Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Smithtown, NY

I am determined to help your student succeed! I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and experience tutoring in the areas of math, science, and test prep. I am qualified to tutor PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, LSAT, and the GRE. I am extremely well-rounded and eager to help.... Every student should be treated on an individual basis because no two students learn exactly the same way.... I can ask the student questions to make sure...

...me to new and exciting customs and ideas. Because I am a witness of what learning a new language can do for a person, I decided that if I wanted to teach to change someone's life, the best choice was to teach Spanish. Attempting to use the language as a conveyance method to become citizens of the world, and why not, as a tool to change their lives, as the English language did for me.

...graduated from the elite NYC high school Townsend Harris High School with Honors. I love working with people, especially children, and seeing the revelation on their faces when they have just learned something new! I have experience in tutoring beginner's level Spanish and high school math. I love the social sciences and I love exploring what it means to educate and receive education! I have worked with students from the ages of 6-17. In my...

...any language. I try to go beyond the book and show students the amazing things that can be done with a language. So, I find each student's personal interest (History? Music? Film?) and organize the tutoring around his or her passions as a way to make them interested in the language and pursue it beyond his or her "school work". I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an...

...a graduate degree in journalism. During my time at NU, I spent a semester at Madrid's top-ranked university, taking upper-level history and literature courses with Spanish students. I now work at a trade magazine in Midtown covering real estate. My tutoring experience ranges from first-grade students memorizing their first set of vocabulary words to gifted middle schoolers working three grades ahead in language arts to stressed-out seniors applying to college. No matter the age or subject...

...prep, AP prep, SAT prep, foreign language (Mandarin Chinese), and homework help. I have had experience teaching in tutoring agencies, after-school programs, in-school programs, non-profit settings, etc. I also have background knowledge in educational/developmental psychology, so I know what curriculums are out there and what educational approaches to take in tutoring sessions. A little about me- I am a graduate of Duke University, with a major in Psychology and minors in Art History and English....

...tutor in many different disciplines, my favorite disciplines are the humanities, anything from languages, to history, to literature. I have an ability to figure out the most optimal way of teaching my students and cater to their individual learning process and needs. I believe that having the ability to be versatile in one's teaching method is crucial when it comes to teaching others and ensuring that they come out of a session having learned and...

...makes the material clearer and easier. My basic learning and teaching philosophy has always been that the best way to handle difficult material is to take your head off the page and to try to reframe the question in a different way. Coming to a problem - whether it be an essay, a math question, or a writing exercise - with a different frame of mind can help make learning fun and rewarding. I have...

...I have been a teacher/tutor for ten years. I can work with students from many backgrounds and cultures and students with disabilities. Previously, I worked for ten years as a Biologist for the USDA. I have also worked as a librarian's assistant, and laboratory assistant. So, I bring with me experience from the real world, and merge it with my knowledge of Science, language, literacy and teaching techniques, to give you the complete package. I...

...teaching Spanish IA (7th grade), Spanish IB (8th grade) and Introduction to Foreign Language to 6th graders at Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School. Previously, I taught the full year as a part-time Spanish Regents I and FLEX–6 teacher at Hicksville HS and Hicksville MS. During the 2008-2009 school year I held a full-time leave replacement position at Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale where my course load included Introduction to Foreign Language (6th graders),...

...10 years of experience doing one on one tutoring to elementary and middle school students in multiple subjects. Skilled at educating and empowering students of all levels and backgrounds. I am extremely passionate about teaching and tutoring, I find the position personally satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. Education is a passion of mine and creating...

...I have been studying Spanish for 11 years. I lived in Spain for 4 months in order to help my knowledge of the language. I have worked at a summer camp with children of all ages. I find education to be extremely important. I like to try and create an enjoyable learning experience that motivates my students to learn. In my spare time I like to play board and video games, as well as sports....

...with 5 years of research experience. I have 9+ years of childcare/mentoring experience with primary age children - HS seniors. My personal philosophy is that timing is personal so hard-work and patience go hand in hand. While some approaches will be result-oriented , others will focus on the comfortably/confidence of the student in themselves as a student. Thus you will find me to give a lot of positive affirmation. However, I'm firm...

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...

...in helping students develop essential skills such as executive functioning, study techniques, and time management. My background in psychology allows me to understand each student's unique learning needs, enabling me to provide tailored support that fosters growth and confidence. I am dedicated to creating a positive, supportive environment where students can build the skills they need to succeed both academically and personally. Through personalized instruction, I aim to guide students toward long-term success.

...students. My friendly attitude is a large part of why I love being able to help students improve at different subjects, in my opinion nothing beats watching a student grow in confidence in a subject. Outside of the classroom I am a huge sports and nature lover, someone who is just as willing to sit and watch a game as I am to go on a hike with some friends. After college I hope to...

...Spanish, I began my career as a marketing specialist and events planner. Along the way I ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal...

...me most. My teaching philosophy is constructivism, emphasizing the learner's role in actively building their understanding. I use this approach to encourage inquiry, problem solving, and collaborative learning with my students to allow them to construct their own knowledge. My tutoring style aligns with my teaching philosophy. Outside of academia, I love to cook, paint, drink coffee, sing, and bing watch tv shows (right now I am watching "the Big Bang Theory").

...currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in philosophy and Spanish. My engagement with middle school students began in the summer of 2019, when I took on the role of a 7th grade writing teacher for Houston-based students. Ever since that initial experience, I have made the continuous effort to continue developing a teaching pedagogy centered around challenging students in their writing while helping them strengthen their assets. I usually maintain a small cohort of 6th to...

...High School. I currently hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certification. I'm fluent in Spanish and have tutored language for many years. I have also tutored my students at the high school in many different subject areas. I'm extremely patient and caring and I just love helping people. I always keep things positive and try to boost my students confidence. I live my life by love & respect. I give my all to every student...