Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...gifted early in my academic career based on scores I earned on aptitude tests. I am an Advanced Placement Scholar, a National Merit Semi-finalist, and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars honor society among academic recognition I have earned. I was accepted to multiple "T-14" (top fourteen) law schools, including Georgetown Law, which, among other schools, offered me an academic scholarship based on my personal, academic, and professional achievements. Among my tutoring...

...prepared, no matter the academic situation. I began working as a tutor and teacher in high school, and have loved working with students of all ages ever since. I've worked with students from Pre-K through high school and college, teaching and tutoring a wide range of levels and subjects from basic reading and math skills to AP essay writing and college test prep. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, some of my...

...comprehension, and all levels of test prep. As an SAT tutor, my students often see great improvements in their abilities during the course of our sessions. Many of their improvements were 50 points over the improvements of other tutored students in the region. During my time at Williams College, I studied Arabic, International Relations, and Film. I also traveled to Europe and the Middle East as part of my studies. In addition, I am a...

Hi! My name is River Knight. I'm currently a student at New York University. I've actively worked as a tutor for the last 5 years. I hope to help my students find the joy in what they're learning and give them tools to improve on their own!

...enthusiastic tutor with five years experience of teaching lower elementary students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the way, so that students are invested in what we are accomplishing together....

...it's my job to be curious. Asking questions and finding the answers allow me to tell great stories and (hopefully) increase the level of knowledge among the public. As a recent student myself, I understand how the pressures of school can sometimes work against your innate curiosity. As a tutor, my goal is of course to help you maximize your success in school and standardized tests. But it's also (again, hopefully) to make room for...

...freshman at New York University in New York City, working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a double minor in Dance and the Business of Media, Entertainment and Technology. While I am available to tutor a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in Mathematics, Italian, and Physics. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college age in various mathematics subjects, and love helping others learn languages, specifically Italian and...

...in both classic literature as well as contemporary literary theory focusing on a variety of topics such as gender, media, class and social structure, and an assortment of other theories and topics (all of which I'd love to chat about if given the opportunity). In my downtime, I love exploring and trying new things (mainly food) and I'm an avid animal lover. Here's some additional trivia about me: I was originally born in Texas (Air...

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2008 with a double degree in math and politics, and then I moved to China. I spent more than four years in China working as a teacher for Chinese and international students. I've taught all different ages and types of students, in subjects ranging from ESL to math to SAT. I love teaching.

...variety of different subjects, but I love to work with students on Economics and Math. At Dartmouth I was both a tutor and a study group leader for classes in Micro- and Macroeconomics. I also helped a number of my peers in high school with college essays and interview prep. In school I got high scores on a number of AP exams, including European and American History, English Literature, Spanish, and Biology. I started doing...

...joy of tutoring in my junior year of high school, when I joined as an instructor at Kumon. I am now going to be a junior in college, but to me, the magic of seeing my students' faces light up as they learn new information has not yet disappeared. I have come a long way since I accepted my first tutoring job - which was also my first ever job - in high school. I...

...degree in English and creative writing from Barnard College, Columbia University, where I graduated with honors. I am currently working toward my Masters of Science in Education at Bank Street College of Education, where I am a student in the Reading & Literacy program. Currently, I am an elementary and middle school teacher in New York City. I have experience working with diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless...

...data scientist and former particle physicist with a deep interest for the sciences and humanities and deep knowledge of multiple subjects with two decades of experience and expertise (Ph.D. in physics from Princeton University). I have been a dedicated mentor and teacher of numerous high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, and have a passion for teaching, and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain the concepts so...

...that would not necessarily seem relevant to the lesson in order to engage the student on a deeper level. I can tutor many subjects, Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, Arithmetic, College Algebra, Elementary Math, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Physical Science, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, Advanced Placement, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Phonics, Public Speaking, Reading,and...

...NYU, and part of the Stern/Tisch dual degree program, getting a BS in Business and a BFA in Film and Television. I've been tutoring since my sophomore year, including over Zoom for the past year. My main focus is test prep, where I focus on "gamification." I know it sounds crazy, but test prep really can be fun, and seeing it as a game can help scores improve dramatically and make studying less of a...

...in Beijing, China. There, I taught two independently designed courses to different sets of middle school students in Beijing, China. In the span of five weeks, I enjoyed a whirlwind introduction to the language (with daily class) and life in both heavily developed and poorer, migrant worker regions of the city. The educational norms and approaches are in many ways in sharp contrast to American tactics of education. But parents and students in both countries...

...tutor for about 6 years. In my time, I have tutored elementary students to college students. Additionally, I have tutored children with a variety of needs (Autism, hearing impairment, deafness, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure out the problem, I will try and help them learn process of elimination. Furthermore, I have tutored in a variety of...

...recent graduate of Cornell University with majors in Government and Economics. I have experience tutoring high school students in both sections of the SAT, as well as tutoring adults in English as a Second Language. I have also taken many SAT subject and AP Tests as shown in my profile. My philosophy in tutoring is that success comes from a mix of intelligent test-taking strategies, and a familiarity or comfort with the test itself. I...

...student, working towards my Master of Public Administration and Master of Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. I recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in International Studies and French. I love learning, reading, and exploring the world around me through kayaking, skiing, hiking, and biking! I am also an avid opera fan and enjoy the fine arts in general. Languages and different cultures have always been a passion of mine, and...

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.