Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...ways of telling stories about the world in which we live. Tutoring history means building stories out of a collection of facts, a love of places, peoples, and cultures both near and far that I learned young while describing my family history - with a father from Cape Town, South Africa, and a mother from New Orleans - to others. Tutoring mathematics (and standardized tests) means breaking an idea down to its most basic parts,...

...sophomore at University at Buffalo majoring in Public Health. I have several prior tutoring experiences which including teaching immigrant students English and math in a local church. I have also did online English tutoring for Ukraine students. While having experiences in multiple subjects, I'm extremely passionate about teaching students Algebra and Pre-calculus because I believe building a strong math foundation is essential for all of our students. I'm a huge believer in the power of...

...strong tutor because I believe in connecting with students so that they are comfortable engaging, talking to me, and asking questions. I am someone who can empathize, yet be tough when I have to be. I love helping people and working with them to get their full potential drawn out. I spent time teaching English in Panama. Because of this experience, I understand both the positions of being a teacher and a student, and I...

...Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a focus in Cellular Biology at Penn State University. I will hopefully be attending grad school next year and I intend to continue onto medical school! Throughout school, I have always been able to find the tricks and the best way to study for standardized tests. Some of my scores include: ACT: 35 (99% percentile) SAT: 2140 (97% percentile) MCAT: 517 (96% percentile) I hope to pass some of my...

...to do it for me. As a psychology major I learned how to perform research not only in my academic field but in other areas as well. I began taking classes in [business, healthcare, french, biology, engineering, law] figuring out how to make learning fun and most importantly useful. At that time, I became entrepreneurial and wanted to soak up as much knowledge as I could. Around my junior year, I began looking how I...

...prep, I have helped students prepare for the third thru eighth grade state tests, Hunter College High School exam, the SHSAT and the SAT. My main focus area is math, I've tutored students in math starting in the third grade up to calculus. I have also worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I love working with children and adults on all levels with the goal of improving grades and learning testing strategies....

...Analysis and Management" at Cornell University (economics, econometrics, and public policy), and I'm looking forward to pursuing graduate studies in the fall for Environmental Management. During the past 3 years, I've been fortunate to travel and work on different organic farms and sustainable land stewardship projects; I'm hoping that my graduate studies will offer an opportunity to merge my formal academic training with my recent experiences working with the land. Can't wait to get to...

...in Pre-K to college level math. I have found that most students who have struggled in math never built a strong foundation. They have struggled previously in a building block of a topic they are currently trying to master. I make sure my students understand and practice every concept before being bombarded with new information. My goal for my students is to show consistent progress with their scores. I believe learning should be fun. Math...

...and Global Justice. In both environments, I use a student centered model of discussion and activities to engage students with material and encourage them to take onus of their own learning. This buy in allows students to achieve great success and also take pride in their own efforts. Throughout my time in the classroom, I have quickly learned how to work with a variety of students of various age groups from middle to high school...

...and I am passionate about helping students master mathematical concepts. More particularly I try to instill a similar enthusiasm for the subject within my students by showing them how math can be applied to benefit them in their real lives. I try to build on their confidence in their mathematical ability while emphasizing how the process of reaching their academic goal can be a lot of fun. In my personal time, I enjoy running and...

...I have studied for ten years. Following these experiences, I also enjoy tutoring in writing, English, German, and the Reading/Writing/Language sections of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, and GRE). My favorite subject to tutor is writing; I love to write myself, and there is nothing better than being able to help students develop confidence and enjoyment in their own writing. When I'm tutoring in any subject, my focus is not on the completion of a short-term...

...am currently an assistant professor at St. John’s University. I have over ten years of teaching experience and I have received the Bromberg Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. As an instructor I bring my own passion for learning to foster students’ appreciation of the academic discipline, development of critical thinking, improvement in problem-solving abilities, improvement in writing within the discipline, working effectively in groups, and developing interests for life-long...

...from all ages ranging from middle school to college. I feel my students succeed when they are motivated, organized, and engaged in the material. I support my students by creating study schedules, finding new and creative ways to explain materials or supplement their current understanding, and providing one-on-one support personalized to the students' needs. I find joy in de-stressing students by creating a workable, organized plan to address their concerns. I have worked with a...

...bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science and business administration. I have also completed four years of pharmacy school. I have tutored students K-12 in subjects such as math, science, English, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and reading for the past 10 years. Being the oldest of my siblings and cousins, I have helped guide them through their school selections, exam preparations, and college essays. I attended one of New York's prestigious high schools and have tutored students to...

...in Math during college and will graduate with a BA in Math in May 2015. I have taken all high school mathematics, all of calculus, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, modern analysis, group and field theory, and number theory as well as classes in logic. I have had some formal tutoring experience with students in high school and some of my fellow students in college, and I have tutored many informally throughout my education. I...

...overview, working step-by-step through practice problems, or more specific requests. In any case, I do my best to make sure that students actually achieve understanding, and do not simply memorize techniques to get to a solution. Problems can be useful to practice applying skills, but I want to make sure that my students understand why they are doing these problems, which will be especially helpful if they continue on to higher level subjects.

...that I would be more than willing to share. I understand the complex needs of students and aim to ensure that all of my students are provided with a rigorous and engaging tutor session. My specialties include grammar and syntax, reading comprehension, essay writing, short response questions, finding the main idea, breaking down texts, analysis of text, and any ELA or reading needs. I also teach elementary math (grades K-6), science, and psychology. Thank you...

...high school, and that was great fun for everyone. I've traveled extensively and have had some great experiences with education in other countries, like the UK, Sweden, and even Cuba. I take pride in helping my students understand what they are trying to learn, as well as in helping them to achieve what they've set out to do. It's not always an easy task, but with the right help, you can do it! As an...

My name is Farhana and I graduated from Hunter College with a major in Biochemistry in 2016. I have several years of tutoring experience, both private and in the classroom. I specialize in Elementary and Middle School tutoring for all subjects. My availability is limited for the weekends. ... Patience and determination is my main philosophy for teaching.... Assess the student's weakness.

I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.