Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

I am a college student at McGill University studying math and statistics. As someone who has studied for and taken the SAT, it can sometimes be difficult to prepare and score well in the math sections. However, with my experience, I hope to empower students to tackle any problem with confidence. I emphasize understanding over memorization and seeing the patterns within the exam to hopefully help you score better in the future!

...represented my school in the UKMT Pink Kangaroo competition, where I enjoyed the imaginative STEP-style questions and achieved a certificate of merit. As Head Girl and last year's House Captain, I have lots of experience with running assemblies, leading student councils, and directing my house during house events. Captaining our high school volleyball and football teams has taught me the importance of communication and integrity to motivate and organize people. Mathematics is a true passion...

My name is Francis Nguyen. I am married and have three beautiful daughters. I graduated with a Bachelor in Math Education in 2000 and a Masters in Math in 2003 from Fairfield University. I have been teaching high school for over 20 years. The subjects I have taught ranged from elementary math to Trigonometry. I love to help children learn math and succeed in math.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media and I am an aspiring web designer. Mathematics has always been my favorite subject in school and also my favorite subject to teach. I want everyone who is learning Mathematics to enjoy it as much as I do, and that is what motivates me to help students. My teaching style mostly includes using real-world examples and problems to explain new concepts.

...to adults who wanted to learn English. After graduating college, I spent a year in France intimately learning the language and teaching my host family English. In my spare time, I love traveling, expanding my book collection, practicing yoga, and delving into community theater and choral groups. In my tutoring, I look to build my students' confidence through hard work, encouragement, and compassion. I believe that once students have confidence in themselves, they will be...

I am a native New Yorker who holds a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from the NYU Stern School of Business. I am available to help with a wide variety of subject areas and look forward to working with new students!

...math problems and want to make sure that my students grasp the concept completely, rather than partially. Many students have asked me, "What's the point of this? How would I use this in my life?" Well, good news is that I like to apply math to real world situations to allow my students to fully understand the relevance and necessity of knowing and using math in their everyday lives. I have a large range of...

...of interest of our coach , and gave up. After one month we were only two left. That's when the coach approached us and, with a smile, said that the sifting period had passed, and it was time to start training seriously. And seriously we did since both of us, the remaining boys, made it to the national team. The moral of the story is obvious: unless one understands himself where his interest lies, one...

...started tutoring in college and have continued to do so. My favorite subjects to tutor are Biology and Math. I enjoy tutoring because I am able to share my knowledge with students to help them succeed. Also, students help me along the way to become a better tutor. Other than being a tutor, I like to read and exercise in my spare time. I also love cooking and baking; I am a frequent views of...

...in Computer Science. I've worked as a tutor for Skidmore's math department, and for the school's summer research program. I was also a part of the school's problem solving group, and competed in the national Putnam exam. My approach for tutoring is going to vary based on my student, but my first priority is always to understand where they're at and what they do know, before trying to help with what they don't. I strongly believe...

...system design, designing with computer modeling and simulations, numerical methods. My philosophy in teaching some one is NOT to tell them what to do or give them a set of instructions like a robot to follow, but rather teach you the logic and reasons that is behind the topic which will hard wire the subject in your brain. In my free time, I like to create new ideas, design them, and create prototypes (basically inventing)

...have been exciting. One of my primary missions as a tutor is to not only help prepare my students for their exams, but also to develop a personal relationship as a mentor throughout the college application process to ensure they stay focused, but also happy. In my free time I keep busy with a myriad of hobbies. I'm a 3 time national chess champion, avid poker player, semi-professional gamer, Rubik's cuber, singer and string musician,...

...applying to medical schools. I have prior experience tutoring at Kumon, teaching elementary and middle school students a wide range of topics in math, reading comprehension and writing. I have a passion for science and mathmatics and understand that these may be topics many students dislike. I aim to help students by using examples from the real world as well as other techniques that make it easier for the student to appreciate and understand these...

Throughout my career, whether in the cockpit of a US Naval jet or working on strategies for an asset allocation modes, I actively use math everyday. My love of math is profound and my three Honor Roll children are shining examples. I have formally and informally tutored hundreds of pupils for 35+ years and believe that students need to understand concepts rather than memorize them.

...middle school, and high school students. I believe doing well on tests involves more than knowing the subject material. I emphasize test-taking strategies, like process of elimination, ignoring irrelevant information, and pacing. More than anything, I hope to help students build the confidence they need to ace their tests and succeed in college and beyond. In high school and college, my favorite subjects were in the social sciences, math, and Spanish. I also ran in...

...teaching them tricks to eventually self-correct themselves, use context clues to answer reading questions, and gain a better understanding of their English material. As a tutor, my style is to have fun with my students and establish a friendly bond. I find that this makes the learning come much easier, and paints a picture of their understanding beyond the homework page. I like to know what my students are interested in, how they enjoy school,...

...our work together to best fit your individual needs. I feel my teaching and tutoring style has been strengthened by being a parent of a teenager. Today's teenagers have so much going between school, extracurriculars and tutoring. I understand the demands on their time and will work to make tutoring time effective and fun. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I am an avid rock climber and love spending time on the water. This summer I...

I teach High School algebra in NYC. I have a Bachelors in Mathematics and I'm currently a Grad students at CUNY Lehman College, with concentration in Math Education. I have great passion for teaching and have been an educator since 2012.

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.

...helping others succeed, and that is my goal for all of my students! I have aided both middle and high school students with subjects like math and English, and love to see the results when they get a higher grade than they thought was possible. I believe students are capable of whatever they want to achieve, and I would like to help them get one step closer to their goals. I am excited to share...