Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...and passing exams, it is also about becoming a life-long learner. It is about using knowledge to improve one's life both personally and professionally. There are skills which need to be mastered and this is one important element of education. I also believe that education can improve one's enjoyment of life regardless of the occupation or field of study one pursues. I am especially proficient in the areas of essay writing and editing, proofreading, and...

Recent college graduate with a degree in Mathematics and minor in Physics from University at Buffalo. Worked as an open-room tutor for a year helping students with introductory Mathematics and Physics courses. Looking to build up on tutoring skills I gained at the university.

...both in online and print magazines, as well as a full time recruiter in the fields of Finance and Business Strategy. I have a large range of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects ranging from Calculus, English, Economics, Test Prep, and Writing. I also have classroom experience as a substitute teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, and experience teaching children from ages 4 to 18 as a coach for a recreational swim team. My...

...of academics and athletics by majoring in History, minoring in English and American Literatures, and playing on the men's basketball team. Since graduating in 2011, I've taught numerous ACT, SAT, AP US History and World History classes, and developed a teaching style that strives to maximize student outcomes. I also consult startups and nonprofits with their digital products, most recently in Lagos, Narobi, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. I spend most of my free time...

...writing, language and literature - high school and AP level). My favorite subject to tutor is American history. Bob Marley once said "A people without the knowledge of their past history and culture is like a tree without roots." As Americans (no matter when we arrived to this land) we need to understand thoroughly our history, so that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past. We must see historical trends so that we...

...an educator began out of a lifelong passion for literature and history, and I have transformed that passion into a personalized teaching philosophy. I believe in meeting each student where they are and guiding them forward with patience and insight. Over the years, I have worked with students of various ages and skill levels from middle school readers to college history majors and have developed a versatile approach that brings out the best in each...

...and college, I was extensively involved in mentoring and assisting my peers in various classes, and I believe that any student who works with me will have the opportunity to succeed. I enjoy teaching a variety of classes and tests including the ACT, science, history, civics, and more, and I am comfortable with high school and middle school students. I enjoy seeing the progress my students make on their academic performance, and I genuinely believe...

...succession of midtown Manhattan law practices. Ive been on all sides of deals having represented buyers and sellers, lenders and borrowers, owners and officers. At Jamaicas national university, among other things, I delivered lectures to Bachelor of Laws students and provided administrative support as a curriculum designer and physical plant strategist. I was born and attended primary school in Kingston, Jamaica, migrated to the USA and completed prep school at Phillips (Andover) Academy in Massachusetts....

...my mission to impart to my students with the idea that they have the potential for greatness. I let them know with my words and actions that with the right nurturing, mentoring, and guidance they can become the best versions of themselves. I know that if they receive the necessary assistance and encouragement, they can achieve their fullest potential. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, walking in the park,...

I graduated Hofstra University in three and a half years, cum laude, with a B.A. in Drama and minor in creative writing. I spent two summers in Italy teaching children English, earning my TEFL certification. I now work in NYC private schools, long term substitute teaching. I am able to help with all things English and Writing, up to a high school level.

...high school students in a variety of settings and contexts, teaching visual and performing arts, journalism, politics, and art history in classrooms, museums and other non-profit organizations, and in community-based mentorships in New York, Chicago, and Vienna. Through these experiences, I have developed a diverse skill set to address challenges to individual learning and growth. Dedicated to supporting differences in learning styles and abilities among individual students, as well as differences in life experiences and...

...the skills and knowledge acquired will be used by young people throughout life. I am a NYSED Childhood Education Grades 1-6 certified teacher (with extensions in both Early Childhood Education and Special Education). I currently have the privilege of teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds, as a substitute teacher. Years of experience authenticates my ability to help students grasp current Common Core State Standards in Math and English, along with fundamental...

...a risk-taker and hope to inspire others to take steps that may sometimes seem "scary" to achieve their goals. On a professional level, I have a BA in International Affairs and French, work experience that ranges from the United Nations to the federal government, and have taught English both in the U.S and in Ukraine to students of all ages. I first began tutoring English and writing in college, and love helping students improve. I...

...with a focus on Creative Writing and my Masters in English Education (grades 7 - 12). Since 2018, I've helped students through the Pathways to Graduation program achieve their High School Equivalency diploma by passing the TASC exam. My content focus for this exam has been English (reading and writing) and Social Studies. My teaching philosophy (especially when it comes to standardized tests) stems from my background in athletics. My whole life, I've competed, and...

...students because I continue to be a student myself. I recognize the variation of socioeconomic challenges students face, and I know that sometimes I have minute direct influence over certain challenges. However, teachers are uniquely positioned to initiate and contribute to conversations that are inclusive of multiple perspectives and lived experiences. Through this viewpoint, I work towards becoming supportive, culturally aware, and a better communicator with every teaching interaction. This might resemble hosting one-on-one appointments...

...French, and English as a Second-Language, using highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I have lived in Spain, France, and Chile, as well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. My additional teaching areas of expertise include test prep, reading comprehension and essay writing, and government. My teaching philosophy is to bring out each student's knowledge...

...Ethics & Society and a certificate in Women's & Gender Studies. I have a M.Div. and a certificate in Gender, Theology, and Ministry, and an A.M. in Comparative Literature and African-American Studies from Duke University. I recently moved to New York to write my dissertation, and am already wondering why I didn't move here sooner! I have tutored a variety of subjects and specialize in test preparation. Most recently, I took the GRE to get...

...know Mt. Everest is closer to the equator than Rome, yet it's still colder than Rome. But what else is different about the two that could explain why that's the case?"). Finally, I've found that the best way to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content being studied. For example, I would compare a historical event to an ongoing, contemporary controversy. Or I would encourage students to think of historical figures...

...essay writing for years *Cook, printmaker, illustrator, and avid reader From an early age I have been graced with marvelous educators who in turn inspired me to invest my time in others' academic careers. As someone who has consistently demonstrated an interest in teaching, it would be my pleasure to help even more students understand how they can work with their particular strengths in order to reach their goals. I am looking forward to meeting...

...Urban Development. I have extensive experience tutoring, as I have worked in numerous tutoring centers throughout high school and university, along with practicing privately as well. My strongest teaching subjects are French, English, History, and Science; the specific subject subcategories can be find under the "Subjects" section of my profile. I sincerely enjoy tutoring and I have found myself gravitating towards this field of education throughout my school career, as I garner a sense of...