Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Long Island, NY

I believe education plays a vital role in the success of young people. I believe everyone is capable of learning given proper opportunities and sufficient attention. Most importantly, I believe I understand how to help, motivate, and communicate what I have learned to students and can therefore contribute to enhancing the prospects of young people.

Hello! I am a former third grade teacher who is excited to help you or your student build the skills and confidence needed to be successful.

...(which includes Semitic languages such as Hebrew), and I am applying to graduate school in the field this fall. I've always loved Biology and while in college I did research both in the fields of Molecular Plant Biology and Neurobiology. I have two cats, a fish, and a turtle. In my free time I enjoy painting, drawing, playing saxophone, trombone and violin, writing poetry, gardening, hiking, and spending time with those I love.

I am currently a fourth grade teacher in Harlem. I live in Astoria, Queens. I have been teaching for five years and I am very passionate about teaching. I have taught math, reading, writing, science and social studies at the elementary level and am certified to teach special education as well.

...been in improvisation and role playing. I bring a lot of role playing activities into my class, especially when I am teaching foreign adults who need to know English for their jobs/or if the relocated to the U.S. My lessons are based on the students themselves. They're tailored to student individual needs. We do a student scenario, say applying for a graduate degree scholarship. If they are employed in an English speaking environment, we might...

...in self-contained classes as well as inclusion classes. It was during these years and my interaction with special need students that I realized that I loved working with the special needs population; so I decided to further my education and I obtained my Masters of Art in Teaching: Teacher of Students with Disabilities at Montclair State University. I have also worked with adults looking to learn English in an urban community based ESL program. I...

I believe that everyone has the ability to excel. I help my students to do this by working with them to understand the subject deeply. I try to make it seem easy, because nobody likes learning when it's hard.

...graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied sociology, theatre, and legal studies. As a high achiever throughout high school and college, I've always viewed education as one of our most valuable resources and am passionate about expanding the educational prospects of others. I have worked as a TA and recently spent a summer creating content for educational programs for disadvantaged populations. My priority as a tutor is truly meeting every student where they are and...

...junior in the Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College pursuing a double degree in biology and psychology. I tutor most in general science, Biology, English, Psychology and early Spanish classes. Outside of academics, I'm on my college dance team, so I love to dance, try new restaurants, binge-watch Netflix, and spend time with my dog. I have been a personal tutor for 3 years so I have experience in the area and am flexible to...

...sixth graders at John Martinez Middle School. As the Education intern at the global non-profit Youth Service America, she created educational resources designed to teach youth how to create their own service projects and led a workshop on these tools for visiting international students. Through Yale's Reach Out Program, Nailah traveled to Jamaica with a group of fellow students to lead community-center workshops for teenagers on health, domestic abuse, economic development and leadership skills. Nailah...

...duel bachelor degrees in counseling and human services as well as in theater. I earned my masters degree in education from the number one school of education in the country, Johns Hopkins University. I believe that I am very good at determining a student's individual needs and molding sessions based on a students strengths and needs. I am a certified special educator. I have multiple years of classroom teaching experience, primarily grades K-5. I am...

...This experience fortified the ideology that utilizing virtual software diminishes didacticism, encourages student engagement and creates highly interactive learning environments. Prior to attending Teachers College, I obtained a Master of Science degree from Full Sail University, as an Innovation and Entrepreneurship major. This field of study provides students who wish to build start-up companies in the technology field with all the skills required to do so. The culmination of my studies resulted in the construction...

...a Masters' Degree in Multicultural Education. I obtained my P3 certificate, ESL, and Bilingual certificates from NJCU. Being a teacher allows me to meet the diverse needs and challenges my students could sometimes experience. I concentrate on providing lessons and hands-on activities that push my students to a higher level of knowledge and understanding. I also set clear expectations for learning and make sure students understand the directions, procedures, and explanations of the content. I'm...

...Science and Global Studies at Swarthmore College. I have extensive experience in classroom teaching from preschool to middle school. I recently completed a seminar on children's education, during which I worked as a teacher's assistant in an early childhood center. I have also worked at a social services program providing literacy and math support for students of all ages. I specialize in helping students prepare for high school admissions tests like the ISEE and SSAT,...

...extensively, to countries in Asia and Africa soaking up new cultures in any way I can. I have quite a bit of tutoring experience at the Middle School and High School levels as part of AVID teaching programs and was previously a Teaching Assistant at the graduate studies level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects I am most passionate about High School Math and Finance. I am a firm proponent of education, believing...

...write, edit, and critique. Because of this, I love to tutor language arts and writing. My background in writing has taught me to be concise and clear, which helps me explain difficult material and break it down. I also know how to encourage reading, and I know that to make my students better writers, my students will need to be good readers as well. I'm also a great cross-stitcher, and I can solve a Rubik's...

...the age of ten. I have also mentored undergraduate college students and help international students from China with improving their English. As a linguist, I understand the challenges of mastering one's first and second languages, which is why I specialize in German and English. Reaching educational goals is something I highly value in myself as well as others. I find tutoring to be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for both parties involved, and I take...

I am an experienced educator ready to help you learn!

...academic coach, I work with high school and college aged individuals who want to stay academically competitive. My empathetic yet candid approach helps me form effective relationships with a full range of learners. Measurable achievement is realized by numerous acceptances to selective colleges and universities. Additionally, I effectively equip individuals who are challenged by ADHD, ADD, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, addressing barriers resulting in higher educational accomplishments. My professional path is somewhat unconventional. Proficient...

...since my junior year of undergrad, when I worked as a writing assistant, running writing workshops and holding office hours to help struggling writers improve their academic essays. After college, my first job was as a tutor down in DC -- primarily for the SAT and ACT, but also for a range of academic subjects (anything except math!). Otherwise, I'm a dog lover and working poet who lives in Brooklyn. Everybody says they like to...