Award-Winning History Tutors serving Smithtown, NY

...tools and techniques to use with students. My own experience giving extra help to high school history students has also taught me a lot. Personally, I believe that a teacher should be the "guide on the side" rather than the "sage on a stage." A teacher should let students do the majority of the talking. I like to use questioning to steer students towards relevant details, themes, or narratives. Questioning is also important in challenging...

...point in seeking knowledge, not the final word. I view teaching as a major method for people to enrich their lives and broaden their views, in addition to their career preparation. I enjoy teaching and see it as a profession that is always evolving when it comes to the use of technology. I encourage visits to museums, heritage sites, guest lectures, and cultural events. I feel students can conceptualize what is being taught in the...

Hi. My name is Avi and I am a Sophomore at Oberlin College. I love to read and write, and I love editing essays. I can help with any work you may have, including any subject that is taught in K-12, Hebrew and Judaic Studies tutoring, college essays and applications, and ACT prep. I have been tutoring and teaching students for four years, and most recently I tutored at Oberlin Middle and High Schools.

Hi! I am a finance student at the University of Connecticut. I specialize in tutoring in math and economics, but also enjoy tutoring sciences and test prep.

...Tulane University in May 2017 with a Bachelors of Science in Management as well as a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance. I'm currently pursuing a Masters of Music in Musical Theatre at New York University. I've had a wide range of experience in tutoring kids of all ages. With subjects ranging from American History to AP Music Theory, I definitely have a history in focusing in variety of different areas.

...Some of my passions include social justice, education, public policy, and community service. I have previously provided college admissions help, essay advice, and academic support to many students and they have continuously come back to me for additional help on whatever they were working on. I joined Varsity Tutors because I wanted to continue providing the educational and tutoring service to students that I never got when I was in school. I hope that I...

...my teaching methods, all of them had noticed significant improvements in their GPA, and many of them have even become honors students. I am a firm believer that each person requires a different approach and I adapt my communication style to deliver my message effectively. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I specialize in General Math, Algebra, Geometry and Languages (Russian, Spanish) because I am very passionate about these subjects. And nothing...

I am a senior at the University of Pennsylvania. I love working with children and my favorite subject to tutor is Math. I enjoy solving mathematical problems and taking my students on a journey to a solution. I have been a tutor for about 8 years and I have worked as both a peer tutor and assistant teacher.

I'm a Harvard graduate applying to graduate schools. I've worked in tech, consulting and academia. I've tutored grades 5-12 for 5+ years. My most recent student went from failing 10th grade geometry to getting perfect scores on her exams. I think it's very important not only to understand the material, but to know how to study. I'm enthusiastic about sharing the learning techniques I've developed with others.

...passion for the humanities, but an appreciation for mathematics and the sciences as well. I have experience working with students of all ages in subjects such as math and english (reading & writing). I can help craft and edit essays, assist with homework assignments, and help you study for upcoming assessments. I'm a runner, reader, and museum-goer. I'm a patient teacher, who will stop at nothing until you reach that "aha" moment.

...bike, and snowboard in my free time. I grew up in New Rochelle, NY where I attended New Rochelle High School. My favorite subjects were AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Marine Science. I started tutoring as a sophomore in High School, and since then have tutored primarily in Chemistry, Earth Science, Geometry, Physics, and Algebra I and II. In addition to STEM, I am confident in my skills as a concise yet descriptive writer,...

...forming relationships with children by helping them learn and grow. In addition, I have excellent reading and writing skills. I also have a high vocabulary. I am a content writer and have my own blog. I welcome the opportunity to tutor students of all grade levels who need help in reading comprehension, research papers, and essay writing. I have a passion for books and creative writing. My hobbies include fashion, travel, exercise, reading and writing.

...creative writing to journalism and op-ed content. I already had experience clarifying sentences, helping writers develop a unique written voice, and keeping writing concise and precise, but through The Justice I learned how to find and support a strong argument, recognize logical fallacies in one's own thinking as well as in others, and conduct thorough, accurate and credible research. I also learned the AP's grammatical style guides inside and out, though remain a devotee of...

As an educator, I am committed to creating a student centered atmosphere in the classroom that encourages productive learning. I determine a students' strengths and weaknesses and create an appropriate yet rigorous lesson accordingly. My goal is to push students to their full potential and be a supportive model for them to succeed.

...Thereafter, I spent the summer teaching English to children in Italy and working as an adjunct German instructor for the Georgia Institute of Technology. While I enjoy learning new languages, I enjoy teaching them just as much. It is important to me that students have fun while learning and develop a sense of personal confidence with material that they can carry out of the classroom. While I specialize in German language, history, and literature, I...

...and no one is perfect in them. I do not believe in perfection. I believe in strong effort and not giving up. I have a bachelor's degree of Fine Arts and majored in Computer arts and design with a concentration of 2D character design and Animation. With a masters of arts in Teaching. I love teaching outside the box especially because I know what its like to not see yourself in certain industries. I am...

...my passion for learning with students and I hope to inspire students to feel confident and capable in their abilities. I am qualified to tutor a wide variety of subjects but I most enjoy tutoring Statistics and Writing. I take the time to get to know every one of my students so I can develop a plan to ensure that they achieve their goals. In my spare time I enjoy running, traveling, reading, and exploring...

...linguistic and cultural repertoire. Furthermore, practicing formative assessments such as oral presentations will serve to promote individual student's confidence and personality growth, as well as minimize biases. I believe we need to constantly evaluate our teaching forms and be simultaneously critical and flexible to executing new ideas on classroom instruction. Above all, a love for teaching and advocacy of agency growth are two of the key elements for motivating students to learn. Through my experience...

...to find their voice. I am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a variety of subjects (primarily liberal arts.) Everyone has a unique learning style. As a tutor, I identify and utilize study techniques that each student feels works best for them. When a student is not sure how to approach a subject,...

...schoolers with aspirations in video games, comics, and illustration. My instructional portfolio encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, including studio arts, liberal arts, and digital tools, particularly on refining drawing mechanics and digital skills. I am certified as a Social Studies teacher and hold a teaching position for 8th grade at West Tisbury School in MA. Within this role, I cover an extensive range of subjects, including World History, U.S. Government, and Civics, fostering a...