Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...favorite subject to tutor is English Literature, particularly Shakespeare. I try and use a philosophy that encourages discussion and conversation in a constructive way. On top of actual paper practice, such as problem sets or essay writing, I feel that it is very important to have a dialogue and discuss where the student is feeling strong and where they are feeling weak. The more we can talk and get to know each other, the more...

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

I aim to help educate and assist students in reading and writing.

Ivy-League educated tutor, current NYC teacher with extensive experience Specialized fields: -SAT/ACT/Regents test prep, all subjects -Essay Writing, high school to graduate levels. -All Humanities (Race and Gender studies, Anthropology, History, Social Studies). -High School, all subjects, including college-prep math. -Life Skills, including resume building. -ESL Let's Learn!

...to tutoring and will work with you to craft a tailored plan and get you on the path to achieving your goals. I'm great at breaking down complex ideas into simple concepts that will help you better recall and learn the material. Outside of tutoring, I love to cook. What started off as a New Years resolution has quickly become an obsession and most evenings you can find me in my kitchen experimenting with new...

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

...State University, Western Connecticut State University, Quinnipiac College, University of Bridgeport, Sacred Heart University, Albertus Magnus College, Southern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University and New York Institute of Technology. The courses were in the fields of finance, statistics, management, computer science and mathematics. I was also the Math Specialist at Albertus Magnus College within the Academic Development Center. In this capacity, I provided one-on-one help to students and administered mathematics competency examinations to...

"I am still learning" - Michelangelo age 87 In order to learn you have to want to learn, but that's easier said than done. My philosophy is that there is always something that can motivate you to learn, whether that be better career opportunities, higher test scores, or simply wanting to be a better you. Let's work together and unlock that potential.

...volunteered for two years and then was hired for two years as a classroom intern at Horizons at Greens Farms Academy, a summer program for underserved youth in my community. Through this program, I was responsible for teaching reading, writing, and math to first graders. As an intern, I ran a small reading group and worked through the program's literacy intervention program by creating my own worksheets and activities to engage the students with their...

As a mother of three daughters (15, 12 and 8), I am very experienced in working with children and teens and motivating them to succeed at schoolwork and writing (without doing the work for them!). As a marketing manager for a major publisher of children's content, my job requires me to tackle writing projects every day with the aim of really getting the message across. Both of these attributes will help my students as they...

...of tutoring because I get to interact one on one with students. I hope that students learn as much as they can from my lesson and hopefully I learn from them as well. I see tutoring as a give and take between the student and tutor. I focus on the oral history and traditions aspect of anthropology along with aspect of ethnography. My job will be to guide you through the reading and understanding of...

...lover of the written word. I worked as a tutor in the New York City public school system with a wonderful group of students ranging in age from eight to thirteen. Our work together focused on writing, reading comprehension, fluency and phonics. I also have experience as a preschool teacher where early literacy was an important focus. I care very much for my students and hope to instill in them the same level of interest...

...my Bachelor's degree from State University of New York, Cortland, and my Master's degree from Adelphi University. I have been teaching and tutoring for over 8 years for children, adolescents and adults. Besides being bilingual in Spanish, I am also conversational in Italian. I love to travel and learn about other cultures. I even had the unique opportunity to study abroad in Venezuela. I enjoy helping students achieve their best and have fun in the...

...recently graduated from Colgate University with degrees in Biology (with an emphasis in ecology, evolution and climate change studies) and Philosophy. During my time at Colgate I worked for 3 years in a research lab, where I did field research in Costa Rica, The Adirondack forests of upstate NY. I also did intensive lab research in Costa Rica and with Colgate's Biology department. I am certified by NYS to teach Science in grades 7-12, and...

...in General and Special Education, so I understand the need for academic advisement and instruction in a traditional and nontraditional education environment. I have also experienced, first-hand, the comforting effect of being able to connect with my students and observe their abilities to succeed in life. During my career as an educator, I have been nominated and received the John LaSalle Teacher's Award. I also have instructed many students in acquiring their General Equivalency Diploma...

I've tutored throughout high school and college and provide a patient, attentive learning environment for my students. I enjoy working with them on English, math, and test preparation.... Be patient and attentive.... I'd assess their learning style and current position. Then we'd set goals for what they'd like to achieve.

I believe that if you have the ability to help someone then it is your duty to help them. In my case, I help students with a wide range of learning styles achieve their best. It is important to partner with parents and students to understand each student's learning style, and help improve their test scores. I value the fact that each student is unique and each has their own learning style. I am dedicated...

My passion is sharing knowledge with others. I'm a Multi-Subject Tutor who enjoys seeing D's become A's and School frustration become satisfaction. My only goal is to deliver students the results they deserve so they can reach higher levels in education and in life

I've taught Creative Writing and other writing courses at the college level I was a writing professor at UC Irvine. I am a lifelong writer with an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature, so words are my passion! I have worked with students of all grade levels and demographics, including elementary, middle school, high school and college students. I'm passionate about helping students find their voice and improve their writing/English skills!

I am very grateful for this opportunity to be a private tutor with Varsity Tutors because given my background and expertise, I am sure that I can help the clients that I meet overcome any difficulties or challenges that I may have. I had a lot of difficulties with math but I had wonderful teachers in high school and undergrad that helped me overcome them. English is my strongest area and my writing skills can...