Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Huntington, NY

...Asian Studies with a focus on history and postcolonial theory. I attended New College of Florida where I received my bachelor's degree in History. I am an aspiring professor and an avid student of all disciplines. My tutoring experience ranges from elementary school to graduate-level work, and I have specialized for the last two years in working with students with learning disabilities. My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can...

...moved to New York to study Mathematics. I graduated from Manhattanville College with Honors in Mathematics and Economics. I have a great passion for learning as well as teaching. I have previously worked as a tutor for College level Calculus and Statistics. I enjoy tutoring because it also allows me to continually recall the subject matter and gives me a different perspective on the same subject matter each time. I am aspiring to pursue graduate...

...in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University before attending Kansas City University for 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...

...a variety of outdoor science lessons from forest ecology, herpetology, stream ecology, fish biology, etc. Prior to this, I was a Fulbright scholar completing research on coral reef restoration where I got to go scuba diving in the Philippines! I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.S. with Distinction (top 3% of graduating class) in Integrative Biology. During my undergraduate years, I participated in a variety of teaching and leadership activities....

...four operations from the 3rd and 4th grades) - Instill the ability to self-learn. Students will not do the majority of their study with a tutor. Therefore, it is essential to train the student to problem solve and self-teach. This ability ensures achievement in college studies as well. - Connect and empower. Students will enjoy their sessions when they form a bond with the tutor based on mutual respect and trust. We set meaningful, challenging...

...or "I can't do math". I say they are wrong. It is my firm belief that anyone can become competent in math, just as anyone can learn how to drive. True, some are better than others and some pick it up quicker than others, but everyone can do it. It just takes someone to help guide you through its complexities. It takes someone who will take the time to identify the blockage points and allow...

...tutors can bring to students. I consider much of my academic success to be the result of great tutoring I've received in the past. I've enjoyed tutoring recently because it's a welcomed respite from the world of startups, and I love seeing students "click" when they've gotten past a mental roadblock, or discovered they could do something they didn't know they could. Among other things, I play the bagpipes, and enjoy reading and traveling. I've...

...Vanderbilt University and am a graduate of Tufts University, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on communications. I spent two years working in corporate communications and three years working at the NYC Department of Education in the administration, helping to implement education reform programs for NYC public schools and improve the quality of education for all students. Although I am available to tutor in a range of topics, I...

...Hunter College. For the past year I worked as a lead teacher but I really miss tutoring. Prior to teaching, I tutored for 2 years and found it extremely gratifying. I have a proven track record for student achievement. One of my students achieved the highest score in her school on the Social Studies State Exam. In addition, my students improved by 30% after only 20 tutoring hours (on average, comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment scores)....

...High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I would be happy to answer any questions beforehand. Thank you!

...a young person's life. Students aren't incapable of learning just because they are struggling in a subject; they simply need ideas to be conveyed in terms that they can understand. In a classroom setting, it is very difficult for a teacher to communicate subject material in a way that the entire class can understand. This situation can be easily remedied with private tutoring, which is where I come in. Having just completed a degree in...

I specialize in tutoring math to middle school students and up. I fell in love with math and I think with the right instructor anyone can learn to love math. Many people find math difficult but I believe that with a little time, patience and fun, I can help you excel. ... We will create goals together and track our progress to reaching the goals.... I will go over the concept in-depth and work with them...

...Psychology. I use my discipline of choice to break down the learning process and find the best individually tailored approach for each student. My favorite subjects are English, Math, and, of course, Psychology. Two of my specialties are SAT/PSAT and AP Test preparation. I received a National Merit Scholarship for the PSAT, ranked above 97th percentile in each area of the SAT, and achieved National AP Scholar with Honors. In my free time I enjoy...

...of Michigan in Ann Arbor (Go Blue!), I worked in fashion business for a year. It did not take long for me to realize my passion is working with children, and in September 2014, I began working as a Teacher Assistant at PS 40 in Manhattan. I work closely with small groups of students who need extra reinforcement and academic support as well as with gifted students who prefer an extra challenge. During the afternoon,...

...College. My passion for tutoring started in high school when I began tutoring as a requirement of the National Honor Society. I continued tutoring privately when I entered college mainly for elementary aged students. Currently, I work with an after school program where I work with large groups of students with ages ranging from 4-12 years old. I love being able to help someone who is struggling to grasp a concept. This is something I...

...major in French (Language, Literature, and Culture) and I have finished a minor in Physics. I have been studying French for nine years and have just spent my last semester living in France, perfecting my language skills. While in France I took a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification course which involved private tutoring sessions with young French students (between the ages 8 and 17). I am very passionate about French as well...

My philosophy is that every student deserves to be successful, no matter how or at what pace they learn. My job is to figure how you learn, and to help you develop skills to be able to learn on your own! I also like to make learning fun. Education shouldn't be boring, and we should bring life to it! ... All students, no matter how they learn, are entitled to a great education. Learning should be...

...were teachers. There's nothing that makes me happier than that 'aha!' moment - when my student understands something he/she would not have without my help. When my sisters and I came home from our school in the Bronx we had to complete 'Mom's homework' after our own schoolwork as a matter of course. 'Mom's homework' was our way into the best private schools in the northeast. My own children - my autistic son and my...

...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. I teach students to practice to perfection, which involves re-doing problems...

...4-12 for math and language arts. I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of students and seen many through to graduation which is the most fulfilling thing for me as a teacher! I believe that every student can be successful when given the right support and I aim to target each student's unique learning style. I enjoy using project based learning in the classroom and I pull in real life examples to help...