Award-Winning Tutors serving Northport, NY

...lover, my primary focus was dramatic literature and theory; my other academic interests include children's books, early American literature, and the history of literary theory from antiquity to the present. I tutor several subjects, including SAT prep, grammar and mechanics, study skills, and public speaking. But as someone who's often found the writing process agonizing,...

...service, dance, and film, but most notably, 20 writing prizes before I reached eighteen. I was a National Merit Semi-Finalist in high school and I've had a passion for education and the art of learning since I was a child. I hope to instill in my students the love of amassing knowledge, excelling in your...

...predecessor to a future successful life. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential while being invested in the successes and experiences of the community members. I will provide an inspiring, reflective and safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks....

...2015, I got an overall score of 2120, and was in the 91st national percentile for writing, and in the 99th national percentile for critical reading, with a score of 770 out of 800. While at NYU I not only wrote numerous papers myself, but also helped many of my friends and peers with outlining,...

...are in teaching ELA (english language arts) and math. I am fluent in Spanish and can support in reading , writing, and speaking of Spanish. I am a bilingual education education, so I am licensed to teach in both english and spanish. I have experience in the testing grades of 3-5 and helping students comprehend...

...psychotherapy practice, I have also had a lengthy career in book publishing. It began as a business manager and evolved into becoming an acquiring editor with ultimately president and CEO of the company. I've worked with experienced and beginner writers. It has included applications, speech writing, interviewing, newcomers to English and public speaking. Other subjects...

...comfortable and that we work together in order to make our tutor sessions the most beneficial they can be. I am passionate about helping students as I know how difficult it can be to feel like you're falling behind or struggling in school. Tutoring can help you focus on your weaknesses and overall make you...

...desk agent and then as a summer camp counselor for youth sports. Prior to moving to San Francisco, CA, Matt helped train new agents as the front desk trainer at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Matt began his professional career volunteering for his alma mater as an assistant HS football coach. There, he...

...have been teaching for many years and every year brings new challenges. In an effort to meet these challenges, I recently attended Dowling College and gained my Professional Certificate in Students with Disabilities. I truly believe that every student has the ability to learn and that they each learn differently. It is the responsibility of...

...to college for mathematics and now currently work as a Junior Java Developer for BGC Partners. That is a quick summary, but more detail below. In High School, I was very into competitive academics. I was on math team, science team, and even history team. My school was brand new so there weren't many people...

...Bachelor's in Engineering at Cornell University. I scored a 1580 on the SAT. I scored a 5 on the AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and AP Physics C: Mechanics exams. I attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City and am happy to work with any student!

...But first and foremost, it is important that each student identifies the reason that he or she is studying for. Once that goal is vividly envisioned by the student, he or she will find enjoyment and satisfaction in understanding and applying new concepts as the student progresses towards his or her goal one step at...

...in both Accounting and Anthropology. I've always liked tutoring people because it makes me feel good knowing that I can help someone else feel confident in what they're learning and help them achieve their goals. I look forward to working with each student to give them the help he/she needs. Feel free to contact me...

My name is Zev and I am a rising junior at Georgetown. I have always enjoyed helping others learn and that is why I joined Varsity Tutors. My favorite subject is math, as I have always loved problem solving. In my free time, I play tennis, fish, and read.

...AB Calculus. My favorite subject to tutor would definitely be Statistics, since I have acted as a Teacher's Assistant for a statistics course and just feel very comfortable with that material. Additionally it's where my roots lie, and will always hold a little sentimental value to me. In such a position, I discovered my style...

...completed another MA and an MPhil both in Anthropology. I have done extensive ethnographic and archival research in India with support from the Fulbright Foundation, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Throughout my graduate level education I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, lecturing, grading, and designing curriculum...

Hey there! I have an undergrad and a grad degree from Northwestern University (go wildcats!) and current work for an NGO in New York. I love working with kids on math, it's something I truly enjoy! I have tutoring experience in various subjects for middle- and high-school math, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra and SAT math.

...English, math, you name it! I get genuinely excited when I learn something new and pass it on to other people, and I try to communicate and share some of my own excitement about learning when I work with students. If you think creatively, there are always new ways to approach a problem that has...

...areas, but I am most passionate about STEM subjects, namely Physics and Mathematics. I believe that while students find these subjects interesting, many students are not in the correct mindset to properly grasp certain concepts. I steer students toward this mindset through patience and detailed, step-by-step lesson plans that individual students can relate to. In...

...test, or any other academic challenge can seem impossible to complete. I've been there, and if I had to bet everyone has! Luckily, help is always available. Everyone learns different, so, for myself, I developed new studying techniques and practices, which really helped my grades and my morale. I'd love to share what I know...