Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

Detail-oriented tutor with 5 years of experience instilling confidence in high school students. Dedicated to empowering mathematics and Biology students with constructive feedback and practical test-taking strategies. Effective educator and active listener committed to helping students overcome academic challenges to reach personal goals.

I've been tutoring formally and informally throughout the past seven years; during that time, I've developed my belief in a "person-first" approach to tutoring. To succeed, you need more than just some academic knowledge -- you need the right mindset and a confidence in your own abilities as well. I try to instill that into my students.

...obtaining my graduate degree in Biotechnology. While attending college, I always had my classmates ask me for help on how to do a specific topic because I was good at explaining. My goal is to help each student not only understand the material they're learning but also to enjoy that subject. When a student enjoys a subject they are trying to learn, it helps them understand the material much easier. I want to help each...

...and Contemporary political, legal, and moral philosophy. While at graduate school I have begun to tutor a number of students, many of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery of the english language, skills in logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore...

When I was in the ninth grade, one algebra tutor changed my whole perspective on mathematics and showed me that it wasn't as scary as I initially thought. Since then, I realized the power a teacher holds in shaping young minds, and I aim to do the same with my students. Additionally, I have approximately eight years of tutoring experience as well as two years of experience as a co-teacher in an elementary school.

...as rewarding to try and find out why a person is having trouble understanding a concept. I have a master's degree in air traffic control from Europe, a web design programmer diploma and a mobile application certification. So my background is pretty much math, some physics and programming. Being from French Guiana, my native tongue is French and I know how hard this language can be for learners. Genders for everything? Yes, but you should...

...on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring, I love to play squash and go running. I also really enjoy photography and eating. In general, I love staying active!... I believe the...

...and help people that are in need. Civil engineering provides a wide range of services such as supplying clean water, improving transportation, building towers or bridges, and many other sustainable developments. As an engineer, I am very good with math and love to help students with problem solving, computations, numerical problems, and other aspects of mathematics. During my training in college, I was a teacher assistant that graded lab reports, lectured assignments, and answered questions...

I am currently a student at Villanova University. I am a die-hard basketball fan and a huge wildcat fan. At the same time, I strive to excel in academics. I am on the pre-med track and have a strong keen for chemistry. I am very confident with my skills in mathematics and am proficient in manipulating math into science. I hope to make math and science more enjoyable and much easier for my students.

...of knowledge in math as well as taught me the idea that a strong foundation leads to success in whatever one???s learning. I initially began tutoring at Pacific University as a Freshman to strengthen my knowledge in the fundamentals of math and chemistry as well as making sure that the students I taught grasped the fundamentals. Though that was my initial intent, I got to learn so much more. I got to learn how other...

I love traveling, dancing, and reading. But, what I am most passionate about, is learning.... Each one; teach one.... Introductions. Then, find out what the student knows and what the student needs help with.... By asking the student to explain how they get to their answers. That way, they get a chance to test if they really understand a concept.... By keeping the student engaged.... I would take the time to figure out what exactly is...

...My history teacher approached me with an opportunity to both tutor and mentor a young male student. From this experience, I realized the power we possess as tutors. I worked with this student for the remainder of my high school years, watching him grow into a young adult. Since this experience, I have volunteered at The Boys and Girls Club while attending college. This has given me more experience with group tutoring and working with...

...the Japanese martial art of Kendo. I am also a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor at Brown which pretty much is a fancy way of saying "guide for freshman year of college." Basically I help out first years at Brown with the transition to college and assist them with whatever concerns or problems they might have during the school year. I tutor a variety a subjects but mainly focus on all levels of math up to calculus...

As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that we use to learn. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to tutor. I am able to identify where each student meets their challenges, to then apply the best accurate teaching techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goal.

...their needs and yet leaves enough room to accommodate topics that emerge. I especially love teaching when the learning in my classroom/with a student is palpable. I believe that teachers who demonstrate curiosity and passion about a subject area motivate students. My philosophy of teaching is informed by the material I teach, relevant scholarship, and the lessons I have learned from personal teaching successes and failures. I have many years experience tutoring for SAT and...

Mechanical engineering student with mention to energy, thermo-fluids, and mechanisms. Engineering skills include computer design, stress analysis, and thermo-fluid simulations with math analysis. Experience as a research assistant working with energy-efficient systems who aims to learn and adapt to all types of situations.

...skills, strategies, and knowledge that will help them become independent learners. My focus as a tutor is to help my students understand the concepts behind a skill. I believe that when you really understand how or why something works, you will never forget that skill. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorites are writing and math. I see them both as opportunities to build creativity and problem solving skills, which I believe...

...and a scientist, I am most passionate about tutoring all levels of biology and math, and I enjoy helping students preparing for the SATs or GREs. I know that these tests can be a little scary and intimidating, but it's my job to help you master the material and boost your confidence. Aside from tutoring, I love to read and cook; I am also an endurance athlete -- I hung up my basketball shoes once...

...on YOU! There's no "formula" that you can follow, rather you need to see what works best. For example, I'm a visual learner, so I spend more time creating diagrams that I can remember come test day. Maybe you're an auditory learner and hearing me explain a topic will be more beneficial for you. Whatever you need, we'll work through it together. I look forward to partnering with you so you can ace your course!

...for Calc IV in my third semester of college, and a residential tutor for Organic Chemistry in my fourth semester of college. Currently, my favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, the SAT, and Algebra/Calculus I. I can make complex concepts and questions simpler by implementing various tips and tricks that I have learned throughout my time of learning and teaching these subjects. My teaching philosophy revolves around my belief that everyone can learn a subject,...