Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...and Molecular Biology, International and Public Affairs, and Economics. I've had experience working as a teaching assistant at a New York City public high school in chemistry and physics as well as a tutor in subjects ranging from STEM to humanities to languages, e.g. Spanish and Latin. My teaching style is flexible and can adapt to any student. I am a firm proponent of education and hope that I can make learning easier!

...there, I'm Sam! I'm a personable, motivated and highly dependable private tutor for both SAT prep and Spanish. I graduated from Middlebury College (where I majored in English, with a minor in Spanish) and prior to that, Stuyvesant High School in New York City. Upon graduating, I worked for Middlebury College followed by a decade-long stint in the tech industry here in New York. My interests include film, photography, travel and baseball. I've traveled extensively...

...didactic background, coupled with my experiential background, enables me to teach and differentiate instruction for students with a wide spectrum of abilities. My experiences have allowed me to work with multiple groups of students with diverse learning styles across several grade levels. As a result, I have experience with a wide range of curricula. It is both my honor and my duty to make education accessible and enjoyable for all students. I am a 4th...

...good tutor and teacher because I am patient, encouraging, and have good communication and classroom management skills. I do not get frustrated if my students do not understand something right away; instead, I look for an alternative way to explain whatever is confusing to my students. My goal is not simply to help my students improve their grades, but rather to teach reliable study skills, encourage interest in the subject, and, most importantly, instill a...

...working with students from China who were taking the TOEFL exam. I like to teach by first letting the student try the problem on their own. Then, I like to go through each step of the problem with the student until they understand. Finally, I let the student try a similar problem on their own to test their understanding. I think it is also a good idea to include visuals/models or examples in order to...

...believe that tutoring is more than just teaching the material at hand. In order to have a successful tutoring relationship, there needs to be a strong personal relationship between the student and teacher. I am more than willing to provide a comfortable environment in which my student does not hesitate to ask questions and make mistakes. It is from these mistakes that they will be learn of their strengths. I will also make sure to...

...the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have years of tutoring experience and have tutored math and science subjects to various age groups (from elementary school students to college students). I am a tutor who wants their students to grasp a topic wholly by first, understanding what the definitions mean, second, knowing where the formulas come from and lastly, learning how to apply these definitions and formulas to solve problems.

...an idea and am willing to go above and beyond to find the right method in order to overcome a situation that my student is faced with. My teaching methods varies with different individuals. I like to approach situations that is the best for my student. My key skills in communication, adaptability, along with an engaging personality and teaching style, our tutoring session will be exemplary. Some of my hobbies include filmmaking, guitar, ukulele, watching...

...English, Literature, and Media Studies. When it comes to standardized testing, I find that I am best equipped to prepare students for reading, writing, and verbal sections. Given my background in the performing arts, I am often told that I am a fun and engaging teacher! As the child of a lifelong educator, the importance of education was imparted to me from a young age, and my interest in making education accessible and compelling has...

...(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 is a combination team effort including himself and the educators and care takers in their lives. I like to encourage children...

...area of expertise is mathematics, specifically, SAT Math, SAT II Math level 1 and 2, and AMC 12. It goes without saying that in order to excel in these exams, the student must possess a solid foundation in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. But first and foremost, it is important that each student identifies the reason that he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly envisioned by the student, he or she...

I am a graduate of CUNY Baruch College. I have many experiences teaching math and various sciences from elementary school to college. Occasionally, I tutor some of the higher level college courses that I have excelled in. I believe in incorporating real-world and personal experience to help my students understand the concept. I will enjoy meeting you!

...much as possible. I have also found that as a lacrosse coach at Central Park Sports allowed me to gain experience with the challenges and rewards of working with young children. Not only did this experience give me the practical skills involved but it allowed me to understand the emotional issues as well. This gave me the proper experience in early childcare alongside the proper resources to become an influence in a child's life. Ultimately,...

I am a biology major on the pre-medicine track at Stony Brook University, although I was an architecture major at Carnegie Mellon University for a brief time. I have experience tutoring K-8th Grade Common Core, high school math (Algebra, Algebra 2/Trigonometry) and chemistry. I am passionate about learning new languages in my spare time, and I have tutored students in French as I am fluent in the language. Be it learning how to tie your...

...Law School. I have been tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students since before attending law school, and it remains my favorite job. I specialize in SAT Verbal, essay writing, Social Studies, History, and Civics and Government. I am patient, engaging, and thorough. I enjoy helping other people learn, especially if I can also help them enjoy learning. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring has always been first to assess the student's needs as...

...for standardized tests and through the college application process. I believe that standardized testing is not a direct assessment of a student's academic abilities, but rather their specific abilities as a test-taker; my role as a tutor is to instill time-management skills and provide tips on effectively navigating through these exams in order to enable students to become better test-takers. In the realm of mathematics and computer science however, I believe in a proof-based education...

...subject because there are just so many ways to think about and solve a problem. My teaching philosophy is that I want students to feel engaged with what they are learning. I feel passionate about math and I believe that the only way to learn is to want to learn. Besides my love for math, I'm pretty much like any other normal college student. On my free time, I like to binge-watch Netflix and occasionally...

...am a current freshman at Columbia University and a prospective physics and mathematics major. In high school, I was a founding member of Local Outreach Tutoring (LOT), a program dedicated to tutoring Bronx middle school students for the New York City Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT). I continued in the program and became the head math teacher, responsible for leading a class of over 25 students. I believe standardized testing unjustly favors those with...

...am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at Hunter College. I have had many years of tutoring experience, ranging from elementary school classes to college level courses. I tutor algebra, geometry, calculus, chemistry, physics, reading comprehension, and writing composition. My favorite subjects to teach is physics because many students view it as a hard science, but after tutoring, they feel it to be much more intuitive than they initially believed. I believe that patience...

...to the French and German languages. In high school, I tutored students in Algebra at risk of failing the year. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Algebra, Critical Reading and Writing for Standardized Tests. I care about my students' success. I love learning and have a passion to help others become lifelong learners. In my spare time, I read and go for walks along the riverside.