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Diptesh: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Ellis: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...major in college which has proved invaluable in tutoring ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer for several CT libraries. And, finally, I am the author of several books published by prestigious companies, including Commerce Clearing House and Simon & Schuster. This experience, including working with professional editors, has informed my tutoring in all aspects of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself...
Education & Certification
Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law

Jed: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of multiple subjects with two decades of experience and expertise (Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University). I have been a dedicated mentor and teacher of numerous high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain the concepts so that YOU understand it properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Princeton University - Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary Particle Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Wendy: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...for several years, I earned my PhD in Psychology and World Religion in San Diego, California. I tutor most subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Katherine: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Sherry: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...student at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Maxwell: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...enhance my student's education but do so in a way that is most suited to their learning styles. I have gone through the college application process recently and would love to share my knowledge of standardized testing (study tips, general questions, and subject-specific tutoring), college preparation, and the application process. Outside of the classroom, I dance for Sabrosura (Yale's Premier Latin Dance team), explore what borders campus on walks and hikes, and love trying new...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Leonard: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will always work my hardest to ensure that your student comes away learning the most that he or she can.... Everyone can...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math

Michael: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...that subject. The most exciting thing for me as an educator is to help students find excitement in what they are learning - a "cool" factor. Showing students how cool (even fun!) learning certain subjects can be because of how it relates to them is an irreplaceable tool to get them interested in actually learning something, instead of simply "getting by" by cramming the night before. I do my absolute best to provide a positive,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31

Amanda: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Hello! I'm a freelance journalist and theatre director with B.As in Theatre and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I love working with students to help them to grow and develop skills in various fields of study and I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
UW-Madison - Bachelors, Journalism and Theatre and Drama (Double Major)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Sam: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
My name is Sam, and I recently graduated from Yale University with a BA in History. I really enjoy helping people learn. Teaching is great, and I'm here to help!
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Melissa: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...high school students and English tutoring for college freshmen. Upon graduation from Fordham, I joined the New York City Teaching Fellowship program and began my journey to teacher certification in Special Education and English, grades 7-12. I currently work as a 10th and 11th grade teacher at a school in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to understand something...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education

Nana: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...exams. I give each student an opportunity to assess their own knowledge first and then assist them, by means of questions and reasoning, to improve and master their coursework and gain skills. Helping students to successfully master concepts in their courses is certainly my top priority. I will work vigorously and effectively to help the students I tutor to achieve their highest However, this is not my only goal. I want to empower all my...
Education & Certification
CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Rachel: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...teaching position with WorldTeach. I was very grateful for the experience to live on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia for a year and teach reading and writing to high school juniors and seniors. Although my formal experience is working with high school aged students, I have background experience working with younger students, as well. I have experience teaching reading and literature, essay, creative and persuasive writing as well as public...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Colorful Sounds of Human Rights & Relations: The immigration of music & ideas East to West
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410

John Raffles: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...underlying equations (or axioms, or vocabulary, or processes) must be understood, preferably on an instinctual level, as it is easier to remember ideas when they make sense at a core level. Then these ideas are applied to the problem, in order to unlock the solution. Generally, when students are having trouble with a problem (or type of problem) there is a non-sequitur somewhere in that process. My job, which is quite fun in this way,...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Lexi: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...me develop an innate understanding of grammar. I love helping students with reading, English language and literature, and writing particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720

Claire: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Yan: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I have 2+ years of experience teaching FIRST LEGO League Robotics and 2+ years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT math and middle school math (pre-algebra, algebra, probability, geometry). I hope to help more students to reach their academic goals.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Margot: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a tutor and teacher in high school, and have loved working with students of all ages ever since. I've worked with students from Pre-K through high school and college, teaching and tutoring a wide range of levels and subjects from basic reading and math skills to AP essay writing and college test prep. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, some of my favorites include various levels of test prep (SAT, SSAT, ISEE,...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710

Fatimah: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a part of the Hofstra 4+4 BA/BS-MD program, and I start medical school at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in the summer of 2019. I grew up in Long Island, and I have been tutoring for many years. Throughout high school I tutored students for regents and AP exams. I was an AP scholar with distinction, and received the NYS Board of Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence. I also worked for a local...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University 44 BABS-MD Program - Bachelor in Arts, Geography
ACT Composite: 33
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