Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...in my life, and I hope to create those same opportunities for other students through diligent, compassionate instruction. I have been a tutor since I was in the eighth grade and have helped my younger siblings and cousins with homework ever since I was a child. I come from a single-parent home, but was a very driven student who graduated as valedictorian of one of America's top public high schools in a highly competitive STEM...

...and its vast amount of different cultures and societies as possible. With this understanding of the past I feel comfortable in analyzing modern day situations and how they came about or even can be solved. More importantly, I feel like one of the major components in establishing a progressive and competent worldview is comprehending people and places which are incredibly foreign to myself. By putting myself out of this comfort zone I feel like I...

...my entire life and int hat time have gone to school on the upper west side for both elementary and middle school and attended Bard High School Early College II for high school, where I accumulated 48 college credits during my time there. I studied ballet for eleven years at the School of American Ballet and in my free time play tennis and like to play bridge. I am always looking to help students and...

...graduation, I obtained teaching certifications in Spanish and French. My student teaching experience was at Kings Park High School, where I taught Spanish to ninth and tenth graders. My tutoring style is to convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I...

...acting and technical theatre at a performing arts summer camp, teaching English, reading comprehension, and writing to gifted/advanced 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, and assistant coaching collegiate level speech and debate. It is most certainly apparent that my favorite subjects to tutor are writing, public speaking/debate, and performing arts. I want to work to promote a love of art and culture in my students as I am also a working artist. I act, write...

...have developed a practical system for studying and organizing. While you may shrug organizational skills off now as something only old people do, I have to tell you otherwise. As a twenty year old college student with a full plate, organization is one of the most important things to learn early on. I have worked as a tutor since the 9th grade, starting out with biology and chemistry, and later branching out to SAT prep...

...Tibetan, and Nepali, but they had signed up for my creative writing seminar anyway. Some of them couldn't write or were afraid to share their writing, and some of them were more than eager to read personal essays about what was meaningful to them. At the end of the seminar, they gave me a gift of a pen and a special writing pad. Given their economic circumstances, this was a tremendous gift from them.... In tutoring,...

...in every grade level of public school, from kindergarten to 12th grade. It was deeply rewarding to help immigrants to the U.S. learn the English language and adapt to life in their new country. I found that my ongoing curiosity about different fields of study and my knowledge of history made me a better ESL teacher. For example, if I couldn't think of a synonym for a word or concept, I could offer an example...

...math; whether it be computers, telecommunications, personal finance, taxes, electricity, economics, etc. I have tutored various types of students from ones who are engaged and want to learn or others that just want their homework to be completed. I try to relate to my students' interests to help them find learning more enjoyable and improve upon poor study habits. I have learned a lot of math over the years and enjoy helping others meet there...

...and external teaching materials to make sure you get the best score you can. Additionally, I've been a writing tutor for two years at my college. I am trained and have experiencing editing academic papers, cover letters, shorter assignments, and creative writing. I am myself a writer, and you can count on my for support in all parts of the writing process, from brainstorming to outlining to those last grammatical touches. In my free time...

I am a professional writer who also enjoys teaching. Over the years I have taught various subjects and at many levels, from pre-K to graduate school students. I am fully bilingal (Spanish and English) and I am a trained musician.

I am a recent graduate of NYU with a major in Teaching Social Studies Education (Grades 7-12) and a minor in Psychology who is passionate about creating equitable learning opportunities and inspiring learners' academic curiosity. I also have a NYS teaching license.

...grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and college essay writing. I also am available to tutor in theatre arts and playwriting. If you've ever been interested in developing a script or learning more about the magical world of theatre, I'm happy to discuss these areas as well. My award-winning plays have been produced around the country. Professional Background: I've worked in the editorial departments for both Cengage Heinle ESL Publishing and the University of Chicago Press. Prior...

...I help students understand, that these tests are a means to an end. It is wonderful to know that I've played a role in helping students achieve their goals. Having spent many years mentoring teenagers, through extensive volunteer work, and raising three of my own, I understand the stresses and difficulties of this time in a student's and parent's life. Former tutoring clients tell me that I have been a calming influence during this difficult...

...it really is a two-way street. I get to not only expand my knowledge and hear a student's thoughts, but I also get to share my love for a lot of these subjects. My tutoring style really reflects this. I am very passionate about making sure the student feels empowered. Often, I'll ask students to stop for a second and walk me through what they are thinking in order to teach me about how they...

...observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome through a personal and case-by-case approach on the part of the teacher or tutor. I also believe that early educational success is the foundation for lifetime achievement and general well-being, and I try to relate this in motivational terms to all students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, running through Brooklyn, and seeing almost any movie in theaters.

I am a compassionate, creative, and patient teacher who loves working with students in smaller settings to ensure they receive the adequate attention and time needed to learn!

...school in South Africa, I did a PG year at a high school in Connecticut. During my year in Connecticut, I took Honors and AP Chemistry, Honors and AP Physics, and Honors Calculus; I also received the CollegeBoard AP Scholar with Honors Award. I have experience tutoring the New SAT. I understand the material and subtle nuances of the test. I have developed test-taking strategies that help a great deal when taking the SAT.... Many practice...

I'm Mia! I graduated cum laude from Barnard College of Columbia University with a B.A. in Art History and a minor in Psychology. I'm passionate about education and like to tutor with an emphasis on empathy, patience, and an equal power dynamic. My specialties are in writing, reading, grammar/vocabulary, organization, time management, and study skills.

...teaching since 2003. I have taught middle and high school (both public and private), as well as at the college level. I have a BA in English from UC Berkeley, an MA in Secondary Education from CUNY Brooklyn College, an MPhil in Anglo Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD in English from St. John's University. In my free time I enjoy CrossFit, writing fiction, meditation, eating pizza and exploring New York City.