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

...a major component of research, and I encourage the students I tutor to not just memorize content, but ask questions until they really understand what they are learning. When working through concepts, problems, and test-taking strategies, I make sure my students ask questions until they know why they are solving a problem a certain way or how a specific concept fits into the bigger picture. This strategy boosts student confidence and facilitates long-term academic success!

My tutoring experience ranges from teaching a mid-20s Bloomberg employee how to program in Python to helping fellow MIT computer science undergraduates understand the more thorny minutiae of digital system design. I spend most of my free time programming, reading about transportation and politics, and playing softball most summer weekends.

...ages and have experience working with elementary students assisting in phonics, reading, writing, and arithmetic development as well as English language development for second language learners in college or for business purposes. I am currently attending Wagner College as a Graduate student in Childhood & Special Education and am a graduate assistant for the Early Childhood Center of Wagner College. In my free time, I love exploring New York city, writing and reading poetry/spoken word...

...to entice in them the great love of the humanities that I was exposed to by great tutors, courses, and travels. I wanted to work for Enjoy Education tutoring agency in London, after completing my second MA, to make additional money but also because I had just gained a degree in Education, it was a fantastic opportunity for me to practically apply pedagogical theory to my already strong interest in the subject matters and natural...

...worked for a year as a volunteer English professor at the college level in coordination with World Teach, based out of the Harvard Center for International Development. I extended my stay in Latin America to nearly two years by serving as a field director for World Teach, training and supervising new volunteers. While there, I also teamed with Chilean educators at the Universidad Catolica to develop a national animation-based English language learning curriculum. Since returning...

...someone who can empathize, yet be tough when I have to be. I love helping people and working with them to get their full potential drawn out. I spent time teaching English in Panama. Because of this experience, I understand both the positions of being a teacher and a student, and I use this to my advantage as a tutor. I care deeply about my students because I myself have had teachers that have cared...

I'm a student at the City College of New York with a major in Geology. When I'm tutoring someone, it makes me feel like I'm also learning. It gives me honor when it comes to bestowing an incredible learning experience.

...Math, English and Handwriting without Tears. My favorite subject to teach is Reading, specifically Phonics. I feel giving the right instruction will provide the proper foundation for students learning to read. I am a highly enthusiastic, devoted and creative individual. I am extremely qualified for teaching Special education and Reading. I have experience in and out of special education classrooms. I have access to the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) if your child needs formal reading...

...different teaching strategies to improve their academics and behavior. I recently have been promoted to a Kindergarten Teacher in a Nursery School where I have created a Kindergarten Curriculum, according to the Core Standards, to help the children comprehend fully. I have also been a Religious Education Teacher for my 3 children from grades 1st through 8th grade at our local church. I really enjoy teaching children Reading and Writing. I am very nurturing, patient...

...my students I tried to have them attempt a problem and observe their strategy. I've found that by observing how my students naturally work I can discover how to help them approach problems more effectively. Aside from tutoring I really enjoy reading and watching all types of movies. My favorite types of movies are action based, especially movies that are based off of Marvel and DC comic books. Additionally, I enjoy playing volleyball, tennis, and...

...in math and helping them excel. Recently a girl I tutored for SHSAT was accepted into Stuyvesant High School. She called me to tell me the great news, and I was filled with happiness. Moments like that are the reason why I began helping others by tutoring. In my culture tutors and teachers are highly respected; I love the respect that comes with the job. I hope to be a valuable asset to those who...

...have been teaching elementary aged students for the past 4 years in a Title-1 district. I am very familiar with effective strategies that can get struggling learners back on track. I take pride in helping people learn and know that I can make it fun; even for students that are currently in a rough place with their education. I'm an older brother to three younger brothers and a coach for baseball/basketball. I love teaching academics...

...They have struggled previously in a building block of a topic they are currently trying to master. I make sure my students understand and practice every concept before being bombarded with new information. My goal for my students is to show consistent progress with their scores. I believe learning should be fun. Math tends to give students anxiety on its own. So I have a tendency to joke, sing, and dance while tutoring.

...that relate to the students and grab their interests, and this relation may be from other topics or courses they have previously studied or an experience they come across on a daily basis. The latter is especially effective since that daily experience would serve to reinforce the lessons for the students and commit it to memory. These techniques, along with others, work well for tutoring since we often must cover a large amount of information...

...my family and students is humbling and exciting for me. In addition, I look forward to taking pottery classes with my mother to continue exploring things I enjoy and taking time to center myself. As a new mother, I can understand how necessary it is to take care of yourself so that you can bring your best to those in your life. I look forward to working with all students with all different needs!... My philosophy...

...baseball team and spent a semester studying in Israel. Since graduation, I have been living in New York and working as a private tutor for families and for individual students. Although there are a variety of subjects that I enjoy tutoring, my favorites include English and History. I also have experience in tutoring the SAT. I try to make each tutoring session fun and engaging, tailoring the lesson to the student's specific needs and interests....

...from elementary to middle school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science, Math, and History. In my experience, helping students needing to improve through a new fun approach. School is already very structured, so I like to take the learning to a more fun approach. We can also prepare for Standardized Tests, etc. I love learning and teaching and there is nothing that a student cannot learn. All...

...received my Bachelor of Science in Physics in Medicine from the University of Notre Dame and my Masters in Biomedical Sciences from UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. I am currently working towards a doctorate in medicine from New Jersey Medical School. Throughout high school, college, and graduate school, I have tutored students ranging in age from elementary school to college freshmen in a variety of subjects particularly math and science. My favorite subject to tutor...

...a law school education with a career in the creative arts, I have seen firsthand that everyone has a different style of learning. Some students work best with charts and diagrams. Others may need to write outlines. Still others may gain a better understanding through flash cards and other learning tools. By selecting me as a tutor, you'll get more than just a bunch of basic practice problems and rote writing exercises. Tutoring should not...

...have a background in mathematics education that includes teaching at the junior high, high school and collegiate level. I received my credential and Master's Degree in an intensive program at the University of California at Santa Cruz; an institution well known for its excellent education department and strong emphasis on student-directed, project-based learning. I was a multiple-subject educator at a small, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded, non-traditional charter school at the forefront of the...