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

...newspaper and also do medical editing. I have helped young and adult students become better writers and readers. As a result, they have increased confidence. My desire is to see students progress, not only academically, but be strengthened with skills that will help them in the future. Having met children from around the world through humanitarian work, what is consistent is that we all have a dream and a unique story. If you need help,...

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.... It changes based on the student. Not all students work well with a particular philosophy, nor should such a philosophy be set in stone.... I would look to understand the student's class, goals, and strengths/weaknesses. Then I might have them work on their normal homework with me making suggestions to get an idea of...

...approach that focuses on critical thinking, practical knowledge, and time management, and as a tutor, I will guide the student through the challenging areas of the material and be there to support them. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy photography, hiking, and reading, and would like to continue my education to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. I would be more than happy to share personal references upon...

...statistics, calculus I and II, pre Algebra, Algebra I, Elementary and HS level geometry, undergraduate and graduate level accounting courses as well as Finance. I have also tutored in all of these courses to elementary, HS, college and graduate students. I am a native Spanish speaker. I have taken level I, II, and III level grammar, reading, speaking and literature courses during college. In addition, I have over 15 years of tutoring Spanish (all areas...

With degrees from Barnard College of Columbia University and the University of Cambridge, I am a dedicated and enthusiastic tutor who is eager to support students of all ages through subject-specific and test-prep tutoring. I have a strong background in literacy and languages specializing in French, English, writing, and the verbal and critical reading components of the SAT and GRE. I recently completed a Master’s degree in medieval art history and am returning...

...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 always tried to devote time to helping students. I tutored high...

...help, and middle/high school mathematics. I believe it is crucial to approach learning through the lens of familiar subjects, rather than diving into something new without any relation to it; the mind is only able to absorb new information on basis of past experience. In the same way, I approach my students not as an authority figure, but rather as someone who has been in their proverbial shoes. With this mindset, I care deeply about...

I earned my Bachelor's in Individualized Study at NYU Gallatin and my Master's in International Education at NYU Steinhardt. I believe in individualized lesson plans for each student. Using the student's learning style (and strengths) can help us work on the weaknesses. I have worked with elementary-school children in classroom settings, for both non-profit organizations and schools. I am patient, thorough, and competent.... Students have different learning styles. A tutor should teach to each student's style...

...some of my current classmates, who majored in non STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematic) majors, struggle with getting jobs and it has really shown how demanding science and math are in today's society. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. Learning doesn't end in 6th grade, 12th grade, college, etc. it's...

...experience. I have helped elementary and middle school students improve their overall academic performance and their grades on state tests, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. I am fluent in French and I enjoy teaching tricks on handling French grammar and literature. My goal is to help students overcome their apparent weaknesses, and support them in acquiring a sense of mastery of the subjects they are interested in. I strongly believe that empowered students...

...my BS in Elementary Education from LIU CW Post College, my MS in Reading and my CAS in Educational Administration from Hofstra University. For the past 15 years I have tutored students in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. My unique attributes of patience and care coupled with the ability to relate to the student and find his or her level of understanding is my goal to reach academic success. I look forward to working with you!

I am a tutor for most Math subject areas, including Algebra 1/2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, SAT Math, and AB Calculus. I am a graduate of Columbia University. I strive to make sure my clients reach their potential and achieve their highest grade possible.

...the University of Oregon. I have been a full time high school math teacher in Compton, CA, and Roseburg, OR. I have also substitute taught in Phoenix, AZ, and Salem, OR. I recently moved to New York to pursue acting opportunities and have been fortunate to be in a few performances in the city already. I love theatre and music, but I also really enjoy sports. I have six years of experience coaching high school...

...students is regurgitation. Can the student explain to me what (s)he was doing with confidence? If so, then we continue with the work. If not, then I repeat the process of giving problems while instructing. Now, students may not understand a topic completely, so I tell them to look over it at home. The next time I see them, I give one or two problems on the topic we just went over as review. If...

...moving forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and present information in a fun, memorable, and...

...on the Pre-med track. I also attended a competitive specialized high school located in New York, NY. I graduated with honors and recognition in Biology Research & with special recognition by the Guidance Department. I have also been dancing for the last seven years and am versed in modern, hip-hop, contemporary, kathak, and Bhangra. I have also been a professional photographer for the last 4 years. I am involved in several organizations at Cornell and...

...therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with the right teaching style for that education to be a fun, easy process. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, word and number games, and spending time with my friends and family.

I earned my Bachelor's at Wesleyan University in Mathematics and Dance and my Master's at St. John's University in Adolescent Education Math 7-12. I've been tutoring since high school and continued tutoring all throughout college as an AmeriCorps fellow at a local elementary school. After graduating from Wesleyan University, I joined the NYC Teaching Fellows and have currently been teaching mathematics at a Title I middle school in Brooklyn, NY.

I have tutoring experience from back when I was in high school to almost all the way to my college graduation. I have excellent communication skills and have an ability to understand how to best reach a student and make him/her understand what they need to do. My supervisors and teachers can attest to the my tutoring skills.

...can. While I tutor multiple subjects, I am most passionate about teaching math. My goal with my students is to guide them through their challenges, facilitating their understanding through questioning, practice, and discovery. I want them to not just understand what they are learning, but to truly own their knowledge and begin to appreciate and LOVE what they are doing. In my spare time, I love to read, swim, dance, sing, and practice yoga.