Top Tutors serving Long Island
John: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a Ph.D. student in mathematics at the CUNY Graduate Center, with research interests in algebraic topology and category theory. I am also an instructor at Brooklyn College, where I have taught introductory college math courses for the past year. My interests in mathematics are broad, and I tutor at all levels. I completed my BA at Swarthmore College in 2014, and that is also where I began tutoring, primarily through the math department....
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics
Nicholas: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I like to tutor and teach because I love to learn, and truly enjoy helping others do so. As a cum laude graduate, I am well aware that hard work pays off. I also know that it is important to recognize when you need extra support in a particular subject or course, and even more important to pursue that help. I have tutored for the past 7 years at levels ranging from middle school to...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167
Margarita: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Russian Literature from Columbia University in May 2014, and I plan on beginning medical school in the fall of 2015. Since graduation, I have been working part-time in a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Lexi: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...& Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages and welcome opportunities to tutor in Spanish or Arabic (or just to chat!) at all levels. I hope to work with you to develop the approach that works best for your learning style. I always adapt my plans to suit an...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
Aman: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am currently a first-year medical student. I decided to pursue this difficult and lengthy path only after facing several challenges along the way. Throughout my childhood and my high school career, test-taking always seemed to be a challenge. I pushed to get the best scores I could, but something was wrong. I had a lack of direction. I needed a mentor. When I had my first mentor, I wasn't sure he would be the...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Abigail: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
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Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Matthew: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelors, Human Biology: Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Isabel: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad, Economics, East Asian Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Marguerite: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...no one size fits all solution to learning. Instead, most kids benefit best from patient, effective and customized tutoring thats designed to work with his or her own unique self, and on an individualized basis. Although my major was in science which also requires extensive math, my English, reading and writing are also among my strongest talents, for example having served as Editor of a literary and humor magazine at my high school, as a...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
Gus: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I recently graduated from Harvard College. I hold a B.A. in History and a lot of textbooks. I love tutoring my favorite subjects, including History (obviously), Biology (I used to want to be a doctor), Spanish (I went to Costa Rica to learn about being a doctor), and the SAT (okay, maybe *favorite* is a stretch). I also teach chess, but that's more of a hobby. I also enjoy reading, creative writing, and perfecting the...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Yuna: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...several useful studying and test-taking techniques that may help all different types of students. I think it is important to find the easiest and the most efficient and enjoyable techniques for each particular student, as every individual learns better in different ways. As a college student now, I still use many of these studying strategies and have been exposed to even more from my fellow peers. I am very hard-working and dedicated, not to mention...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Moriah: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I am a graduate of Cornell University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized tests but have at times assisted students in the math and science portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760
Lauren: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the most success--as well as the most fun-- teaching both academic students as well as those preparing for entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. I love being able to impact my students' lives in a meaningful way through enriching their educational experience. In my spare time, I am a crafts enthusiast, usually working on multiple sewing and other projects at once, reading fantasy and science fiction novels, and following Formula 1 racing.
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Social Policy/Gender Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Tina: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...world by teaching not only facts and theories but the implication behind them in addition to sufficient application practice. I want the students to foster intellectual curiosity as they delve into a particular subject. Born and raised in Beijing for 18 years, I can also teach Chinese and the rich culture around it. I'm also experienced in test prep and would love to help students get into their dream college during this unusual time.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Margot: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...reading and math skills to AP essay writing and college test prep. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, some of my favorites include various levels of test prep (SAT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, etc.), college essay editing, AP English Literature and Language, AP U.S. History, and AP Music Theory. While at Dartmouth, I performed in theater and opera productions, sang in several choirs, took ballet and yoga classes, worked as a teaching assistant...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710
Noah: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
As a graduate of Tufts University in the process of applying to law school, I am excited to offer tutoring services to students of all levels. I have extensive experience in liberal arts subjects (writing skills, critical reading, etc.) and also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
John: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
...practice, sound strategy and motivation to improve any performance. I also have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and tutoring middle- and high-school students. I have tutored all subjects and strategies for ACT and SAT test prep. I am also the parent of teenagers (boy and girl), who have helped me understand the value of patience and encouragement when tackling high school studies and tests. My...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Literature
Jordan: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I graduated from New York University with honors and a B.F.A. in Playwriting. For the past two years, Ive been working as a T.A. for several writing classes at NYU, and its quickly become my favorite job. I love helping students find their writing voices. Ive been developing my own method of guiding the young reader or writer who has just begun discovering what he or she has to say, but has not yet discovered...
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New York University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
Alex: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I'm currently a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University.I enjoy working with kids and helping them work through problems they struggle with on their own, teaching them to solve problems by concept, not on an individual basis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing video games. ... Take the problem down to where the student understands it, and then build it back up to the full question.... Work out where their greatest struggles are.... Encourage...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Josh: Long Island tutor
Certified Tutor in Long Island, NY
I recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Classical Studies. In my junior year I worked as a Student Academic Mentor, helping my fellow students manage their work, classes, and stress. Though new to the tutoring profession, I have been guiding and instructing my friends and family in Latin, English, and general writing and editing for a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
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