Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Long Island, NY

...As a tutor, I aim to rectify that problem with one-on-one sessions designed to tackle concepts from a different angle, that perhaps the teacher had overlooked. There is no better feeling to me than that moment of clarity when a student finally understands something they had been previously struggling with. Aside from math and studying, I also play guitar and write music in my spare time. Although many people probably would never think so, math...

...exposure to curriculum across the grades. While substitute teaching, I also tutored students from 1st grade through middle school in many subjects. Most of my students were given to me through school districts using a No Child Left Behind grant, in which students received tutoring in ELA and Math in order to boost classroom grades and state test scores. It was a great experience that allowed me to work regularly with students one on one...

...in the big classroom. I enjoy working with students of all 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,...

...have possessed the ability to be a mentor, friend, protector and teacher of children. I understand and respect the importance of family; after all, we hold the same values and goals! I hold a B.A. in Psychology and English from Drew University in Madison, N.J. and a Standard Teaching Certification from St. Peter's College in Jersey City, N.J. I have also taken various courses at the University of California (Berkeley) and Mills College in Oakland,...

...was active in student teaching and eventually became student teacher coordinator. I taught a classroom of 5th graders, French, for three hours each week. When I studied abroad in Paris, I taught a three year old English for 10 hours each week. I am constantly helping my younger brother and sister in subject areas such as English, Italian, and Science. I have a passion for knowledge as well as helping others succeed.

...confident in their academic skills. I believe in building on students' strengths and providing a variety of strategies that access different learning styles. I am currently working as a 2nd and 3rd grade Special Education Teacher in New Jersey. I have a M.Ed from Rutgers University, and I hold a dual certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities and an Elementary School Teacher (K-5). I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your...

...Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and I have solid background in science majors, especially math and physics. I've been working as a math and physics tutor for four years in undergrad as well as grad school, so I know exactly where students struggle and am very eager to help. I also worked as a teaching assistant for Fluid Mechanics. I watch football, soccer, and LOL in my spare time.... Instead of telling...

...Masters of Science 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...

...a background in literature, history, and math. I have taught students in Spanish, French, and English as a Second-Language, using highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I have lived in Spain, France, and Chile, as well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. My additional teaching areas of expertise include test prep, reading comprehension and essay...

...with a degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. My first experience tutoring was in the 8th grade when I was coaching classmates from my Chemistry class in a difficult topic before the test. During High School years I worked in an Academic Learning Center in High School as a tutor in Math and Science. Even after I graduated college and got a job in a pharmaceutical industry, I continued tutoring students in math, science and...

...May 2014, valedictorian of Georgetown College, with a BA in Psychology and minors in Art History and Business Administration. I have extensive tutoring and teaching experience. In high school I tutored middle school and high school students in Algebra, Geometry, French, Biology, History, and English. As a Peer Leader during my senior year of high school, I served as a student teacher in a sophomore health class, working with two of my peers to create...

...ethic and regard educating all children as a valuable mission. Children form their personalities at a young age and I want to be able to provide a healthy, stimulating environment for them to grow and build strong, sustainable personalities and relationships. I have a college degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education specializing in Reading and Mathematics. I have two children, one in 6th grade and another in 4th grade.... My teaching philosophy is...

...Pace University in new York City. In 2011, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance and Mathematics from Georgia State University in Atlanta. Tutoring has always been a second nature to me as I regularly helped my two younger brothers with their homework throughout their middle and high school years. I currently work as a business counselor where I teach entrepreneurs and young business owners how to write business...

...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Spanish, and History. I absolutely love helping students improve their writing abilities from the planning stages to editing their essays. Standardized testing, while not something most students look forward to, seems to be one of the areas in which we can see the most timely and remarkable improvements in skill. I feel very strongly about education and will likely enter a PhD program...

...and developed the backbone of mathematical thinking that made me a top math student through high school and into college. -I carry a Math minor from The University of Pennsylvania in addition to my Economics major and two other minors. I am particularly grateful for the opportunity with Varsity Tutors to give back to students who are in the shoes I once wore. You have my commitment toward helping equip your child with the tools...

...whole team do better and feel better about it. Since then, I've worked primarily as an entertainer, but I have remained a tutor, as well, bringing the empathy and humor that make me a successful singer, actor, and comedian to GMAT and SAT classrooms and private tutoring. I've been fortunate enough to be able to do some interesting things in my life, and I have meet so many amazing, diverse people along the way. Everything...

...BS in Elementary Education/Special Education. I believe with the proper tools and guidance, every student can have a meaningful educational experience. My philosophy is that each and every student learns at his or her own pace and each with their own style. It is my job to find out which methods work best for each student. Currently, I am working with a 1st grade student who has Autism. I go to her home in the...

I have many years of tutoring experience students of all levels. My goal is to aid the learning process in an education based yet fun environment that leaves the student eager to return to our sessions.I am easy going yet informative and understand that students genuinely seeking help need a little something extra and different to assure learning is complete. I have alternate methods for those who feel hopeless in an easy to follow guided lesson.

...student but rather providing an interactive learning environment that motivates students to be active and fully engaged in their education. I understand the importance of not only learning the material well but translating that education into demonstrable performance on time sensitive exams. I will help you achieve your academic goals through a comprehensive study plan involving an individualized curriculum and a strategic study plan to improve not only your learning, but also your test-taking skills.

...a Presidential Scholar, majoring in Biomedical Engineering (BME). I graduated from Biotechnology High School in the Monmouth County Vocational School District, where I believe I learned all the fundamental study skills to carry me successfully through my following years to come. When I obtain my B.S. from Rutgers, I plan to go on and eventually get a Master's and Ph.D. My favorite and strongest subjects are math and the sciences. Because of my background in...