Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Essex County, NJ

...and adult classes. I then became head soft-skills trainer and curriculum developer for Anudip Foundation in Calcutta, a non-government organization aimed at teaching technology and language skills to rural Bengalis. I have been tutoring pre-numeracy through Algebra in New York for the last year, while studying communication sciences and disorder. I believe is giving students the tools to find answers to problems independently, and making the underlying logic of the problem clear. Watching students gain...

...graduate and recently completed my Masters in Advanced Math Education under the auspices of the NYC Teaching Fellows program. I have experience teaching various levels of math and understand how to convey concepts in practical and clear ways so students gain a real understanding of the material. My particular specialty is Math. My style of teaching--and my passion for the subject-- resulted in high test scores and the gratification of a lot of students. A...

...am a recent college graduate (biology major) who has always had a talent for math and science, as well as a reputation for being able to explain concepts clearly to students. I have plenty of tutoring experience and have done well for everyone I have tutored thus far. Here are some of my achievements in the math and science department: I have scored in the top 10% in Chemistry I in the New Jersey Science...

...Elementary Education and Middle School Mathematics at the University of Delaware. My ability to relate to students and to teach to different learning styles makes me an excellent tutor. I have background privately tutoring seventh and eighth grade math and science, high school algebra, high school geometry, college algebra and college basic skills math. In my free time I love to walk around the city and explore NY, attend street fairs, and watch movies.

...its own sake is overall beneficial for the mind. For these reasons, I believe it is highly valuable for people to understand math. I have been tutoring math since high school, and I have also worked as a teaching assistant for a high school math faculty, where I further developed my teaching methods. In my time as a tutor, I've learned the importance of a calm, balanced approach. I am very patient; I will move...

...seen many have that "a-ha moment" while tutoring, and I know how important those moments are to their understanding and learning. I want to help more students find those moments of clarity in whatever subject they are struggling in so that they can have more confidence in their abilities and succeed. My tutoring philosophy is to give students the skills and tools they need to understand and learn without telling them how to do everything....

...Additionally, working with students to perfect the craft of writing is a rewarding experience. Working at an Independent School in Manhattan, I teach math and science which helps me solidify critical STEM concepts and initiatives in the classroom. Science and math are my passion, but the tools I have acquired in reading and writing have allowed me to be an effective instructor in all areas of the curriculum. I am hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated...

...and Systems Engineering. I tutor most mast subjects up through high school senior level mathematics. I love tutoring math because I believe the tools and concepts have both direct and indirect applications in everyday life. My tutoring philosophy is to encourage students to solve problems on their own. I provide small assistance when needed but the real focus in developing skills for the student to use outside of the tutoring session. My interests include working...

...freelance as an engineer, designing and maintaining databases for small to mid-size companies. I learned the art of problem solving in college and graduate school. It starts with stepping back and asking "what is going on here?" which leads to identifying the main point of the problem. Your student will write "cheat sheets" which outline all the fundamental rules relevant to a particular subject area, such as triangles. Once the main point or points of...

...tutoring agency that offered free tutoring to local families in need. The students I tutored at that time were 1st-6th grade and I helped with math, reading, and science. I don't believe there is one way to solve a problem. My goal is to identify the method for how you approach a problem, and to tune that approach to help you arrive at solutions quicker and with more confidence. It may take time and patience...

...games to engage students while making sure that they understand the material rather than just memorizing. I'm passionate about learning, but outside of academia I spend my free time traveling, cooking, and making art. In college, I was lucky enough to study in Abu Dhabi, Florence, and Buenos Aires, and enjoyed seeing more of the Middle East, Europe, and South America. Now that I'm sticking closer to New York City, I'm spending my time doing...

...medical school in 2012. I will be graduating from medical school in May and begin my residency training in Emergency Medicine this summer. I have always had a passion for learning and teaching. I have extensive experience teaching elementary-school age children in math and reading as well as undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and microbiology. I am passionate about engaging my students and helping them understand and apply the material....

...will be able to carry with him/her through all their years of schooling, allowing them to be as successful and independent as possible. My teaching style is relaxed and incorporates a sense of humor; tutoring can be fun and not approached as working overtime for your child. Wilson Multi-sensory reading program trained, used for grades 3 on up, for students not reading at grade level. Experienced in both NJASK and PARCC test review. Soon to...

I have been tutoring since I was an undergraduate. I tutor math, Japanese, reading and writing, and SAT prep. I am interested in helping you achieve your goals and see results. I can be strict but I am also gentle and encouraging. My hobbies and interests include karate, drawing, reading, and playing the piano.

...I want to be able to help students find their own joy of learning and I believe tutoring can really help them with that. Being able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help to get to that "ah ha" moment. Every...

...be a good math teacher, you need to have a passion for math and love math's applications. Once there is passion, knowledge comes easily. From a very young age I loved math and excelled at it. My interest in the subject is present during all of my tutoring sessions and helps motivate my students. I present math in an interesting way so the student will understand it more clearly. One of the most interesting and...

I love working with my students and think that teaching is the most rewarding job there is! It is the best feeling when I see my student solving the math problems they couldn't before and more importantly, enjoying learning. I always give my 110% for my students for the improvement and confidence in themselves.

...know the difference a good tutor can make. Tutors have the ability to break subjects down into more understandable ways for people who do not see things in the black and white ways that they are taught in schools. I believe that I have the skills to help others learn in new and creative ways like I was taught. There were many times where I faced difficult subjects in school. After almost giving up, once...

...am a fifth-year graduate student at Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy currently pursuing my Pharm. D. degree. Throughout the course of my undergraduate and graduate years, I have served as an academic tutor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration in courses such as Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry. Besides tutoring undergraduate students, I also have experience working with younger students in subjects ranging from Writing to Math. I enjoy engaging my students...

...educational experiences include working in various schools within the NYC area as well as Upstate NY, private tutoring, tutoring as an independent contractor with a different company and working within various day cares. These varied experiences has also helped me develop a set of skills which includes classroom management, managing challenging behavior in an effective way, building a community by communicating with staff, students and families, conducting safe and fun activities, and also working well...