Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Hempstead, NY

...at the Islip Fire Department, where helping others in my community has been a tremendously rewarding experience. During my previous career in the banking industry, I taught people how to make a budget for their expenses and become financially literate. I worked in banking for 9 years and educating people about finance brought me back to my original career choice, math education. One of the best ways to help someone is to educate them. Knowledge...

...They were extremely interested in what was written there, with my last name there, and I was quite amazed that my slightly above beginner level students were so interested in the picture and the article that all I basically had to do during that class was sit back and watch them all become team players, getting into a big group on their own. They were gleaning English words they knew from each other and after...

...high school math teacher, leading Algebra 1, Statistics, and College Algebra courses. I have a dual degree in math and subject-matter education with a minor in Statistics and Operations Research, as well as a concentration in Honors studies. I have had much previous experience in the tutoring field in my hometown and at my university, and I am a Level 1 Certified Tutor from the College Reading and Learning Association. My favorite thing about tutoring...

...students. As a college student, I was a peer counselor, in which I empathetically and nonjudgmentally provided emotional support to others who were struggling with an issue. With these skills, I am comfortable with leading a student through academic material while minimizing frustration and confusion. Furthermore, my undergraduate training in human development allows me to confidently work with others whom are different ages and cultures. These skills help me communicate with a diverse population and...

...only a passion of mine, but I do believe that life has led me down this path for a reason! I have over ten years of tutoring experience and I now am more than halfway done with getting my masters degree in education. I firmly believe that all students have their own unique way of learning, and I am here to cater to their specific, individual needs. I am a very self-motivated person who loves...

...and I understand the unique challenges of connecting with these kinds of students. My approach is student-centered; I prioritize understanding individual goals and adapting lesson plans accordingly. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where students can express themselves and learn through collaboration. My extensive writing experience, both academically and personally, fuels my dedication to helping students refine their skills, particularly in essay writing and editing. I am committed to making each session engaging while...

I am an energetic and enthusiastic tutor. I take great personal satisfaction in helping my students achieve their goals. I have been helping kids improve their SAT Math score since 1998 and still going strong.

...SAT prep academy for 5-6 years. My main role as the head director was to make sure students feel adequate about the curriculum we use. Using the materials I prepared over the years, many students have scored beyond their expectations. Long story short, I know how important these tests are, and how big of an impact they can have on admissions decisions. Your success is important to me. I'm available for one-on-one tutoring anywhere in...

...working with Varsity Tutors! Understanding a subject boils down to understanding its basic components, and my philosophy is if you master the basics, no question can be too difficult for you. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I'm most equipped to prepare students for their SAT's (math, critical reading, and writing) alongside teaching History, Economics, and English, both at the general and AP levels. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball,...

...to play soccer, beatbox, and go on adventures with friends. Growing up with two younger siblings, I often found myself helping with homework, and soon I was volunteering at after school programs. For me, tutoring is not simply teaching challenging material, but empowering students to be creative and resilient in the face of future obstacles. I'm particularly interested in tutoring math, as I like to create metaphors and games that connect to students' interests. I...

Global Business student studying Finance at Fordham University NYC. I'm very enthusiastic about combining my passion for interacting with others and sharing skills and knowledge to aim for brighter futures!

...tutoring sessions, I emphasize foundational concepts and principles, and achieve growth through consistent practice and overcoming misconceptions and unhelpful habits. While preparing for standardized tests, I help students feel confident about the knowledge on which they will be examined. I understand that these important tests can be stressful experiences for many people, so I also work with students to develop strategies to overcome any anxiety that might get in the way of a student not...

...of rules. You just have to know the rules and how to apply them. And because of the structure, I think of Math and English problems as puzzles; it makes solving them easier, and it can even make them fun! Aside from tutoring, two of my favorite hobbies are crosswords and Scrabble (no surprise there!). I even have a few published crosswords of my own. Tennis is another hobby of mine, both watching and playing....

...tests but have at times assisted students in the math and science portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their own style of learning and must learn at their own pace. Although, sometimes giving them too much leeway may not always be the best solution, I am there to also provide encouragement and challenge to make the learning process enjoyable and beneficial. Apart from work, I do enjoy reading, jogging,...

...improve their english. Another thing about me is that I am also proficient at tutoring students online because of my previous experience of teaching an online Arabic class. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate in the subjects of English/Literature, History, and Biology. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests. I believe that a good education is vital in one's life and every child has the potential to...

...it is also a delicate interpersonal relationship. I have often worked with students who are struggling academically and have grown to resent learning and school, and who have internalized a sense of helplessness, believing that they are simply "dumb" or "bad at school." Thus, a big focus on my approach to tutoring hinges on building confidence in my students and trying to shift their outlook from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

...Brooklyn Technical High School and am currently a sophomore in the Cooper Union Civil Engineering major. I have taken Calculus 1 and Calculus 2. I have a strong foundation of Calculus since I joined an intensive Calculus program in City College in my junior year in high school and got a 5 in AP calculus AB in my senior year. The math course in Cooper Union is very challenging, but that's what motivate me to...

...guidance and confidence needed to navigate my courses and perform well. I have learned that efforts are most successful if delivered in a way that people can understand. Everyone learns differently and for that reason, my goal is to establish a tutoring style that favors your learning style for overall success. I am really passionate about writing, health sciences and academic counseling/support. In my free time, I write public health related content in English and...

...a senior at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.

...finishing up my Bachelor's in Pharmacology and entering Dental School in the following year. Through my knowledge and years of practice in core and essential subjects such as math, chemistry, biology, and organic chemistry, I can help make your life much easier. I believe the best method for learning is understanding the concepts rather than memorizing it and this has proved to be rewarding in many ways, especially long term. Let me use my years...