Award-Winning Intermediate Algebra Tutors serving West New York, NJ

...taking tips, time management, etc. During our sessions together, we will review the problems that I have provided for homework, and I will instruct the student on better and faster ways to solve the correct problems and demonstrate ways to approach the problems that they did not know how to solve. Additionally, I always find...

...lost in a good book or feeling the thrill of excitement at finally solving a difficult math problem, I feel that learning should be fun and viewed as a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career, I have been a well-rounded student, excelling in math as well as language and literature. I am a...

...I've tutored independently and at other companies for years before finding my home at Varsity Tutors. My first and strongest experiences with tutoring has been with Algebra and Algebra 2, but through experience with students of all ages, I can also help with lower levels of Mathematics. Fractions and decimals are a problem of the...

...various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass),...

...class. In my time as a middle school teacher, I found that explaining the importance of the subject, and how the subject relates and is useful to everyday life as the best way to help the student maintain an interest in the subject. I also found that breaking down the topic in which the student...

...statistics and physics. Teaching and tutoring is something I have done extensively during school because it helps me revisit many foundational concepts in these subjects, helps evolve my teaching strategies and above all: because I love doing it. I am always looking for feedback and ideas on how I can be the best tutor to...

...the Dean's List every semester and a Golden Key Honor Society Member. After completing my undergraduate science classes, I became a Teaching Assistant for Biology and Chemistry. As a teaching assistant, I met with students on a one to one basis during office hours and helped strengthen their problem areas. After undergrad, I went to...

...psychology majors, or new freshmen, they usually are able to grasp the "grammar rules" of a linear algebra problem before I proceed to formally state the theorem to be applied. While I continue today with my research work on probability models and my full-time college teaching, I enjoy guiding high school or older students, and...

...of arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. I have also tutored a few of my college-aged friends to help them study for upcoming calculus and statistics finals. By far, my favorite subject to tutor is mathematics. Arithmetic and geometry have such beautiful, intricate relationships which I find fascinating. I think, as a result, my teaching philosophy...

...we arrived, the 2 oldest of my 5 children, and I had difficulties to acclimate to our new life. I understand how difficult it is to learn a new language; more so, when it is a language that you don't use all the time. It is why I use different teaching methods in my lessons,...

...and math; in these subjects I tend to find that students struggle with the core foundations, so when classes start to add on more complex theories or work, they get flustered. I want to ensure that the students are comfortable enough with the fundamentals, so they can apply these topics in more rigorous classes and...

...can also help write papers and proofread for errors and content of any subject, and help write lab reports. I am comfortable tutoring students of any age and at any speed. I can go as slow as the student needs to, and I excel at teaching through explanations of why to help give a solid...

...take pride in making learning fun and comprehensive. Likewise, I love to find the passion within all my students, and find ways to relate those passions back into our lessons. I am comfortable with tutoring through all grades, and am great with kids and making sure their studying time is time well spent. I focus...

...civil engineering from the University of Ottawa with a minor in computing technology (management option) but also took options in biology and chemistry to go along with environmental engineering, fluid dynamics, statics, strength of materials and engineering math courses. I then went on to pursue a Masters in civil engineering at Carleton (in progress) where...

...I've learned a ton of effective teaching methods. I've also learned many that don't work at all - we will skip those. My goal is to have you learn as much as possible, as efficiently as possible, while having as much fun as possible. Whether you want to explore subject fundamentals or just improve your...

...student with 1+ years of experience tutoring mathematics and physics at all levels up until Real Analysis II. Results-oriented, organized tutor highly regarded for working with students of all backgrounds to improve academic ability and understanding. Student-centric instructor who champions academic achievement while also creating a positive learning environment for all. Accomplished in building trust...

...the time I am asking questions, even if it is basic, just to get the student to always be on his/her feet. I also make sure to use a lot of diagrams and flow charts when teaching. Outside of school, I spend a lot of time exploring and doing photography. I also love listening to...

...Before moving to New York, I completed my undergraduate degree at Stevenson University in Baltimore. During this time, I worked as a peer tutor for three and a half years, covering subjects such as math, writing skills, and psychology. While at Stevenson I also helped to pilot a program that worked with at risk students...

...to teach. I have always loved science. But what I enjoy most is helping young people learn. I believe what I do best is to help students understand the physical world that surrounds them. When I teach I focus on short lessons followed by "hands-on" student activities to reinforce the lesson. When I'm not teaching...

...during the summer. I worked out of a church in Brooklyn tutoring students who were struggling in school academically. I taught underserved youth courses in math, reading, and science. I also worked at a summer camp at Eastside House Settlements in the Bronx, preparing lesson plans for 6th graders. I also taught all levels of...