Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving White Plains, NY

...I am also well versed in literature and college standardized tests like the ACT and MCAT. I always enjoy conquering a new subject and I hope to pass on that passion to whomever I teach! I was raised in a family that truly believes that education is the most important tool in one's life. As such, I am in the process of applying to medical school for the class of 2020. When I am not...

...environment. Sometimes teachers do not have the time to give sufficient personalized attention, the way a qualified tutor can. I believe that I can help motivate and encourage students who are currently having difficulty. I teach in a conceptual manner, encouraging deeper thought, rather than pure memorization. I have been a mathematics tutor for over twenty years. I started tutoring while attending the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. I have had numerous tutoring experiences throughout...

...became a teaching assistant for a General Psychology survey course. In my role as an honors research assistant at a psychology laboratory on campus, I also helped to train incoming research assistant in laboratory procedures and study design. At Varsity, I tutor Algebra, Geometry, AP-level Statistics, as well as AB and IB-level Psychology. I am an empathetic tutor, as I strongly believe that subject matter expertise must be combined with a true understanding of a student’s...

...Telecommunications and Optics Engineering at the City College of New York. I started tutoring mathematics shortly after my first semester in college. I love every branch of mathematics, but I tend to gravitate towards Calculus due to its beauty and effectiveness in describing and modeling natural phenomena. However, I feel equally pleased tutoring other math subjects, including, but not limited to: Differential Equations, Algebra, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Electrical Engineering courses, and Pre-Calculus.... Explain the concept, show...

...not take long for me to realize my passion is working with children, and in September 2014, I began working as a Teacher Assistant at PS 40 in Manhattan. I work closely with small groups of students who need extra reinforcement and academic support as well as with gifted students who prefer an extra challenge. During the afternoon, I tutor high school students, as well as mentor. These experiences, along with my motivation and ability...

...school and high school students improve their grades and/or prepare for standardized tests. While I'm comfortable teaching in many subject areas, my specialty is standardized test preparation. In addition to having a strong understanding of the subject matter covered on these exams, test-taking strategy is a strength of mine, including time management and general multiple choice strategy. I was a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction in high school and I enjoy helping...

...experience and five years as a professional sailor, I have a lot of appreciation for how the world around us works. From the simple process of doubling a recipe, to finding the optimum angle between wind and current to win a sailing race, to deeper questions about the workings of the cosmos, I hope to help students understand and internalize just how important (and useful!) an education in math and science really is!

...students, and it has the potential to open countless doors in the future. I love working with students to prep for the SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, or ACT because I feel that I can really help students by making the process of prepping for and initially intimidating test much less scary and overwhelming. Learning should be a fun and engaging process, and I always strive to bring a fun and interactive approach to tutoring to help...

...of my achievements in the math and science department: I have scored in the top 10% in Chemistry I in the New Jersey Science League (NJSL) and first place in the state in Biology II; was a semi-finalist in the United States of America Biology Olympiad (USABO) and have qualified for the United States of America Mathematical Olypiad (USAMO). I have also spent some summers working at a math camp with 5th-8th graders at the...

...them, learning becomes a struggle. With them, it can be fun and easy. And when something is fun, students want to do more. It no longer is a fight to do assignments or practice. Practice is also key in my tutoring. The more practice there is, the more comfortable a student will feel. No one wants to do something discomforting, so comfort and, once again, understanding, is of utmost importance. Overall, my goal is to...

...I would like to get a firm footing by tutoring struggling students. I love to teach, often helping my nephew with his math homework and occasionally Spanish and some science. I am crazy about the English language and languages in general, having studied Spanish in high school and Japanese and Italian in college. And math has always been a passion of mine. I want to pass those passions onto young minds and get them excited...

...apart of the Varsity Tutors team where I can share my passion for math and help students reach their academic goals! I earned my Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering at the University of Connecticut. However, it was back in grade school when I first discovered my passion for math. I now have 13 years of experience tutoring math, science and test prep. Math is so much easier with a good teacher. Let me help...

As a teacher, I have taught all contents from Algebra I-AP Calc. I have had students achieve more than twenty percentage point growth. I'm committed to helping students see the beauty in math and how important it is to our lives!

...This practical understanding shapes the way I tutor. I aim to make math not only understandable, but meaningful for every student. My passion for helping others grew through leadership and mentoring roles, especially as a Fusion Mentor where I supported underclassmen academically and personally. These experiences helped me develop the communication and empathy needed to support students through academic challenges. I tutor math concepts ranging from foundational elementary and middle school skills to advanced topics,...

...I have been tutoring since I was a freshman in High School and it's always been something I have been very passionate about. In college I was a peer advisor where my job was to familiarize students with campus resources, give study tips, and answer any other questions they may have had. I tutored some of my students on the side. I am very eager to continue meeting with any students who are in need...

I am currently a student at Stony Brook University and have taken many advanced science and math classes. It is my goal to help other students in areas involving these subjects. I have also found difficulties in advanced math and science classes and hope to help others overcome their academic wall through tutoring.

If you choose me to be your tutor then you will definitely ace your test. I'm a great math tutor because I understand the material thoroughly, am patient, and know how to explain things. I attended Stuyvesant High School and the University of Chicago; I am currently studying Data Science with Johns Hopkins.... If you don't get it then I'm explaining it wrong.... Before the first session, I'd have them do a bunch of practice problems...

...needs in all subject areas. My strongest subject is Mathematics and I also believe in the development of good study habits in all areas, thus I feel that students still need to be taught what is good studying, how to stay organized and focus on a study plan for success. Once a struggling shy student myself, I can be relatable and understanding on the obstacles of what's keeping a student from achieving their potential.

...have developed the ability to work in a challenging environment with diverse individuals, while honing important interpersonal skills utilized in clinical settings, such as patience, active listening, and conflict resolution. In the summer of 2012, I was hired at Mt. Hope Family Center as a summer camp family research assistant. We conducted family recruitment visits for child participation in Mt. Hope's NIMH-funded summer camp (Child Abuse and Trauma-Related Psychopathology: Multiple Levels of Analysis). Visits were...

...over time, like watching my own children grow up. The subject I am most passionate about teaching is math, math, and math! Seeing different equations and variables click together to make a coherent, objective statement is always fun to see, and it is fun teaching my students how to understand this in the grand scheme of life. When I am not going crazy for equations, I am reading long fantasy novels, gaming, or improving my...