Award-Winning Tutors serving Islip Terrace, NY

I believe in goal-oriented learning with a focus on what a student is looking to achieve. In an individualized setting establishing goals with students and then engaging students intellectual...

...and visuals, teachers need to have a solid foundation in their subject area so they can modify their instruction to the needs of the student. Outside of teaching, I spend my time engaged in Sports and Arts. I am an avid photographer, graphic designer, soccer player and rower. I've played soccer almost my entire life...

...in reading, writing, and math through the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. Following graduation, I worked and lived abroad for two years, first in Sydney, Australia, and then in Istanbul, Turkey. During my time in Turkey, I worked as an SAT and TOEFL tutor with high school and college students. While I am comfortable tutoring a...

...Sciences in California. I have always had a passion for English, and almost decided to be an English major! However, healthcare proved to be a more promising field. I recently moved to New York from CA to pursue a career in pharmaceutical industry, in which I am able to align my passions in healthcare and...

...math and science based courses. At school, I've always helped tutor my friends in the courses we take together. Learning their habits, strengths, and weaknesses has allowed me to find out how they learn best, and then tailor my explanations to that style. My personal strength in communication has been as asset in all my...

...after a summer of rigorous self preparation, and scored in the 99th percentile in both the Verbal and Math sections. In my academic and professional career, I've found that success is when the right mindset meets hard work and preparation.The beauty of this philosophy is that it does not discriminate against any student; everyone has...

...in college and since graduation, I have gained extensive experience working with students in many subjects, with an emphasis on English, foreign languages, and History. I have also written English and Humanities curriculum for students from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I have been working in education, primarily in tutoring and afterschool programs, for...

...that I am the most dedicated and hardworking person I know. I always make sure to be prepared and friendly for any job I have to do, and I intend to do the same here at Varsity Tutors. I look forward to working with anyone and everyone who wants to learn and improve as much...

...school, I tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in music, math, ACT and SAT prep, and Spanish. At Harvard, I spent a year as a course assistant in the math department, helping to teach introductory undergraduate calculus. Currently, I volunteer with the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC) as part of its Social Outreach...

...both academic subjects and test preparation courses. In my experience, students can do extremely well on tests like the SAT, the ACT, the LSAT, and the GRE once they understand how the test works and what each type of question is asking them to do. Whether a student is new to a test, feels like...

...to communicate effectively with people in a friendly manner. I am an extremely fast learner with proficient computer skills and am able to integrate myself into a new work environment with ease. In addition, I am also an excellent writer and am able to adequately compose a formal letter to another body. I dedicate myself...

...and mathematics are all around us and a strong understanding of basic applications is an essential part of every student's education. I strive to create a friendly and light-hearted working environment where students are comfortable asking questions because, from my experience, it is more conducive to learning. I tutor a host of Mathematical subjects but...

...gifted and talented. This experience, more than anything, has helped me understand each student learns differently, and that the key 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...

...Policy, but I my fields of study ranged from biology to organic chemistry to British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student individually to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses...

...how much I value education. I moved to New York City for college when I attended Fordham University at Rose Hill in the Bronx. I pursued a double major in English and French Language and Literature, as well as a double minor in Comparative Literature and Psychology. I was blessed with the opportunity to follow...

...University. I enjoy sports, spending time with friends and reading. As a teaching assistant for undergraduate physics, I was the highest rated teaching assistant in the physics department two years in a row. The ratings evaluated both my content and my ability to convey complex subjects in a way that even non-science and math students...

...in academic publishing since then, a field I entered because of my life-long love of books and learning. The various positions I have had over the years have all required a large amount of proofreading and promotional writing, evaluation of book proposals and manuscripts, and extensive communication with academics, researchers, and professionals. I'm currently a...

I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.

...high school career, test-taking always seemed to be a challenge. I pushed to get the best scores I could, but something was wrong. I had a lack of direction. I needed a mentor. When I had my first mentor, I wasn't sure he would be the right one. We worked together for some time, but...

...with a deep conviction that empathy is a key characteristic in an effective tutor. I never forget that as a tutor, I 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...