Award-Winning Tutors serving Locust Valley, NY

...math and writing skills. After a few years in the HeadStart Program, I obtained my teaching license and became a kindergarten teacher in Florida. I taught kindergarten students in the "sheltered program," where the students and/or their parents do not speak English. I taught all the main academic subjects. In NYC, I have been teaching...

...and Media Studies at The New School. Currently, I am completing my PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at New York University. Fluent in English and Spanish, with proficiency in Italian, I can support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds across a number of subjects ranging from English literature, to Spanish grammar, to SAT...

...of academic fields and experience levels. Last summer, I worked with K-12 kids as an Intern at a local non-profit providing free youth classes, tours, and volunteer opportunities. Writingespecially essay writingcan be a challenging and stressful process because there's often no "right" answer. I firmly believe, however, that anyone and everyone can learn to enjoy writing,...

...of learning techniques and study skills. So while I believe the key to a student understanding material is a deep engagement with it, I also have tools to help recall and organize information. I specialize in History, Psychology, English, Reading, and Writing. I have experience with a wide variety of age groups from 10 to...

...were the educational parts of the jobs. I loved when I could help a client understand something about the healthcare or legal system that they could continue to use after our appointment. My love of education confirmed, I went back to school for teaching Spanish and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). My program...

...Outside of academia, I am deeply interested in art and fashion, regularly exploring galleries and attending fashion events to stay inspired. This passion informs my tutoring, as I aim to instill an appreciation for creativity and innovation in my students. Ultimately, I am committed to supporting my students in their academic journeys and helping them...

...living abroad I taught English at a Cambridge certified International School. I helped students achieve praise worthy marks in IGCSE, A-Level, and IELTS examinations. I can also assist you in other exams such as TOEFL and TOEIC. I especially like tutoring students in improving their English writing skills, following a Writing Process method, and in...

...pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions...

...My goal as a teacher of any subject is to assist the student to come to their own conclusions through the analysis and use of underlying concepts. The independent determination of concepts marks the skill of learning. It must be known that this is not an easy thing to accomplish and struggling is inevitable; however,...

I hope to make a difference in children's education and help everyone achieve their goals.

...field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking and bicycling. I teach first aid skills and lead camping trips for freshman orientation. Learning can be hard alone, but friends can make it easy.

...specialize in tutoring high school mathematics and science, however I have been a straight A student so I feel comfortable in tutoring all high school subjects! I have experience in tutoring students who have IEPs as well as students who need more support outside of the classroom! I always strive to foster a supportive and...

...The New School. I plan on either pursuing a master's degree in teaching next spring or starting to teach through the NYC Teaching Fellows program. I am proficient in teaching history, math, science, writing, and Spanish. I have a particular love of teaching history since that was my favorite subject in school, but mentoring students...

Hi! My name is Jackie and I'm in law school. I studied long and hard for the ACT many years ago and learned from my mistakes. I want to help you minimize the amount of time you need to study by adapting effective targeted strategies for grammar and reading questions.

...has ranged from elementary and secondary education to executive and university-level instruction. I have published articles on bilingual education and in medicine. This academic background, combined with hands-on teaching experience, allows me to bridge theory and practice in a way that connects with students. What motivates me is seeing students grow in confidence and independence....

...built in assessments that track the childs progress and check for mastery, not just competence. Mastering these key skills means that the child wont get stuck in the math when they start doing higher level problems. A good tutoring program will ultimately help your child master the skills that he needs to continue on his...

...with students at a nearby high school. It continued as a teaching assistant at Ohio State where I helped introduce first-year undergraduates to calculus. Teaching college has provided plenty of on-the-side tutoring experience as there are always students to help outside the classroom. My tutoring and teaching have taken me through all levels of math-...

...will review the required math concepts and help complete practice tests/problems; demonstrating problem-solving (and checking) techniques, and building math confidence/knowledge. I have a good success rate because I listen to the student's needs and adapt myself to their style of learning. I enjoy seeing a student turn from dreading math to enjoying it.

...have quite a few years of work with high school and college students from all backgrounds. I have assisted high school students in the "Big Buddy" program and college interns in the "Spring Forward" and "Career Launch" programs with Cuny experiential education. I am thrilled to meet you in our upcoming class.

...My hobbies including playing ukulele and chess. I am pursuing a career as a playwright, and have shown original work in New York at The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, SoHo Rep, and elsewhere. I believe whole-heartedly in the importance of education and the essentially joyful nature of learning. Sharing that with others is a dream...