Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Since relocating to Manhattan from the West Coast, I've had the great fortune to teach in a variety of settings-- from private tutoring, to lead teaching at ESL Language Schools, to leading literacy-based theater residencies in the public school system. My earliest teaching experiences were in college-level English and ESL-- I'm a CELTA-certified ESL teacher, and have always been passionate about language and literacy....

...After graduating, I moved to my favorite city in the world, New York, to try new things. I received a TEFL certification from the International TEFL academy after taking their 170-hour course in 2021. I currently am working as an ESL instructor at Manhattan College's Intensive English Program in New York City. I previously taught ELA and Math at the Huntington Learning Center in Brooklyn. The 3 subjects I would like to teach are ESL,...

...the same and find the school that's the best fit for them given their interests and goals. It's a long process and the earlier you begin the better! I'm happy to be there every step of the way - whether it's some high school exam, the SAT or the application itself, I would love nothing more than to help you succeed. And I believe it all starts with good writing and analytical skills. This is...

I am passionate about student development. I majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and I am currently an incoming graduate student who will pursue a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. My goal is to ensure that each student gains a thorough understanding of the material and gains confidence in their ability to handle complex problems. I break down the material so that the student is able to clearly understand and adjust my...

...groups of all ages, specializing in English as a Second Language students. I have tutored in a variety of subjects but have had the most experience as a writing and reading comprehension and SAT tutor. I believe in a teaching style that is adaptable to the student, and I also believe, of course, that learning should be fun! Outside of my academic interests, I'm a varsity fencer on the Columbia team, and I love film,...

...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 spirit of friendliness, sharing and the broadening of horizons.

...me, that excitement comes from the collaborative method I use when helping students through material. As an undergraduate philosophy instructor, I got to work with students from a number of different backgrounds. Each of them brought something new to the material, whether it was a section from Descartes they'd read twenty times before, or a new essay on nationalism that came out last week, they could always find something new in the material. When they...

...of New York and LaGuardia Community College. I passionately engage with students while tailoring my teaching philosophy to their their needs and demands. Although I teach a range of subjects, I am passionate about teaching Math and Science to K-5 and middle school students, while also tutoring history, writing and government to students at all levels. With my prior experience with standardized and language exams, I can help students with GRE, TOEFL, IELTS and Urdu...

...worked at my college's Writing and Speaking Center as a peer consultant and took education classes for which I observed K-12 classrooms. Since graduation, I have earned a TEFL certification which I used at the beginning of this year to teach English in Germany. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about reading, writing, and ESL. In my experience helping college students with writing for any discipline (whether it was...

...am a Certified Academic Coach and hold a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology; I have training as a child psychotherapist in Los Angeles. I have seen most of my students progress due to the individualized goals I create based on their specific learning dynamics. I love working with students and finding unique ways to help them reach their objectives. As an educator and trained psychotherapist, I have utilized many techniques that have proven successful in...

I believe that if you have the ability to help someone then it is your duty to help them. In my case, I help students with a wide range of learning styles achieve their best. It is important to partner with parents and students to understand each student's learning style, and help improve their test scores. I value the fact that each student is unique and each has their own learning style. I am dedicated...

...with my students. A very important skill I possess is that I know how to listen to my students. In addition, I am compassionate, patient and I realize that each student is an individual with different learning styles. I actively consider my students' needs when planning lessons to ensure that their goals are met. I believe that regular assessments are integral for monitoring progress. Assessments can be formal or informal, but they are necessary to...

I believe that anyone can learn anything as long as they are willing to put in the work. Not every person can learn the same way, and not every method is the best. As with everything in life, you have to be ready to change and be flexible enough to be able to learn new things or to get your message across.

...a Master of Arts in TESOL education from New York University. I am certified in New York State to teach ESL K-12. I have spent more than 5 years teaching abroad mostly in South Korea. I instructed students of all ages and from countries such as Brazil, China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. I tutored professionals looking to improve their business English, college students preparing for the TOEFL exam, and those looking to hone their conversational...

I am currently a Fulbright scholar teaching English in Bogota, Colombia. In May, I graduated from Emory University with High Distinction and a degree in Business Administration with a double major in Spanish. Next year I will be working at a small boutique consulting firm, and hope to one day work at a large international organization!

...writing and illustrating comics. In addition to the arts, I am passionate about languages. I have spent much of the past three years to teaching myself Spanish. I pursued my interest in Spanish and language learning by receiving my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This experience broadened my worldview and gave me a greater insight into language learning. I have experience teaching a wide range of students, from...

...style is hands-on. I just don't stand or sit there and lecture. Lectures are boring. As my resume and other documents state, I have 30 years experience as a union actor in good standing. Much of this acting experience has been in improvisation and role playing. I bring a lot of role playing activities into my class, especially when I am teaching foreign adults who need to know English for their jobs/or if the relocated...

...I have mainly been traveling and working in Europe, teaching English as a Foreign Language Teacher in Madrid, Spain for 3 years. I am a certified ESL instructor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish. I am fluent in 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...

...certificate in Women's & Gender Studies. I have a M.Div. and a certificate in Gender, Theology, and Ministry, and an A.M. in Comparative Literature and African-American Studies from Duke University. I recently moved to New York to write my dissertation, and am already wondering why I didn't move here sooner! I have tutored a variety of subjects and specialize in test preparation. Most recently, I took the GRE to get into my doctoral programs. I...

...can make a huge difference not only to a student's results but to their attitude towards school. In my over six years of tutoring experience, I've helped dozens of students improve their grades, complete stellar college essays and personal statements, pass TOEFL tests, improve their reading and writing skills, comprehension, and ignite their passion for learning. It truly is astounding to witness what students can achieve when they have someone who can meet them where...