Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Westchester, NY

...am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy writing, but I am happy to work on a variety of subjects with students. When I'm not studying and tutoring, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing, cooking, dancing, writing, and being active in...

Hi, my name is Elmar. I recently completed my M.A. in Math Education and now devote most of my time to teaching and tutoring. I enjoy teaching mathematics at all levels and working with students of all ages. I think that everyone can be good at math given the right approach and enough time and practice.

Hello! My name is Anna Maria and I'm a current junior at NYU, majoring in neuroscience on the pre-med track. My favorite things to do are play with my dog and read anything by Dr. Atul Gawande (I highly recommend The Checklist Manifesto!) I'm currently studying for the MCATs, getting by with lots of caffeinated tea and hot yoga.

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...was never the most talented student, but I achieved high success through relentless effort and developing unique strategies for success in academics. I understand how foreign complex concepts may seem in classes because I have been the confused student in the class before. At the University of Miami I was a chemistry workshop leader, where I helped explain challenging premedical chemistry questions and tests to students. I also have tutored at the Academic Resource Center...

...Columbia University. From there, I moved into the classroom as a teaching fellow with Success Academy Charter Schools, and, most recently, as a New York City Teaching Fellow and tenured New York City high school special education teacher. I hold one master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, one in Special Education from Brooklyn College, and a certificate in blended learning and computer science education from Pace University. From these diverse experiences, I have...

...to learn that misunderstanding of subject concepts come not from the students own lack of understanding, but rather from lack of proper interpretation of students questions. Taking the time to understand the students area of difficulty and approaching it in the manner the student feels comfortable works very well in allowing students to see why their particular way of thinking may not be correct, rather than telling them what the right method or answer is....

Math is my Passion!

I'm a college sophomore at Stony Brook University, majoring in Computer Science. I'll be happy to help with subjects including Mathematics (up to introductory College courses), Physics, and, of course, Comp. Sci. My style of teaching emphasizes flexibility and understanding; based on student interests and learning speeds, I will adapt my course to help them understand why answers are what they are, not just how.

...I studied Biomedical Engineering. I went on to work as a field service engineer in Atlanta, GA. I recently went back to school and received my Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Connecticut. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially like tutoring admissions tests such as the SATs and GMATs to help enable people to reach their educational goals. In my spare time I enjoy reading and playing games...

...and Business. I also have experience in statistical data mining and script programming using R. Im passionate about making sure my students are equipped with a deeper understanding of seemingly difficult topics. I like using visuals and situations relatable to a students interests. In my experience, abstract topics like Statistics are easier to understand when people can see a situation described in a problem in their heads. In my spare time, Im an avid follower...

i am here to boost your scores in math exams and standardized tests such as SAT, ACT and GRE. ... Interactive teaching is more effective than lecture style teaching.... Chat with the student to understand what he/she likes and doesn't like.... By helping them practice learning, like people do in machine learning.

...industry and entrepreneurial pursuits in the booming Tech industry. I have traveled extensively, to countries in Asia and Africa soaking up new cultures in any way I can. I have quite a bit of tutoring experience at the Middle School and High School levels as part of AVID teaching programs and was previously a Teaching Assistant at the graduate studies level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects I am most passionate about High...

I am currently a fourth year student at McGill University studying Chemical Engineering. I believe in a fun and engaging learning environment that takes the frustration and monotony out of education! I specialize in all Maths, Physics, Chemistry and ACT/SAT Prep. A fun fact about me is that I played competitive tennis my entire life and am also a DJ!

...studying the language and culture at Bard High School Early College. Much of my teaching experience has involved Chinese, most intensely during the summer of 2011 when I worked full time at a school in Queens teaching Mandarin-speaking children how to read and write Chinese characters. My first time teaching Chinese was while in college: I tutored two second graders in an after school program. These experiences truly inspired me and I greatly enjoy tutoring....

...teaching and tutoring all three sections of the SAT. What makes me a great tutor is my ability to empathize with the needs of each of my tutees and help them figure out how they best learn the material. My proficiency in the subject and strong teaching background are two different skills; combined together, they make me an understanding and efficient tutor. In my free time, I love meditating, swimming, and checking out museums (especially...

I am a person who is passionate about learning and teaching mathematics. I get great joy from teaching others. ... Enable students to arrive at the correct conclusion by their own train of thought, with a careful guidance of a teacher.... Get to know them and learn how they learn.... By nurturing curiosity.

I am currently enrolled in Columbia University, pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. I have a genuine passion for tutoring math and find great satisfaction in helping others understand and excel in the subject. My approach to tutoring revolves around tailoring my teaching methods to meet each student's individual needs. My ultimate objective is to empower my students to gain the necessary skills and confidence to independently tackle mathematical problems.

Finance professional with extensive experience in finance, accounting and banking both at a practical application level and at an educational/tutorial level.

...I held office hours for high school students taking college courses at Stanford, and helped high school seniors with their college applications. At this point, most of my teaching is through helping friends with classes. I find it really rewarding to help someone else understand a concept, and see that light bulb in their brain light up! Outside of academics, I love to make art (I'm a photographer), read / write, and spending time outdoors...