Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Mount Vernon, NY

...up with hilarious study mnemonics for upcoming tests. This past fall, I lived in Padua, Italy as an au pair for a family with a 6 year-old and an 8 year-old. I got to improve my Italian, drink delicious cappuccino with the other au pairs in the mornings while looking out over the beautiful piazzas, and travel all around Italy. I even went to the largest chocolate festival in all of Europe! Now that I’m...

...Captain, I also held four summer workshops for Chinese exchange students, teaching the students what Chem-E Car is, the different types of concepts and ideas that are used when building a car, and ultimately coordinating a competition among them. Working as a Peer Mentor allowed me to immerse myself into what it takes to teach college level students. My responsibilities included assisting the Teacher's Assistant with grading quizzes and homework and during the recitation. I...

...University. Throughout my academic career, I have found that I enjoy helping others succeed, and that is my goal for all of my students! I have aided both middle and high school students with subjects like math and English, and love to see the results when they get a higher grade than they thought was possible. I believe students are capable of whatever they want to achieve, and I would like to help them get...

...each tutoring session, my goal is for the student to develop a better understanding for the material. Many students focus on getting answers correct or ways to memorize tricks on how to solve certain problems. During my tutoring sessions, I work with students to develop an understanding for the material by utilizing their resources so that they can perform well when tested on the information. In addition to tutoring and helping others, I enjoy running,...

...Social Studies to K-9 students throughout New York City and prepared high school students for college applications and essay writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and foreign languages (Mandarin and Japanese). In my experience, I found that helping my students develop a love for learning is by far the most rewarding. In my spare time, I love reading novels, ice skating, and learning a...

...centered and are developed based on a student's/client's interest, academic level and chronological age. I currently hold a Teacher Education diploma in the field of Primary education/Literacy Studies and a B.A. in Language Communication and Society. I have had the privilege of tutoring/teaching students ages 9 - 18, and have been doing so for over ten years now. I value education and what it has to offer because I view it as the main vehicle...

...academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering higher-level thinking and problem solving. I also spent six months at the Alicante Language Institute in Alicante, Spain, learning the Spanish language and culture. After earning my undergraduate degree, I spent one month as a native English speaking volunteer in a school in La Serena, Chile. I am very organized, and I enjoy tailoring lessons to the needs of my students. I have worked with many student populations,...

...they need. Fun facts! -I was the 8th Grade California Mathematics League Champion, scoring a perfect score. -Once upon a time, I was a middle of the road math student. At around age eight, my parents sent me to Kumon. I bought into the system 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 Mathematics. I can tutor all levels of mathematics, and my specialty is in the area of mathematics education. I am always thinking of new ways to teach difficult material, and I have an intense knowledge of common core subjects, methods, and procedures. I care mostly about both how and why you do something in mathematics, not just how to do it. I love to be challenged with hard questions, and even if I don't...

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...

...I like to mainly focus my tutoring mainly to math, biology, economics, French, and English. Education is a profession that runs deep in my family and the retention and expansion of knowledge is something very dear to me. One who is well educated can better understand the intricacies of the surrounding world and become holistic. I try and keep these values in mind, the fact that education expands you and adds to your value as...

...Political Science with a focus on quantitative methods (regression, applied econometrics, experimental methods). My teaching experience in the past has included SAT/ACT prep, essay revision, mathematics tutoring, and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework questions. I am a previous teacher through Americorps in their...

...as a Mentor and a Tutor. I continue to learn about myself and see similarities in others from everyone I meet. I believe my strength, as a Tutor, comes from being able to understand the students that I work with, and in building their confidence. I understand the effects that self-esteem and confidence have on the success of my students and how the ability or desire to learn is impacted by the support system they...

...guidance. I began my educational career in the United States whilst working as a caregiver with kids ranging from newborn to ten years old. My passion for learning has earned me two degrees thus far and at present I am a student at Kean University enrolled in the B.S Chemistry program . I love to share my knowledge with others. This I have done through group study and one on one. I assisted anyone I...

...have found that most students who have struggled in math never built a strong foundation. They have struggled previously in a building block of a topic they are currently trying to master. I make sure my students understand and practice every concept before being bombarded with new information. My goal for my students is to show consistent progress with their scores. I believe learning should be fun. Math tends to give students anxiety on its...

...understanding is how the concept is being delivered. I too, have had experiences where lessons and topics were too difficult to understand, but what helped me is to change my approach to how the material is viewed. This is what I would do with my students. Outside of the classroom, I have a large interest in music. As a matter of fact, I even play the piano for a church that I attend. Also in...

...BS in Elementary Education from LIU CW Post College, my MS in Reading and my CAS in Educational Administration from Hofstra University. For the past 15 years I have tutored students in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. My unique attributes of patience and care coupled with the ability to relate to the student and find his or her level of understanding is my goal to reach academic success. I look forward to working with you!

...subject during group studies, and helping cousins via Skype with their homework. I personally believe that a person doesn't, solely, master a subject when he "aces" an exam, but when he is also able to communicate what he has mastered to another person and have that person "ace" as well. So here I am, wanting to help you "ace" that subject that has been giving you problems. But most important of all, have you realize...

.../ SHSAT Tutor as well as a graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. When I am not at school, I love relaxing with my fiancee and our two cats - Biscuit and Pumpkin - at our home in Astoria, watching football, playing video games, going to the gym, and listening to all different kinds of music. I am really looking forward to helping you rise to your academic potential and getting you to the...

...interesting subjects, but also the most applicable to real world problems - this is why I chose to major in what I did. Because I usually tutor in Math, I often tutor in the style of showing how to do a few problems step by step, and then having the student try a few more difficult problems, asking questions along the way. I do this because in my experience, this is the best way to...