Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Long Island, NY

...high school and college. In 2011 and 2012, I spent two months in the Dominican Republic teaching children at two elementary schools. In October of 2015, I taught English to a kindergarten class in Hermosillo, Mexico. Since my first experiences with teaching, I have had a passion for learning and a passion for teaching others. This fall I will be a teacher at Success Academy. In May, I graduated The King’s College with a Bachelor...

...My strengths are in methodically breaking down concepts in a variety of subjects and making them accessible, especially with visual aids and diagrams. I also have an ability to motivate students to think for themselves by asking stimulating questions ("Okay, we 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...

...guided students through the rigors of law school by breaking down complicated legal doctrines into basic concepts that could be digested little by little. I customized my approach based on each student's individual personality and learning style. While I made sure to be available to assist students whenever needed, my end goal was to provide students a well-rounded understanding of the subject material so they could eventually feel fully confident addressing issues on their own....

I believe my scientific and academic backgrounds combined with my unique life experiences of travel and running my own business give me a unique perspective to educate students. My formal learning is not as a teacher or educator, but I think that helps to give students a different perspective to learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics. I have taught English in Japan and have tutored various Math and Sciences over the years.

...special education with a concentration in environmental studies. I am awaiting to complete student teaching and the edTPA this upcoming fall and finally receive my diploma in December 2020. Due to the pandemic, many of my plans fell through this summer but a friend suggested I continue in the field of education through Varsity Tutors! I want to use this platform to put into practice everything that I learned during my undergrad experience. This includes...

Education is something that can never be taken away. Creating an environment where students can utilize the knowledge learned to connect to their everyday lives is important to me.... Everyone learns in a unique way. Making sure that students have choices and understand what they are learning is my top priority.... Get to know the student and their expectations after tutoring. Knowing this would allow me to better cater to their needs.... By allowing the student...

...during summer sessions and during the academic year. I have tutored in groups and individually. I have previous experience tutoring various levels of different sciences, math, and Spanish. I think learning should always be fun and enjoyable! When it comes to tutoring, I always try to engage the student in the problem as much as possible by presenting the subject matter in various ways. Ill relate problems to tangible real life situations so that it...

...our society, it is necessary to have critical thinking skills, assiduous attention, and a strong will to succeed. These things are learned by experience, and a good tutor helps his pupils towards this end, being effective and diligent students. That is my pledge, to give my full attention, time and care to the tasks at hand and to enlighten and guide my students towards new discovery and deeper understanding in their studies.... My teaching philosophy is...

...mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with the right teaching style for that education to be a fun, easy process. In my...

...master degree there. I received honors for my final investigated work to obtain my master degree. After college I have the opportunity to be Spanish Assistant in France at Lyce Savary de Maulon located in Les Sables d'Olonne. Then, I returned to Venezuela and start to teach teenagers at different public High Schools where I got the passion for teaching and help students to achieve their goals learning a foreing language (Basic English and French)...

...fits all approach. I teach students from all walks of life, ranging from young adults to adults in their 60s who have had successful careers and have returned to the university in their later years. Some of my students work full-time and may have children and/elders to care for at home. This kind of diverse student population requires flexibility. I meet students where they are to promote learning. The goals of my teaching include helping...

...many times myself. I find that the best way to grasp a difficult concept is to approach it from different angles. Everyone learns differently, and my goal is to find the best way to teach that resonates with your specific learning style. I have been tutoring for nearly five years now, starting in my Sophomore Year of high school. Ever since then I have constantly been tutoring in my spare time, primarily through school organizations...

...school. I tutored a 3rd grade boy and 5th grade girl in English and Math (up until Algebra 1) for 4 years! I went to college at UC Berkeley, where I continued tutoring middle school and high school kids in English, Math, Social Studies, and Writing. I taught English and Math at an elementary school and high school in Spain for one year after graduating. I'm highly experienced in working with individuals ranging from elementary...

I am dedicated to teaching science and math with a focus on deep understanding rather than mere rote memorization. My goal is to make complex concepts engaging and relevant, fostering a genuine curiosity in students. By emphasizing real-world applications and creating a supportive learning environment, I aim to inspire students to excel and develop a lifelong passion for learning. I look forward to contributing to your educational community and helping students thrive.

...since high school, I realized how much I love teaching and getting to know my students. Teaching has always been a rewarding experience for me and I am grateful that I have the ability to provide not only knowledge, but also support and inspiration as a mentor and a friend; I believe that students and tutors alike can learn and continue to grow in a positive manner through such experience. Although I have tutored a...

...the University of Georgia. I spent three years teaching middle and high school students in math and science at a private school, where I also served as vice principal. Prior to that, I spent a year abroad, teaching students of all ages English. During my high school and college career, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, especially in SAT/ACT/GRE test prep. As an educator with experience teaching in all ages from Kindergarten to...

...conducting research and writing. I also have classroom experience which has been helpful in developing my presentation skills along with my ability to help English language learners. I was an English teacher in Haiti during the Summer of 2012 - one of the best experiences of my life. I have experience helping Middle School, High School and College students with comparative essays and with basic grammar. I love reading non-fiction and biographies; I'm a real...

...I am a Columbia University graduate and post-baccalaureate student in Natural Sciences. At Columbia, I studied French and mandarin Chinese. Now, I am studying Biology as I prepare to apply to medical school. My background in different subjects means that I am used to using different learning methods to master whatever I am studying, and am hoping to help students think differently about whatever they find challenging. Looking forward to mastering new topics together!

...teacher. I love teaching and I love the Spanish language and culture. I studied abroad and lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I believe in the power and importance of education and being bilingual. I believe in teaching the target language in context so that my students can acquire the language and learn how to speak and use the language in real-life situations. I teach with a lot of comprehensible input and visuals to help my...

...New York City; I moved to Dominican Republic to pursue a doctoral degree during this time I worked as a Language Arts teacher focused on literature basically, I developed a tutoring program for those students that had difficulty learning a second language as well as enhancing their English proficiency. I continued to develop the program throughout my years in the Dominican Republic for those students with a learning disability. I worked as a college professor...