Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...learning disabilities, the teacher needs to give extra time and support to make sure that the students learn and assimilate the material. I have been doing substitute teaching for the past two years in the Morris County school district and I have had the opportunity to work in many Special Education classes, ranging from kindergarten to high school. In a democratic education, it is important to treat all the students equally. In one middle school...

...I love learning, which is one of the main reasons I chose to take on an intensive double major while also holding leadership positions in campus clubs. I'm excited to tutor English, as literature has been a lifelong love of mine, and something I always knew I wanted to pursue. Through my double major I honed my writing, research, and critical thinking skills, all of which have served me well. When I taught skiing, I...

...help others to gain knowledge. In my opinion, a key to success is not only a hard work, but understanding also. When we understand the material, we have all the chances to learn something. Being an honored student myself, I know how to break down and teach the hardest topics. My teaching style will help students to memorize the material quickly and effectively with the help of mnemonics, visualization and spaced repetition. I look forward...

I am a student at NYU majoring in Psychology. Outside of my studies, I spend my time training with the Army ROTC program at Fordham University. I believe that discipline and motivation are fundamentals to learning, and these are characteristics that can me taught and honed to create a successful learning environment. I want each of my students to be confident in their abilities to perform and proud of their work. ... Students should feel free...

I graduated from New York University with my Bachelor's degree in Biology and Psychology. Currently, I am an Administrative Assistant at a cancer hospital. I have previously worked with children, primarily kindergarteners, through America Reads and Counts. My specialty areas are Psychology, Biology and Math. I am very focused and patient. I am looking to be a mentor and a resource for anyone that I tutor.

...abstract components of the material at hand, where focus is put not only on what the material is and how to work with the material, but rather on how it all fits together with previous (or those soon-to-come) concepts and why the material matters. I believe this not only helps the student understand the specific materials, but develop critical thinking skills and conceptual context for the student to excel in other areas of learning as...

...middle schoolers working three grades ahead in language arts to stressed-out seniors applying to college. No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future. Outside of...

...teaching ESL English. I am also fluent in Spanish and have taught Spanish. I'm a graduate student of journalism school. On Varsity Tutors I'm also teaching all courses in reading, writing, phonics, literature, history, world geography, earth science, graphic design, music and photography, as well as the SAT and GRE test. I have almost full time availability. Please reach out to me and I will get back to you as quickly as I can!!

...University of California, San Diego. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Relations, and a minor in Philosophy. Since graduation, I've been interning at a policy think-tank in Washington, D.C. I really enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjectsfrom math to test prep to writingbecause it keeps me intellectually active and on my toes. I really like to tutor by leading my partner through an analysis of his/her...

...schoo. I am fluent in Spanish as I majored in it at UNC, studied abroad in Seville, Spain for six months, and then volunteered in Costa Rica in a daycare for five weeks. I also majored in History (American) in college, which I greatly enjoyed. In high school, I took AP Euro and AP US History and excelled on these tests, as well as the SAT subject test. I feel I can be the entertaining,...

I believe an instructor is supposed to inspire a passion for learning. Through my teachings, I impart to students that learning is less about natural talent and more about hard work and dedication. My lessons are dialogues, I have a conversation with the student to pinpoint their exact academic needs, and make not only show help them where they're having trouble, but also give them the tools to do so on their own.

...of Bard College, where I studied Written Arts and Arabic. I wrote a 70,000 word novel as my senior thesis, and I am now attempting to have it published. I love cooking, and in the past I worked as a cook in a restaurant. I also worked as manual laborer for a landscape company, but, unfortunately, that did not lead to a love of gardening. I am an avid reader of all genres, and I...

...rote writing exercises. Tutoring should not be a "one size fits all" approach. My goal is to work with you to create a personalized learning plan that acknowledges your strengths and puts them to use in helping you actually learn a subject, not just memorize it. I am well-versed in a variety of subjects, with a specialty in writing and reading comprehension. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and further discuss...

...Caldwell University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Since graduation, I have tutored students primarily in the core from elementary to middle school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science, Math, and History. In my experience, helping students needing to improve through a new fun approach. School is already very structured, so I like to take the learning to a more fun approach. We can also...

...university students at the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogota, Colombia. I have experience tutoring one on one as well as teaching courses of up to 40 students. As a tutor, I prioritize understanding individual student's learning styles. While I offer structure and approaches that have helped me and others I know along the way, I understand that there are multiple ways to take in the same information. I believe that everyone is capable of learning...

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Current college junior at USC majoring in History and Cinema. I can help with writing, art history and any history subject!

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.

Writing is the cornerstone of education. It is so important that it is the only subject required from pre-school onward. I want to use my creative writing skills to help others find their voice and to constructively record their thoughts.