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Lily : East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
I graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in History and Studio Art. I am passionate about learning; I especially love to read, write and paint. I have experience working with kids from two summers living in a cabin with thirty fourteen year olds at a sleep away camp in Maine. I believe learning can and should be fun, and it is my goal to adjust my teaching style to the needs of each child.
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Derek: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...Master's student at Columbia University studying Actuarial Science. At Fairfield I spent time at a local elementary school, gaining some hands-on experience teaching the children and helping them with their homework. We accomplished what we needed to in a lighthearted but timely fashion which kept them focused and engaged throughout the class. With my background in math, I'll get you to where you need to be in your studies and help prepare you for the...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Actuarial Science
SAT Math: 740
GRE Quantitative: 165

Sunny: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Brian : East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...and tutoring underclassmen in math and English. I love helping out people seeing them have their "aha!" moment makes my day! I know what it's like to be in your shoes. During my first semester at Stuy, I had a really hard time with physics. I was fortunate enough to have a kind upperclassman walk me through concepts like projectile motion and practice questions. He was a huge reason why I ultimately did well in...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Sarah: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...an M.S. in Secondary Science Education. I am currently certified in New York State for Biology 7 - 12 and am pursuing a secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if it cannot be made digestible. In this light, I employ a range of techniques to engage and drive my students towards their own litmus of success. I love integrating games, technology, or a...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745

Alexandra: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...first started tutoring when I was a sophomore in high school, teaching children grades K 5 how to improve their reading comprehension, writing, and mathematical skills. From there, I went on to tutor for Reading Partners in Milpitas, Villa El Salvador in Peru, and finally my university's Center for Academic Success, where I tutored at the collegiate level. Each experience was completely unique and shaped me into the tutor and person that I am today....
Education & Certification
Chapman University - Bachelor in Arts, English
The New School - Associates, Fashion Marketing

Jacob: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...enter a student's life at an especially fraught time. My student's and I work together to figure out what tools they need to succeed. Whether for standardized tests or academic subjects, I look forward to helping you or someone you care about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored in the 99th percentile on all three sections of the SAT, as well as attaining a score of 5 on the AP Statistics,...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Neil: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...Engineering Program, a summer camp in San Antonio, TX where I taught and mentored middle and high school students in math, science, and engineering topics. I have also tutored extensively in the San Antonio area (which is my hometown!). I emphasize understanding any material from multiple perspectives, which results in a sophisticated mastery of the content and allows students to feel comfortable with what they are learning, both in tutoring sessions and in the classroom....
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Nicholas: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...a rising senior studying computer science at Rutgers. I have always had a passion for helping others learn as I know from personal experience how much of an impact good teachers can have on students. I personally like to emphasize practicing above all when teaching as I feel that hands-on work in a subject is the best way to fully understand it. I currently tutor C, Java, Python, and general college computer science.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 760

Pedro: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...New York when I was three (I've been here 19 years - Go Yanks!). I play the guitar (I love the Blues) and am a baseball enthusiast. I am fluently bilingual (English and Spanish) and as such can teach what I know in both languages. I've recently received a degree in Physics (B.S) from Fordham U. in The Bronx. At Fordham, the Physics Department requires that all upperclassmen be available for tutoring in the classes...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Daniel: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...named is Dan. I just recently graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree and I'm currently working for a small publishing house in Manhattan which is great. I love tutoring in all subjects. I really think that once students have the drive to do well in school everything else will come into place. I was a tutor in high school and now I'm getting back into it. If you have any questions don't hesitate...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism/History

Nicole: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...and exploring St. Louis! I have loved working with children as I taught dance throughout middle school and high school. I began tutoring elementary school students in middle school and continued onto higher grade levels in high school. Tutoring immediately became a positive new way for me to help others. Last year I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark and was able to teach English to middle and high schoolers in a Danish school. I now...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Emmelina: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...process (all areas of SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/College Essay help) to subject area helpmy favorites are middle and high school Math and Writing. Since I've been in intense academic settings for a lot of my life (Stuyvesant High School, University of Chicago, and now Columbia University), I always try to be a personable and positive figure with my tutees, because I understand what it's like at that age to have so much stress put upon you...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760

