Certified Tutors From Stony Brook University

...School at Georgetown University where I completed a degree in Physiology. My next step was teaching High School science as a substitute teacher. Teaching High school science gave me an opportunity to really learn what strategies and techniques work best with students who are struggling with a particular subject. I have been told that "...

...Mastery of this type of subject matter comes from being able to ask "what is it I'm trying to accomplish by asking this question? What is the item - that can be quantified - that I need to extract from the problem material at hand?" Then the formula becomes a tool to aid in turning...

...up I too struggled in grade school and would often need the help of tutors to enrich my learning experience. Throughout this journey I've had the incredible opportunity of being tutored by some of the best teachers, many of whom explained the material better than my own professors did. Each of these tutors had their...

...a study schedule for their individual classes. I have learned as a student myself, and by working with other students, that no one lacks the intelligence to attain their goals, rather planning and making realistic schedules and goals is the primary step in working towards academic success. I am very hands on and review homework,...

...I worked for nearly a decade before relocating to sunny Florida. I tutor students of all abilities, from pre-K to 12, from the basics of reading, writing and math, to Study Skills and Organization, preparation for middle and high school, and test taking strategies. I am very involved in helping elementary, middle school and high...

...a passion to motivate students to achieve their full potential. More than raising test scores, I help each student gain more confidence in their own abilities and increase their proficiency in understanding with context, rather than simply memorizing facts or formulas. I adapt my teaching style to the particular needs of each student, with the...

...the student to become self-motivated. Once a student sees that learning can be joyful, rather than painful, they will look forward to honing their skills and tackling increasingly difficult areas of a given subject. I have previously taught: reading to five-year-olds, essay writing to college students, English and Spanish as second languages,and life-management skills in...

...is patience. If someone if coming to me to learn, I can explain the concepts to them as long as needed without getting frustrated. I want my students to learn! I teach virtually all high school subjects and below and am even open to teaching college curriculum courses if they fit my expertise.... My teaching philosophy is that the teacher and the student need patience for one another. Some topics are very difficult to grasp, and...

...works; I also enjoy math because it's a huge part of Physics! My method is to first make sure the student knows exactly what the question is asking them to find, then break the question down into as many simple steps as needed to show the student how to progress to the right answer. Rather...

...math and science they can become more excited about it. I'm a firm believer in positive attitudes being contagious and my main goal is to eradicate the negative stigma that surrounds math classes. By breaking down classes like algebra, calculus and geometry I can get students to understand simple concepts and then work on compounding...

...sure a child knows a formula, but more importantly the concept behind that formula, and under what circumstances it needs to be applied. With my help, I can make sure pupils learn not only the what and when of a concept, but also the why and how. In my eyes, very few things are as...

...grades 4 through 9 math and grades 4 through 9 science. I am, however, qualified to teach and tutor many other subjects. I have tutored learners ages 5 through 25 in reading, writing, history, Spanish, math, vocabulary, and study skills / organization. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the world of...

...As a tutor, I aim to rectify that problem with one-on-one sessions designed to tackle concepts from a different angle, that perhaps the teacher had overlooked. There is no better feeling to me than that moment of clarity when a student finally understands something they had been previously struggling with. Aside from math and studying,...

...their learning. For me, teaching and learning is a dual investment for teacher and student. I pride myself on creating optimal learning opportunities in which students can maximize their strengths, while simultaneously being empowered to take on and overcome instructional challenges. Building relationships and meeting students where they are in the learning process is integral...

...crystallography. My background has been heavy handed with Biology and Chemistry courses and has drawn on a thorough and frequent use of algebra as a basis for most of my work. I grew up in Queens, NY and attended a small private school for most of my education prior to university. Having been a student...

...Skills and Homework Help. I earned by B.A. from Hofstra University, and I'm a Distinguished Graduate from their Honors College. I earned two Masters degrees from Stony Brook University , and I'm a published historian. I work as an adjunct professor at SUNY Farmingdale and Suffolk County Community College, and have also taught at Queensborough...

My interest in mathematics dates back to my first year s in school while my passion for technology and computer science began budding in high school. I always excelled in math and science classes, propelling me...

...and pursue a different path. This was a difficult decision for me since I was not one of the people who thought science was easy and never had to study, I had to work very hard to understand the concepts and work through the problems. My struggles with chemistry everyday and my ability to work...

...a topic. I believe that the best way to teach is by using examples to ensure that the student can understand the basics of a subject. Following high school, I attended Stony Brook University and obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Physics. I plan on going to grad school and obtaining my masters degree in...

...tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to...