Private Lessons & Coaches in New Hyde Park, NY

Coach Lu is a basketball trainer passionate about developing players from the ground up, with a focus on building strong fundamentals that translate into real game performance. With over a decade of playing experience, including starting at point guard as a varsity freshman and the versatility to play all five positions on the floor, Coach Lu transitioned into coaching with a belief that every player—regardless of starting skill level—can improve dramatically with the right instruction, repetition, and mindset. Coach Lu's training philosophy centers on three pillars: fundamentals first, individualized development, and building confidence alongside skill. Sessions blend proven skill-building progressions—ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, and basketball IQ—with situational drills that prepare players for real game speed and decision-making. Currently working with players ranging from beginners to competitive youth athletes, Coach Lu emphasizes patience and clear communication, breaking down complex movements into simple, repeatable steps. Known for creating a positive, high-energy training environment, he believes that a player's love for the game is just as important as their technical growth. His own background as a starting point guard who could play any position gives him a unique feel for how each role sees the game, which shows up in how he teaches spacing, decision-making, and versatility to his students. Coach Lu is continuing to expand his coaching education through [certifications, mentorships, camps, or clinics] and is committed to growing alongside every athlete he trains.

Hi there! I'm Riley, and have been teaching for over 5 years. I teach English and Spanish to ages 7+ and lived in Colombia where I became bilingual. My lessons combine structured pedagogy, real-world practice with music and art, and personalized feedback to help students gain fluency and confidence. I also teach Dance (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop) as well as Ballroom Dance (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Waltz, etc.). I'm super passionate about teaching and would love to work together!

Spanish teacher with a fun and engaging approach to learning. We make classes catered to your goals to make language learning enjoyable. Guaranteed improvement in speaking, pronunciation, comprehension, literacy, and expressing yourself more like a native Spanish speaker, all while building confidence in your new Spanish skills.

Words are my craft: for 5 years I have helped learners gain confidence and clarity in English. I combine rigorous grammar and exam-focused techniques with engaging conversation practice, delivering patient, tailored lessons that are professional, encouraging, and enjoyable.

Hi! I'm Kaitlan, an NYC-based ESOL educator with a background in English language program administration, so I know firsthand what learners are working toward and what it takes to get there. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish and specialize in pronunciation, TOEFL prep, and conversational and academic English. Let's work together and let's get you speaking/listening/writing and reading in English!

Every practice is a deliberate step toward mastery; I bring 6 years' experience teaching volleyball with technical rigor and tactical insight. I cultivate disciplined, confident players through focused drills, strategic development, and a supportive, engaging atmosphere.

Roger holds a master's degree in pure mathematics from a renowned research university, and a non-US teaching certificate. He works with HS and college students on subjects ranging from geometry, algebra, (pre-) calculus (AP or Calculus 1-4), or ODEs.

I am a recent Georgetown University graduate and former Division I lacrosse player with a lifelong passion for sports. I have played tennis for most of my life and love competing, teaching, and helping others improve their game. I have several years of experience coaching young athletes and enjoy working with players of all skill levels. My goal is to make each session competitive, positive, and fun while helping players become more confident on the court.

As a dedicated violin instructor, I foster a supportive environment for musical growth. While the duration of my teaching career is unspecified, my focus is on cultivating a deep appreciation and skill in violin playing for students of all levels.

A compelling storyteller, soprano and actress Natalia Bychkova performs a versatile combination of operatic, art song, and musical theater repertoire. Natalia holds a Master's degree in Vocal Performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College and has trained at the Juilliard extension school. Currently she teaches voice with New City School of Music and Music To Your Home NY, where she helps students build strong technique, confidence and artistic expression.

"I went to my very first voice lesson ever (!) with Natalia and it was incredible! I’ve always been curious about training my voice, but was nervous to take the leap and book a session. I’m so happy I booked a session with Natalia because she provided such a safe and encouraging space for me to sing. By the end of the session there was noticeable improvement in my technique and I realized there was nothing to be nervous about! Voice is an instrument and with the proper guidance and encouragement I was able to improve after just one session. I highly recommend booking voice lessons with Natalia!!