Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

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.

...right tools, guidance, and practice. I enjoy finding new ways of making the subject material engaging and relevant to the lives and future goals of my students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about improving writing and communications skills. I have worked for 6 years in the department of education as a paraprofessional. Therefore, I work very well with students with learning disabilities. Through my experiences working as a teaching...

...Internet marketing company in Manhattan, testing software. In tutoring, I like to present topics that have recently been taught in class, but also go over solving problems. I feel students should not wait until the last minute to start tutoring. If theres only time for 2 tutoring sessions before the final exam, it may be too late to excel. Also, I prefer if the student tells me the topic to go over in the session...

...all ages through subject-specific and test-prep tutoring. I have a strong background in literacy and languages specializing in French, English, writing, and the verbal and critical reading components of the SAT and GRE. I recently completed a Master’s degree in medieval art history and am returning to New York where I did my undergraduate degree to work part-time in museum education at a local institution. As a result of my museum education training, I am...

...a beneficial game for both sides, the tutor and the student. The only difference with this game and any other game is that both parties win. Tutoring is a nice task to take upon, where I can learn the student's needs and feel proud when I see progress. I used to tutor middle school and high school students back in 2009 to 2010. School can be very stressful for students and just a little motivation...

...colleges. I've also been tutoring math to a grammar school student on an ongoing basis (2 years). I try to listen carefully to a student to determine what gives them difficulty or anxiety. I find it most important to instill confidence in the student through methodical study of the subject matter and verbal encouragement. A lack of confidence at test time can be devastating. I watch a student solve problems and take note of how...

...and Political Science. Recently, I traveled through India, teaching Math and English to kids in the states of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. My favorite subjects are English and History, but I also enjoy Math and took a variety of statistics and calculus courses at the university level. I am planning on pursuing a Masters degree in the field of political science, and am hoping to stay on the east coast for school. Outside of the...

...at Columbia University in New York City. My entire professional experience has been centered on education and pedagogy. I began my tutoring journey amidst the pandemic, seeking to assist students who struggled with virtual education. Since then I have dedicated myself to assisting those who traditional learning environments are inadequate spaces for education. Each person learns differently and I have proven methodologies to adapt my teaching style to uniquely cater to each and every student.

Every student is different so every lesson must be geared towards each individual. All people can learn, they learn differently and my job is to make sure I can find out what helps each and every student I work with. Learning shouldn't be boring, I enjoy bringing life out of every subject so everyone can enjoy learning. ... Every student has amazing qualities, and it is my job to find them and bring them out to...

...My Experiences with Students, from Rutgers University, have instilled in me the importance of tailoring my approach to each student's unique needs and learning style. While I confidently navigate a wide range of subjects, my heart truly lies in Mathematics. The numbers captivate me, and I find immense joy in sharing that enthusiasm with my students. I believe fostering curiosity and a love for learning are as crucial as acquiring knowledge itself. My teaching philosophy...

...graduated from Cornell where I majored in Latin before beginning my pre-medical post-baccalaureate studies at Columbia. I greatly enjoy helping students of all ages to understand concepts, just as I have at Columbia where I would frequently guide my fellow peers through physics problems. I want to help students feel the "Ah ha!" moment of grasping a concept and breaking complex problems down to simple solutions. As a former swimmer and triathlete, I enjoy keeping...

...in Mathematics and Geography. I have worked for the past few years with statistical and economic data and I am very comfortable with quantitative analysis. I am also a confident writer -- I write a weekly travel blog and I have been published in travel writing anthologies. I love editing writing and talking students through what can be improved in their writing. I am an excellent test taker as well. I had a near perfect...

...in Algebra II, Chemistry, and Geometry. While I tutored these subjects in high school, I am most passionate about other subjects now, including essay editing, college application essays, ACT prep, Spanish, Algebra, and study skills. I am a strong believer in forming relationships with my students so that we can move forward at a comfortable pace and foster independence and new habits along the way! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, getting my workout...

...the correct aid to guide. Throughout my interactions with these students, it made me wish I was able to ask for help from someone who could explain a certain concept in a way I could understand back when I was a sophomore. This regret impacted me, so today I question my professors about any misconceptions that I may have. In my first semester of college, I decided to take chemistry even though I passed the...

...it is important for people to have a strong understanding of mathematical concepts to help understand the world we live in because nearly everything at its core is governed by math; whether it be computers, telecommunications, personal finance, taxes, electricity, economics, etc. I have tutored various types of students from ones who are engaged and want to learn or others that just want their homework to be completed. I try to relate to my students'...

I would love to help out any student who believes they need assistance. I recently graduated college and went through the struggles of high school and entrance exams not too long ago. Feel free to reach out with any questions or inquiries!

...work one on one with a student toward a common goal. I'm an avid reader and a very strong writer with a penchant for time management and study skills, so I'm especially looking forward to tutoring students in these areas, but also look forward to working with students on mathematics and test prep. It is my personal philosophy that asking for academic help is a sign of strength rather than of weakness, and I look...

...have taught over 50 students and have seen their progress amass over time. I have graduated with magna cum laude from St. Johns University with a bachelors of science in biology and a minor in chemistry. I now strive to become a doctor and will be taking my MCATS in 2019. I used to be a student as well and found that nothing came easily, so I am well aware of the difficulties that students...

I have consistently held an "A" average in math all my life, and I am currently a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where I'm studying to become an Actuary. My main goal with tutoring, is I want to help my clients achieve all of their mathematical goals to the best of my abilities.