Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...taught ELA and Math at the Huntington Learning Center in Brooklyn. The 3 subjects I would like to teach are ESL, Spanish, and Math. The latter 2 are subjects that students struggle with immensley in school, and I was one of them until I developed better study habits. While I study languages for professional reasons, it is also a hobby that I do for fun. My other hobbies are watching baseball, playing, writing, and listening...

...To effectively do so, I integrated the knowledge and skills that I had gained through my own experience as a student in general chemistry as well as in other disciplines. While a teaching assistant for a nutrition laboratory course, I worked with the instructors to promote an appreciation for positive nutritional practices. Furthermore, six days a week for almost two years, I helped two local children achieve psychological and reading skills by utilizing psychoeducational books...

...a graduate school. Now, after I passed the GRE Physics test and submitted my applications, I am open to share my problem solving skills. My firm convincing is that there is no "I don't like Math" or "I don't like Physics," but instead the student is struggling with the assigned teacher. The problem is that at an early age the young students do not even realize that they associate the Math or Physics subjects with...

...teacher's assistant on and off for over five years now. In my opinion and through my experience over the years, I must say patience is one of the main ingredients to successful tutoring and/or teaching. With patience comes a more acute sense of observation and, consequently, learning how each pupil absorbs and retains information. And the next important ingredient is to keep the exchange engaging and interesting. Make it fun and avoid monotony.

...exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel. My teaching style reflects the needs of the learner and I assess and develop a plan that matches the speed and abilities of the student so we work together as a team towards their success.

...the SATs coming up. I was falling behind despite being a straight A student in my other classes. My friend Pat tutored me for weeks and I got an A. It was this experience that made me realize the importance of additional help and how important it is to share your knowledge with others. I bring this experience with me with every student I tutor and let them know that tutoring is nothing to be...

...the student write a letter to a character in a story, or an historical figure; or create an imaginary diary; or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively -- and enjoy it! I use story-telling, conversation and simulations, as well as visual aids...

A globally-minded educator that has worked with an array of learners all over the world. I bring an innate ability to motivate students academically and personally. With extremely high research-based techniques in catapulting your life's goals into high gear.

Before embarking on my first overseas teaching job, my Mom looked at me and said, "You're the right person for this." Thus began a journey of teaching, learning and global discovery that was to shape the person I am today. I get back so much more than I give, and I give a tremendous amount, making sure my students get what they need, and more. Tutoring provides a more personal approach to education, in the...

...with others. My professional work experience has taught me a lot about communication. I enjoy teaching and I believe in the power of education. Growing up I was always on top of my studies and always helped my brothers and cousins with their academic pursuits. I have been tutoring English to foreign language and native speakers for past 5 years. I feel that I have a natural aptitude for learning and teaching and this is...

...elementary school, middle school, and high school students! I am passionate about tutoring Mandarin Chinese, history, anthropology, writing, etc., because my educational and cultural experience in the U.S. as a Chinese national has cultivated my enthusiasm with cross-cultural studies, especially in an educational context. My senior thesis in college explored the postwar history of Chinese students in the U.S. and their transnational subjectivity -- namely, how they navigated their socio-cultural and political identities in a...

...teaching career, I have been successful at building a long-lasting rapport with my students and helping them excel in the areas that many find daunting and overwhelmingreading and writing. I am a graduate of Pace University in New York City with a Bachelors degree in English Language and Literature (Writing and Literature concentration). I have tutored test prep, including SAT, ACT, and TOEFL tests; phonics; essay editing; American history; ESL; elementary reading and writing; and...

Certified in secondary math and completing a degree in international education, I am in my fourth year of full-time teaching. I am passionate about learning, both for myself and to assist others in their learning. As a language enthusiast that studied Biology (with a specialization in Genetics) in college, I have ample experience in multidisciplinary learning.

...weekend Chinese school in Westchester County, New York. I substituted for him while he went to China for a few weeks. The students loved me even though I wasn't that much older than them (they were middle school students ). After college I spent a year in Beijing and tutored adults in English and Chinese. In 2007 I taught a GRE class at Baruch College in Manhattan. In 2007 I began working on Wall Street...

...helped me to make my students feel comfortable and to gauge how they learn best: by repetition on a regular basis or by going over different topics and then coming back to them; or by doing creative projects and readings from games, films or media that makes them see links and patterns that they would not otherwise see. Some are visual learners, others respond to hearing concepts and rhythms and are more auditory; some are...

...Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. My passions include understanding people, the human condition and how words and language shape our worldview. Thus, whether teaching math or reading, my firm belief is in the power of understanding. Every student can achieve excellence when (s)he relates to the subject matter on a real world level - this is central to my pedagogy. For fun, I enjoy singing, dancing, writing poetry and spending time with loved...

...strategies, but we'll also work on developing the key skills and approaches that will help you succeed in all areas. I truly believe there's no one method for success -- it's a matter of figuring out what works for you and understanding your own strengths and weakness. And, of course, doing a lot of work and practice. As a tutor, I will help you set and achieve your goals and I'm willing to work as...

...levels. As a PhD Linguist, I have a solid understanding of phonetics, second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic differences. I am also experienced with training students for American standardized tests including the SAT, ACT and GRE. These tests require endurance and confidence as well as fundamental skills, which means that all these components have to be learned, practiced, and nurtured equally for a student to achieve a truly excellent score. At the Yale Autism Clinic, I...

I am a native Spanish speaker with experience teaching English and Spanish to children, teenagers and adults.

...20 years. My students include young learners, teenagers, university aged students and professionals. I have taught economists, lawyers, doctors, police officers, nurses, businesswomen and men, as well as nuns, athletes and computer scientists. Teaching is a job and a mission to me; my goal is to help students reach their personal goals, using materials and methods that make the 'journey' to success an interesting and sometimes even enjoyable experience. It would be a pleasure to...