Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Long Island, NY

...Middlebury College, I worked in an English primary and high school in Geneva, Switzerland in an international environment. During my time there, I taught French to beginners and Mathematics as a replacement teacher. Following this, I replaced a music teacher. My confidence grew through these experiences as I was challenged to discipline and teach classes of 20 students, some of whom were only a few years younger than myself. I won the students' trust and...

...have a BA in Drama as well as focuses in German, Creative Writing and Studio Art. Currently, I work as a personal assistant and find acting jobs on the side. My strengths lie in German, English, Theatre and Video Production. Being a tutor is so exciting for me. I have been working with people younger than me for a while and it has always been a rewarding and learning process for me and them.

...tutoring several students from elementary school to high school and can teach a variety of subjects! I have been a tutor on varsity for 4+ years and have worked with a wide variety of students. In addition to school help, I would be happy to help high school juniors and seniors with the college application process, especially those who plan on going to medical school at the end of undergrad (resume writing, the common application,...

...English. While I enjoy learning about many subjects I am the most passionate about Math and Physics. I want to help students overcome academic challenges, in order to encourage their intellectual growth and curiosity both inside and outside of the classroom. I am able to tutor students in elementary, middle school, and high school (IB) mathematics, high school/college physics, elementary/middle/high school (IB) English, and SAT Reading/Math. In my spare time, I enjoy doing yoga, drawing,...

...attempting to increase their skill level in a particular subject. Improving one's mental skills is never a wasted endeavor; such skills continue to advance one's life long after tutoring has ceased by fostering new ideas and perspectives, improving interactions with others, stimulating conversations, and promoting on-the-job and daily life problem solving. I became a professional Tutor after several years as an Academic Writing Editor for undergraduate and graduate students. Since I began tutoring with Varsity...

...needs. Upon moving to New York, I became certified in English Language Arts in order to continue my passion for education. My approach to teaching and tutoring is to guide students toward discovery and passion for learning by giving them support and encouragement that allows them to feel confident in their pursuit of knowledge. Although I enjoy tutoring all things Language Arts, I most enjoy helping students with their reading comprehension and writing skills. Once...

My tutoring experience ranges from teaching a mid-20s Bloomberg employee how to program in Python to helping fellow MIT computer science undergraduates understand the more thorny minutiae of digital system design. I spend most of my free time programming, reading about transportation and politics, and playing softball most summer weekends.

...have tutored numerous students (almost 10) in elementary and middle school English and Math; working with children is my true passion. I also have an immense amount of patience for children with ADHD or Autism. For the past 4 years, I mentored an adult with autism, helping him develop his business and communication skills. I love sharing all the knowledge I have gathered over the years and passing it on to eager and hard working...

...American Language Communication Center in Manhattan. I am responsible for crafting and executing lesson plans, which I strive to make as engaging and effective as possible. Prior to teaching English I was a journalist and writer for seven years, contributing to publications such as The Village Voice, LA Weekly, and Minneapolis City Pages. These experiences honed my writing and grammar skills to the highest level in addition to fostering a love of language which I...

...always having interaction and hopefully having a change to leave a positive impression. I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their story. If there is anything I can do to help them on their journey, it would be my pleasure. I grew up outside of Chicago, have travelled around the world, and snowboard as much as I can every winter. I've always been interested in medicine and that goal has always driven me to try...

...2 years of elementary school classroom experience, working primarily with 3rd and 4th grade students. At an elementary level I primarily taught science, but I also assisted with NY State ELA, Math and Science test prep, along with general literacy and phonics. While in high school I was a writing tutor for students at risk of failing, and in college I was a TA for environmental 101. I look forward to working with you!

I've been tutoring since I was a freshman in high school, and I'm looking forward to continuing with Varsity Tutors. I believe learning can be fun, and never a chore!

I am currently a 5th grade teacher for the NYC Department of Education. I believe that EVERY student can succeed. All it takes is a little maneuvering and skill from a dedicated teacher and dedication from a student.

...things. My favorite subject to tutor would be Spanish but I am also proficient in English, Writing, Biology, and Algebra. I have been tutoring for four years and have experience tutoring elementary to high school students. I believe that when tutoring I should allow students to explain their confusion so that we can work together towards the advancement of their knowledge. Just lecturing or telling you the answer isn't enough! Outside of school, I love...

...and small hospitals of Colombia as General Practitioner. Ten years ago, I moved to New York City and I have been working as Research Coordinator for New York University. At the same time, I took 40 credits at Touro College of bachelor in Biology. I enjoy to motivate students to gain knowledge and I possess the skills to explain difficult subjects, making an easy learning process. "Be gentle with people, but hard with problems", that's...

...role as a tutor is not to impose rigidly, one size fits all standards or methods onto the student. My role instead is to help each individual student tap into their own unique greatness to hopefully ignite in each one of them the joy of being lifelong learners. I don't consider this just a job. I consider it a privilege to play a small part in helping to mold the future of tomorrow today. I...

...and raised in New Jersey and I never left! I have spent the past twenty years teaching English to elementary and high school students (Sixteen years in the classroom and last four years private tutoring.) I have extensive experience working with the special needs population as well. I am a very organized, structured teacher, but also patient and understanding. I always put forth 100% of myself to ensure my students obtain full understanding and knowledge...

I find a lot of satisfaction in helping students get through the toughest challenges of the essay writing, test prep, and college admissions processes. Let's work together and get it done.

...continued to tutor for about five years. Now that I have 10+ years of professional experience, I have been lucky to travel (both for work and leisure) to seventeen countries, and counting! I have experience tutoring a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math and History. I am diligent about organization, and feel it is the key to success (in academia and otherwise!) In my spare time, I love reading (mostly...

I am an undergraduate at NYU Stern with a passion for multiple subjects - English, Economics, Business - and teaching students. I enjoy implementing the effectiveness of personalized and candid education. I hope any student with who I work with has as much fun as I do throughout the sessions.