Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...for the student. I find that difficulty in concepts often stems from trying to gloss over the more basic parts. This is the philosophy I use when I am learning and studying, as well as tutoring. I always try to be patient and take things one step at a time. Outside my academics, I have a number of different hobbies. First and foremost, I am extremely interested in technology and computer science. I often write...

I am a University of Chicago graduate experienced in tutoring English, Writing, Biology, Nutrition, Public Policy, Philosophy, SAT and ACT. Since graduation, I have relocated to New York City and work for a market research company called Ipsos. I am a Research Analyst on the Syndicated Global Healthcare team. I am passionate about health, data analysis, and writing. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, Pilates, indoor rock climbing, cooking, and listening to House music.

...to China twice to study, teach, and travel and hope to visit again soon. Although based on a core curriculum designed to allow students to reach their goals, my teaching style is also very spontaneous, intuitive, and innovative. I???ve found that an interactive approach works best. When students are engaged with the materials and encouraged to make connections for themselves, both inside and outside the classroom, they naturally self-motivate, learn faster, and remember more. I???ve...

I recently graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in visual art and microbiology! In my free time I also love to cook and read. I am relatively new to tutoring but am enthusiastic about learning and excited to start!

...tutoring students in a variety of areas, but I am most passionate about STEM subjects, namely Physics and Mathematics. I believe that while students find these subjects interesting, many students are not in the correct mindset to properly grasp certain concepts. I steer students toward this mindset through patience and detailed, step-by-step lesson plans that individual students can relate to. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, learning guitar, learning new languages, swimming and frisbee.

...am currently a seventh grade science teacher in Queens, I am a recent graduate of SUNY Oneonta in upstate New York with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education and Physics. I am very passionate about helping others learn and I really enjoy explaining difficult concepts to a variety of students in both group and on-on-one settings. I am willing to help with a variety of math and science related subjects to get you...

...I went to Cornell University. I am currently working towards my degree. My academic interests and strengths include math, psychology, sociology, writing, and test prep. I have had several tutors over the course of my academic career and they have helped me immensely, so now I'd like to be able to help others succeed. My interests outside of school include singing, swimming, travel, and taking care of my dog. Please feel free to contact me...

I am an honors graduate of CUNY Queens College, and have been successfully tutoring for about three years; primarily high school math. My style is very focused on getting to know an individual student and the way they learn, and figuring out exactly why they are struggling.

...and officiate across the United States; I love exploring and mountaineering and skiing in Montana (where I am from); I enjoy learning new languages greatly (I am learning Arabic, Hebrew, and German currently); and finally (but certainly not least) I relish meeting new people, helping them in any way I can, and discovering interesting things about their lives. I hope to see you soon, help you achieve any goal you academically desire (which anyone can...

...siblings outside of school. I happily work to students' specific needs, whether that means providing a lesson overview, working step-by-step through practice problems, or more specific requests. In any case, I do my best to make sure that students actually achieve understanding, and do not simply memorize techniques to get to a solution. Problems can be useful to practice applying skills, but I want to make sure that my students understand why they are doing...

One passion people quickly learn about me is that I LOVE golf! Any time I have a chance, you will find me playing or studying the sport. I am the oldest of seven, and have never been out of Texas. Although I am horrible at it, I enjoy singing and dancing. Someday soon, I hope to learn to swing dance.

...schoolers with Geometry, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and even AP Calculus. Although I enjoy teaching math, I am also available to teach Writing (especially essays), Reading Comprehension, Economics, the SAT and ACT, and Literature. In my experience as a tutor, it is important to be patient. Not only must you understand the material, you must also understand how your students learn and adapt your teaching method to their needs. It also helps if you can make...

I have a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology and have tutoring experience with elementary to high school students in subjects like English, Business, Math, Science, and Social Studies. My tutoring approach blends lecture-based instruction with project-based learning, encouraging student engagement through discussions. Outside of academics, I enjoy art, travel, music, and movies, which helps me build strong connections with students and create an engaging learning environment.

...that quality always matters. That said, I wholeheartedly believe that learning is a process and perfection does not come without struggle and persistence. Long-term benefit often stems from short-term "failures," so no student should ever feel either discouraged by difficulties or satisfied by ease. As a classroom teacher who works with 27 students daily, I also appreciate that each student is unique, learning through and becoming motivated by different approaches. I love getting to know...

I graduated from New York University with a bachelor of science degree in Global Public Health & Biology. I have been working as a tutor with Varsity tutors for the last 8 years and have worked with a wide variety of students. I absolutely love to teach and share my knowledge with others. When I am not teaching or doing scientific research, I love to read, dance, try new foods and play tennis!

...physics is not so scary! To me it was more like learning a new language. I finished my baccalaureate in physics with a math minor. I have also done very well on standardized tests, not strictly because of my analytical knowledge but mostly because of the test taking skills I have aquired. I hope to pass on these skills so students don't have to waste time retaking standardized tests and parents don't have to cover...

...Washington University in St. Louis in Film and Media Studies and English Literature. I've worked as a peer tutor for high schoolers and college students and I have volunteered in afterschool programs for younger students as well. In addition to English, I speak some Hebrew as well as French. While essay writing is where I excel the most, I have expertise across subjects. I am happy to help and adapt to any students' needs.

...11th grade. Most recently I was a teacher's assistant for Girls Who Code this past summer and taught in Java, Python, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. I will be working full time as a full-stack engineer at a Series D startup. In middle school and high school I always hated reaching out to tutors to help, so if that sounds like you I get it. Also, I have taken the ACT 4 times which means I...

I am a passionate programmer studying cybersecurity at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. Programming and Math are and will continue to be essential to the future of technology. I believe that anybody regardless of age or background has the ability to learn and master both fields of study

...math from the elementary level through Algebra 2. U.S. History is one of my favorite subjects to teach because I enjoy making it feel personal and engaging by connecting events to stories that spark curiosity. I also enjoy working with younger students and creating a positive, patient learning environment. My tutoring style is supportive and interactive. I focus on breaking down challenging concepts into clear, manageable steps and adjusting my approach to fit each student's...