Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Clifton, NJ

...elementary school. During my graduate study I maintained a strong GPA and received my K-6 certification in two years (four semesters). This past year I accepted a job in Rutherford, NJ as the Gifted and Talented/Keyboarding teacher. Since I received my bachelor's degree in Humanities, I had enough credit requirements to apply for the middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts endorsements upon passing the Praxis exam for both subjects, which I did. Being...

...with a B.S. with Distinction (top 3% of graduating class) in Integrative Biology. During my undergraduate years, I participated in a variety of teaching and leadership activities. I was a chemistry lab TA where I instructed weekly labs. I created lesson plans and taught at an after-school environmental science club. I lead volunteers on service trips across the country and eventually became an executive board member of Alternative Spring Break developing student leaders to facilitate...

...relate students academic and extra curricular interests to what I am tutoring, therefore we can focus on the positives! Nothing makes me happier to see a students light bulb go on after struggling with a subject! My goal as a tutor is to engage students throughout the learning process. As a self proclaimed science nerd, I believe that we should ask questions. I will encourage my students to go beyond what they are learning and...

...Marketing) from Pace University (2008). Currently, I work for ABC Languages, a language school in Manhattan, teaching Greek to children and adults in private and group settings. I also work for Penguin Random as an online Greek teacher and a translator. Last but not least, for the past nine months I am with Kidz Choice Services, Inc as an ABA therapist in bilingual environments (English and Greek) where I successfully completed my Registered Behavior Technician...

...Emory University before receiving my Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. During my time at Georgia Tech I was able to serve as a graduate teaching assistant, holding office hours, assisting students with assignments, and even preparing and teaching a handful of classes. As an engineer I've always enjoyed math and science, but understanding their applications is truly what has inspired me. My goal in tutoring is to uncover the power of math and...

...instill the confidence needed to succeed while building deep, intuitive understandings of key concepts that are critical for success. During my teaching sessions I try to use engaging and amusing examples to illustrate the subject, with a keen understanding that learning is most fruitful when student and teacher are enjoying themselves. I also try to provide students with effective study habits and exercises that can maximize the time between sessions and help achieve the best...

...an older brother to three younger brothers and a coach for baseball/basketball. I love teaching academics but also really enjoy teaching others how to do things that aren't necessarily academic. For some reason I was obsessed with making sure all my brothers new how to tie their shoes by time they were three. One of the most important things I have learned from teaching children how to learn is that patience and humor reign supreme....

...is an example of that. I have had the opportunity of engaging in the most unique mixture of peculiar, fun, and stimulating positions. My experience ranges from ESL classes with Somali refugee students in high school to Special Needs students in elementary school. I have also done some freelance tutoring intermittently for friends and family. All of these experiences have been contributed to my teaching style. My philosophy for tackling challenging academic subjects is also...

...University, I had the pleasure of tutoring students from my very own high school on Long Island and neighboring schools in town. After having received an MA in English education, I have relocated to Manhattan and I am eager to continue helping students achieve their academic goals. In particular, I specialize in tutoring all areas of the SAT and ACT, and any type of writing. Of course, whenever I work with students I aim to...

...My personal favorite subjects as a student were history and english, but I find helping students who struggle with math equally as gratifying. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized exams such as the SAT because of how easy it is for students to improve once they are taught techniques and begin to practice them. As the son of a teacher I was always taught that education was vital and necessary to succeed. I passionately believe...

...student and am patient. I enjoy working with students of all levels. I explain the concepts in ways that are easy to understand. In mathematics often if you are having problems, you missed something earlier on; I try to identify what basic areas you need work in and help you understand the fundamentals first and move on to the more difficult problems you are working on currently. I consistently get excellent results with my math...

...on a client's face once he or she has understood the material that was presented. I believe that this is one of the true joys of teaching. I have had several other experiences in being a tutor where I tutored lower school students while I was in High School and during my first undergraduate degree I tutored visually challenged classmates. Following the completion of my B.Sc in Economics I moved to Colombia where I became...

...prosper beyond their maximum potential if they were to get the care and consideration they deserved, which is uncommon in hospitals and public schools, respectively. Therefore, I am an intern at a local clinic where I work directly with patients to improve patient satisfaction and guarantee a standard quality of care. On the other hand, every week, I mentor high school students through the college application process and work with them one-on-one to edit their...

...with an educational experience that will embolden a love for learning, exploration, and self-awareness. Currently, as a second grade teacher at a private school in Manhattan, I encourage my students to feel confident in their abilities to look closely, think critically, ask questions, and have conversations, with the goal of becoming successful learners across all areas. I began tutoring elementary-age students in college and have continued to 5 years later. I love working one-on-one with...

...students with ADD/ADHD. I have been involved in various tutoring and enrichment programs. Some of this experience has been with enhancing study skills, preparing for state tests, and working with below proficient students. I have a year of Orton Gillingham training (a multisensory and kinesthetic approach to teaching) that has helped my students who require tutoring in reading, phonics, writing, phonemic awareness, and spelling. I love teaching and work hard at making it interesting for...

...helps me recognize a students personal needs and cater to the individual learning style every person has. This approach combined with a focus on a deep understanding of the topic, developing good study habits, and problem solving abilities allows my students not only to excel during the time of tutoring, but after it as well. I am comfortable teaching ACT math, science, reading and SAT math and reading. Test prep is my favorite subject to...

...degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and I have solid background in science majors, especially math and physics. I've been working as a math and physics tutor for four years in undergrad as well as grad school, so I know exactly where students struggle and am very eager to help. I also worked as a teaching assistant for Fluid Mechanics. I watch football, soccer, and LOL in my spare time.

...a Master's Degree in Education. In addition to being a classroom certified teacher, I have also tutored older students in SAT test preparation, as well as classroom content such as calculus and physics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, ranging from elementary education to high school Mathematics, science and Spanish. I enjoy teaching and my work is about my students, who have the potential to achieve at the highest levels, and their parents, who...

...from Brooklyn College. My passion for tutoring started in high school when I began tutoring as a requirement of the National Honor Society. I continued tutoring privately when I entered college mainly for elementary aged students. Currently, I work with an after school program where I work with large groups of students with ages ranging from 4-12 years old. I love being able to help someone who is struggling to grasp a concept. This is...

...who realized my interest in Maths, inspired me, and pushed me to get better. From that year i was able to overcome the challenges. I got much better with all the concepts and there was no turning back. I became so good in Mathematics, that I have decided to pursue engineering. I did my masters in computer science from Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ. While I was studying for my Masters I had a great...