Award-Winning Algebra Tutors in Yonkers, NY

...is because I have been able to work with everyone from pre-kindergarteners to graduate students to working professionals in so many fields! It is a fundamental communication tool that is essential for everyone. With that being said, my passion really lies in the health sciences, so teaching chemistry & biology have always been special to me. Often these are the subjects that students struggle with, so seeing the concepts click for my students is one...

...basic mathematics, and I am currently employed at a tutor center focused on math. At the center, I work with students of all ages from preschool to college. In schools, math class is very dependent on memorization which I believe is more harmful than helpful. Students really need a strong understanding of numbers in order to progress. I have learned many mental strategies myself that will help students advance. Outside of school and work, I...

...a subject they have difficulty with they have to be alright with getting the wrong answer in the beginning as long as they are willing to work together to figure out the thought process to get the correct answer. Outside of tutoring I enjoy outdoors activities such as hiking, running and swimming. I look forward to working with students in the future to help them attain competency and mastery in any subject.

...My teaching philosophy is very heavily student-based. I help a student learn not in one specific way, but by learning how that student thinks and works over several sessions and by integrating that into my lessons. Additionally, I emphasize understanding core principles first and specific problems, questions, or exercises laterunderstanding the why makes the what much simpler. Outside of tutoring, some of my hobbies include watching movies (I'm a fan of both old classic movies...

...department. Before Varsity, I tutored in high school through Top Hat Tutors and with second language speakers at Caroline House in Bridgeport. I also taught Karate to K-6 all through my Freshman year of high school. I love working with each student to find a teaching style that fits the way they learn. My years of tutoring and college level grading experience helps me hold students to a high standard while also approaching difficult concepts...

I graduated in 2013 from Bowdoin College with a degree in mathematics. I have previously tutored for a variety of subjects including, math and science courses. I also have experience as an SAT tutor. I believe patience, empathy, sincerity, and detailed knowledge are all keys to make tutoring successful for a student. Outside of academia I enjoy writing, drawing or painting, going to the theater, and traveling.

...Charter School in Boston. Through my experience tutoring at various grade levels, I have learned how to cater tutorials to the needs of each individual student. My priority is to find the root cause why a student is struggling and attack that approach. I work with my students to help them learn to teach themselves. Their goal is to be high-achieving independent learners and I will try my best to help them along that journey.