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

...Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Economics from The University of Michigan. Since graduating, I have been working as a trader for a top-tier firm in Manhattan. While working towards my degree, I have tutored and graded several higher-level math courses, while also helping middle and high school students with homework. I believe not only in teaching, but guiding students to discovering solutions to problems on their own. Firsthand experience is the best way to excel...

...a Bachelors of Arts in political science from Hollins University. I had the wonderful opportunity to study in France and spend a semester in London. Finding a positive learning environment where I was able to thrive was a turning point in my life and shifted my career route towards education. Following graduation, I earned a Masters of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University. I also earned CA teaching credentials in Social Science, English, and Multiple...

...for Math Level 2). I also obtained a perfect score in the SAT Subject Test for Spanish. Additionally, I am working on becoming a certified actuarial professional and I will do a master's program in actuarial science in 2013. I have passed an examination on probabilistic analysis and another on financial mathematics from the Society of Actuaries. Additionally, I have pretty solid computer and programming skills. I have become a SAS Certified Programmer for SAS...

...former graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School currently pursing a civil engineering degree, and I am excited to be a tutor. I believe that a tutor should not only possess expert level knowledge of said subject, but also be friendly, enthusiastic and charismatic in their teachings. Along with those traits I am passionate about learning which drives me to spread my knowledge, which is the main reason I became a Varsity Tutor. In my free...

...Cum Laude from Stony Brook University with a degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. My work at Stony Brook primarily focused on statistics and data analysis. During my time at Stony Brook I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant; it was during that work that I discovered that I not only had a passion, but a skill in helping others understand mathematics. I believe that math is a beautiful tool in everyday life, and I...

...6th grade math in the Bronx. I have been tutoring since I was 16 years old. I have tutored a wide variety of math subject including but no limited to: algebra, geometry, and statistics. For me, the best part is rolling up our sleeves and working through any obstacle. I have been on both sides of the tutoring table, I know what it's like to struggle through the content and I am confident the best...

...Masters of Science degree from Boston University Business School and a Bachelors of Science degree from Fordham University majoring in Business Administration. At Brooklyn Technical High School, I was on the Math Team and actively participated in many competitions, such as the AMC and the Moody's Mega Math Challenge. During my high school and college years, I tutored math and taught piano. I currently teach classical piano privately. As a tutor, I can relate to...

...enjoyed the interaction with and learning from the students. Every student has the potential for success and I find this potential to be exciting. Tutoring presents new challenges and new potential successes. I believe that I can bridge the learning gap through my effective communication skills, patience and passion for learning. And I believe these qualities make me a great tutor. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from Claflin University and then...

...College of Insurance at St. John's University with a Bachelor degree in Actuarial Science and have worked in the corporate environment holding actuary positions in well-known reinsurance/insurance companies such as Reliance, Platinum and Everest. During this time, I have also become a Mom and realized the importance of one-on-one education in order to give students an edge and prepare them for the challenges of today's world. My goal is to share my strong background in...

...learning strategies and principles of pedagogy. We were assigned to groups of students who showed difficulty in mastering the content for the course. Through using guides study sheets, spaced learning and electronic resources, my students were able to do 1 standard deviation higher compared to the class. Afterwards, I became a Senior Teaching assistant to help other Teaching Assistants in their group sessions. My other tasks included peer tutoring in the Office of Undergraduate Biology...

...incoming sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania planning on majoring in neuroscience and economics. I have tutored throughout my life from ages six through seventeen, teaching subjects from elementary math and spelling to the ACT and college essay writing. I am committed to meeting every student at his or her own level of ability and motivating them to achieve academic success! Since I am in college, I believe I bring a unique approach to tutoring....

...mechanical engineering student who will graduate from The City College of New York this December. I hope to pursue a career in the energy industry once I graduate. I believe that this industry is the key in helping improve our environment for future generations and I hope to be involved in its effort to expand technologies in renewable energy. As an engineering student, I learned that knowing the right answer is not necessarily the most...

I can help you better understand basics concepts of mathematics and show you how they can be applied in everyday life through realistic illustrative examples. I am currently teaching at two different Universities as an Adjunct in their Mathematics and Engineering Departments, so I can offer different perspectives and a great variety of solution techniques to any kind of math problem.... Practice problems.... Ask questions.... Example sets, textbooks. Interact... simplify... use examples and applications from real...

...I worked with underprivilieged students from kindergarten through 8th grade in all subjects. I often find that students struggle because they lack confidence which leads to test anxiety and frustration. I try to address these issues by teaching in a way that is in line with the student's learning style. Although I maintain high expectations for all students, I like to create a fun and relaxed environment to make it as least stressful as possible....

...bachelors degree from Framingham State University in MA and have a degree in Business Administration along with a Spanish teaching license. I have also done volunteer work in other countries teaching people and helped in construction projects. I have worked with students from the elementary to the high school level of which had learning difficulties and helped them with different subjects like algebra, English writing, literature, Spanish and organizational skills. Since I am bilingual I...

...have been an educator for over 15 years and possess a Master’s degree in Multicultural Education, a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Psychology. My role as a Teacher, providing education to grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th, has provided me with invaluable experience in assessing the needs and interests of a diverse population. I have designed and implemented enthusiastic lesson plans and activities that appeal to the various learning styles of my...

...years of tutoring and teaching experience and multiple advanced degrees, I am the ideal candidate to help students succeed in any academic environment. My educational background includes in-depth study in politics, philosophy, art history, and practical communication (public speaking and performing arts). Specifically, I have an MA in Performance Studies from New York University, an MA in Rhetorical Studies from Hofstra University, and a BA in Political Science (with an emphasis in international development and...

...graduate of the Universidad del Valle, Colombia. I received my Bachelor in Chemical Engineering. Since graduation, I have been living in the United States where I finished my Associate in Sciences focused in Mathematics at Union County College. I have been working at the Academic Learning Center of this college for about two years and have tutored different levels of Mathematics and Spanish. My experience as a tutor has been incredible. I enjoy working with...

...Cornell University in May 2011 with a B.A. in Mathematics. I am currently a Mathematics Ph.D. student at the City University of New York Graduate Center. I have been teaching and tutoring since middle school, where I started helping my friends with their homework. I tutored privately throughout high school, teaching subjects such as algebra, geometry, calculus, biology, and physics. At Cornell, I was a tutor in the Math Support Center, a walk-in tutoring service...

...very laid back, patient, and thorough tutor with a BA in International Relations from American University, a Masters in Public Administration from John Jay College, as well as a degree in law. I tutored my way through undergrad, teaching English as a second language to native Spanish speakers as well as other foreign students attempting to improve their conversational English. I offer a deep understanding of foreign sentence structure and the role of culture on...