Top Social Studies Tutors serving Smithtown

Adrena: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...beyond the classroom. When you work on these subjects you're able to make a logically and analytically correction to the world around. My teaching philosophy is knowledge is the key to success. However my tutoring style is one on one, the reason being is that one on one tutoring will enhance the student's knowledge and skills. As well gain a better understanding of their own learning abilities, such as visual, or audio learning skills. Outside...
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad Student, English

John: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to 10 years. But in the meantime, I would like to get a firm footing by tutoring struggling students. I love to teach, often helping my nephew with his math homework and occasionally Spanish and some science. I am crazy about the English language and languages in general, having studied Spanish in high school and Japanese and Italian in college. And math has always been a passion of mine. I want to pass those passions...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Journalism

Rebekah: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...tests) into ivy league and other top tier schools. I believe that the most successful learning comes when the student is able to develop a self-sustaining curiosity and interest in the subject matter, and, along with imparting skills and techniques to maintain grades and test scores, I have developed techniques myself to make students feel this sort of interest in what they're studying (even for the subjects that had previously seemed to be the most...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 710

Anisha: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I have been a tutor for almost 4 years, and take pride in the successes of my students. I treat each student as a unique individual to ensure that I am able to provide them the best possible learning experience.
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 720

Robbie: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...basis although I have no formal training in this field. I have knowledge of the PSAT and SAT as I took both as part of my college application process. Furthermore, I followed the SAT prep tests online but also took personalized courses to prepare further for the exams. While in college, my love for teaching and assisting other students did not stop. I became a Peer Writing and Language Tutor and mainly worked with students...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, French Literature and Music

Samuel: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...in education consistently since high school and am very passionate about it. I tutor Spanish, Algebra, History, Essay Writing, English Literature, Composition, and Public Speaking. My favorite subject to tutor is English Literature, particularly Shakespeare. I try and use a philosophy that encourages discussion and conversation in a constructive way. On top of actual paper practice, such as problem sets or essay writing, I feel that it is very important to have a dialogue and...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama

Tiffany: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of literature. In my classroom I love bringing the excitement and joy of reading alive for my students. As a teacher with years of experience, I have encountered scholars with diverse reading levels and abilities. Although multiple strategies are used to reach each and every one of my students, one thing they all have in common is a shared love and appreciation for reading. While reading is my favorite, I have tutored students in phonics,...
Education & Certification
Long Island University - Bachelors, Education
Fordham University - Master of Science, Students with Disabilities
State Certified Teacher

Greg: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Hi! I'm Greg, I am a huge baseball and racing fan, and I have spent the past 5 years working with all ages and learning styles. I specialize in ACT/SAT Math and Science, but am eager to help out in any other math subject!
Education & Certification
Elon University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Rayna: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I have had the privilege of 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!...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Laura: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...steps. Likewise, getting a high score on the SAT or becoming a better writer may seem like insurmountable tasks. I help students break those giant leaps into manageable steps, and support them in succeeding at each individual step. Finally, for students who struggle with English and literature, the identification of important themes and synthesis of big ideas can be profoundly frustrating. My strong grounding in textual analysis, extensive knowledge of the Western canon, and deep...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Les: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...administered mathematics competency examinations to incoming freshmen. I have also taught spreadsheet, word processing and database fundamentals at non-degree technical schools such as Connecticut Business Institute and Branford Hall. I have always enjoyed helping students and tutored graduate courses while in graduate school. Math and its applications (e.g., finance, economics and statistics) comprise my favorite subjects. I believe that positive reinforcement and goal setting are critical to student success. Building upon strengths and proactively addressing...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Business, General

Zunaira: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...with honors in history. I continued my education by earning a Ph.D. in genetics, and now work as a researcher. I have extensive experience tutoring math, science, and history, both high school and college level. I was a teaching assistant for organic chemistry labs as an undergraduate, and a teaching assistant for developmental genetics courses as a graduate student. I enjoy motivating students to get excited about the subject matter by employing various teaching strategies....
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, History and Biology
Stony Brook University - PHD, Genetics

Paul: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...courses in science), an MA in Economics from Northwestern University, and MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Chicago, and an MA in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. I do not have a "favorite" subject to tutor. A lot of learning is seeing the value in the subject, and the beauty of utterly understanding it. My teaching philosophy(s) are many but boil down to a few things: 1 What does the...
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Chicago - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management

Travis: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...studies, I received a BA in Theatre and a BA in Sociology from the University of New Mexico. In the Fall of 2015 I will become a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center in Sociology. Other than tutoring, I also work as an instructor of English Language Arts as part of a weekend, after-school, and Summer program for 1st generation children in New York City. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects from...
Education & Certification
University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
New York University - Master of Arts, Applied Quantitative Research
GRE Verbal: 170

Funmi: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...at NYU, I tutored high school students in history, reading comprehension, and writing composition at a community center in downtown Manhattan called the Door. I have a passion for studying people and cultures and have found great success teaching my students to both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often think of history as a series of facts or see a reading assignment as an exercise...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Anthropology

Sarah: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...at a small secondary school in the South Bronx, and I am the founder and director of IntegrateNYC4me. As a teacher, I work to support students in expanding their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, and I support teachers in creating curriculum that is accessible and engaging for students across cultures, abilities, skill levels, and interests. As the director of IntegrateNYC4me, I work to transform NYC public schools into a system of integrated, equal, accessible...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Sociocultural Anthropology
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Arts, TESOL K-12
GRE Verbal: 163

Allyson: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...any aspect of my career. Earning a degree in history and license in secondary education at Smith College, I spent each semester either tutoring students or teaching. With experience tutoring a wide range of age groups, in addition to teaching high school students, I am prepared to scaffold assignments and sessions to various types of learning needs. As a history teacher, my work is grounded firmly in literacy and writing. The latter is a skill...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, History
School of Oriental and African Studies - Master of Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Verbal: 760

Antonia: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to learn and present the material in an engaging manner. I believe that's true for any age, but it just takes a different approach. I am committed to adapting my process to the needs and goals of the student so that they can make the most of our time. At the end of the day, I hope students will come out of this experience understanding how to harness the knowledge they are given in achieving...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Kierra: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...as a graduate student, where I earned my Masters of Science in Education. Both universities are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I am from. While a student at Temple University, I sat at the Opinion Editor of the Temple News. I currently live the in the Greater New York City area and teach 5th grade mathematics. Prior to teaching mathematics, I taught Spanish and still remain very passionate about language learning! In fact, just last year...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership

Kirti: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Binghamton University. I started tutoring since the August of 2014 through a program called Upper Bound at Binghamton High School. Upper Bound is a federal program that provides support for students to succeed in their pre-college performance and higher education pursuits. I have worked one on one with mostly high school students from all ages and ethnicities. My subjects of interest are Maths and Sciences. Through my experience at Upper Bound program, I have realized...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Economics
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