Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...I have found it is helpful for students to work with someone relatively close to their own age. As someone who enjoys problem-solving for its own sake, I often find myself in the position of explaining difficult concepts and abstract ideas to people with very different backgrounds and personalities than my own. Generally, people learn best from examples they find relevant, interesting, and concrete. My main hobby outside of class is music. I play viola...

I have completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's in Marine Science. I have taken courses in a variety of subjects, and worked as a Teaching Assistant for several science classes. Academics can be challenging, but I believe you can achieve success through persistence, patience, and the right help.

...Her time studying abroad in Madrid allowed her an opportunity to perfect her Spanish and embrace Spanish Literature. Ripsime has extensive experience working with a variety of learners including English as a Second Language students, honors and AP students in reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. She has extensive experience working with students needing support in history, math (up to Calculus), English, Spanish and Science. Ripsime specializes in working with elementary through high school students. She...

...I am very passionate about biology, having taken it every semester of my college career. What I love about biology is how applicable it is to everyday life, explaining the functions of living organisms. Admittedly, there have been a number of times where I sought a tutor to help with my academics. Now, I want to be the one to help others understand the material while creating a growing appreciation for the subject matter.

...at Shakespeare. I graduated from Yale with a degree in American Studies, and took all sorts of fun and arguably bizarre classes from building medical devices for babies, to learning Zulu, and analyzing German fairytales. And believe me, oftentimes things just don't make sense to me. But I've found that having someone (i.e. a tutor) around can help with finding alternative ways of approaching a problem/reading a sentence. I currently write music for movies and...

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

I like Math and Physics, and I believe that I will be able to use my skills to help students learn more about these subjects. I will be patient, and I will try to make each session as interesting and fulfilling as possible. I will be responsive to the student's needs and will use my strengths in Math and Physics to help the student achieve success in these areas, always with thoughtfulness and consideration.

...a reason! I have over ten years of tutoring experience and I now am more than halfway done with getting my masters degree in education. I firmly believe that all students have their own unique way of learning, and I am here to cater to their specific, individual needs. I am a very self-motivated person who loves to teach others to be the same way! Through confidence and academic learning, I believe I can lead...

...years in multiple scenarios. While I was in high school, I volunteered on the weekends to play games and organize activities for disabled children. I have also volunteered to teach a fifth grade class the basic ideas of financial responsibility. Most recently, I worked as a camp counselor where I managed a group of 23 boys entering first grade. I am very passionate about the field of mathematics, and it is my goal to make...

...students of all ages as I have worked at Kumon with kids aged 6-15, taught financial literacy at a high school (14-18), tutored in the SAT, and tutored college students (18-20). I specialize in tutoring in the SAT as I have extensive test prep experience and test taking strategies. I believe that practice makes perfect and my method includes doing practice problems and learning concepts and strategies along the way if students have problems in...

...refine my methods to better help students become more proficient in their studies. Several of the students I work with notice substantial improvements in their academic performance within a short time frame. In addition, some individuals develop a genuine appreciation of the subject material and choose to pursue postsecondary studies and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). My goal is to provide students with an engaging and enriched learning experience. I look forward...

...an outsourcing environment. I have designed and implemented outsourcing solutions for major industries including major banks, manufacturing, medical, and education, technical and service industries. I have earned an MSc (Waterloo), MBA (University of Phoenix), and is at present completing his dissertation for a PhD in Information Technology program at the University of Phoenix. I have taught many graduate and undergraduate courses at the University of Phoenix, both on site and online as well as in...

...my college time and I currently have an online tutoring job in pronunciation correction. As a Mandarin native speaker who has been in the US for more than 6 years with Mandarin tutoring experiences during college, I know the most challenging parts of Mandarin learning for English speakers and how to get over them. My degrees include Bachelor and Master in Applied Mathematics. With a strong mathematics background, I tutor mathematics as well.

I would like to cultivate learning by promoting essential habits and creating a positive learning environment. I believe that learning should be tailored to each student based on their respective skills and attributes. I incorporate different teaching styles to reinforce ideas, and am very patient and understanding.

...really enjoy working with students and being able to provide guidance and tips that I believe were necessary from my experience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I hold a focus on math, especially subjects from middle school to high school-level courses. I believe that every student learns in his or her unique way and that the job of a tutor is to find out the optimal learning method and provide the customized...

I'm sophomore physics and computer science major at SUNY Binghamton. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored in subjects such as physics, biology, geometry, algebra and calculus. I have a strong background in math and science and enjoy helping others foster their love for math/science. Beyond academics, I'm big soccer player, traveler and reader.... A student's interest in a topic is entirely determined by the effectiveness and ability of the teacher to garner interest in...

...AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, and Marine Science. I started tutoring as a sophomore in High School, and since then have tutored primarily in Chemistry, Earth Science, Geometry, Physics, and Algebra I and II. In addition to STEM, I am confident in my skills as a concise yet descriptive writer, and I scored a 35 on the ACT, so I'm also qualified to tutor in these subjects. Aside from academics, in high school I played...

...as a multi-disciplinary tutor. I have a BFA in English with a Creative Writing concentration. But my history in education makes me similarly equipped to tutor Math as well, including higher level topics. I enjoy the idea of being able to interact and build rapport with others while helping them grow and learn at the same time. Whether it's teaching people how they can express themselves on paper or manipulate numbers and patterns, I'm truly...

...at Stony Brook University to receive my Masters in Teaching. Working with students has always been a passion of mine and is now something I am pursuing. I currently work as a part-time dance instructor and teach children ranging from the ages 2 to 18. Through this job experience I have helped encourage and inspire student to do their best and have also helped tutor these student on occasion in between classes. I would love...

I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and I love working with all kinds of students. I have tutored students of all ages, and also students with learning disabilities. I have had lots of success with students that I have worked with. I am currently a statistician and I apply math concepts to my work everyday on the job.