Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...University and my Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Georgia. I spent three years teaching middle and high school students in math and science at a private school, where I also served as vice principal. Prior to that, I spent a year abroad, teaching students of all ages English. During my high school and college career, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, especially in SAT/ACT/GRE test prep. As an educator with...

Hi! My name is Merilin, I am a super friendly, fun, and energetic tutor that looks forward to making learning fun!

...as a Mentor and a Tutor. I continue to learn about myself and see similarities in others from everyone I meet. I believe my strength, as a Tutor, comes from being able to understand the students that I work with, and in building their confidence. I understand the effects that self-esteem and confidence have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they...

...their own learning abilities, such as visual, or audio learning skills. Outside of academia the hobbies I enjoy is reading, writing, movies, Off-broadway dance shows, drawing, exercise, yoga, walking in nature, listening to music and helping others based on there needs. In result of this my personality, on the other hand, is very unique, I am just comfortable in my own skin and just being myself, which I believe is the best the person I...

...as a guides towards their student's self-discovery. Tutoring is an amazing way to connect with students and relate their educational experiences to the real world. I see test preparation as a key that can open doors and I love to work with students of all ages to help them gain more opportunities and motivate them to read, write, and think! I am a 9th grade history teacher and have been in education for six years....

...an outstanding teacher. Among them are: patience, a positive attitude, flexibility, understanding and being a good listener. Children are very perceptive and I believe they know a lot more than we think they do about people. One thing I would like to say about myself, is that I consider myself to be a team-player. Having worked in the business world, prior to becoming a teacher, I found that the most successful people were those who...

...have taught Preschool for four years using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. My tutoring experience includes teaching a variety of subjects ranging from Reading Comprehension, Science, English Language Arts, Writing , Elementary Math and Middle School Math. I am also certified in General Education and Special Education within New York State. I do not believe in teaching through worksheets, but through modeling, games and practice. When I am not teaching, I run marathons, train for...

Global Business student studying Finance at Fordham University NYC. I'm very enthusiastic about combining my passion for interacting with others and sharing skills and knowledge to aim for brighter futures!

...It may be a student currently struggling with a subject. Perhaps the student is already proficient but wants to improve in a few key areas. In any case, the right combination of dedication and guidance from a tutor can help tremendously. I also believe that each student is different and their tutoring should be tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. That is why I approach each student individually and attempt to match the sessions to...

...I studied methods of instruction and curriculum development. I received a Masters in Education. I wanted to gain more skills and strategies to teach my son and other students to learn better. For far too long the joy and fun of learning has been taken away from students. I want through tutoring to re-engage students in the process of loving to learn. I am and have been teaching my son to love to learn and...

...through 8th grade in all subjects. I often find that students struggle because they lack confidence which leads to test anxiety and frustration. I try to address these issues by teaching in a way that is in line with the student's learning style. Although I maintain high expectations for all students, I like to create a fun and relaxed environment to make it as least stressful as possible. I am currently taking prerequisite classes in...

...Tutor with 7 years experience helping students improve their Reading and Writing skills in a tutoring center. My experience supporting students extends into the classroom as well. As a Special Education teacher's assistant I spent 7 years supporting students with reading, writing, math, and science activities. As I completemy degree in English, I apply my knowledge of reading and writing concepts to students in the elementary and high school grades. As a tutor and teacher's...

...business transactions with a focus on the emerging markets in Asia and Africa. I also work part-time as a paralegal at a small Chinese immigration law firm. I graduated in 2010 from Hamilton College with a B.A. in Chinese and Comparative Literature. I spent the last year in Chengdu, China on a Fulbright Grant studying the emergence of legal aid as a resource to female migrant workers. I work with students of all ages and...

...every student can learn, maybe on the same day and certainly not in the same way. Therefore, I like to custom made my approach to fit my student's interest and use their learning style to create a learning environment that is conducive to them. Being a standardize test marker for many years, I have a great understanding of how to prepare students for standardize exams. I like to use animation, music, poetry, chants, games and...

Tutoring is a partnership. I want to help students author their learning process.

...the School of Visual Arts in New York City. In addition to being on the Varsity Tutors team for almost 3 years, I worked as a tutor at the Writing Center at my school, where I was responsible for editing and proofreading the written work of a diverse range of students, as well as helping them to become more skilled and confident writers. Over the years at Varsity Tutors, I have enjoyed tailoring study plans...

I am a certified educator with a life long passion to help learners develop new skills. These skills include academic content, test taking, organization, studying, and more. I personalize and modify my lessons to meet your needs and engage you in the learning process. Let's determine your goals and form a plan for success together!

...York. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. From there, I traveled and lived in Lake Tahoe California. I went on to earn a double Master's Degree from Temple University in TESOL/English Education. I taught 8th Grade English and Social Studies in Philadelphia, and then moved to New Jersey. I started teaching Kindergarten through Fifth Grade ESL in a Title 1 school, as well as adult ESL as an adjunct at various community...

...Literature of England from Harvard and spent my junior year at the University of Bristol in England, where I was lucky to add Irish History and Practical Theatre classes to my schedule. I hold an MFA in Acting from UCSD and am an Associate of The London Film School. For much of my adult life, I have been a professional actor dividing time between classical work, new plays, and investigative theater. I have taught classes...

...robotics and debate, and spent two years at Tufts preparing to enter the tech field. After some time with the tech industry and some gap time in Japan and working back in NYC, I'm back at school at NYU, studying for a more general liberal arts degree. I'm great with standardized tests, SAT, PSAT, AP; if the College Board makes you sit in a room for it, I can probably help you out, and of...