Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

My name is Renee Kumaga. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I reside between two locations-Bronx, NY Monday-Friday and Hopewell Junction, NY on the weekends. I love working with and helping people especially our young people. I look forward to tutoring and advancing my future students.

...students of various ages and backgrounds, helping them enhance their understanding, improve their test scores, and foster an overall sense of well-being. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, I am particularly passionate about Math, Spanish, and English. It gives me great joy to help students make a satisfying breakthrough on subjects that appear to be scary or mundane, proving to them that nothing is impossible! My primary goal as a tutor is...

...experiences in both tutoring and medical school, I understand that learning can be challenging and isn't always fun. However, when you find someone who is passionate about a subject and has a good base of knowledge, learning and retaining information can be so much more manageable. I am here to help do that. Science and Math are not for everyone but I have committed my education career to learn and research these subjects. I graduated...

...Per Aspera" which means "To the Stars through Hardships". I love this statement and I believe the best way to grow as people and as students is to learn through our difficulties and hardships. Moving from my personal beliefs, I engage in several community service projects every month and actively try to help my community. Tutoring is something I believe to be helping my community and I have tutored several middle school kids and have...

...and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Marymount Manhattan College. During my time at the University for Peace, I deepened my understanding of peace theory and developed the necessary skills for being an active listener and an agent of change towards building a culture of peace, based on diversity and inclusion. Upon graduation from UPEACE, I learned Spanish, taught English to Spanish speakers, traveled and worked throughout the region and worked at an international...

...comprehend information. Outside the classroom I enjoy to run, travel and watch sports. I am a big sports fan who follows everything from track to professional soccer. I am a big Yankees fan so I spend my free time following up on key trades and the fundamentals in baseball. Like baseball, biology is all about following the data. Biology is about application because it all relates to each other. Through tutoring I will help students...

...of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University at Buffalo. During my academic journey, I have participated in many study groups as well as local tutoring at the library and I believe given time and the right approach any student may attain a grasp on their subject. I enjoy working with most Math and Science topics to establish an understanding of the concept and significance of the topic in order to improve problem-solving capability.

I was born and raised in Nigeria. I moved to the United States in 2003. I have BS degree in Biochemistry, that I received in 2002 while in Nigeria and a BA in Economics / Pre-Med from Lehman College. I graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in June 2014. I hope to be an Internist in future. I have tutored extensively for years and volunteered for various non-profit organizations.

In the past, I have co-founded a startup company, Sparkist Technologies, to design a system which will monitor the popularity of a venue based on occupancy and movement. In twenty years I hope to start my own company for designing mechanical/electrical solutions.

...meet your learning and productivity goals by working closely with you to master the standards of your subject matter. While I am primarily a tutor for English, writing, and Spanish language learning, I also have vast experience tutoring sociology, history, and philosophy. Overall, if you would like to improve and refine your reading, writing, research, and communication skills, I am here for you and will work with you to create a personalized tutoring experience that...

...a subject develop over time. Most of the jobs I have worked since then have allowed me to watch kids from elementary to high school grow over the course of years, and I have done my best to make sure they develop a capacity and enjoyment of learning. Even as a graduate of chemistry, I continue to tutor because it is one of, if not the most, impactful way to positively affect the younger generation,...

...would probably have to be English. I love challenging my students to accurately and grammatically express themselves through writing stories and learning new vocabulary words. I enjoy teaching them tricks to eventually self-correct themselves, use context clues to answer reading questions, and gain a better understanding of their English material. As a tutor, my style is to have fun with my students and establish a friendly bond. I find that this makes the learning come...

...student in college, I worked with underclassmen on homework and assignments, helping them with a broad range of math and engineering subjects ranging from Calculus 1 to Fluid Mechanics. I currently tutor in early math subjects such as Pre-Algebra and Algebra. Some of my interests include football, college wrestling, automotive racing, and current technology. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching automotive racing, working out, running, and working on electromechanical projects.

My name is Davawn Hartz. I currently live and work in NYC area and am a graduate student pursuing a J.D. I am deeply passionate about education, and hope that the expertise I have developed over the course of my own education can help others improve in various areas of study. If you enjoy learning or need help, reach out and learn with me!

...New York State to teach children from birth through 6th grade. I am currently going to graduate school to gain additional certifications in Literacy for children from birth through 12th grade. I have always loved learning and working with children. I am excited to take on the responsibility of being a tutor and hopefully in the upcoming Fall, being a full-time classroom teacher. If you have any questions or are interested in having me be...

...I have experience teaching students statistics, algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus 1 and 2. All subjects must have a solid foundation, but especially in mathematics, unless the basics are solid, you cannot move to the next level. If you don't fully understand algebra, you can't solve more difficult problems than algebra such as trigonometric functions and calculus. We help students who want to build a solid foundation. It also assists students preparing for the ACT...

...I strive to tailor my approach to meet their individual needs. I incorporate interactive methods, such as word and number puzzles, to make learning enjoyable and relatable. By connecting mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios, I aim to spark curiosity and a love for learning in my students. Outside of academia, I am passionate about musical theatre. I enjoy attending performances and even dabble in community theatre myself. This interest in the arts complements my love...

My name is Zev and I am a rising junior at Georgetown. I have always enjoyed helping others learn and that is why I joined Varsity Tutors. My favorite subject is math, as I have always loved problem solving. In my free time, I play tennis, fish, and read.

...have had the opportunity to work for the Time In Arts Initiative. Time In is a grant-funded outreach program working to provide enrichment through arts to Pre-K students who attend underserved and struggling public schools in the Bronx and Manhattan. At Time In I was able to combine my interests by working both as an assistant art instructor and grant writer for the program. I believe that the role of an educator is to identify...

I am a high school science teacher in New York, New York. My background is in biology research and musical theatre. I am committed to teaching to students of all abilities and helping them recognize their strengths as learners.