Top Summer Tutors serving Long Island

Donald: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
I prioritize creating a strong relationship between the student and family in order to align with your goals. I can provide tailored and differentiated intervention using my knowledge from a Masters in Education to meet your academic needs. Let's discuss how I can best support you.
Education & Certification
Trinity College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Human Rights Studies
CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Grad Student, Special Education

Dylan: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and I optimize the student's learning styles to accelerate their learning process. For example, I incorporate music and film when I know it can expand the technical into the real. This allows the student to attach schoolwork to real life as it is experienced by native speakers of the target language. In all English and History-related subjects, I use my knowledge and deep love for world history and literature to encourage focused research. I couple...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Kay: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure that the plan is implemented to the highest level. With excellent, passionate teaching, every student can excel. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and exploring the city. Whenever I have the chance, I head upstate to go hiking. I look forward to getting to know you and your student and help your student grow as...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
LeTourneau University - Current Grad Student, Master of Arts in Teaching
ACT English: 32
ACT Science: 33

Molly: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and I have my MFA in Young Adult Literature from The New School. I love helping students develop their own writing voice and teaching them the kind of writing skills that can help them on the SATs and beyond. I have experience working with middle, high school and college students on SAT prep, college writing and creative writing. When I'm not teaching, I'm a young adult writer and I enjoy taking dance classes, doing improv...
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Verbal: 760

Ariel: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...that taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Advanced Math, and ACT prep in New Orleans public schools from 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 at the...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
GRE Quantitative: 170

John: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...College Prep Academy. I also wrote several historical and literary articles for a startup educational software developer, and worked alongside my best friend on a successful political campaign for a local city councilman. In a nutshell, I am abundantly passionate about anything history related and/or political in nature. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from San Jose State University in 2010 and capped it off with a Master’s Degree in Military History from Norwich...
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Bachelors, History
Norwich University - Masters, Military History

Keri: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and go through a therapy program decided on by her parents and my input. Over the last year, her parents have been receiving news of her progress from the school staff. While providing therapy, I am also tutoring her to keep her up to date on homework and assignments. I love every opportunity I receive to work with students one-on-one. It is amazing what results can be seen with a little patience, hard work, and...
Education & Certification
SUNY Old Westbury - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Ed./Special Ed.
State Certified Teacher

Monica: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...enroll in Hunter College's Graduate School of Education where I am studying Childhood and Special Education. English tutoring is my speciality. I especially enjoy tutoring reading, grammar, phonics, reading comprehension, essay writing, and ACT prep. I approach tutoring with patience and am mindful of each student's individual learning needs. I enjoy working with students to reach their unique goals, and am happiest when students are satisfied with and proud of their improvements and accomplishments.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Individualized Study in Art History, Writing, and Studio Art
Hunter College Graduate School of Education - Masters, Childhood and Special Education

Alexis: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...health issues that affect their energy and performance level in relation to their academics. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. In working with the older students, I have helped them completely transform...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, English and Spanish
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy-Budgeting and Economics
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Ivan: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...and 11th graders. Over the past ten years, I have come to learn a great deal about what makes for good teaching, and can equip my students with the skills they need to effectively tackle the English Common Core Standards. I am proficient at teaching students active reading strategies as well as helping them identify and analyze the various literary elements, devices and techniques. In addition, I am particularly adept at scaffolding writing instruction for...
Education & Certification
Siena College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Touro College - Masters, General and Special Ed, Grades 5 through 9

Lauren: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...or working on my dissertation, I do some freelance writing. It's a cliche to say that my writing informs my teaching while my teaching improves my writing, but it's also true: the constant effort to improve my own work helps me to understand what my students are going through, while my work as a teacher and tutor gives me a fresh perspective on my writing. I always stress that writing is rewriting. One of my...
Education & Certification
Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelor in Arts, Literature
University of California-Berkeley - PHD, English
SAT Verbal: 800

Rachel: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...college English professor at Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it together! I look forward to talking...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English
Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 165

Christopher: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...teacher learning communities in an online learning environment. Needless to say, data plays a very big part of being able to maximize teaching and enrichment of content. By using informal and formal screeners along with pre assessments - I will always have a map of where to take any tutoring session. Having an academic and practical elementary/middle school application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelors, BFA Music Production
Pace University-New York - Masters, Education

Jason: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...is best suited for a tailored teaching plan that takes into account your current abilities, time commitments, strengths/weaknesses, and desired result. My hobbies and interests include reading (literature), creative writing, calligraphy, and video games. I grew up in bilingual household, so I can also speak Mandarin in a near-native level and studied and travelled extensively in Europe and Asia. I hope to be a writer someday, and I would describe myself as laid-back, easy going...
Education & Certification
Durham University (UK) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Philosophy
GRE: 334
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 170

Rhiannon: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...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 learn;...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Marketing
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Masters, Teaching Urban Adolescents
SAT Verbal: 720

Stacy: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...is to see students progress, not only academically, but be strengthened with skills that will help them in the future. Having met children from around the world through humanitarian work, what is consistent is that we all have a dream and a unique story. If you need help, I'd like to help you tell yours. I have had mentors help me in my schooling and career and likewise want to offer the same. On a...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelors, Mass Communications
Pace University-New York - Masters, Publishing

Attiyah: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...my academics, I have always had a passion to teach. During my undergrad years I worked with Pre-K children through Americorps' Jumpstart program. I learned how to communicate with children who were between the ages of 3 and 5 years and came to a better understanding of how children learn from their environment. After my graduation, I taught 8th graders who were being home-schooled. I absolutely loved to create a bit of excitement in learning...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
St. George's University (Grenada, West Indies) - Master of Arts, Public Health

Cassandra: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...natural inclination toward peer-to-peer guidance led to my interest in tutoring. I love exchanging knowledge with students. I have over four years of tutoring experience at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level, and I enjoy working with younger learners. I believe in fostering a positive, open environment where students are encouraged to ask questions. In addition to being very knowledgable in my subject areas, I have unique life experiences that help me inspire and relate...
Education & Certification
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, English
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Verbal: 710

Jillian: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
...at the middle school and high school level has further strengthened my understanding the individualized support students need to succeed. These past experiences also granted me the opportunity to work with gifted learners and students with various learning capabilities and learning styles. Helping a student make connections in a language (whether it be a second language like French or connections in written English) is an extremely rewarding experience. Overall, a student's ultimate pride in his...
Education & Certification
State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, Adolescence Education, Concentration: French

Galen: Long Island Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a passionate educator with two years of experience as an assistant teacher, small group instructor, and tutor in public schools. I love working one-on-one with students, meeting them wherever they are, and pushing them beyond where they thought they could go. I have a strong growth mindset and I believe in hard work, but I also have a good sense of humor and I know that the best learning happens when the...... Learning is...
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelors, Art History
GRE Verbal: 168
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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