Award-Winning Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...in mathematics this past May. Whether it's test prep, math, or writing, any skill or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice...

...have studied and reviewed the LSAT extensively, and I enjoy sharing and delivering my knowledge about the test to potential law school students. I worked through every released test and have developed clear and understandable methods for approaching the different sections of the exam. I enjoy working with students and helping them improve their understanding of the dynamics of the LSAT. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy physical activities including working out and playing competitive...

...such as Loren Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker. There is more to writing than crafting a persuasive critical paper about a work of fiction.It was also the responsibility of the English Department to review college essays for students before their formal submission. When I was not teaching English I was a law clerk with Lawyers for Human Right in South Africa during apartheid, the appellate division of the UnitedStates Attorneys office in...

I am a rising junior at Vanderbilt University majoring in Political Science and Economics and History, currently attending the school on an academic scholarship. I have tutored students in a variety of subject areas over the past few years, and care deeply about helping people achieve their full potential.

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.

...2008 I was offered a position as a Senior Research Chemist with Merck, which I accepted. At Merck my responsibilities focus on the physical characterization of potential drug candidates in the early development phase. I greatly enjoy working in the highly interdisciplinary and challenging environment at Merck. Throughout my life I had a genuine interest in science, with a specific captivation for Chemistry. I'm happy that I could incorporate that fascination into my career. In...

...continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of violin-playing, I have been part of a number of ensembles,...

...have been tutoring to help pay the bills. I have now worked with over 60 students! About half have worked with me to study for the SAT. I have also helped many students prepare for a variety of other standardized tests, including the PSAT, the reading/writing portions of the ACT, SAT Subject Tests in US History, World History, and Literature, and AP exams in US History, US Government, World History, Comparative Government, European History, Human...

...year I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark and was able to teach English to middle and high schoolers in a Danish school. I now tutor math for both middle school and high school students, as well as math ACT prep. I feel it is important to make my tutoring specific to each child's needs in order to ensure a positive experience. I believe it is important to make sure my students are able to break...

...like to struggle through the LSAT and come out on the other side successful. Through teaching I have learned how to help students carve their own path to success and look forward to helping students recognize their academic strengths and address test challenges. As a writing teacher, I focus on helping students to write clearly and persuasively in as few words as possible. I have read countless law school admissions essays while serving on the...

...creative and persuasive writing. It is in these areas that I have had the most success--as well as the most fun-- teaching both academic students as well as those preparing for entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. I love being able to impact my students' lives in a meaningful way through enriching their educational experience. In my spare time, I am a crafts enthusiast, usually working on multiple sewing and other projects at...

...be a fun test to study for and strive to make sure that it is enjoyable for all of my students. I prefer to just serve as a guide so the lessons that students get stick with them more. I do this by asking questions and providing enough scaffolding to have my student create their own "Aha!" moment. When I'm not tutoring, I love everything New York sports and creating new dishes to enjoy with...

...My favorite subject to tutor is math because I can help students connect conceptual ideas with how to apply them and solve problems. I am a firm believer in "practice makes perfect". Practice and large amounts of exposure is the only way to succeed in a subject, so I will go over a topic multiple times if necessary. I will not skim over areas that any students may potentially have difficulty with. Outside of academia,...

...work at Hunter College High School as a teaching assistant for 7th grade social studies and as a tutor for individual students for primary school math and science courses. Raised by international travelers and humanitarian workers, I have grown up in the midst of political turmoil during my time living in Cairo, Damascus, Paris, Amman, and Menton, spurring my interest in politics and other humanitarian issues facing the developing world early on. I truly love...

...I feel that it is vital for both the student and the tutor. I am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects. Most notably SAT prep, AP prep, algebra, geometry, calculus 1-3, linear algebra, and computer science. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and computer science. These subjects are by far my favorite topics so they are always fun to tutor. My approach to tutoring is to simplify things down to bite-sized chunks...

Passionate math student with 1+ years of experience tutoring mathematics and physics at all levels up until Real Analysis II. Results-oriented, organized tutor highly regarded for working with students of all backgrounds to improve academic ability and understanding. Student-centric instructor who champions academic achievement while also creating a positive learning environment for all. Accomplished in building trust with students and parents.

I believe that everyone can achieve academic successes under proper guidance. I'd like to be the light tower for my students on the endless sea of study. I want to help them to find their own ways to the right place. I will help my students to find their own way to solve problems on certain subject and master techniques of studying certain subjects. ... I believe that everyone can be good at school if she/he...

...tutored a classroom of underprivileged eighth graders who were struggling with their studies, in hopes of preparing them for the rigors of high school. I also tutored juniors at the High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies to help them prepare for the SAT. Since the majority of my students were recent immigrants, I worked to improve their grasp of the English language, asking them to read aloud publications such as the Wall Street...

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...I have a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Texas A&M University, where I graduated from in 2009. Subsequently, I have held various roles at investment banks and hedge funds in fixed income and commodities trading. Currently, I'm a Vice President at a large reinsurance firm. As a student, math was my favorite subject, and I took part in various math contests and Olympiads. I am interested in teaching both high school and university students on practically...