Award-Winning College Algebra Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...is more important to learn how to solve a problem. When I encounter a problem that seems impossible, instead of simply giving up, I go back to my basics. Instead of focusing on what I do not know, I look at what information is given to me. I also look at the problem from a...

...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 the Food Network. I also like going to the beach in the summer and spending time with my family and friends.

...suceed in the math and sciences regardless of gender or natural ability. Through repition, visulaization, and step by step understanding, any problem can be conquered. My goal is to help each individual over the initial, reaction of "I can't do this" to "I can figure this out." I hope to cultivate confidence and understanding in...

...challenges. One component of my responsibility as an instructor is to show students that mathematics is not as tedious as they may think, and it can not only be enjoyable but useful. My goal is to help instill confidence in my students so that they can believe that they can perform well in class, and...

...recreationally since high school. Finally, I attended a Spanish immersion elementary school and have continued to take classes in Spanish throughout my education and thusly am a good candidate to tutor Spanish. My teaching philosophy can be summarized with control. I like for the student to have holistic control over the material themselves rather than...

...Chemistry, AP Calculus, and AP US History exams. This is in addition to serving as Class President in the Student Government. The medical profession is a long journey with many tests along the way. The key to success as a student is to have a goal, stay structured, and find ways to make the learning...

...been given the opportunity to do! I believe that tutoring is a back and forth system. 50% me, 50% you. And with a little touch of fun, that's how we'll get the 100%. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling and photography. In addition to that, I am a psychology and marketing major in college.

When I was in 8th grade, I was struggling with pre-algebra (I couldn't seem to wrap my head around distance/rate/time problems). I found myself loathing a class I had once loved. I started working with a tutor and going from barely getting by to being successful in that class was a very fulfilling feeling that...

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...hands on scientific research experience. I have been a tutor for 8 years in a variety of subjects in the mathematic and scientific fields. My students have ranged in skill and course level, and include students from adolescents through the college level. My major goal is to help my students understand the core concepts behind...

...teach in both English and Spanish. I love teaching, and I find myself being very passionate of my students' learning, feeling comfortable and having fun in the process. I also believe that no subject is a constraint, but otherwise, the key for our growth and our wellbeing. In non-teaching experience, I love cooking, eating, hiking,...

...Finance and International Business and Masters degrees in Psychology and Business Administration. My approach to working with students is grounded in executive coaching. Essentially, one of my key goals is to help students become better performers in their classes by helping them boost their confidence, skills, and ability to succeed. I strongly believe that academic...

...graduating, I decided to pursue a career in pharmaceutical sciences and am currently a pharmacy student at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. Many of my colleagues often recommended that I look into tutoring during my academic journey because of the simplistic way I can break down complex material. I know how difficult academia can...

...have found that I enjoy 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...

...a strong passion for math and helping others succeed in it. I am able to tutor middle school through college-level math, including Algebra I and II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus III (including power series), and Ordinary Differential Equations. While I may not have official tutoring experience, I've spent countless hours helping classmates and friends work through challenging...

...feel like you're payoffs aren't equal to the work you've put in, that's when it's time to seek help. I specialize in that help. I understand your frustration, especially when you realize that learning subject matter and learning test-taking strategies should both be given attention. I used this combination of foundational knowledge and test-taking acumen...

...getting the student to thoughtfully approach questions and logically approach problems. I believe strongly that a student should be guided through problems rather than simply told whether they are right or wrong (that's what an answer key is for!). A tutor should provide feedback on their thought processes as well as follow through all possible...

...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 others perform to the best of their ability...

...responsibility of the leadership position in my mothers absence. I did extracurricular activities and sports such as track & field and afterschool clubs. But towards sophomore year, my involvement in afterschool activities decreased, my mom got a new job with a different schedule that required me to pick up my sisters from school every day....

...a career in molecular biology, I use math and science every day, and I can explain real-world applications and uses for these subjects that may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and increase their interest in a subject...