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.

...tutoring 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...

...my education career to learn and research these subjects. I graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences with a Bachelor's of Science majoring in biology with a focus on genetics. At the University of Minnesota, I researched in a molecular biology lab focused on proteins affecting HIV. I have over 5 years of experience tutoring in varying subjects and at different levels as mentioned before. I look forward to helping you or...

...Astra 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...

...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 NGO before returning back to my home...

...or High School Biology, but I am also able to tutor test prep for college Biology as well as the ACT. I have tutored students for the IB exam and high school regents before. I am a visual learning so I like teaching with diagrams and mnemonic device but I best suit my lessons to the student's needs because every student is different in how they comprehend information. Outside the classroom I enjoy to run,...

...Bachelor 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.

...you 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...

...the luxuries that my parents could not afford would become one of the brightest and meaningful opportunities I would ever be a part of. At Kumon, I worked with hundreds of students who were challenged with mastering the subjects they were expected to learn and challenged with material they were yet to know; it was both difficult and satisfying to see students struggling with a subject develop over time. Most of the jobs I have...

...establish a friendly bond. I find that this makes the learning come much easier, and paints a picture of their understanding beyond the homework page. I like to know what my students are interested in, how they enjoy school, their favorite subjects, their day-to-day, their extra-curricular activities, etc. Usually I find that my students already possess all the tools within to overcome any academic difficulty they may be experiencing. They simply need a little personal...

...undergraduate 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!

...in 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...

...College. 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...

...interests and experiences set me apart as a tutor. I strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and questions. By sharing my enthusiasm for both mathematics and the arts, I hope to inspire my students to appreciate the interconnectedness of knowledge and pursue their passions with confidence. In summary, my educational background, extensive tutoring experience, and unique interests allow me to connect with students on multiple levels. I am...

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.

...College in graduate school, and hope to continue my studies in education and one day soon be a public school teacher. I love working with children, and there is nothing else that gives me a greater sense of fulfillment. I have worked with children of all ages from infancy to adolescence as an advocate, instructor and counselor. I have worked as a yoga instructor, camp counselor, language instructor, soccer coach and assistant teacher of art....

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.