Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...native New Yorker with over 10 years of teaching experience in public and charter schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC. In my 10+ years as an educator, I've taught phonics to essay writing, number sense to logarithms. My success is not based on the curriculum knowledge but rather on the ability to: - Identify the root cause and need of the student. (For example, I've tutored many students that claim to need help with...

...tutoring method as very patient and organized. I always try to understand what the student's strengths and weaknesses are and then go from there. I explain each step carefully and then allow the student to 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...

...set up motivational programs for my students to be carried out during our sessions and in their general education classrooms. By teaming up with parents and teachers, I help each one of my students stay organized and motivated to do well in school. During my small group instruction sessions, I help my students by using games and songs to study pertinent information. I am patient, organized, and have a great amount of experience working with...

...to be an English Teaching Assistant at the high school level! My approach to tutoring has always been about understanding each student's individual style as a learner to create lessons best-tailored to his or her specific needs. I try to foster an environment where open communication is emphasized and the student feels comfortable and motivated. Outside of the classroom—even though I was born and raised in Manhattan—I love spending time in the outdoors. I am...

...afternoons I attended college-level workshops in fiction, screenplay, memoir, humor, and poetry. There, I learned from published writers and edited fellow students' pieces, including college essays, for four years while developing my own work. In college, I became the opinion section editor of my student newspaper. Last year, I served as its editor in chief. At The Justice, I've applied the skills I learned from creative writing to journalism and op-ed content. I already had...

...I know that laughter really isn't the best medicine; however, it sure does help when you're teaching. I love helping others understand a wide range of subjects, and I do it with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. After focusing on math and science classes in college, 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...

...recently graduated from Bucknell University with my degrees in both biology and Spanish. I was hired by the university to tutor organic chemistry, which I did for two years. I also worked as a teacher’s assistant (TA) for a general chemistry class. I tutored biology and Spanish at the university on the side for my entire stay. I am very personable and easy to talk to. I am also very patient and believe that everyone...

...Languages throughout college I became a Reading and Math instructor for adults in Boston who were working toward their GED/High School Equivalency Certificate. The perseverance of my students led me to believe that I, too, could return to school! Shortly after I moved to New York City, I started Graduate School at the City College of New York where I am pursuing a Masters in Education to work in Bilingual and TESOL classrooms. I am...

...overall average. I specialize in homework help and prepping students for tests. When teaching, I'm very hands on and write out notes and examples on paper as I explain concepts and 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...

...to gain an insight on how to solve the problem.To help the students engaged into the problems being discussed, I often choose real life examples and applications to demonstrate how problems of these types can be used to solve real life situations. As a graduate with a BS dual degree in electrical engineering and mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I've leveraged the skills taught to me to developed software for hardware platforms in control systems,...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education with an extension through Middle School. I am currently in the process of becoming certified in students with disabilities. I have past tutoring experience as a college level tutor for my peers as well as a tutor for elementary students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects my passion is reading and writing. I also have a love for the arts and travel. I am...

...Chemistry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, and Middle School Math and I. My test prep includes the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT), High School Placement Test (HSPT), SAT Mathematics, and Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). Aside from tutoring, I love playing basketball, volunteering at my Mosque, and spending time with my friends and meeting new people. Overall, I am grateful to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and...

...students and enjoyed thinking creatively to best serve a variety of learners. Though my résumé goes into detail about my relevant previous experiences, here is a summary of who I am and what I have done as it pertains to our future work together: *Graduated from Sarah Lawrence College *Fluent in Italian after studying abroad at the University of Florence *Served as research assistant to the Environmental Science and Italian departments *TEFL certified *Has taught...

...in the sciences and psychology--this is derived from my love of teaching and inspiring passion in others for what they may not naturally find interesting. I have cultivated many skills that are incredibly useful for students aiming to maintain a solid GPA, do well on the SATs, and get into the college of their choice. I especially know, very well, what admissions committees are looking for, and I have facilitated the acceptance of many students...

...the language and have loved it since my first Spanish I class in 8th grade. In my experience, I've learned that all students learn differently and helping struggling students understand a lesson means being patient and open to different methods of instruction. As an educator, my passion is to help all students understand and feel they can succeed by exercising this teaching style. I believe that a well-rounded education is paramount for a full and...

...a graduate of a top engineering university and am an engineer for an energy firm. I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences from elementary through college. I primarily tutor high school math and sciences but also have extensive experience in all forms of engineering and higher mathematics including Calculus and Linear Algebra. I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of math and science in...

...grasp complicated concepts when they're viewed in an interdisciplinary context. As an artist and techie, I frequently call on both my creative and analytical sides when teaching and developing curriculum, especially in the areas of science-arts. Some of my fondest moments have been when a student mastered a complicated skill or concept with ease because they were so highly focused on the "fun" project or experiment. I bring this same creativity and passion to all...

...for the tutor as well. Through tutoring at Fordham and unprofessionally (family and friends) I've learned how to communicate physical and mathematical theories at several levels of comprehension, and my understanding of the subject matter has often improved as a result. My general approach in tutoring physics and math is to emphasize the theory behind whatever subject the student may be dealing with. Once a student firmly understands a physical or mathematical theory it is...

...develop a rapport with my students often utilizing my quick wit and good humor and this relationship helps to motivate them and elicit their best performance. In addition, I utilize frequent testing and feedback to reinforce their progress. My academic credentials are excellent and include a B.A. in Economics (summa cum laude) and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. With regard to my standardized tests, I took the GMAT test in 1983...

...Teaching, and Resource Room). At the moment, I teach English Literature to 9th, 10th, 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,...