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

...the tools to learn. Every failure is an opportunity for growth, both academically and personally. I am a graduate of New York University with a B.A. in Political Science. I've tutored students through the America Reads/America Counts program in college and as an independent tutor in subjects including essay writing, SAT prep, elementary math, phonics, and English as a second language. My style is to adapt to the needs of students and their personalities rather...

...degree in Statistics with minors in Creative Writing and Computer Science. I believe that numbers and mathematics are all around us and a strong understanding of basic applications is an essential part of every student's education. I strive to create a friendly and light-hearted working environment where students are comfortable asking questions because, from my experience, it is more conducive to learning. I tutor a host of Mathematical subjects but also specialize in helping students...

...towards my Bachelor's in Psychology and French from Siena College in Loudonville, New York. I am hoping to get a PhD in Social Psychology. I have worked as a Statistics tutor with students at my college. I believe in patience and listening to the students needs when tutoring because they will only succeed if you work with them in the best way that they understand. Outside from tutoring, I am very involved with social activism...

...laude from Hamilton College with a B.A. in Economics and Government, and I just finished my first year at Columbia Law School this past May. I ran several student organizations at Hamilton and gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really enjoy getting to know my students and I like to bring a sense of humor to my lessons to help keep them engaged. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd...

...Council. Since graduating I have lived abroad in Russia, working in business and teaching and tutoring. I have experience with adults and youth of all ages, though mostly with older kids. I have instructed one-on-one and in group settings. I excel at anything 'logic based'- Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Philosophy, as well as English/ESL, Writing, Literature, 6-8 Math, and a variety of other subjects. I love to teach by allowing my students to discover the...

...drawing to Marxist thinking, my tutoring interests are much more broad. I have always done quite well on standardized tests and love helping people prepare for them! I also enjoy tutoring science, math reading, writing, literature and related fields at all levels! Additionally, I have great French skills and am more than comfortable tutoring elementary to intermediate French. I also studied Italian in college and lived in Italy for 6 months, so beginner Italian is...

...and each experience has allowed me to refine my methods to better help students become more proficient in their studies. Several of the students I work with notice substantial improvements in their academic performance within a short time frame. In addition, some individuals develop a genuine appreciation of the subject material and choose to pursue postsecondary studies and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). My goal is to provide students with an engaging...

...love, and I look forward to working with new students on these subjects. I try my best to make every subject relatable to my students through everyday examples. I break down major concepts into more manageable pieces to help students see the larger concept. Teaching is a passion of mine. I have been teaching swim lessons for 5 years, and academic tutoring for the past 3. I have taught people of all ages, from 3rd...

...I am also experienced in coming up with strategic methods as to how they can improve. I try to look out for the cause of the students’ confusion, and then move on to resolve it by teaching the student the key concepts that are necessary for understanding the material. As of now, I am tutoring Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, Arithmetic, Elementary Math, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Honors Chemistry, Organic Chemistry,...

...and math. I have taught students in Spanish, French, and English as a Second-Language, using highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I have lived in Spain, France, and Chile, as well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. My additional teaching areas of expertise include test prep, reading comprehension and essay writing, and government. My teaching...

...college. I love working one-on-one with students in efforts to help them gain a better understanding of the subjects they would like to master. I believe each and every student has unique learning requirements and I strive to meet these needs by modifying my teaching method in order to best benefit my student. I am very patient and I always like to ensure that my student is progressing and excelling with each session. I am...

...teacher at Success Academy. In May, I graduated The King’s College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. My experience at The King’s College has motivated me to excel academically and develop my skills in critical thinking. Above all, my time at The King’s College has taught me how to write prolifically and understand ideas with both breadth and depth. Outside of tutoring, I have a passion for traveling. Most recently,...

...with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Since graduating, I have changed fields and am now working towards my PhD in Neuroscience with the goal of becoming a research scientist. I have previously tutored college students in the Chemistry Help Center at Nassau Community College, as well as frequently helping classmates in my science classes with any questions that come up prior to an exam. I tutor many science subjects, including chemistry, biology, and...

Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...

...topics from that class called "How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking"! Back in Los Angeles, I worked as a tutor and coached a high school wrestling team. As a tutor, I spent a lot of time working with high school students working on Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, PreCalc, Chemistry, Psychology, and English. I really like working with teenagers because they like to have fun, but they also know how to tackle...

...Pine Manor College which is located in Boston, MA. I studied Biology there because of my interest in the medical field. I am currently a graduate student at Long Island University studying Public Administration in Healthcare. My goal is to go to medical school in a year to specialize in Family Care. I enjoy teaching which is where my interest in tutoring came from. I enjoy working with children and adults. In my free time...

...me how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers before beginning the first grade. Since I was so ahead, I was allowed to tutor 1 student in a special education class. I also tutored in high school and at MIT. I am really good at tutoring because I can break down the subject matter in a multitude of ways and explain it differently each time. Additionally, I am really good at helping students make...

...enjoy imparting the Math and science knowledge to students who did not understand the subject as well as I did. I got a job as a tutor during my first year in college and have continued to tutor because I realized that I loved tutoring and I like to help people achieve their goals. Over the years while working in various capacities such as a network engineer, a process engineer and an environmental engineer I...

...against the classroom, I look forward to every chance I have to make direct connections with students and to help them achieve their academic goals. I am a genuinely curious person, and I find every individual's story fascinating and worthy of my time. Tutoring affords me the opportunity to give them this time. In terms of what I like to tutor, I have always loved taking standardized tests, as I viewed them as fun exercises...

...teach ENL and 7-12 Math. I love working with students of all ages, and from a multitude of backgrounds. A few years ago, I lived in Istanbul, Turkey for a year and taught math & English to 1st and 2nd grade students. In my spare time I also tutored younger students and adults. I currently tutor a range of students from kindergarten to adults in math & reading and love tutoring more and more everyday....