Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...Cum Laude graduate of Bowdoin College. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Gender, Sexuality & Women's Studies. At Bowdoin, Cordelia worked in the Office of Admissions for three years. She is familiar with the exciting and sometimes overwhelming college process and wants to make standardized testing stress free and successful! As a tutor, Cordelia works with students on all sections of the ACT and SAT. She wants to create an engaging...

...grade school because of the application of math and abstract thinking. The intertwine of these two fields also allowed me to use them to understand each other and practice the application of concepts. The nearly infinite ways of combining chemicals and unpredictability of the properties of chemicals as well as the unchanging nature of the laws of physics and brilliance of the scientists who discovered them is something I still find myself baffled by. It...

...life. I have also had particular success in prepping students for test taking by using my extensive experience in this area to assist my students. I would describe my teaching style and philosophy as a development of mutual respect; I have come to understand that a student's respect for learning is often a reflection of his or her teacher's attitude toward the learning process. I am a patient and caring teacher and I care greatly...

...professional careers, I have always enjoyed mentoring younger individuals through activities like tutoring and advising. During my undergraduate career at Cornell University, I served as an orientation leader and student adviser for classmates in my major. While pursuing my MBA at Columbia Business School, I participated in the Harlem Tutorial Program, where I worked across a range of subjects with elementary and middle school students. I enjoy finding new ways to help others through my...

...the needs of every student. I develop and implement curriculum (in both Spanish and English) through engaging activities, nurturing critical thinking skills, and adapting concepts to student's diverse learning styles. I believe learners who are pushed to become independent, critical, and socially conscious thinkers, will take ownership and pride of their learning, becoming change agents and role models in their communities. I am deeply committed to providing the highest levels of academic and behavioral support...

...am an Elementary Education teacher with a Special Education certification. I teach 3rd grade in Delaware at a Title 1 charter school. For the summer I am home on Long Island. I love to teach reading, writing, social studies, math and science at the Elementary level. I am currently applying to a Masters program to become a Reading specialist. I have tutored for many years leading up to my teaching certification and still tutor today....

...sensory-cognitive functions to improve reading and language. As a tutor my number one priority is to observe my students first to see where their strengths are and where they can use more support. I create my own plans according to the needs of each student and together we work on those goals. I hope to create strong and meaningful relationships with all of my students and I would be honored to be a part of...

...enthusiastic educator who strongly believes that curriculum and assessment operate hand-in-hand and that the two areas should inform educational outcomes in order to improve the formal and informal learning experiences for all of Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade students. When I was a South Bronx youth, my young parents worked all the time and my grandparents, aunts, and uncles supported me while obtaining my education in New York City. It is my belief that a highly...

...of 10 years, I have learned to be very adaptable to different learning styles. Everyone has different educational needs and my primary goal is to have students understand concepts on a deep, cognitive level. Because of this goal, I cater all of my sessions individually to fit each student's needs. I have experience with special education including students with adhd, autism, and dyslexia. I try my hardest to make learning as fun and engaging as...

Hi, my name is Shubham Basra and i'm currently pursuing my Bachelor's 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 anytime with questions about arranging a session!

...double-majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior and Science in Society at Wesleyan University. Ultimately, I hope to pursue an MD in Neuroscience while also doing work in Public Health in the future. I love to teach, and enjoy serving as a Deans Chemistry tutor, K-12 Upward Bound tutor, Socioeconomic and Disability intern at the Resource center, and a member of the Title IX Committee at Wesleyan. I really enjoy writing poetry, learning about the history of...

...improve their mathematical skills and in doing so allowed them to enjoy what they are learning. For the older kids, I have helped students correct essays by guiding them on how to properly develop a thesis and be well versed in syntax. Each student is different and they each have their own bundle of strengths and weaknesses, my job is to strengthen those weaknesses. The important part about learning is being able to realize anyone...

...because I am warm, engaging, funny and I genuinely love to learn. I am good at breaking down larger concepts into more understandable narratives to impart to my students, and I am very astute when it comes to sensing what style of and approach to tutoring is most suited to the student I am working with. I come from a family of teachers and writers, and I love to help students who are struggling academically...

...these programs. I acted as a teacher for an entire class; I also tutored one-on-one. These experiences were rich and varied and provided me with a good sense of what teaching entails. My favorite subject to teach has always been English. My teaching philosophy isbe a listener, be patient, and show the student that he or she is capable. Outside of academia, my hobbies are baseball and music. Theres nothing more enjoyable than catching a...

...Vassar College as an English and history double major with honors in the former. I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant at Vassar College as well as at the Montclair Art Museum summer program for children. I often worked one on one with students improving their proficiency in Spanish. I am a published poet and playwright, a standup comedian, and a jazz guitarist. I hope to share my passion for literature, modern history, the Spanish...

Undergraduate student studying finance and management at the Stern School of Business with a minor in Computer Science. Can help with college applications and more!

...tutor a wide array of topics, I love tutoring math especially because it brings me so much joy when a student finally understands something that can be so difficult and I can see how proud they are of themselves. Hence, instead of just lecturing at the student, I prefer to guide him/her to understand the material by asking questions to encourage the student to think critically and creatively. I firmly believe that every student has...

...from the University at Albany, SUNY. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in history, and am fluent in both English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking). I have been tutoring students for about 4 years in everything ranging from argumentative essay writing and grammar, all the way to poetry and fictional writing. I'm passionate about tutoring because I believe that every student should have the opportunity to grow more confident in...

...gifted middle schoolers working three grades ahead in language arts to stressed-out seniors applying to college. No matter the age or subject at hand, I try to bring a sense of process and purpose to my sessions, creating original lesson plans to supplement class materials. My ideal session ends with a student understanding not only individual problems, but also connecting concepts to other coursework, feeling confident about the class or material in the future. Outside...

...of Townsend Harris High school with a focus on reading and mathematics in the field of business. The motto of Townsend Harris is "Ad Astra Per Aspera" which means "To the Stars through Hardships". I love this statement and I believe the best way to grow as people and as students is to learn through our difficulties and hardships. Moving from my personal beliefs, I engage in several community service projects every month and actively...