Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Hempstead, NY

...rarely resembles what we learned as children. I know what parents expect from the tutors they entrust their children with and the anticipated outcomes they seek. As a teacher, specifically a Special Education Teacher, I have had the extensive experience across content areas and grade levels in modifying and adapting curriculum (including Common Core) for EVERY type of learner regardless of academic level and learning style. My 12 year old son also has Aspergers (autism...

...and theatre above all else. I've also grown very fond of web and multimedia design. I am a total geek when it comes to languages, which has led me to a new found passion for travel. I am in process of learning Spanish and Italian, and I continue to better my study of the Russian and German languages. One day, I hope to attend graduate school in Germany and pursue a degree in comparative linguistics.

...is to be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities - so organize them. Even the most bizarre or inspired art - so I attest - comes from the negotiation and change of this substance of our minds, and there is real joy in that!

...graduate of McGill University and have a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to...

...was a Resident Assistant for the last 2 years of my college career, which was an additional responsibility, but an invaluable experience nonetheless. Being a Resident Assistant meant counseling and creating a positive learning environment for 140+ students in 2 years. My time management and people management skills were sharpened from this time spent with strict deadlines and colorful personalities. My tutoring experience is vast because I have so much more to offer than simply...

...as a Tutor, comes from being able to understand the students that I work with, and in building their confidence. I understand the effects that self-esteem and confidence have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they have access to. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to reciprocate what life has given me. I enjoy motivating, inspiring growth, and development in...

...tie my shoes. These are my favorite subjects and my best subjects, and I love being able to share them with others. I have been tutoring for a few years now. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored my peers in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. I take pride in my tutoring because I have the ability to help a student exceed to his/her best ability. Everyone has the potential to be extraordinary; they just...

...GMAT and perfect scores my first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring, I love to play squash and go running. I also really enjoy photography and eating. In...

...learning, exploration, and self-awareness. Currently, as a second grade teacher at a private school in Manhattan, I encourage my students to feel confident in their abilities to look closely, think critically, ask questions, and have conversations, with the goal of becoming successful learners across all areas. I began tutoring elementary-age students in college and have continued to 5 years later. I love working one-on-one with a student to provide them with the specialized attention needed...

...Episcopal School where I focused extensively on mathematics and science. My high school also nurtured strong discussion and writing skills. Although I was also involved in sports and musicals, I enjoyed participating in academic competitions, in which I could explore my engineering interests, such as Science Olympiad and TEAMS. In high school, I primarily tutored in biology, physics, and mathematics. Tutoring was my way to gain teaching experience and give back to my school. In...

...I've gained the ability to analyze problems from many different perspectives and help others solve a multitude of problems. Although, what I bring to tutoring sessions is more than just a knowledge of academic material. Communicating effectively is the most important step in teaching and learning, and I always prioritize this in my lessons. Struggling in a course or before a test is never fun, but learning can be. I can help you get there!

...volunteer work as an English composition teacher. I started teaching and tutoring eight years ago as an assistant Arabic teacher at a language camp, and I've been working in education and/or academia ever since! I especially love teaching writing, reading skills, and foreign languages: I'm a believer in the power of clear and thoughtful communication. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, music, the Middle East, current events, great coffee, and city life.

...Masters in Business Administration (MBA in Marketing) from Pace University (2008). Currently, I work for ABC Languages, a language school in Manhattan, teaching Greek to children and adults in private and group settings. I also work for Penguin Random as an online Greek teacher and a translator. Last but not least, for the past nine months I am with Kidz Choice Services, Inc as an ABA therapist in bilingual environments (English and Greek) where I...

...semesters abroad, I left with degrees in English and Economics and a minor in Ecology. I am flexible in what I can tutor, but I am particularly adept with usage for both academic and personal writing and with standardized testing. I have been editing informally for friends, classmates, and coworkers for as long as I can remember, and I endeavor to guide a writer's ability to analyze, organize, and captivate while encouraging his or her...

...the Departmental Citation (highest honor) for my honors thesis and production of Poet Laureate Robert Hass's "Time and Materials". As a tutor, I have worked for six years helping students with all SAT sections as well as English language and writing skills. I spent several years working as a Writing tutor at UC Berkeley's Student Learning Center, where I helped both long-term and drop-in college students with all sorts of writing help, including essays (literary,...

...passionate about teaching both Biology and Mathematics and feel that every student should learn to not only understand the subjects, but enjoy the learning experience. I make sure to have a series of activities and examples (usually a hands on activity) that will help a student understand the concepts behind their problems and make sure to personalize my teaching style to the student's learning style. Outside of teaching, I am an avid reader, a writer,...

...on the learning experience. I want my students to strength their imaginations, foster creativity, and put in the hard work that it takes to become independent as a student. I believe that giving these skills to students will allow them to become prepared for college and leave the world a better place than they found it. I hope that I can help facilitate the students in this rewarding process. I thank you for taking the...

...teacher within the NYCDOE. I co-teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Living Environment. I am a firm believer that all students can learn and that the key lies in finding the correct motivation. I am able to balance rigor with the appropriate amount of fun to ensure that steady progress is made. I look forward to working with you and your student in order to help them be successful in their academic endeavors.... All students can...

...the school-based setting. The first theory is multiple intelligence by Howard Gardner. The theory states that intelligence differentiates it into specific "modalities", rather than seeing intelligence as dominated by a single general ability. Gardner articulated seven criteria for a behavior to be considered an intelligence. He stated that each learner possesses a unique blend of all the intelligences. Gardner wanted his theory of multiple intelligences to "empower learners", not restrict them to one modality of...

...and grades, as well as, preparation for entrance exams and grade level exams. I love History and ELA. I love to learn it, as well as, teach it. I am constantly reading and trying to learn something new. I try to tailor all of my tutoring sessions to each of my students. I spend time getting to know each student, so that we can work in a way that will help him or her get...