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

...is useful to everyday life as the best way to help the student maintain an interest in the subject. I also found that breaking down the topic in which the student is struggling in to smaller more manageable bits to be the best road to understanding the subject matter. In my spare time I love to read especially sci-fi / fantasy, watch sports, and do outdoor activities such as hiking and boating.... All students can come...

...in Elementary Education. I had two full time student teaching experiences as well as many other experiences working in classrooms. I have experience tutoring in elementary school reading as well as at the college level for students taking biology. All of these experiences have taught me effective, valuable tutoring strategies. I have a passion for learning and teaching which makes a career working with students something I am very excited about. In addition to education,...

...concept of math and once that occurs, to make it interesting! Giving students word problems and application problems in math can make math much more exciting, and can help the student understand even fuller! In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar and flute. I have a passion for music and have been in several orchestras for over a decade. I apply the concept of playing an instrument to not only myself but the student,...

...University with a Master's of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education. I have over 4 years of experience working with students below grade level in common core math remediating the necessary skills to get them on grade level. I also worked in the college writing center at Villanova University editing and coaching students on how to write an excellent college essay. I have a unique capacity to understand a student's deficit and work with them to...

...students. I taught group ESL lessons, with a wide range of abilities, for kids aged 5 - 14. Engaging the campers in games, both outdoor and indoor, as well as projects and inter-active assignments was key for keeping tutoring sessions fun while also developing language skills. I have also tutored individuals in French and English, primarily aiding them after school with homework help, but also teaching new and more challenging concepts to keep them ahead...

...can focus on the positives! Nothing makes me happier to see a students light bulb go on after struggling with a subject! My goal as a tutor is to engage students throughout the learning process. As a self proclaimed science nerd, I believe that we should ask questions. I will encourage my students to go beyond what they are learning and ask "why" the world is the way it is! It is important to me...

...way for every student to learn. A student's confidence and trust in their education is vital to the learning process, and also something I take into consideration with every student. When I am not tutoring or in class you can find me reading in one of the comfortable chairs in the library, at yoga, or maybe catching up on my favorite Netflix series. I look forward to working with your scholar !... I believe that everyone...

...of positive energy and dedication to the table, as I am an incredibly social and energetic person that prides myself in getting the best out of every one of my students. My friendly attitude is a large part of why I love being able to help students improve at different subjects, in my opinion nothing beats watching a student grow in confidence in a subject. Outside of the classroom I am a huge sports and...

...that. I recently graduated cum laude from SUNY Binghamton University with a degree in Neuroscience and will be starting medical school soon. I have had lots of experience working with students to refine their skills in both the basic and advanced science, math, and writing areas - and look forward to both a challenging and rewarding experience working to tutor you! I am an avid reader who loves to drum (10+ years on the set);...

...with a B.A. in Chemistry and Biology, and I am currently a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. My teaching experience spans several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I...

...I love teaching all things science - especially fields relating to the outdoors and natural history. In my teaching I aim to inspire students to learn more and care about the natural work, and to always ask why things are they way they are, and how they came to be. My approach to education is to work with each student as an individual, recognizing his or her strengths and areas that are in need of...

...I graduated Nassau Community College as a Summa Cum Laude with a 3.94 GPA with an Associates in Science. I am currently working on earning my Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering at City College of New York where I currently have a 3.90 GPA. I tutor Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Calculus 2. My favorite one to teach is algebra because I believe it is the foundation where everything comes from. I am just happy to...

...I was also a dance instructor, a camp counselor at a dance and dramatic arts day camp through my local dance studio. I tutor in all elementary and junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an environment where the student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I like to provide my students with as many tools as possible to...

...Special Education. I have always had a love for teaching children and it has given me great joy. I have been a nanny and babysitter for years as well as worked as a teaching assistant at a private pre-school. I try to make learning as fun as possible and as individualized as possible! What works for one student doesn't always work for another. I look forward to working with you and your child(ren)!

...dynamic and fun. The level of need I saw in my neighbors, students and colleagues motivated me to go beyond my primary teaching assignment and explore a more sustainable approach to economic development. I identified the potential of business to create long-term solutions to the hardships I saw in my village and started a social enterprise designed to make both a profit and a positive impact on the community. Because of my experience in Rwanda,...

...in Asia and I have traveled to 25 countries. I love Geography and History. My teaching philosophy is to look at it not merely as a recitation of facts, but as a means of understanding cultures and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40, in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings. I spent a year in Taiwan as an ESL teacher. I enjoy students of all ages,...

...because they don't understand the practical uses of these subjects; without a fast and rewarding experience, the students get discouraged. I aim to make learning fun and to allow students to examine how the concepts they learn in school can be applied to their daily lives - such as in sports, TV shows, or in the news. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling (I particularly enjoyed my recent trips to Ukraine, France, and Israel)...

...interests, I also enjoy traveling and photography, as well as learning about other cultures. I also enjoy finding cool coffee shops, going on hikes, and practicing yoga. In the past, I have tutored students through Kumon Education Company. I have also been a teaching assistant for a scientific writing class, as well as tutored peers throughout my undergrad. I also was given the opportunity to teach English in Bolivia last summer. My favorite subjects to...

...instead of counting on fingers when doing problems because it makes a problem longer to solve. Once a student deals with variables, those fundamental skills are needed. Second, repetition is a key to success. Continuously going over a topic will help a student understand the steps needed to do a problem. Even if a student understands the topic well, I will go over it step by step with one or two examples. Immediately after, I...

...teaching academics but also really enjoy teaching others how to do things that aren't necessarily academic. For some reason I was obsessed with making sure all my brothers new how to tie their shoes by time they were three. One of the most important things I have learned from teaching children how to learn is that patience and humor reign supreme. Thankfully I have developed enough patience to sit in the DMV without complaining and...