Award-Winning SHSAT Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

I earned my Bachelor's in Individualized Study at NYU Gallatin and my Master's in International Education at NYU Steinhardt. I believe in individualized lesson plans for each student. Using the student's learning style (and strengths) can help us work on the weaknesses. I have worked with elementary-school children in classroom settings, for both non-profit organizations and schools. I am patient, thorough, and competent.... Students have different learning styles. A tutor should teach to each student's style...

...learning stick. I am a Columbia University graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and behavior. I also have received my Masters in Education. I have taught middle school and high school science and for the past 9 years. I am passionate about supporting students in math and science to help them see how skills in the classroom are used In the real world. I have experience teaching math test prep for state tests, SHSAT, PSAT,...

I received my Bachelor's of Science from Marymount Manhattan College and my Master's of Science Teaching from Pace University. I have had a passion for helping others learn since college, when I would help my classmates who struggled with the material. I have taught math and science in the classroom, and worked for Kaplan Test Prep. I enjoy building relationships with students, so they trust me to help them in the best way possible.

...my grandparents, aunts, and uncles supported me while obtaining my education in New York City. It is my belief that a highly motivated student can accomplish any academic goal(s) s/he puts their mind to. Learning is a process; concepts build on each other. Knowledge mastery is a goal the student strives towards. As a tutor, I hope to guide, support, and encourage the student to think critically and analytically about her or his education inside...

...variety of standardized tests from Kindergarten to 8th grade including the Gifted and Talented examination and the Common Core ELA and Math assessments. When I became a upperclassman, I began tutoring students at a private tutoring company for Regents exams primarily in math subjects and for the SHSAT exam. Finally, I became a manager with a goal of increasing student performance by ensuring that all classes at the tutoring center were accurately and efficiently being...

...my Masters Degree in Mathematics Education. Ive been teaching Algebra and Algebra 2 in the classroom for the past two years. I have been tutoring since I was in high school. Originally, I tutored students for the SHSAT exam, having attended Stuyvesant High School myself. I continued on to tutor for the SAT exam as well as a wide variety of subjects from all grade levels. Ive tutored students ranging from 3rd grade to adults...

...responsible for leading a class of over 25 students. I believe standardized testing unjustly favors those with the resources for extensive test prep. Thus, it was all the more rewarding to work with students who, otherwise, would not have had as much access to such services. I have also privately tutored high school students in physics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Besides tutoring, I frequently write and perform stand-up comedy and am a staff writer for...

...the worst quality of learning happens when there is a lack of motivation or enjoyment. That is why I try to make every tutoring session an enjoyable one where people can be motivated and want to learn, rather than dread the time spent. I believe that everyone can benefit from a little extra attention in their studies. Each person has unique strengths and weaknesses and together we can improve on mastering those strengths and eliminating...

...worked with multiple students over the years. My students have ranged from age 4-22 for the most part, plus older students as well. I have experience with students with EF issues and ADHD/ADD as well, and I know how to help them be more organized and engaged, and reach their full potential. Being able to tutor students from different backgrounds has helped me become more experienced in this field and has helped me a lot...

...library and after school, and my teachers described me as optimistic, helpful, and insightful. I use relatable examples and break down content to its simplest form in order to teach students fully. I think it's extremely important for tutors to be able to analyze students to understand why they're struggling, and throughout my career I've shown the ability to do so. I will guide students to develop their problem solving abilities, to the point that...

I am a rising third-year student at Trinity College Dublin, and I am working towards a degree in English Literature. I have a lot of practical test-taking and study skills to offer, particularly in high school and middle school academics and standardized testing! I also consider myself a well-rounded student, so though my passion lies in English and writing, I love to teach math, science, and history subjects as well!

It is my goal to always help and provide a safe learning environment for all students in which they feel a sense of accomplishment. I am currently teaching in a NYC middle school. I have 13 years teaching experience. Knowledge of current ELA programs being used in schools.... My philosophy of teaching is based on many years of teaching experience. My mission as a teacher consists of three parts: to promote positive learning; to spark student enthusiasm...

...grade teacher at KIPP Academy Charter school. I graduated from Mercy College in 2006 with a degree in Psychology, and am currently in graduate school pursuing a masters in Early Childhood Education. I have been teaching for over five years. I have a passion for teaching. I love to see students accomplish their academic goals to become successful in life. I'm also bilingual speaking Spanish/English. My teaching philosophy is every child has a strengths, every...

I have been a teacher for over 24 years and I look forward to working with you. I will help you achieve and reach the success you want. My goal is to improve your grades and have a better understanding of the work. Math can be fun and I will show you.

...to Trigonometry, SHSAT, SAT, and Economics. I would have to say that teaching SAT prep is my favorite course in that it tends to be the most stressful and intimidating subject for high schoolers. Seeing students overcome such boundaries is what make tutoring worthwhile for me. I believe that learning should be both challenging and rewarding, not scary and pointless. Having a tutor can take the fear away from learning a new topic and help...

...the lives of my students. I have always enjoyed being around children and have augmented my interests in teaching with as much work experience. As a Teacher's Aide, I have worked with Elementary school students. While doing so I was able to help prepare activities and lessons and helping the teacher to implement them. With that being said, preparation, planning, and communication are essential skills that every teacher must develop. Throughout the course of 2...

...commit to at least 2 hours a day of work. I create a structured curriculum tailored to each individual student. I've always enjoyed coaching students to take tests, because I can help them realize how to find patterns, crack codes and see the whole structure behind the puzzle. Getting better at tests is like any other sport. You have to train better, become efficient, increase confidence and develop basic skills that sharpen your thinking.... I feel...

...GRE Verbal and SAT Writing sections. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College, a writing-intensive liberal arts college, where I amassed a portfolio of over 500 pages worth of research papers. I have also given several talks and presentations over the years including a TEDx talk. My style of tutoring is collaborative and student-centered. I believe in meeting the student at his or her own level and...

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!

...their learning style. I appreciate the honesty that students display when giving mathematical answers that need improvement; embracing struggles and mistakes presents another opportunity toward success. Lastly, during office hours I adapt my teaching style to provide individual help that fits the needs of the scholar. These strategies foster a setting filled of inquiry, engagement, and problem-solving that students can carry to other courses and beyond. The production of an atmosphere that is conducive to...