at University of Melbourne where I tutored ESL students as a part of my course, Understanding Knowing and Learning. I try to apply what I've learned in my coursework to my students and aim to keep my tutoring sessions interactive. I adjust my tutoring to fit the needs of the student and try to apply the...

...successfully applied them to my students. My collaborative teaching style eventually lead to three Teacher of the Month awards! In my brief absence, I started a family and am currently raising two school aged boys. As a result, I've acquired new skill sets that I am constantly applying, adapting and re-evaluating. I am now ready to fully re-engage and assist students in their search for clarity and understanding. As an educator I've realized that one...

...in Mathematics. I've had the opportunity to work with students as a Learning Assistant in both an Electricity and Magnetism Lab and in an Intro Mechanics classroom. In those classes I was able to help college Freshmen/Sophomores work through various physics problems. I also provided informal tutoring outside of the classroom where students had the ability to work in a smaller setting, making it easier to tailor my teaching methods to the needs of each...

William Butler Yeats said that, "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I couldn't agree more. My job as a teacher is, and will always be, to inspire curiosity and a hunger to explore the world through critical examination! ... William Butler Yeats said that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I think that about sums it up. My role as...

...three promotions in three years at the media powerhouse and as Lead Mentor with Viacom's UP Mentoring program, I guided young professionals on their own career journeys. Since leaving BET Networks, I have gone on to represent and counsel top business leaders, A-list celebrities, and a diverse range of talent and professionals in Business Communications; all while elevating others in my community through education. While I have worked with students and mentees on a broad...

...is like to be on both sides of the relationship. I know what types of feedback to ask for from my students, and how to apply this feedback to my tutoring in order to tailor it to the individual student's needs. On top of that, I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I love helping someone realize their full potential after guiding them through a challenging problem; I love putting energy into something beyond myself, and seeing that...

...Georgetown University where I majored in biology. Aside from biology, I took a rigorous course load that included other sciences (chemistry and physics), psychology, and philosophy/ethics. I started tutoring when I was just a sophomore in high school! I'm passionate about helping students reach their full potential through personalized lesson plans with a special focus on weaknesses. I also help students set goals and make concrete plans to achieve them, as well as develop strong...

...where I worked as a writing consultant in the University's Writing Center and an SAT instructor for Kaplan. For the past 3+ years, I have worked as a private tutor throughout New York City, where I have worked with 30+ students. My students have ranged from elementary school level to college seniors; I have tutored in a multitude of subjects, including ACT/SAT/ISEE/SSAT/Mathematics/Spanish/English/History. When I'm not tutoring or working my desk job, I enjoy traveling, running...

...of chemistry, periodic table trends, and nuclear chemistry. I have been a teacher's assistant in my senior year of high school to a 9th grade English class and gave extra attention to students with special needs and made sure that they understood the concepts of the day. I now am a teacher's assistant to a college level classical Indian music class where I have been teaching, creating assessments, and meeting with students to ensure that...

...K through grade 12. I mainly enjoy teaching science and reading but am comfortable teaching math as well. I have always loved science and when I was a child I always wanted to be an astronaut! I believe all students can learn and should be given the best possible opportunity to learn in the manner which is best suited to them. I can develop a plan to accommodate a wide variety of students and tailor...

I want to be able to help students who need it. I struggled when I wasn't given the support I needed, and I don't want other students to have the same problem if I can be there to aid them.

...working with students and finding unique ways to help them reach their objectives. As an educator and trained psychotherapist, I have utilized many techniques that have proven successful in basic academic skills, organizational skills, communication, stress management and confidence building. In addition to improvement of grades, academic coaching will many times improve: Test Taking Skills Self-esteem Assertive speech Organizational skills Interviewing Techniques Social Skills Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving School/Life Balance Stress Management Have your child...

...years. (I know, because I became a first-time teacher.) When I began teaching, this knowledge spiraled me into a state of profound reflection. For the first time, I took seriously all of the pressures on this position--out of school political fighting, in school political fighting, funding shortages, etc. It was not clear to me at the time, but teachers do one of the most difficult jobs and receive the least amount of respect for it--not...

I am a high school science teacher in New York, New York. My background is in biology research and musical theatre. I am committed to teaching to students of all abilities and helping them recognize their strengths as learners.

...International Human Rights. Prior to law school, I taught courses and provided one-on-one tutoring on the SAT, ACT and GRE. More recently, I have focused on helping students master the LSAT. I particularly enjoy providing individualized instruction. We each have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning and test-taking, and I've found that remarkable advancements happen when an approach is tailored to the student's unique attributes. I recently moved to the New York area...

...provide a positive learning experience that will last a lifetime. My approach is simple: learn and have fun at the same time. My travel experiences abroad in China, Spain, and Honduras have all encouraged me to continue sharing my passion for knowledge. I have learned that the more you know the more you are able to share with others at home and even when you travel abroad! When it comes to learning outside of school,...

I am a recent graduate of SUNY Geneseo and The University of Rochester where I studied early childhood, childhood, and childhood special education. I love working with students of all grade levels and individualizing learning experiences!

...high school, I declared my major in neuroscience because of how fascinated and challenged I was by the subject. I wish to inspire more students to appreciate the challenges that can arise when learning something new, and finding ways to self-motivate themselves to achieve their academic goals. Additionally, I am minoring in religion and art history, since I love learning about world cultures and the development of societies over time. I am looking forward to...

...underclassmen STEM related subjects such as physics and calculus during my senior year at high school. While tutoring a wide variety of STEM related subjects though, I find great interest tutoring elementary and middle school math, specifically pre-algebra, algebra, SHSAT, along with the basic concepts of math at those levels. Given the experience I had helping students prepare for Common Core State Exams or SHSAT, the students and I feel like we are solving a...

...providing them with the proper tools, including a happy and healthy environment for learning. Every day, especially during my current student teaching placement, I try to reflect that in teaching my students regardless of outside factors. I am highly committed to all of my students and set high expectations for success. This can easily be fulfilled by a great teacher who believes in the student, parent involvement and a great administrative support team.