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

...the elementary level. Every year of my teaching career has been rewarding to see students leave the classroom ready to tackle the next grade with confidence. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a B.S. in Education and completed my masters degree in Special Education from Hofstra University. I relate well to children of all ages and I am looking forward to helping children become strong, independent thinkers! I have experience tutoring in all...

...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 results they are capable of - and my belief is that every student is capable of far more than he or she thinks! While not teaching I can generally...

I have been passionate about mathematics since I was a boy. I bought many math books and spent my free time completing each chapter while recording my time. I am currently an electrical engineer working on energy efficiency projects to reduce fuel consumption and co2 emissions in NY.

...playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of...

Non-traditional Premed applicant. B.S. in Biology at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Pursing higher education with a passion for teaching.... I believe a fundamental goal of teaching is to inspire curiosity and genuine interest in subject matter. There are many ways to teach and to learn, and an effective teacher is familiar with more than one.... Make the student feel at ease, especially if this is their first time being tutored. After that, figure out what...

I am a High School Mathematics teacher and an alumni of Baruch College, City University of New York. I currently have a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. I have taught Algebra I, II, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB and BC. I have experience in Linear Algebra, Geometry, Differential Equations, and Statistics. ... I believe that there is no concept too difficult for someone to learn; everyone can learn when they find the method that...

I am a recent graduate from Princeton University interested in using my diverse skills set to tutor middle and high school students. I have studied in both public and private institutions in New York state and I am familiar with Regents, AP, SAT and IB exams.

...am a graduate of McGill University and have a double major in Chemistry and English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look...

...designing experiments to answer specific biological questions. Therefore as a tutor, I hope to cultivate in my students these same problem-solving and critical thinking skills. While at Claflin University, I conducted one-on-one sessions with undergraduate students focusing on Calculus I and Biology. Prior to my graduate studies at MIT, I traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I took part in an after school program focused on teaching pre-elementary and elementary kids Spanish and Math. Most...

...am currently a doctoral student at St. Johns University, working towards obtaining a Psy.D. in School Psychology. I graduated from Cornell University, where I studied Child Development. I absolutely love working with students of all ages. I have the most experience working with preschoolers with autism, but have also worked with adolescents with various behavioral difficulties. For the last few years, I have tutored college-age students in several subjects including Psychology, English and Statistics. I...

I am currently a 7th grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look forward to working with your child!... My teaching philosophy is that...

...the last five years and have taught several subjects including Math (Algebra, Trigonometry, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests), Physics (High school and SAT Subject Tests), SAT Writing, and Economics (High school and AP level). I am extremely passionate about teaching and have taught students of several age groups (12 through 19). I would love to continue this passion by tutoring you! Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I look forward to helping...

...for over four years, I have truly come to appreciate seeing my students excel in math and biology courses that they once thought were challenging and insurmountable. I believe that performing well in math and science is about learning how to study the right way for the specific subjects. I understand that each individual should use tools specific to their learning style. I am passionate about making my students see that they are capable of...

...Science in Teaching Childhood Education and Special Education, and a background in Political Science and History. I was a teacher for two years in the New York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning needs,...

...pursuits. My background is in the marketing, the arts, and social sciences and I hold a BA from Santa Clara University and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. When I'm not tutoring I am writing, editing, singing and helping others achieve their goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, reading, English and study skills/organization. I love to see the increased confidence that comes from working hard to achieve something. When I am...

...beloved camp counselor for many years. My teaching philosophy is focused on skill building: My goal in tutoring is to give you/your child the skills to be able to work independently outside of the tutoring session, and translate these skills to a classroom environment. I have tutored students in Reading, Writing, Literature, History, Math, Hebrew, Regent's subjects, CLEPs and Photoshop. I have also helped many students in studying for tests, homework, report writing and research....

...campus. What makes me unique as a tutor is that I can empathize with the frustrations of learning. I am unashamed to admit that during my academic experience, I openly sought help and tutoring from peers and friends, alike. Therefore, I understand what it is like to seek assistance, solve an issue strategically, succeed and be better off because of being honest with myself. As a tutor, I know my students would flourish from patience,...

...a job to me. To watch someone learn is an amazing opportunity to witness the beauty and power of the human mind. As a teacher and tutor, I am responsible for bringing about genuine interest and appreciation of the educational material being disseminated. Remaining sincerely enthusiastic about mathematics along with demonstrating patience and caring ensures my students' willingness and desire to be educated. Each and every one of my students is given personal attention and...

...my undergraduate degree and started tutoring elementary and middle school students in Math. After that, I studied Library and Information Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When I studied there, I tutored a high school student in Mandarin. I enjoy using stories in Chinese history and folklore while tutoring Mandarin. Because I believe that practice using a foreign language should be fun, I like designing dialogues with different scenarios for the class.

...grades 7-12. I enjoy working with children and adults of all ages. My favorite part of teaching is when students have an "ah-ha" moment and everything clicks and comes together. I also like watching children become more confident in their abilities and their skill level and grades improve. I have a BA in Business Administration, with a minor in Economics from the University of Connecticut. I have an MS in Secondary Education from Pace University...