Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Smithtown, NY

Hi, my name is Ali Valentine, and for the longest time I can remember, I have had a passion instilled in me for learning. This passion is something that my teachers helped me foster through all my steps of education, and I would love to give back by helping your children foster their skills. Knowledge is power, and I want your children to head out into the world with all the power inside of them...

...a school director at an international school back in Dominican Republic. For many years I worked as a language teacher in an elementary school in New York as well as in Dominican Republic. At the beginning of my career, I worked as an elementary teacher here in New York City; I moved to Dominican Republic to pursue a doctoral degree during this time I worked as a Language Arts teacher focused on literature basically, I...

I have always had an interest in math throughout my life, majoring in Mathematics and Economics in college. My goal is to share my passion for math with others and help students develop a better understanding of not only the problem at hand, but also why learning math is useful and interesting.

...and writing composition (MLA, APA, and ACS essay format), American literature, essay editing, college essay writing, college application preparation, academic organization and studying skills, introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, industrial psychology, psychology research methods and design, disability studies, and American Sign Language (one of my greatest passions!). Beyond my interests in tutoring and academia, I enjoy reading novels, attending concerts, baking, martial arts, and the occasional Netflix binge. My devotion and passion for tutoring derives from...

Hello! I'm James Robotham, I've been teaching and tutoring for over three years now. The reason I teach is that there's nothing I enjoy more than helping YOU feel more confident with your studies, so you can go out and rock your classes and feel prepared. Let's get started.

...tutored and tutoring for as long as I can remember, meaning I have a strong understanding of what it 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...

...want to share some of the knowledge that I've acquired, and because I genuinely find the work very rewarding. I have been teaching and tutoring informally for many years now, sometimes through established positions, but more often out of goodwill. I am a member of the Northeastern Downbeats, a co-ed a cappella group on campus. In the past, I played on my high school's ultimate frisbee team and captained my high school's badminton team. In...

...including students who were home schooled and those with IEPs. I have tutored the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams for students who were candidates for graduate school, and have worked with students taking the NTE and NYSTCE exams to earn New York State teacher certification. For the past fifteen years, I have focused on SAT, ACT, SSAT and ISEE prep, which I really enjoy. Over these fifteen years and literally hundreds of students, I have...

...stray from that methodology as much as I can. I've been with Mathnasium since February 2023, and I don't have one set way of teaching concepts to my students. Everyone learns things differently, including myself when I was younger. That being said, I often use my past experience to experiment with different ways the student learns certain concepts, and once I find a way they understand said concepts best, their test scores rise. At Mathnasium,...

...and working as a tutor for kids K-12 in a tutoring center. I tutor in a variety of subjects. I tutor in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My teaching philosophy is success stems from understanding. I want to help the student understand, rather...

...York Medical College and will be receiving my M.D. in May 2022. I have had tutoring experience prior to medical school as a piano teacher and physics tutor at my undergrad. Additionally, I have experience mentoring my peers and editing personal statements/activity descriptions for medical school applications as well as other graduate school applications (dental school, PA school). During medical school, I have mentored underclassmen on coursework as well as the USMLE Step 1 and...

...student-centered approach, utilizing methods like "I do, we do, you do" to encourage active participation and critical thinking. My motivation stems from a lifelong love for math, highlighted by my perfect SAT Math score and successful AP exam results. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to tackle challenges independently, fostering both their confidence and academic success. In my free time, I enjoy developing educational projects that enhance learning experiences, reflecting...

...had been lost for so very long. Through this experience, I feel that I can understand where my students' frustration lies. I truly love working with students of all ages and strive to build a personal relationship that makes the tutoring sessions enjoyable. Furthermore, I am passionate about the subjects I tutor in. I am most excited by subjects in the natural sciences with an emphasis on human anatomy, biology, and psychology. I have experience...

...local church. I have also did online English tutoring for Ukraine students. While having experiences in multiple subjects, I'm extremely passionate about teaching students Algebra and Pre-calculus because I believe building a strong math foundation is essential for all of our students. I'm a huge believer in the power of education and how it will affect people's lives in a positive way. By tutoring students I feel rewarding and fulfilling by helping students improving their...

...time for more help. While it was challenging and required much effort outside of class, I am proud to have done well and happy that I was able to help the following year's students perform successfully as well. Final Points: Thank you for the time for reading this and for getting to know me. I know studying and learning can be overwhelming at times especially with other commitments. I can help you find that balance...

...with their college application process and essay writing. Throughout the years I've been a student, I've had many teachers and tutors, both good and bad. My personal philosophy is to respect my students and engage with them on their terms, and to foster a sense of purpose and positive attitude towards whatever I'm tutoring. I believe that a positive student-teacher relationship creates the best learning environment, and I try to achieve this with each of...

Part mad scientist, part caring teacher and tech evangelist, this "Near Wizard" spreads the magic of code and automation wherever he goes. I specialize in Computer Science, Programming, and Mathematics including Calculus I, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, SAT Math, and GRE Quantitative and Verbal. I am a software engineer and educator with an interest in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Artificial Intelligence applications. Outside of school I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking,...

...of one day going to medical school. I am currently doing research at the Hospital for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students improve and enjoy working in the sciences most specifically those on the MCAT - chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and biology.

...at Columbia University pursuing my Masters in Public Administration. For the past three years, I have worked at education focused non-profit organizations. During this time, I have worked as a literacy and math tutor for middle school students, as well as led a writing seminar for high school students preparing to go to college. I enjoy working with students of all grade and skill level, and I love to make learning fun!... My teaching philosophy is...

I am a SUNY Geneseo Mathematics major currently in my junior year. I am involved in a Research Seminar at my school studying Invisible Lattice points. In high school, Mathematics was always my favorite subject and I carried that with me into college!