Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Massachusetts

...style is student-centered meaning I want to focus on the interests of the student and how that might apply to the concepts we would review. I encourage students to bring all necessary items to their session for maximum effective use of their time. By being prepared in this particular way we can build on the students classroom organizational skills in addition to helping in any area of the curriculum that they may need help on....

...Algebra II, Biology, AP Biology, Biochemistry English, European History, Social Science, Social Studies. My teaching philosophy is simple: I believe all students are capable of understanding any topic of study. My job as a tutor is to help facilitate this understanding by building student confidence. I do this by taking complex topics, breaking them down into simple pieces and then reassembling these pieces to give a big picture perspective. All the tools needed for students...

...academic knowledge is obviously eclectic. In the past few years following my education, I have discovered a passion for teaching and currently work as an Instructor for Seven Hills Foundation. I have a straight-forward teaching philosophy which applies to each student as an individual learner. This helps to identify and clarify misunderstandings in the process rather than stumbling over information. I am able to teach in English and Writing, as well as across most maths...

...firm believer that different students learn in different ways. As a tutor, I believe it is my responsibility to develop a process specific to a student's strengths and weaknesses. My academic successes stem from my work ethic and creativity. I bring the same work ethic and creativity when I tutor. My skill set allows me to develop computer programs optimized to a student's learning objectives. I possess excellent communication skills (high school national debater). Most...

...English 10 during my career as a NYS licensed daycare provider, and later performed informal tutoring for botany students at SUNY New Paltz having trouble with the subject. After receiving a NYS Biology teaching certificate in 2006, I tutored for Red Hook School District as well as substitute taught. One student was a freshman, unable to attend school and needing tutoring for all four major subjects. Eventually, after acquiring my Master's degree, I tutored again...

...As a student I worked as an undergraduate research assistant in a cognitive neuroscience lab, studied in Paris, debated with the Yale Political Union, and took part in numerous off-campus mentoring and counseling activities. In many ways I am still a student, always trying to grow as a person and in my profession. My favorite subject to teach is math, because there are often many different ways to approach any one problem - the fun...

...and mathematics (1-6). Since September of 2014 I have been working as a kindergarten paraprofessional at the Carlton Innovation School in Salem, MA. I also provide substitute coverage when needed in classrooms throughout the school. My experiences as a para range from assisting the kindergarten teacher with classroom management to leading full class instruction if she is unavailable. I have also taken a role as an in home tutor for a student at the Carlton...

...that placed me at an under-resourced 6-12 school in Dallas, Texas. While in Dallas, I taught everything from sixth grade religion to Public Speaking. I also taught seventh grade literature, eighth grade English, and a Freshmen Seminar course aimed at helping students adjust to the demands of high school. During my two years teaching, I built a reputation as a teacher who was always willing to help. I had students come to my tutoring hours...

...GRE or other examinations assessing quantitative aptitudes will quickly identify why professors and students alike praise the clarity and effectiveness of my instruction and tutorial style. I have with equal effectiveness addressed issues of those confronting failure and those wishing to be coached to superior academic attainment. I recently earned an honors degree in mathematics, Phi Betta Kappa, from the University of Rochester. There, I gained over 4 years of experience tutoring students of varied...

...hesitation or concern about answering a question incorrectly, after all, in order to learn we all make mistakes. Initially, I seek to understand the learning styles of all of my students and how they feel most comfortable learning. This way, each tutoring session is as efficient and productive as possible for the students. As a college student, I have very recent experience dealing with standardized test preparation, including SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, and AP Exams....

...in problem solving competitions from 4th grade through Senior year of High School. In my math classes I made a point of helping out classmates who were having trouble understanding the concepts. I find it very rewarding to help people better understand math, a subject that I enjoy so much. I am an Eagle Scout and in my free time I enjoy Hiking, Camping, and playing Video Games. I also enjoy swimming and sailing, when...

...and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out...

...love sharing and passing this passion to others. I am a committed and dedicated student and tutor who believes that everyone possesses the ability to learn new things. I am a strong believer in adapting my teaching style to fit the needs of the student and how they learn best. I find it is easiest to learn when you are interested and engaged in a subject and that is what I try to teach. I...

...I minored in Philosophy. The bulk of my university courses were focused on space and time complexity algorithms. I have a strong background in both Mathematical and computer science proof techniques and experience in programming. As a veteran of the AP program and the SATs, I have the insight and experience to help students understand what is important to succeed on their tests. My non-academic interests are all various forms of gaming. I have been...

...of it this way - science is about understanding the world around us, which we access and make beautiful through literature. I have always enjoyed making these subjects as fun for my students to learn as they are for me to teach. My goal in teaching is to foster in my students a fiery curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning and critical thinking, and confidence in asking questions. In my free time, I enjoy making music...

...the student science magazine were some of my most rewarding experiences in college. Outside of academia, I love the outdoors, especially camping and back backing. After graduating from Swarthmore I worked as a caretaker on the Appalachian Trail for four months, and am now settling down to tutor full-time until hiking season comes back into full swing. Next fall I hope to start my PhD in physics, with the ambition of one day becoming a...

...its forms! I also used to be a Coach for Let's Get Ready, meaning that as a volunteer, I conducted an SAT and college readiness course for a class of around 10 high school students. I also helped with editing their college essays and answering all of their college questions. Currently, I spend an average of at least 2-3 hours per week in Boston Public School classrooms, where I assist teachers and work with students...

...preparation, and music. I believe that education is the most essential element in any society, and feel privileged to be pursuing it as a career. Students enjoy my tutoring style and feel comfortable asking questions and pushing their own cognitive limits. Lessons are generally planned and scaffolded, adhering to an individualized curriculum often aligned with the student's school curriculum (as understood through communication with his/her teacher(s)). Open discussion and free exploration of the topic at...

I seek to spread knowledge and wisdom to the next generation of innovators. I am devoted to personal connections and making each student realize their potential. I love to bring positivity and optimism to most situations I encounter, and am great at on-the-spot troubleshooting. I thrive off of relationships and feeding off the energy the universe provides for us all! ... Everyone is driven to learn by a unique force that shapes them as an individual....

I am currently a second year Biology undergraduate student at Northeastern University with a diverse foundation in science. For me, the study of medicine piques my curiosity, specifically cardiology and neurology- both of which I hope to pursue in the near future.... I believe in the power of practice. I think the most effective way of teaching is a brief overview with a big emphasis on practicing problems.... I would get to know the student’s strengths...