(803) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Locust Valley
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Charles
STEM Tutor to the Exceptional Student
- $80 / h
- 306 ratings
- Garden City , New York ( 11530 )
- 20 miles
I am an Adjunct Professor of Physics at SUNY-Farmingdale State College and Adjunct Instructor at Nassau Community College. I have taught at Hofstra University and Polytechnic Institute at NYU. I am working with the United Way of Long Island to teach Robotics to middle school students in Westbury and Freeport. I am a member of the Long Island STEM Diversity Roundtable located at SUNY-Farmingdale. My approach as a tutor is to determine the student's strengths/weaknesses and with patience relat... Read more
Jason
College Level Teaching Experience
I hold a Doctorate (DMA) on the classical guitar and have many years of experience, including teaching guitar at Stony Brook University. I am well qualified to assist in tutoring at any level in the history or theory taught as high as the University level. For learning the guitar, I find two things to be the most important: 1. Musicianship. This includes understanding the theoretical elements of music and also developing the ability to listen to music in a constructive way. 2. Technique... Read more
Jennifer
Fun Spanish Teacher!
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am a certified Spanish Teacher. I have been teaching for the past twelve years. I have worked with elementary, middle, as well as high school students. I also have experience working with children with special needs, especially those with Autism. I believe that learning can be exciting, and always instill that belief in my students. If you were to ask my students to describe me in three words, they would most likely use the words "energetic," "fun," and "fai... Read more
David
Maya Computer Animation
- $80 / h
- Great Neck , New York ( 11021 )
- 5 miles
I'm a generalist using Maya and After Effects primarily producing 3d computer animation including rafts of flying logos, commercials, movies, medical and industrial productions, stereoscopic , motion tracking, product replacement and assorted effects work. I'm an old hand at media production with over 40 years of experience in computer animation. I have 89 episodes of cell animation to my credit and numerous awards. I earned an Emmy for work done on the National Geographic movie "Five Year... Read more
Linda
Essay writing specialist
I've been a freelance editor/writer for over 30 years, with experience writing many articles for various magazines and newspapers and online sites. I've also written a weekly column for a Long Island magazine. I know exactly what good writing looks like and am prepared to teach these skills to students who need them. Not only do students need to learn to write clearly in their various classes, but they need this communication skill when they pursue their careers. I have twin granddaught... Read more
Joseph
Retiree to Share Experience and Knowlege
- $80 / h
- 14 ratings
- Huntington , New York ( 11743 )
- 15 miles
Hi,my name is Joe and i recently retired from a multifaceted career spanning five decades. I have an MA in History from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from the George Washington University. I have always been an excellent communicator, either written oral; but my strongest suit is in my ability to pay attention to others and listen intently and stay focused on the needs of those with whom I am interacting.I have been the go to person when questions pertaining to "who, what, when,... Read more
Dr.
In my 20th year of Teaching Chemistry at the College/University level
- $80 / h
- 152 ratings
- Huntington Station , New York ( 11746 )
- 15 miles
I have taught General and Organic Chemistry for close to twenty years as I am an Associate Professor at the University level. Chemistry is a difficult subject. I believe my job is to take the concepts that are discussed in textbooks and make them as understandable as possible to students. The next step is to use these concepts and be able to problem solve. If you can solve problems from the textbook from memory, you are well on your way to success. Finally, I will readily admit I don't know e... Read more
Jamil
Math Expert
Patience, organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of the subject matter are the qualities that make an exceptional tutor. It is also important to be aware of the three most important learning styles - visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. I have been tutoring math for 15 years, and these qualities have set me apart from other math tutors. The courses I tutored included SAT Math, ACT Math, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry and Precalculus. In my current job, I develop curric... Read more
Aryeh
Geology and Earth Sciences Tutor
I am a recent graduate from Binghamton University. I received Magna Cum Laude honors and graduated with distinction from the Environmental Sciences and Geological Sciences department. My coursework at Binghamton University provided me with the tools necessary to succeed in the fields of environmental science and geology. These skills include knowledge of the NEPA processes involved in creating an environmental impact statement, modeling techniques used to calculate methane released from pe... Read more
Judy
Specialized math tutor: All regents, SAT, ACT, GRE and any test preps
Dear students and parents; I am a certified math teacher majoring in math and statistics at Stony Brook University. I am very confident in teaching math; I have a strong background in math that can benefit students learning. Deep understanding and knowledge of the concepts of topics and many different types of problem solving skills are my powerful tool in teaching students math. Understanding of concepts is very important in math since it would guide and help students to approach the pro... Read more
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