Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...a medical journalist with two years of tutoring experience in the city. A native New Yorker, I graduated from Hunter College High School and went to Williams College, where I majored in biology and Spanish. Afterwards, I got a Master's in science journalism from NYU. I have published science articles in The Atlantic, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, Vice, and more. My goal is to make learning as highly efficient and fun as possible. Good communication...

...Minor in Film and Media Studies. I have several years of experience tutoring Middle, High School and College level English and have a wide-ranging background and holistic perspective rooted in my liberal arts education. I am comfortable tutoring English to all ages across the spectrum of reading and writing skills. My tutoring style takes into account the life lessons of becoming a strong communicator that have served me as a strong writer throughout my own...

...In addition to my tutoring work, I am currently working as a content marketing intern for a Shanghai-based consulting firm. I have taught all over the world from South America to East Asia, and collectively have years of tutoring experience. These experiences have been as diverse as teaching English as a Second Language, students in underfunded school districts basic math and reading skills, and new mothers the test taking skills required to pass the GRE....

...needs and tailoring lessons to best suit them. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in TESOL and hold a bachelor's degree in Speech- Language Pathology and Speech Communication. I am currently employed as a special education aide for an educational agency and have been working there for four years. I have gained extensive experience in working with students in a one-on-one setting and I am flexible with the ability to utilize diverse teaching styles...

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

...of math and test prep. I started off tutoring when I was in college. Ever since then i found nothing but joy when I was able to help students succeed in their work. When I am not working I enjoy being outdoors, going to museums, sporting events and comedy shows. I really like to read an play just about any sport. Another hobby of mine is photography. I take pictures at all types of parties...

...have experience tutoring in math for college level, but most of my experience comes from my teaching in the classroom. I love to help students to be successful and my goal is to make sure that all students are able to reach their goals. This is why I think that it is so important to get to know the students I am working with and design instruction that will meet their needs. I would love...

...think of tutors as catalysts, guiding students through the learning process while allowing enough room for them to develop their own skill set and walk away from a tutoring session as a more confident independent learner. Working as a writing tutor, I developed the active listening skills and aptitude for constructive criticism crucial to aiding students in any subject. I am highly proficient in mathematics and a highly proficient test taker, scoring in the 99th...

...to medical school, visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting the academic knowledge and advice that I have cultivated during my studies to other students. I tutor a broad range of subjects, however,...

...what brings me back to the field, again and again, is my love for helping others find their footing in a subject and in the classroom. When a student learns a new word, writes a correct sentence or reads a paragraph that seemed impossible before, I know that I'm contributing to their dream of academic success. That is my inspiration. My interests in learning and teaching can also be attributed to the fact that I...

...most recent collaborative project was nominated for a literary award for outstanding translation of contemporary Russian fiction. I received a BA in French and English from Indiana University in 2007, and graduated on the Dean's list with honors, and won the prestigious Quinten B. Hope award for excellence in French Language Studies. I studied one year at the University of Provence, in Aix-en-Provence, France. I am a fluent French speaker, interpreter, translator, and writer in...

I specialize in tutoring math to middle school students and up. I fell in love with math and I think with the right instructor anyone can learn to love math. Many people find math difficult but I believe that with a little time, patience and fun, I can help you excel. ... We will create goals together and track our progress to reaching the goals.... I will go over the concept in-depth and work with them...

...about helping students to ensure they are not left behind along with the satisfaction of ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all...

...past, I have worked as a teacher's aide in a public school classroom, a mentor to middle school girls, an instructor and tutor at the literacy education organization 826, and a summer camp counselor. I tutor a diverse range of subjects, and I find that I especially enjoy tutoring language arts, reading, and writing at all levels, from elementary school all the way up to college/grad school test prep. As a tutor, I am committed...

...am really passionate about helping students get excited about the subjects they are learning and inculcating strong study habits at a young age. I have always enjoyed being involved in education and have extensive experience tutoring elementary school age and high school students. Science has always been one of my favorite subjects, so I would love to share my enthusiasm for the natural and physical world with students! I have also taken many standardized tests...

...eight years or so of tutoring, I have seen that even a tutor can grow with the student in the process. This is because relaying information is, of course, a two way street and in that process the student learns the information that he/she wants to and the tutor finds out how best to incorporate information into the tutoring sessions. As a tutor I try to be aware, first and foremost, that different students have...

...and developing interests for life-long learning. I employ many demonstrations of both core and advanced concepts. My teaching experience ranges from large size classroom instruction,to small group and individual mentoring situations. I have lectured and tutored all age groups including elementary, middle school, high school, freshman to senior undergraduates, M.S. level graduates, and first and second year medical students. When I am not teaching or doing research, my hobbies include playing guitar, cycling, scuba diving,...

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.

...have changed. I'm extremely passionate about learning to work the convoluted system that makes up college applications and teaching others what I've learned. I love learning and school and I hope I can help you feel the same way. I will motivate you to push yourself to reach your goals and be there to encourage you in all areas. I'm open to tutor all middle school and high school standardized tests as well as essay...

...that he or she will ask questions whenever needed. I am here to help and know that it is difficult to move on to another topic without fully understanding its preceding topic. Aside from tutoring, I enjoy swimming and baking a lot. I have been an avid swimmer for a charity called "Swim Free" and love to bake during my free time. Overall, I am glad to be part of this community and recognize and...