Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Huntington, NY

...tutor for the past five years. I have worked with students of all age ranges in many different subjects. Though I am passionate about science, I tutor Math, English and Writing. I have found my niche to be helping students be confident and prepared for standardized tests such as the SAT, ISEE, etc. I believe that it is not always about easily knowing the right answer, but learning the steps to come to the correct...

...school students in an academic enrichment program run by the New York Public Library. I spent a year from 2014 to 2015 working full time as a tutoring fellow at a charter school in Massachusetts. My main responsibility was tutoring individual students to prepare them for the Math and ELA portions of the state standardized test. I strongly believe in the value of education, and I find that few things are more rewarding than helping...

...with having difficulty with particular subjects so I am very patient and try as much as possible to explain things in a way that is easy to understand and relatable. I love to travel and have lived in both the US and Asia for extended periods of time so I have experience interacting with people of all races and cultures. My other hobbies include basketball, trying new foods, and a little bit of video games.

...do. I think the art of writing is one of the most important, as it effects how you present yourself, as well as how convincing your work is. There is nothing that does not, at least in part, require writing skills--even scientists and mathematicians have to publish papers. In my free time, I love to read and discuss philosophy, religion, and human nature with friends (I am the epitome of the liberal arts student--I love...

To help students gain a proper understanding of the subject material and gain confidence in their abilities.

...student-teacher relationship as a fundamental basis of learning and am a student-focused teacher. My classroom, or (one-on-one session) is conducted with integrity and respect for learning and focused on studying written language. As a tutor, I approach the lesson by simultaneously assessing his/her need and ability. Then step-by-step we work on the project at hand. I'm very efficient with my use of time. I strive to help my students thrive and grow to cultivate a...

...grew up Japan. I had the privilege to obtain a world-class education in both of these countries. I am highly adaptable to all forms of environment. I majored in biology and psychology at Houston Baptist University before attending medical school. I am currently in pursuit of a MBA in health care administration. The degrees helped gain expertise on various aspects of the academic spectrum. I am confident in my ability to teach both math and...

...how it works and how to get results. Most times the student's actual problems aren't addressed and the interaction between student and tutor is very passive and does not garner results. I work with the student and ensure that all concepts are thoroughly ingrained before moving on to the next one. When I'm not enriching young minds, I enjoy performing stand up comedy. I also do a lot of music based projects, so basically I'm...

I am 22 years young and a current student at Hunter College majoring in Economics. My experience in tutoring goes from volunteering in a tutorial center while I was a teen to then private tutoring. I love traveling, food, movies, music, hanging out, socializing and enjoying life. ... To create a connection with the student on a personal level and a professional level, and to make them feel comfortable, which will allow a better learning experience.

...I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, learning languages, and watching documentaries. I teach Elementary math, Middle School math, High school math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Calculus 4, Multivariable Calculus, Vector Calculus, PSAT, PSAT Math, PSAT English, PSAT Writing, PSAT Reading, SAT, SAT Math, SAT English, SAT Writing, SAT...

...I work with K-8 students developing skills, strategies, and knowledge that will help them become independent learners. My focus as a tutor is to help my students understand the concepts behind a skill. I believe that when you really understand how or why something works, you will never forget that skill. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorites are writing and math. I see them both as opportunities to build creativity and...

A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make lesson plans based on their personal strengths and areas for improvement in order to fully capitalize on our time together.

...explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for the Writing and Reading sections of standardized tests. I love canoeing, reading, and being outsideI'm always ready for...

...to aiding students in any subject. I am highly proficient in mathematics and a highly proficient test taker, scoring in the 99th percentile on the GRE. I consider myself a very intuitive and systematic thinker, able to deconstruct and solve problems of any nature in an efficient and incisive manner. While test-taking can be stressful for students, it neednt be. With the right preparation, any student can learn to navigate standardized tests, and I am...

...lie in basic four operations from the 3rd and 4th grades) - Instill the ability to self-learn. Students will not do the majority of their study with a tutor. Therefore, it is essential to train the student to problem solve and self-teach. This ability ensures achievement in college studies as well. - Connect and empower. Students will enjoy their sessions when they form a bond with the tutor based on mutual respect and trust. We...

Columbia university graduate and doctoral student in mathematics education. I have three years teaching experience and six year tutoring experience. Below are the courses that I have taught: University: Finite Mathematics, Mathematics for life, Algebra, fundamental of Mathematics. Community College: Introduction to Statistics, Algebra and trigonometry, Algebra, Pre-Algebra. Test Prep: GED, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, Math Regents NYC High school: Algebra, Trigonometry and geometry. Middle school: Algebra

...array of support systems in the classroom. More recently, I am working towards gaining entry into medical school. I am comfortable teaching students in elementary school from kindergarten to fifth grade in all subject areas. I can also teach basic science material. Due to my recent tutoring sessions, I have grown fond of tutoring young kids on the fundamentals of reading and writing. I also enjoyed math as a young kid and enjoy tutoring in...

...ITBS in kindergarten and took at least one per year through grade school including ten AP exams and the PSAT with which I became a National Merit Scholar. I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward to helping students learn to recognize the type of questions testers create so that they can better figure out how to find the right answer. In my free time, I...

...Defenders Standards Council and the Center for Supportive Schools in Princeton, NJ. After I established my professional identity, I returned to education to pursue graduate work at the University of South Carolina. While I was in South Carolina, I developed a love for teaching SPSS and APA-writing style and tutoring college students in personal statement writing as these are the skills that helped me to survive graduate school. I would describe my teaching philosophy as...

...John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping students excel in their studies provides me the...