Top Tutors serving Islandia

Lukas: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
I aim to give students the skills to approach any problem with confidence. Through active problem solving and diagnostics, even the most daunting assignments and problem sets can be deconstructed into digestible information.
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus - Current Grad Student, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Joanna: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...want to do more. It no longer is a fight to do assignments or practice. Practice is also key in my tutoring. The more practice there is, the more comfortable a student will feel. No one wants to do something discomforting, so comfort and, once again, understanding, is of utmost importance. Overall, my goal is...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Brande: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...to education is adapting to each student's learning style. I was recently awarded my MD, and have a dual masters in education and chemistry. My extensive science background combined with my experience and training as an educator has given me a unique set of tools that help me maximize the benefit from tutoring sessions while...
Education & Certification
Texas Tech University - Bachelor of Science, ESS/Biology
University of North Texas - Master of Science, Education/Chemistry
State Certified Teacher

Allison: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...and am working on learning a fourth language, Spanish. In my observation, languages and writing skills are poorly taught in many schools, leaving students frustrated and unprepared for further learning. The improvement I see in my students, however, is immensely rewarding. With a little guidance, everyone has the ability not only to boost their test...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730

Tara: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when I say it's a beautiful language! During my pursuit of an M.D. degree, I have acquired a minor of Psychology, which has taught...
Education & Certification
City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Grace: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...currently a student at Columbia University, majoring in American Studies and Latin American Studies. I have been tutoring for seven years and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Shreya: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...a college student, I have taught various interactive science subjects to New Haven elementary students over zoom as part of the Demos organization. In addition to academic subjects, I have also privately tutored students in violin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and English. In my experience,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Jillian: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...pass the regents and raise their grades. I commuted to both Nassau and Suffolk homes to accommodate my students. My academic experience has also contributed to my personal development. By majoring in Chemistry, I have acquired strong skills in Chemistry and Math. This education has helped me to master General Chemistry and all High School...
Education & Certification
SUNY Old Westbury - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Sylvan: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...two years of experience working in formal education including day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, Philosophy and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 700

Asher Tirosh: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...fun and interactive. I believe everyone has their own unique way of learning, and I work hard to find what each individual student needs to stay motivated and confident in their studies. I am very skilled at guiding students to find their own answers, so that they will grasp concepts with complete understanding and a...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Dramatic Writing
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Lauren: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph's College-New York - Bachelors, History

Kenneth: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
My bachelor's degree in math comes from Fairmont State University. I have over four years of experience in NYC public schools, and I'm embarrassed by the lack of effort put forth to instill the importance of a Mathematical mind. I feel like my love and enthusiasm for Math makes me an excellent tutor.
Education & Certification
Fairmont State University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Gabriela: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Blake: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...in how people learn things, and how they understand the phenomena around them. Due to this fascination, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes certain learning techniques "better" than others, and I have become well versed in a variety of teaching styles. Personally, I learn through understanding, and try to teach...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34

Max: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to Columbia to complete my pre-med requirements. I enrolled in medical school in the fall of 2016.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Sheena: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to see progress! Aside from learning and teaching, I love traveling (I...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Mary: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...She tutors most K-12 subjects, but she especially passionate about teaching reading and writing to students of all ages. Her tutoring style is to ensure that students gain a deep understanding of the material and are able to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and explain in their own words. It is also very important to her that...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Spanish
Harvard University - Masters, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Emmelina: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...know the small things to practice and hone as well as the appropriate work schedule to help students not only understand the material or tests, but be able to noticeably improve their scores and cognitive skills. In high school I tutored students for the SHSAT as well as provided homework help after school near Stuyvesant...
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

Cena: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...great deal of time writing and thinking about books. I've previously interned at a literary agency, where I read manuscripts all day and wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 790

Tharun: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...tutoring at my local library. Through these experiences, I have worked with a wide range of students, tailoring my teaching style to meet their unique learning needs. I tutor Middle School Math, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Calculus 1, SAT, and ACT. While I enjoy tutoring all these subjects, I am particularly passionate about SAT and...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
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