Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Nassau County, NY

...and I try to share my enthusiasm for learning with all of my students. Teaching is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to help each student achieve to the best of his or her ability by adapting my teaching style to the needs of each individual student. I believe that students can master (and enjoy!) any subject if they can find the right teacher. I'm available for tutoring in a wide range of subjects, including test...

...Columbia University who has a lot of experience in one-on-one tutoring as well as in-classroom teaching, specifically in the areas of math and physics. I am confident that each and every student has the ability to learn, and it is my job as a tutor to identify the most effective teaching techniques for each student. Please, read briefly through my profile and hopefully you will find that I am a great fit for you or...

...outgoing and bubbly personality. I have helped students learn math for as long as I can remember, and I understand where students are coming from when they are struggling. Outside of my interests in school, I love to watch and play all kinds of sports, my personal favorite being lacrosse. I also love to watch college basketball which is a huge bonus of attending Villanova. My goal is to help build the confidence of each...

...life. She loves giving her knowledge of dance to young minds while she teaches them their basic moves. Having attended the University of Florida and Valencia College she aquired her Associates Degree. She is now wanting to further her education by majoring in Math and Education. She has been tutoring since she was in high school. She loves to tutor math especially the middle school age level. Her experience in tutoring have included elementary math...

...college students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with...

...have worked with has provided me with ways to make my approach useful and flexible in many different environments. With these varying experiences, backed up by theories and studies about learning styles, teambuilding skills, personality assessments; I have found a sweet spot in tutoring and coaching students to become confident and independent in the work they do. I appreciate the individualized approach that Varsity Tutors provides to its clients and am excited to give back...

I graduated from Williams College in 2009 with B.A. in Economics and Political Science. My Economics study is Macro and Finance oriented, with my senior thesis focused on the financial markets and statistical arbitrage. As a tutor, my focus will be on the standardized tests, Economics, and Mandarin Chinese.

...works to strengthen his or her weaknesses whether that be reading comprehension, grammar skills, algebra, test taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster ways to solve the correct problems and demonstrate ways to approach the problems that they did not know how to solve. Additionally, I always find that my students have...

...in town. After having received an MA in English education, I have relocated to Manhattan and I am eager to continue helping students achieve their academic goals. In particular, I specialize in tutoring all areas of the SAT and ACT, and any type of writing. Of course, whenever I work with students I aim to equip them with the skills I used in developing my mastery of the the material we are studying and the...

...Because of my very specific professional and academic background, I specialize in tutoring any computer, portfolio, or business related subjects. I also enjoy helping students with math and reading. My teaching style is characterized by my ability to inspire students to want to learn???I help them find a reason to do well. I prefer to guide students in the right direction rather than simply explain the answers and move on???it is important to me that...

...Comparative Literature, so I can also tutor writing and other humanities subjects. I am also comfortable tutoring a variety of standardized tests. I received 99th percentile scores on the ACT, the SAT, and the SSAT, and 5s on 8 different AP tests (Calculus BC, Physics C: Mechanics, Physics C: E&M, Computer Science, Chemistry, US History, Spanish, and Music Theory). I have taken math courses up to linear algebra and multivariable calculus, and I served as...

...degree in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College - Columbia University. In addition to my four-year tutoring experience, I have a strong passion for teaching because of my personal philosophy and belief in life-long learning. I am currently working with the Organizational Development and Learning Department at one of the largest hospitals in the nation to help individuals further develop at the workplace. I was born and raised in China until age 14 and attended a...

...I also organized all of the clubs and activities for the school and led the choir. I would never describe myself as just a “Math and Science” or just an “English and History” person, which is why I tutored so many different subjects, but if I had to pick a favorite I would say that tutoring math is my favorite. There’s something great about knowing that an answer is 100% , beyond a shadow of...

...kindergarten all the way through high school. I was able to develop skills to connect with different age groups of students. I also gained exposure to curriculum across the grades. While substitute teaching, I also tutored students from 1st grade through middle school in many subjects. Most of my students were given to me through school districts using a No Child Left Behind grant, in which students received tutoring in ELA and Math in order...

...students, high school students and college students, everything from basic Arithmetic to Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis. My experiences as a teacher have led me to stress the importance of realizing what the transferable skills are from Mathematics and that it is a human endeavor, above all else. I take a holistic approach to teaching, which means that students are expected to reason through problems algebraically, graphically, pictorially and verbally. When students are able to...

...problem that seems impossible, instead of simply giving up, I go back to my basics. Instead of focusing on what I do not know, I look at what information is given to me. I also look at the problem from a different angle to see if it is another way to solve the problem. I hope to teach students that despite how challenging a problem may appear, they shouldn't feel discouraged. They should know that...

...that, I taught literacy and writing to children in East Harlem. I am now currently the 7th Grade Math teacher at a middle school in the Bronx. Math is one of my passions, although I have a strong liberal arts background as well. Throughout my undergraduate career, I was constantly involved in tutoring and mentoring programs. I absolutely love having the opportunity to work one-on-one with students. I enjoy getting to know students on a...

...with all of my students is to listen, to be patient, and to be encouraging. I try to understand what they currently know about a subject, where they are having difficulty, what their learning style is, and then I adjust my teaching style accordingly so that they can understand the material with confidence. In addition to tutoring, I have also given presentations and training to other colleagues in my career. Furthermore, at the church I...

...of my instructional approaches that has resonated with both parents and students is to integrate students' lives into classroom content. As a result, students tend to become more engaged in active inquiry in the classroom and take ownership of their learning environment. In addition, I support the notion that a teacher should celebrate students' successes and nurture their academic and personal growth. One of my successes is that all of my students have consecutively passed...

...also working at a learning center tutoring students from pre-k to middle school in English and Math. I have a learning difference and was classified in first grade. Due to my difference, I have had to apply many different strategies and techniques to figure out which works best for me. I can relate to students who are struggling academically and have formed close bonds with many of the students I have worked with. I feel...