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.

...I???ve found that an interactive approach works best. When students are engaged with the materials and encouraged to make connections for themselves, both inside and outside the classroom, they naturally self-motivate, learn faster, and remember more. I???ve also found that making use of visual aids and emphasizing practical applications of the material can really help encourage students. In addition to Chinese, linguistics is a passion of mine. I have been independently working on a linguistics...

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.

...accredited institutions composed of students of many ages and from diverse cultures and backgrounds, my subjects include, but are not limited to: English (verbal, written and phonics), literature, essay writing, SAT and ACT English and math, history, science, filmmaking (award winning filmmaker), acting (union actor--SAG, AEA), 2D animation, drawing, painting, and Adobe Creative Suite. My favorite subject to teach is English--phonics, verbal, reading, and literature. My teaching style is hands-on. I just don't stand or...

...learning challenging concepts. In my experience, in order to help a struggling student, you must first take the time to get to know the student and work together to find an approach that works best for that student. I am passionate about providing students the opportunity multiple ways in which they can demonstrate their learning. In my spare time, I enjoy Sudoku puzzles, gardening, cooking and most recently have taken up knitting and crocheting classes.

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.

...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 breaking things...

...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 best suit your needs. My primary goal is to make sure you feel confident in the subject material, so I will...

...graduated from Yale University with a degree in American Studies and Theater Studies. She grew up in Maryland in the DC Metro Area for most of her life, with a brief 3-year stint in Tuscaloosa, AL. Nailah has always loved working with students and teaching them the skills they need to succeed. Through the Peace by PEACE program, she taught weekly non-violent conflict resolution classes to sixth graders at John Martinez Middle School. As the...

...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 comfortable tutoring multiple subjects and grade levels including elementary school, middle school, college essays, english, special education, and gifted students. I...

...groups of three to five students. As well, by implementing innovative learning strategies, I helped the lead teacher propel our students well past expectations. As a Varsity Tutor, I am best suited to help elementary and middle school students strengthen their reading, comprehension and writing skills. I have a myriad of fun and interactive, virtual applications at my disposal that are designed to significantly increase students' reading fluency and understanding, as well as their writing...

...experience teaching Kindergarten - Grade 5. I am very flexible, have a calm demeanor, and a warm personality. I hold a bachelor of Arts in English language and Literature, and 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...

...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, both of which I've taken myself! Having gone through the high school admissions process, I understand its ins and outs and...

...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 it is a key to unlock the potential in your life and provide new opportunities previously unimaginable. In my spare time...

...their full potential. I also have three years of experience substituting and have previously worked at Huntington Learning Center. I studied Creative Writing at SUNY Purchase, which taught me to 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...

...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 great pride in enriching students who are struggling with their academic pursuits. Most of all, I believe learning should be fun!...

I am an experienced educator ready to help you learn!

...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 statements, or managing the process to ensure timely submissions of financial aid applications and scholarship requests. Since 2005, I have assisted freshmen,...

...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 cook and I'm no exception -- my friends have come to expect me to bring them brownies or cookies (because if I...