Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Essex County, NJ

...the differentiated needs of elementary education students. Working one on one in tutoring sessions enables me to hone in on particular needs of my students, at different grades and levels. Sometimes, content or format modifications are required. Other times, delivery of instruction or positive reinforcement pertaining to confidence and motivation is needed. Input from family members and students is helpful to the learning process. Ultimately, the joy of current learning and motivation to learn in...

...and helped prepare students for the SAT. I am also a Jumpstart Corps Member and spend a few days a week providing preschool children in low income communities support in language, literacy skills, and social-emotional competencies. While I have experience in a broad range of subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is math because of the systematic methods involved. My job as a tutor is to provide resources for my students and to guide them...

I began tutoring at a local tutoring center, and I tutored a variety of age groups, ranging from middle schoolers to high schoolers. I love staying active, whether it be riding my bike or playing basketball. I have a passion for chess as well as reading, and I enjoy trying new things.

...at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston studying inflammation associated with kidney disease. I received my B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, cum laude, from Boston University. My educational experience includes freelance tutoring in the United States and in Italy, NSF-funded training programs to learn curriculum development and student assessment techniques, and eight semesters of teaching Principles of Immunology and Molecular and Cellular Biology at Boston College. I specialize in teaching math and science, with...

...had to learn a new language from the scratch, I understand that learning is at its most effective when the teacher/tutor is patient, clear, and understanding. Learning requires time and naturalness, it cannot happen under a forced or frustrated situation. In my off time I am a recording/performing musician as well as a hands-on creative projects, constantly involved in my own and other peoples projects, trying to improve our living qualities one day at a...

...in Public Health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. I received my B.A. in Psychology and Environmental Studies at Wesleyan University. In high school, I was selected by my teachers to tutor classmates in Chemistry, Physics, and Geometry. I helped students with homework problems and with test preparation (both for in-class exams and for the SAT Subject Tests). As an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for introductory Russian, and worked with students...

...Working with students to help them achieve their goals has been a passion of mine since I was in Junior High School. I am confident that I can help others in the best ways possible, getting them through all of their confusion because I know how frustrating it can be. For the future, I am hoping to start Medical School, pursing a career in Medicine, specifically becoming a Pediatrician because I believe in making a...

...favorite subjects, but as I started learning more concepts, it suddenly became more revealing and interesting. Personally, I was never a "know-it-all" student, as I too had multiple tutors growing up. I had a math tutor from grade 7 until grade 11, helping me prepare for the regents, as well as the SAT and an English tutor just for the SAT. Interestingly enough, I felt that out of all the tutors I had, none of...

...and on getting the highest score they can on the SATs. I studied Math and Finance at Boston College, and tutored while there, and I'd like to continue this track in Manhattan. I also did well on my SATs back in high school and feel I can help students to implement key strategies in getting better scores. I'll be flexible and adapt to different types of learners and do my best to motivate all learners....

...get a PhD in clinical psychology. In my spare time, I enjoy going on long runs, reading Russian novels, and attending Broadway shows. Through my five previous years of tutoring middle school, high school, and college students, I saw firsthand how diverse student learning styles can be. For example, one explanation of the concept of absolute value may be helpful to one student, but utterly confusing to another. I am a great tutor because I...

...my graduation. My passion for teaching has taken on many forms, including as a music instructor, having maintained a private cello studio and conducted after-school string orchestra programs, as a running coach for youth and high school cross country and track athletes, and as a tutor in math and chemistry. At the moment, I tutor mathematics, which I believe to be an exceptionally crucial skill to develop for any academic subject and for a more...

...in History. I am an aspiring professor and an avid student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have...

...at Columbia University to get an MS in Nutrition and Metabolism. I have been a tutor for college students for 2 years at my university, teaching Organic Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry. I've also helped high school students with college admission essays, and with kindergartners in the Junior Achievement program. I enjoy working with children and finding creative ways for them to learn the material and to try to inspire a desire to learn by...

...in New Jersey. I enjoy working with students of all ages. Working one one one with students is especially rewarding. Throughout my teaching career, I have provided private lessons to students in standardized tests, reading, writing, study skills and math. I believe in student-centered, hands-on learning. I help all of my students with study skills and overcoming barriers to study such as vocabulary and skipped gradients. I have traveled throughout Europe and love to learn...

...organizations at Hamilton and gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really enjoy getting to know my students and I like to bring a sense of humor to my lessons to help keep them engaged. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade to seniors in college and I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorite subjects to tutor are Economics, LSAT prep, Government, Essay Editing, and Public...

...and terms covered in class, supplemented with examples and textbook materials. Other strategies involved the use of a step by step procedure that will help to break down concepts into simpler terms and definition until the students are able to gain an insight on how to solve the problem.To help the students engaged into the problems being discussed, I often choose real life examples and applications to demonstrate how problems of these types can be...

...Academies, a network of charter schools in New York City. Inspired by the success of these one-on-one Saturday morning tutoring sessions, she created a volunteer tutoring program bringing students from a Westchester high school to teach Harlem middle school students. When she began her studies at GWU, Rachel continued tutoring in Washington, D.C. at SAIL Charter School, teaching mathematics to kindergartners. In 2012, she was selected as a research assistant for Columbia University Teacher's College...

Hello, my name is Michelle! I am a graduate student at Long Island University studying Speech-Language pathology. I have always been passionate about working with students and I am excited to be able to help make subjects clearer and easier.... All students have different ways of learning, so I hope to present material in various ways until one way makes perfect sense.... In a typical first session, I would assess which subjects the student struggles with,...

...focused in Mathematics at Union County College. I have been working at the Academic Learning Center of this college for about two years and have tutored different levels of Mathematics and Spanish. My experience as a tutor has been incredible. I enjoy working with students who care about their education. It is really satisfying to see how independent students can become through the tutoring process. I believe education is the key to having a better...

...to realize my passion is working with children, and in September 2014, I began working as a Teacher Assistant at PS 40 in Manhattan. I work closely with small groups of students who need extra reinforcement and academic support as well as with gifted students who prefer an extra challenge. During the afternoon, I tutor high school students, as well as mentor. These experiences, along with my motivation and ability to learn quickly, would make...