Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Clarkstown, NY

...experience discrepancies between what they already know and what they discover in their environment. Piaget claimed the idea that cognitive development is at the center of human organism, and language is contingent on cognitive development. BF Skinner is famous for Operant Conditioning (Behaviorism). He was a firm believer of the idea that human free will...

...and I believe that every student has the potential to excel in school. Sometimes it takes a good tutor to bring out that potential, and that is what I strive to be. I especially love helping students develop problem solving strategies, which is why mathematical subjects are my favorite to tutor. I believe that it...

...well as elementary to high school mathematics (pre-algebra to calculus) and writing skills. As a tutor, I am able to decode the intimidating language of standardized testing for my students and help them become more confidant test takers. I am passionate about education and the accessibility of higher level education for all. At school, I...

...2012-2015. I currently teach ACT and SAT prep classes for Princeton Review, as well as SHSAT classes for students applying to specialized high schools in New York. In my spare time, I am captain of a 30-person kickball team that doesn't win many games, but has a lot of heart, and a volunteer dog walker...

...of my favorite subjects to tutor as my liberal arts education at Georgetown has taught me how to successfully write papers, articles, and essays for biology, chemistry, history, philosophy, and psychology. I am currently working with a professor and another colleague to publish a project that we have developed that uses ethical leadership as a...

...work through problem questions. The notes I write are yours to keep when I am done, so you can keep them to review on your own at any time. I tend to incorporate practice problems into my lesson to reinforce what I've explained, because I truly believe practice makes perfect. Success in any subject can...

...eventually try more difficult topics on their own once I have helped them understand the concepts they need to know. I encourage a great deal of practice and organization to help clarify any problem areas the student might have. Other than academia, I enjoy reading, playing sports, and exercising. I have been an avid reader...

...my tutoring responsibilities to pursue an opportunity as Manager of Academic Programs for Junior Achievement, a world-famous nonprofit organization that teaches financial literacy, workplace readiness, and entrepreneurship. Training thousands of New York City students made me want to be a lead teacher so I moved on to become Director of Admissions and 7th Grade English...

...my vocabulary, reading textbooks on the history of the Middle East, or simply immersing myself in a Jane Austen novel. In my free time I also enjoy training for CrossFit, playing the viola, and traveling. I began tutoring in high school as part of my service requirement for the five honor societies that I was...

...in American Studies. As a tutor, I have experience with a variety of grade levels and fields of study, particularly English, History, Public Speaking, and Writing. The constant I bring to every new student is a focus on creating clear learning objectives to help them in their pursuit of life-long learning. Please reach out to...

...of the New Immigration." I have also spent the last six years working with families throughout New York City as a private tutor and homeschool teacher at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and also as a college admissions consultant with a focus on essay writing. In addition, I freelance as an editor of...

...and to be certified to teach Mathematics in Grades K-12, and English in Grades K-8. I have worked at an after-school program, a summer day camp, and have had experience observing and teaching in multiple classrooms. I have always been passionate about helping students reach their goals and I believe that education is a top...

...unique way, my teaching style is designed to pinpoint each student's individual strengths and weaknesses to develop a customized tutoring experience. My 3+ years of experience as a science teacher in Morningside Heights and beyond have made me appreciate the power of one-on-one instruction and the great advantages that exceptional grades and test scores can...

...and in everything we do and experience, from the simple physics of a subway ride or baseball game, to being able to use math to make predictions about weather or finances. I can show students how humans are part of the natural world and linked to every other living creature. Likewise, history needn't be regarded...

...I was also the the Academic Tutor for business subjects. I tutored my fellow students in subjects such as Economics, Accounting, Ethics and was one of the very few students who could tutor higher level finance courses. I think my experiences in my school and beyond have more than helped me understand what techniques and...

...about tutoring, is working with students who have learning differences and other special needs. I myself have struggled throughout my life with learning differences so I understand on a personal level both the challenges and triumphs students with learning differences go through. I also enjoy serving as a mentor to students with learning differences and...

...200 points for her students. I was then hired by the Spanish government to teach English language through content classes in trilingual Catalan focused elementary and high schools. While in Spain, I also developed and taught curriculum for private children and adult classes. I then became head soft-skills trainer and curriculum developer for Anudip Foundation...

...Physics and minoring in Math. I work as a substitute teacher and an instructor for the Jefferson Township Marching Band. I have worked with students from kindergarten up to the university level and have experience working with Special Education. I tutor in all levels of Physics, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, and Statistics. I enjoy tutoring Physics...

...positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and the belief that every wrong answer simply brings us one step closer to finding the right one. Though I tutor many subjects, I find SAT preparation to be particularly rewarding. Everyone has a dream school, and there is nothing better than turning...

...helpful for each student. I am a positive person and will always approach a student with a positive outlook, even when they are having difficulty, because confidence is one key element in academic success. I have a Master's degree in English with a focus in writing. I have taught and tutored at the college, high...