Top Summer Tutors serving Long Island

Diptesh: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Aman: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...best scores I could, but something was wrong. I had a lack of direction. I needed a mentor. When I had my first mentor, I wasn't sure he would be the right one. We worked together for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor...
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Katherine "Kat": Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and cheerful personality. I currently have the privilege of studying psychology, teacher preparation, and musical theater. Simply-put, I am a dedicated student who understands other students and wants to help them learn. I enjoy working with students as it allows me to get to know them and facilitate their growth. I pride myself on my patience and kindness. Furthermore, I am fiercely committed to my students and look forward to finding new ways to make...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Psychology (with minors in Musical Theater and Teacher Preparation)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Elizabeth: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...other subjects. At Middlebury College, I pursued a Political Science major and Economics minor, focusing on international development. During my undergraduate years, I also worked in Harlem tutoring students in math, literacy, the SAT, and essay writing. After earning my B.A., I moved to California to teach at an inner-city charter school. There I worked directly with under-performing students in one-on-one and small group settings. I honed my ability to explain even the most challenging...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 740

Myles: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...work towards improving your test-taking skills and strategies, as well as increasing engagement by relating material to your personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760

Elaine: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a student at Harvard studying applied math and genetics. I love to learn and teach and will offer enthusiasm and experience towards the subject(s) of interest. As someone who graduated high school only a few years ago, I understand and appreciate the rigor of preparatory school and associated exams, such as the SAT. I will dedicate myself to my students and help them grow towards their academic goals. ... I would get acquainted with...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, applied math and biomedical engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 770

Bonnie: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...basics, good communication, and the ability to connect with people and to see things from their perspective. My patience, listening skills, and communication skills developed from over 300 hours of experience have sharpened those characteristics. Through countless experience in the past, I have an excellent idea of what techniques work best for what types of learners. I also believe that through tutoring, not only should you walk away knowing the material but also knowing how...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Jessica: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...teaching lower elementary students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together. I do my best to make learning...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science, Urban Studies
New York University - Current Grad Student, Master of Public Administration

Lauren: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...campaigns and immigration research. My tutoring experience has included working with underprivileged children as part of an after school program, and acting as a teacher's assistant and after school tutor at a private college preparatory school. While I tutor in many different areas, I would say that my passion lies in helping students learn how to read, as well as creative and persuasive writing. It is in these areas that I have had the most...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Social Policy/Gender Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

James: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the information that will help them develop their knowledge on a specific subject and allow them to succeed to the best of their ability through out their time as a student. I have lived in New York City for my entire life and int hat time have gone to school on the upper west side for both elementary and middle school and attended Bard High School Early College II for high school, where I accumulated...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 720

Melanie: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in Kampala, Uganda on human rights issues and helped a team of lawyers to repeal the oppressive Anti-Homosexuality Act. I am currently assisting lawyers in the U.S. with a death penalty case and am a member of the Journal of Gender and Law. Prior to starting law school, I gained experience working with non-profits and on political campaigns. I earned my bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Stanford in 2011. I enjoy the opportunity to...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, N/A
LSAT: 174

Theresa: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the inner city of Providence. After school, I tutor students who are at risk or are currently failing, and before school, I offer supplementary SAT help to our school's most advanced students. Now, I am seeking teaching positions for writing as I transition to graduate school next year at Columbia University for fiction. My entire academic career has focused on meaning that could be derived from literature, and articulating those ideas through written or verbal...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Major in English and Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710

Ben: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I scored exceptionally well on my SAT and earned a perfect score in the writing section. At Columbia, I took a wide variety of courses in areas ranging from computer science, calculus, and statistics to philosophy and political theory. My previous teaching and mentoring experiences include working as a volunteer math tutor at Columbia’s Double Discovery Center and as an editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator and The...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
University of Cambridge - Unknown, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 780

Claire: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Vincent: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
I graduated this past spring from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature (with a nonfiction writing concentration thesis on architecture and memory). I bring five years of tutoring experience as a Yale Writing Partner, assisting college students with their academic papers, grad school applications, and anything else that needs to be written clearly and effectively. I live in Brooklyn and work as a museum educator at The Frick Collection.... The first...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Kelsey: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and Food Science at Montclair State University before going on to study her Master's of Business & Science in Analytics at Rutgers University. As a lifelong student, she loves tutoring to help others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Jessica: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created and implemented high...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Nova Southeastern University - PHD, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Robert: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a New York City school under the Initial Certificate, and have a combined three years of experience in the Department of Education. I have a significant background in tutoring, including test prep, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies. My extensive background in education, coupled with my intense desire to bring about positive change in the lives of New York City school children and my belief in the importance of using emerging educational technologies to engage with...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
St. Johns in Queens - Master of Arts, 7-12 ELA Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Jenny: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...tutoring undergraduate athletes in anthropology, critical reading, and college-level writing. I have tutored with America Reads/America Counts (ARAC) and co-founded a tutoring program that continues to serve the language education needs of refugee youth in Durham, NC. I’m passionate about not only teaching students the material they need to be successful, but also how to think critically and independently. I start my tutoring sessions with a simple and individualized evaluation—sometimes I will look over students’...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Lear: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...conversing with interesting students and learning from them. That's why I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty countries and four continents. My goal is to visit as many as I can! I am willing to tutor a variety of subjects to a variety of students. This...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics, Political Science
Columbia Law School - Current Grad Student, J.D.
LSAT: 172
Private Summer Tutoring in Long Island, NY
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best Summer tutors in Long Island, NY work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored Summer lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Long Island Summer Tutoring FAQ
Summer break is a great time for students of all ages to kick back and relax, but it can also be a time when summer learning loss becomes possible. Summer learning loss is when kids lose academic skills over the summer. This is problematic, because on average, students spend six weeks of the fall re-learning material. Varsity Tutors could help you find a seasoned summer tutor in Long Island, NY, who could help your child attain success by creating a study plan that is concentrated on it.
As early as first grade, summer learning loss can be witnessed, so students of all ages can benefit from summer tutoring. We are happy to connect your son or daughter with a tutor who will assess their learning needs. If your child has reading challenges, study sessions will concentrate on concepts like synonyms, antonyms, phonics, and comprehension. If your student is uncomfortable with math, based on their current level of proficiency, structured math review and math play will take place during study sessions. All the time, the focus of your child's tutoring sessions will be in your hands, and exploring preferred topics is encouraged. We shall find you an individual summer tutor in Long Island, NY who makes your child want to learn more.
Despite your child's challenges and concerns, their tutor could help them pursue their academic goals. Upon meeting, their tutor will begin to assess your student's current level of proficiency and develop a lesson plan that will prevent any summer learning loss from occurring. Students often lose academic skills over the summer, and your tutor will review the necessary material to make certain your son or daughter doesn't experience this effect. Tutoring sessions may be conducted in person at the time and location of your choice, including meetings at the local library, the local park, or in your own home. Your child can also meet with their tutor online, through our face-to-face online learning platform.
Do you have a busy schedule, or will your son or daughter be involved in extracurricular activities over the summer? No problem! Your tutor will be very happy to accommodate your scheduling needs, such as only during the evenings or on the weekends. Over summer break, it's important for your child to retain the information that she or he has learned during the school year. You can easily connect to an experienced summer tutor in Long Island, by contacting one of our educational directors.
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