Greg: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning needs, and have experience motivating students to enjoy learning and feel inspired to achieve their goals. I look forward to supporting student learning as a tutor with...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelors, Political Science/History
Fordham University - Masters, Masters of Science in Teaching

Sean: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...and I'm currently finishing up that self-indulgent, semi-autobiographical first novel. I think it's great---we'll see if anyone else agrees. I attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT from 2002-2006. I worked hard, and I did very well. I was admitted early to Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Frank: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...students in: Statistics (both AP and college level), Physics (regents, high school, AP, and SAT II), Math (SAT, SAT II level 1 and 2, Algebra, Trig, Pre-Calc, and Business Math), and Business (Graduate level Finance and Marketing). I have tutored students preparing for the SAT, SSAT, and ISEE exams and am qualified and prepared to tutor the ACT and GMAT tests. My SAT students have had extremely positive results, averaging over 275 points of improvement....
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Economics
Stanford University - Masters in Business Administration, Business

Greg: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...Volunteers for Science. I am passionate about tutoring math and science, and even though these subjects are often considered "dry," the right teaching style can spark any student's interest. When it comes to standardized test preparation, I've found that knowing the intricacies of a test can improve a student's score just as much as knowing the subject material can. Different students learn in different ways but that kind of personal attention is difficult to provide...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Dylan: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...of what to expect at every step of the lesson. This both motivates the learner toward a clear goal and reduces their anxiety. I also know that students have different brains that respond to different methods, and I optimize the student's learning styles to accelerate their learning process. For example, I incorporate music and film when I know it can expand the technical into the real. This allows the student to attach schoolwork to real...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Refath: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...a 4.0 GPA. He is an Exoplanet Researcher, analyzing Hycean Atmospheres using Computational Chemistry. Previously, he was an AI Researcher at the Meriles Lab at CCNY under Prof. Carlos Meriles. Prior to this, he numerically solved the generalized Brachistochrone Problem, and his solution was accepted for the 2023 Issue of the AAPT Journal "The Physics Teacher". He graduated from Brooklyn Tech with a Perfect ACT score and 98.9% average. He is a frequent contributor to...
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CUNY New York City College of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 790

Maha: East Rockaway tutor
Certified Tutor in East Rockaway, NY
...teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and outgoing person, and I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I particularly like working with middle school and high school students, as I can challenge them and help them build strong foundations during some...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry, Biology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Unknown, Mental Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 710
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East Rockaway is a village in Nassau County, New York. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The village is a haven for small boats because it hosts a variety of excellent marinas and is minutes away from Long Beach. East Rockaway began as a shipping and trading center for Long Island.
The village is home to the East Rockaway School District, which was established in 1924. The district is made up of two elementary schools and one high school, East Rockaway High (ERHS). ERHS is the only secondary institution in Nassau County. There are numerous colleges located nearby East Rockaway, including New York University. Students interested in advancing their education may benefit from private instruction and online or in-home tutoring. Whether you're studying for a particular subject area or need practice with test prep, there are tutors in East Rockaway, New York, who are capable of helping. If you're looking to pursue admission to your school of choice, take advantage of East Rockaway, NY, tutors who can offer you online or in-home private tutoring and personal instruction to help with your test prep.
East Rockaway hosts the John Street Complex. The recreational complex features a baseball field, basketball courts, and a concession stand with various foods and drinks. The complex is a fun place to exercise and participate in popular sporting activities. Nearby, you can find Bay Park, the Hewlett Point Yacht Club, the Hempstead Bay Sailing Club, and Oceanside Park. The locations offer fishing, sailing and other aquatic activities. East Rockaway is about 30 miles east of New York City. New York City is known as an influential center of art and culture. The city of eight million residents is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its permanent collection consists of art from classical antiquity to ancient Egypt. Known as "the Met," it is the largest art museum in the United States. The American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art, and the New York Public Library are additional distinctive attractions in the city. The city is also home to a number of professional sports teams, including the Giants, Knicks, and Yankees. The teams compete in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, respectively.
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