Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

I am a true New England boy, and am an alumnus of Wesleyan, Yale and Uconn Law School. I was a double major in Political Science and Psychology and enjoy the intersection of the two. I have taught for over twenty years most recently as a professor of Law and Criminology at UB. I also lived in Hong Kong and taught test prep to some of the world's most aspirational students.

...after my Ph.D. I began tutoring during my freshman year of high school and instantly fell in love. My self-made hodge-podge tutoring business grew exponentially through the end of high school, where I earned an Advanced Regents Diploma with Mastery in Science and Mathematics in 2018. I also graduated on the Principal's List, as an AP Scholar with Distinction, and with an AP Capstone Diploma. I was the highest ranked female student in my high...

Hi. My name is Jacquelyn. I am an educator and tutor based in New York City. I see the relationship between teacher and student more as a partnership. I look forward to working with you!

...students' specific interests. In addition, student teaching at the middle school and high school level has further strengthened my understanding the individualized support students need to succeed. These past experiences also granted me the opportunity to work with gifted learners and students with various learning capabilities and learning styles. Helping a student make connections in a language (whether it be a second language like French or connections in written English) is an extremely rewarding experience....

My practice is founded in the belief that critical thinking will always benefit the student greater than memorization. Therefore I spend my time show my students how to think and deconstruct problems instead of having them memorize the answers. This method has taken my student far beyond the classroom and has given them the tools to achieve their dreams.

...by putting the needs of my students first. My didactic background, coupled with my experiential background, enables me to teach and differentiate instruction for students with a wide spectrum of abilities. My experiences have allowed me to work with multiple groups of students with diverse learning styles across several grade levels. As a result, I have experience with a wide range of curricula. It is both my honor and my duty to make education accessible...

...AP prep, SAT prep, foreign language (Mandarin Chinese), and homework help. I have had experience teaching in tutoring agencies, after-school programs, in-school programs, non-profit settings, etc. I also have background knowledge in educational/developmental psychology, so I know what curriculums are out there and what educational approaches to take in tutoring sessions. A little about me- I am a graduate of Duke University, with a major in Psychology and minors in Art History and English. Currently,...

I'm a senior at 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...

...and Chemistry. I've worked extensively with children in Middle School and High School. For the past four years, I have been teaching AP Biology and AP Chemistry (which also includes college biology and college chemistry). In addition to Science, I can help with several other subjects including Math and English. I am a firm believer that each student is a unique individual. I believe it is my personal responsibility to identify the appropriate tools and...

...of language and art. In my senior year I began privately helping students with ACT Reading and English preparation (with my own score of, 35) who have seen great success in these areas! Raised with the belief that your education grows with you your whole life and is your most important asset, I aim to help students reach their full potential in whatever subject of passion they are currently studying. When I'm not looking at...

...middle school and elementary school students. I have also coached my school's Chemistry Olympiad team, so I am comfortable with competition Chemistry as well. I have over three hundred hours of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects like Math, Chemistry, and English. Tutoring STEM subjects is always fun for my students and me, because it is always interesting to see the connections and logic behind concepts. I am a firm believer that education is not...

As career educator who is also a former procrastinator, I am well-equipped to assist students in a variety of academic subjects and study skills. I've taught middle and high school students, and spent the past 10 years teaching English Lit and Composition to college and post graduate students.

Hi, my name is Amna. I am a tutor for the LSAT, and have scored in the 99th percentile on the official exam. I enjoy teaching the LSAT very much and would like to share different methods that worked for me. I am currently a paralegal and will be attending Harvard Law in the fall!

...of experience working with students in both public schools and private learning environments. I specialize in helping students build confidence and achieve academic success, with a focus on Math, Economics, and standardized test preparation. I've supported students preparing for the SAT, ACT, AP exams, and state assessments, tailoring lessons to individual needs and learning styles. My approach is patient, clear, and encouragingI believe every student can thrive with the right guidance and support.

Helping students with subjects I thrive in, improves my own understanding of the content. I don't plan on pursuing a field that incorporates calculus or any higher division math concepts for that matter, which is why I value my job as a tutor. I truly appreciate the fact that I'm not allowing this information to go to waste.

...have traveled the world teaching; I taught Middle School students in South Korea and refugees of all ages in Greece. I am a licensed English/ESL teacher. I recently completed my internship at Holmdel High School, which is ranked as the 41st best public high school in the nation. I scored in the 99th percentile on the critical reading portion of the SAT, and I scored in the 94th percentile on the writing portion. You can...

...I was an ESL teacher for 2 years at a Spanish bilingual school in Granada, Spain. I work now as a private tutor, a writing teacher, a non-profit Outreach Coordinator, and a freelance writer. Developing an individualized approach for every student's academic and intellectual needs is my priority as both a teacher and tutor. I hope to make every student feel capable and hope to teach them how to learn and why learning can be...

...Degrees in Vocal Performance at the Manhattan School of Music. In addition to Spanish and English, I also speak Italian, French, and am learning German. Learning these languages as an adult, and the first two as a child, has given me a wide perspective of what it takes to learn a new tongue at different ages. I also enjoy a successful career on stage as a mezzo-soprano, performing opera, zarzuela, chamber and orchestral repertoire around...

...listen to jazz and planting flowers. My favorite subjects to teach/tutor are reading comprehension, phonics/grammar, writing, spelling, vocabulary, fluency. I have taught and tutored small children, teenagers, adults, etc. So if you are struggling in any of these areas or just need additional assistance, I am your person. I tend to follow Howard Gardner's Theory on Multiple Intelligences. I do not believe that everyone learns the same way. So, I tend to adapt my teaching/tutoring...

...to play the violin and in performing as a part of a musical. As you can imagine, my work experience is just as varied as this tutoring experience! I'm excited to put my multi-discliplinary work and education experience to good use as a part of Varsity Tutors for this reason. My life as a student has brought me to the realization that finding out what sort of learner you are makes all the difference. A...