Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...and passionate about tutoring, and I waste no time in helping my students to become confident and bold. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that my student is confident in the subject area. It is my duty to make sure that my students own their materials. As a tutor, I dedicate my time to molding my students intellectually and personally. My students improve drastically within the first few weeks of me tutoring...

My name is Mimi, and I'm currently a Junior at Columbia University studying Creative Writing. I love to help students improve their writing skills, and encouraging them to find their own voice. In my free time, I like to write sketch comedy, go vintage shopping, and visit one of New York's many famous museums.

...during my senior year of high school and have worked with a variety of age groups, spanning elementary school students to high school students. My passion for teaching grew as I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant for two biology lab courses as well as an organic chemistry lab course in college. From these experiences, I gained skills on how to work with college students and how to specifically tutor them. While my method of...

...Brook University with a Bachelor's degree in Physics through the Honors College program. I've also taught AP Physics and general science at Upper Room Christian School for one year. In my experience, I've heard many students say they can't or they're too "stupid" to do something. I believe that no student is unintelligent or incapable. Everyone is more than able, through some effort and a little bit of help, to achieve any goal in life,...

...ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My teaching experience includes teaching for over nine years at the high school level, I have taught all levels of high school English including AP Language and Composition, 9th grade Honors, 9th grade College Prep and remedial English, as well as test prep. My tutoring experience includes tutoring students of all levels, including SAT and ACT prep. I look forward to hearing...

...its hands on, visual, auditory, etc. When a student has a problem, I want to be able to work with other teachers to figure out the best way to give the student the support they need. Lastly, I create a tutor schedule with the student and show them exactly what we will review and how we will review it. This is to create a sense of organization for the student and myself....

...parallels to the content being studied. For example, I would compare a historical event to an ongoing, contemporary controversy. Or I would encourage students to think of historical figures as actual characters with goals and motivations instead of just a name on a page. Likewise, when tutoring vocabulary, I would encourage students to make an educated guess about a word's meaning by thinking of other words with similar roots. Through it all, students need to...

...Dils, a high school English teacher. I was responsible for helping to prepare his tenth and twelfth grade classes, as well as correcting student writing. I have additional experience tutoring English at the Isoapple after-school facility, where I am currently assisting with the summer program. English is my primary subject, but I am also interested in tutoring History and SAT prep. In my own experience writing is the superlative avenue of expression, and reading the...

...to steer students towards relevant details, themes, or narratives. Questioning is also important in challenging students to think deeper and look closer. I also believe that all students are different, and deserve an individualized approach. The importance of an initial diagnostic on the first meeting is of utmost importance in this respect. Motivation and confidence are also incredibly important factors in learning. I try to build a positive and friendly rapport with students. I want...

Hey, I'm Nicole! I'm a grad student studying Athletic Training and I'll be graduating May 2021. I did my undergrad at SUNY Oswego in Wellness Management with a minor in Nutrition. Looking forward to meeting students and can't wait to help out!

...at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a 2014 graduate of Phillips Academy. As a product of great tutoring myself, I focus on being patient, flexible, and kind with all of my students. Outside of my academics, I'm a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and am heavily involved in student theatre, usually directing 2 productions each year. Dogs of any and every breed, iced coffee, and spending time...

...marks without staying up all night studying. Here's a few of my strategies: -- Each test is a game, treat it like one! All games have rules. There are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more effective. Fewer hours spent cramming and better scores! -- Relax! Being anxious...

...student development. I majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and I am currently an incoming graduate student who will pursue a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. My goal is to ensure that each student gains a thorough understanding of the material and gains confidence in their ability to handle complex problems. I break down the material so that the student is able to clearly understand and adjust my tutoring style to fit...

...clients to develop a recipe for success. It truly brings me delight to see a student discovering the right answers to the same questions that once boggled him or her. When students discover that they are more than capable of finding solutions to challenging problems, they often begin to attain a sense of fulfillment from their work. With the right training, any student is capable of excelling academically. My role as the facilitator is to...

...Bronx High School of Science and am a current student at the University of Chicago, majoring in mathematics with a minor in visual art. Throughout high school, I tutored both on a volunteer and private basis. I love tutoring because of the ability to help students understand difficult concepts they're struggling with, and I enjoy trying to find different ways to break down ideas. My favorite subjects to tutor are calculus, chemistry, and physics, although...

...that each of my former students had. In addition, I possessed an aptitude for improving my students’ reading comprehension skills, grammar, and, most importantly, abilities to understand the patterns of questioning that the College Board uses in its Writing and Critical Reading sections. My belief is that the best preparation for a standardized test such as the SAT is repetition. Taking many practice tests allows students to spot patterns and SAT tricks and understand their...

I am an undergraduate student on my path to pre-med. I love traveling and exploring new areas. I have been tutoring for a while but I am open to teaching many different subjects and would love to meet new students! Tutoring is a very rewarding job and I try to be as fun and accommodating as I possibly can!

...Binghamton University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Development, I am dedicated to fostering a love for learning through my work as an elementary special education aide and as a tutor. With over two years of experience, I specialize in high school writing, providing tailored support for students in English subjects, including essay editing and homework assistance, as well as in music, psychology, and elementary education. My teaching philosophy centers on creating engaging and productive...

...with opportunities to explore the world and think deeply, but also by providing her life-long mentors. Some of the educators that first inspired her were from a performing arts camp called Acting Manitou that she attended for four summers as a camper. She later returned to continue empowering the next generation of campers as a camp counselor. Nailah is also an aspiring director and storyteller, and works part time at a start-up called Harry's.

...native who loves to travel and teach. Since completing my Bachelor's and Master's in Math Education at Hunter College/MaCaulay Honors College (2009), I spend most of my time doing volunteer work, private tutoring and teaching in public schools in New York City, but have also traveled as far as Thailand to follow my passion. I am a firm believer in the fact that every child can learn and that helping each child to do so...