Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...Yale University with a B.A. in Literature, including studies in modern fiction, comparative literature and communications. My professional sales and marketing background includes several decades in industries ranging from retail and hospitality to TV programming and distribution. Years of management experience taught me the importance of teaching, practice, sound strategy and motivation to improve any performance. I also have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and...

My objective is to help students along their journey to success. An education is one of the most important steps on that journey, and all students will need help to accomplish this step.

...notice their own strengths and feel confident in their learning. Additionally, I am passionate about developing different strategies and techniques to teach students who learn at different paces. It is so important to respect and take note of the diversity amongst students to ensure no one gets left behind. In my spare time, I enjoy drawing in my sketchbook and baking. I also enjoy a good swim to stay a bit active.

I love to work with students of all ages! I think that each person learns differently and needs to approach material in different ways. I also believe in organization when it comes to studying and homework. Only with a plan can you hope to be successful! I bring a lot of fun to the table and hope my students bring positive attitudes and an appetite for learning!

...combine my passion for design with my dedication to helping students achieve their academic goals. My journey in education began as a Peer Mentor, guiding over 35 students through their educational challenges. While I tutor various subjects, I am particularly passionate about mathematics because of the sophistication of using problem-solving skills and fostering critical thinking, which makes mathematics interesting. My tutoring philosophy focuses on creating a supportive and interactive environment and building confidence and interest...

Though my primary career is as a web developer, I am also an experienced, personable tutor with expertise in a wide variety of subject areas. During my ten years of experience as a teacher and tutor, I've displayed a consistent ability to engage with students to make learning enjoyable and rewarding.... I resolutely favor critical-thinking skills over rote learning. I believe humans have a natural desire and ability to learn, and my experience has shown me...

I believe that education is at the heart of being able to fulfill one's dreams and ambitions, and I hope to be able to bring students the same opportunities that I have been given with an excellent education.

...a teacher. I began teaching college-level English when earning my Ph.D. at Columbia University. Since 2005, I have been an adjunct assistant professor at Hunter College, where I teach courses in literary theory and American literature, including "Law & American Literature," a course that I developed. I have taught freshman composition at Barnard College, Columbia College and, last fall, Westchester Community College. I enjoy working one-on-one with high school and college level students. I can...

...of the University of Oklahoma, I've developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, analysis, and communicationskills that directly impact my approach to tutoring. My passion for helping students stems from years of experience in both academic and professional settings where clarity, support, and motivation are paramount. Before law school, I served as Lead Demand Writer at a personal injury law firm, producing hundreds of persuasive legal documents under tight deadlines, all while mentoring five new...

...addition to my passion for teaching, I am committed to continuous professional development. I stay current with the latest teaching strategies and technologies, ensuring that my students benefit from the most effective instructional methods available. I also actively engage in collaborative efforts with colleagues to exchange ideas and enhance the learning experience for our students. Ultimately, my goal as a math teacher is not only to help students master mathematical concepts but also to instill...

...and resume building. This experience has allowed me to tailor my teaching to meet individual needs and foster a positive learning environment. I received my education at NYU, studying math and computer science. I am also currently working in software development. I tutor subjects such as mathematics, computer science, SAT preparation, and provide career coaching for college applications and resumes. However, my favorite subject to tutor is mathematics because I find joy in helping students...

...currently tutor locally and look forward to expanding my practice to help more students. I am able to tutor in all the main subjects, though I'll admit that my favorite is English as it's always been my strongest area of study. I strongly believe in the power of education. My tutoring style is eclectic in the way that I hold a strength for adapting to everyone's different needs so that I can guarantee that I'll...

...Townsend Harris High school with a focus on reading and mathematics in the field of business. The motto of Townsend Harris is "Ad Astra Per Aspera" which means "To the Stars through Hardships". I love this statement and I believe the best way to grow as people and as students is to learn through our difficulties and hardships. Moving from my personal beliefs, I engage in several community service projects every month and actively try...

...I am currently working at Crescent High School and Huntington Learning Center, with seven six years of teaching/tutoring experience. I believe what makes a great educator is one's passion for their subject area and a motivation to pass on your knowledge to another individual, of course result matters. I am certified by the State of New York to teach 6-12 Social Sciences and humanities, I also have extensive experience teaching ELL/ESL students, and currently hold...

I am here to help any student who is struggling understanding any concepts within history and discover their own personal interests within the subject. I have just graduated with a Master's Degree in Adolescent Education and would love to help any student to the best of my ability.... My teaching philosophy stems from a Jackie Robinson quote, "A life doesn't matter except for the impact it has on other lives." Teaching allows the educator to impact...

...in upstate New York. I really enjoy it there because of the great selection of humanities courses - which are my primary interest - and the focus on critical thinking that's placed on just about everything. I believe that critical thinking is one of the most important skills someone can learn. Most of the subjects that I enjoy - history, government, political science, philosophy, etc. - are subjects that inherently deal with concepts and creations...

...receiving a degree in Sociology with a concentration in Political Science and History, all personal interests of mine. Following my undergraduate years, I joined the New York City Teaching Fellows, completing my training and receiving state teaching certification. I am currently working towards 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,...

...the ensuing year, and both were absolute fun to write. In teaching and writing I like to focus on how to engage and make the story come to life. I also publish travel literature and some fiction outside of academia and serve as co-chair of the European Association of American Studies Women's Steering Committee. This past summer I crafted travel writing while spelunking in the Iowas Women's Archives and the Oregon State University Archives, as...

...rewarding experience and greatly strengthened my teaching skills. Finally, I worked for Grade Potential Tutoring and tutored 2nd and 4th grade English and writing as well as GED prep. My past experiences make me confident that I can help all students become stronger and learn to love learning! I have a love for education and believe it is a great opportunity that I am able to share it with other, and I try to give...

...Northwestern University where I double majored in Biology and Science in Human Culture. Currently, I am a 4th year medical student at New York Medical College and will be receiving my M.D. in May 2022. I have had tutoring experience prior to medical school as a piano teacher and physics tutor at my undergrad. Additionally, I have experience mentoring my peers and editing personal statements/activity descriptions for medical school applications as well as other graduate...