Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

Teaching cannot simply be about the acquisition of knowledgeit must, in my opinion, demonstrate an appreciation for the value of the process which it belongs to and attempt to fulfill the obligation to which it is directed. No such obligation should ever be taken lightly, and no place in education can be properly deserved by any who would.

...I particularly enjoy working with students on reading comprehension, grammar, and essay writingskills that are essential not only for tests, but for academic success more broadly. I also love helping students with Spanish, whether they're mastering grammar rules or practicing conversation. My tutoring style is approachable, adaptive, and goal-oriented. I aim to meet students where they are and build their confidence by breaking down complex concepts into understandable pieces. I focus on helping students understand...

...ethics and judgement are skewed when attending school in a city ranked, “one of the whitest in America.” Those learning environments were privileged, and yet personally unapproachable and uninspiring due to the stereotypes surrounding my ethnicity. If it was not language it was appearance. If not appearance, it was my cultural or religious beliefs. I learned I would need to fight to foster my individuality and intellect. There was always something that didn’t sit right...

I am here to help any students with the basic of maths. Teach students different methods that can help them remember specific tool sets needed for math. Also give students resources that can help them, to better expand their learning techniques within math ... My philosophy of teaching is based off the way each of my students learn. I think it's best not to have each of my students learn one method, because each student learns...

...teacher who has experience working with elementary students in general education, special education, public and private school settings. I have taught a variety of grade levels and have tutored students ages 5-12. I work with students with a range of abilities and cater to the needs of each individual student I work with. I strive for each child to reach their potential, exceed their own expectations, and, most importantly, enjoy learning and feel good about...

...in German!). Interests include literature from in various languages, philosophy of knowledge, and literary theory, but I have experience in tutoring high school math and English as well. I like to work with students who are engaged and like to create their own path of learning, whatever their level is to begin with. I often adapt my curriculum to help them develop their interests and style of learning. When not engaged with my studies and...

...as a tutor for music theory classes in Vassar's music department, and am fascinated by the marriage of music and mathematics. I am incredibly patient, and can adapt to any learning style. My energy as both a teacher and learner is infectious, and I try to convey that passion for learning to all of my students. In addition to my math and music skills, I can speak, read, and write proficiently in Spanish. I am...

...attorney. For students just learning the LSAT or for students who have been struggling with it, I know what it's like! I recently took the LSAT and have successfully helped other students conquer the test by crafting a practice schedule and developing specific strategies for approaching each section and each question type. Ultimately, you will be learning how to think like the test. The test rewards adaptability and given that are many ways to succeed...

...years writing for print and learning the endless rules of grammar. This has been most beneficial for my students whose writing continues to blossom. As a music journalist, my schedule was flexible and I was able to maintain several tutoring jobs throughout the city as well as Long Island. Currently, I teach English Composition at Saint Joseph's College where I am also earning an M.F.A. in Creative Writing where I will continue to pursue my...

...at school. Everyone learns the same material, but in different ways, affecting how much one is able to retain what they have learned. The difference in how information is conveyed to students, is the sole reason for why certain kids perform better than others. Every student has a different way in which they understand and learn. In a classroom setting however, teachers are unable to convey their lessons in a manner in which every student...

...writing skills and techniques. I also am proficient in tutoring for SAT and SHSAT test prep, basic college and high school sciences, history, and basic mathematics. My tutoring philosophy centers around a combination of a holistic and independent approach. I believe that the best way for a student to learn is the way in which they have been most comfortable in the past, tailored to each specific subject in which they need assistance. This allows...

...do well in school. I've been tutoring middle school and high school students in mathematics and science since I was a high school student. In high school, I was awarded the Rensselaer Medal which is a $60,000 scholarship from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for being distinguished in mathematics and science. Most recently, I was a tutor at Mathnasium where I tutored middle school/elementary school/high school students in math and private tutored high school students in SAT...

I have an MA in Statistics, several years of teaching experience as an adjunct professor at Marymount Manhattan College, and experience as a private tutor in math and statistics. I have also recently passed exam P and want to help other students pass it as well! I enjoy working with individual students and watching their understanding improve.

...and productive academic lives as a private tutor. As a former camp counselor, I appreciate the need for education to inform and enrich the broad elements of a person's life, integrating theory with practice, knowledge with imagination, intellect with intuition. My goals as a tutor are often aligned with my impulse to inspire people through music and performance, where connection is sparked in the opening of specific technical practices towards creative expression of core human...

...begin my first summer working with Varsity Tutors! My strongest tutoring areas include ACT test prep, algebra and calculus I, computer science (Java and C) and building reading and writing skills (including essay assignments). I have experience tutoring and mentoring middle school and high school students. My tutoring style is relaxed but efficient; I always try to keep the material interesting and focus on the big picture over minutiae. When I'm not tutoring, I occupy...

...for over 4 years now, and I am currently enrolled in McGill University, working towards a BA in Political Science. I tutor SAT math, Japanese, English as a second language, and TOEFL. My teaching style really varies on each student, and I make it my goal to create a unique style for every individual student depending on their strengths and weaknesses. Outside of tutoring, I love art, watching comedy/crime shows, and watching Youtube. I would...

...of said subject, but also be friendly, enthusiastic and charismatic in their teachings. Along with those traits I am passionate about learning which drives me to spread my knowledge, which is the main reason I became a Varsity Tutor. In my free time I enjoy going to the movies, going out to eat, reading books and playing video games. I'm outgoing, I enjoy being the life of the party and I love being the reason...

...to motivate their students to ask questions, learn more, and never stop pushing themselves. A favorite quote of mine comes from WB Yeats: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." This is true for a tutor as well! Tutoring should be geared to accentuate and utilize the skills and interests of individual pupils - not just be a lecture with the same content the student sees in class. Individual...

...and was there every step of the way to help reach that learning goal. I'm passionate about helping children learn and improve in all academic subjects. It is when you know that your student is confident in themselves and their work, that is when you as a tutor get excited and say " hard work does pay off"! I currently tutor in the following subjects - Elementary school - All subjects - JHS- Math, social...

...Mathematics to college-bound juniors and seniors and was dedicated to improving my students. I carefully nurtured my students individually and transformed them from barely scraping by on the SATs to having highly respectable scores that gained them entry to their choice of Ivy-league institution. Beyond the classroom, I have expressed my passion for educating others through Global Outreach and Patient Education, in countries like Trinidad, Ethiopia and Cape Verde. Apart from that, I paint, tap...