Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in New York City, NY

I first discovered tutoring in my Junior year of undergraduate studies when peers would come to me for assistance with writing and psychology. Moving through my graduate education and doctoral studies, I continued to seek out opportunities to teach and encourage others to learn. I have a student-centered teaching approach that is customized to your learning style. I look forward to working with you to achieve success in education!

...be correct. I also believe that the best mindset to take a test is a laid back mindset. I think that a calm, relaxed approach is essential to test taking, and learning in general. Tension and undue pressure leads to fuzzy and unnecessarily quick thinking which is more prone to error. I do not subscribe to the drill sergeant methodology, and tend to, in my own life, try to be relaxed while structured. In doing...

...skills in writing, essay, literature and language arts. Those wonderful students taught me how tutoring is more like being a guide than it is posing as the answers at the back of a text book. I want each student to find their own voice, which is why I believe communication is the essential tool in the learning process in order to create cogent and organized arguments. It is a way to discover, to test ideas,...

...writing and develop their literary voice. Although knowledge of math, science, and history are vital, expressing oneself in writing is perhaps the most difficult yet critically important skill for succeeding in our society. As one who has struggled with writing in the past but now feels ownership over his voice, I find helping others develop their writing and editing techniques to be incredibly rewarding. When I am not teaching or writing, I enjoy playing guitar...

...rest of my time was spent participating in study groups, where colleagues and I would teach each other. From my previous experience as a student and as a tutor, I have learned that understanding a subject depends greatly on how the material is presented. That is why it is important for me to be able to adapt to the student's preferred teaching style or one that they are most comfortable with. Once you figure that...

...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 improvement. I also aim for the student to have a deep, intuitive knowledge of a subject, rather than memorization of an assortment of facts....

I have been working and tutoring children for over 15 years. I hold degrees in Childhood Education, Literacy and Students with Disabilities and have been fortunate enough to work in the school setting in all three areas. I focus on making each experience with children memorable and related to real life situations. I am passionate about teaching and enjoy bringing reading and literacy into every day activities. ... I believe that through teaching, I can create...

...of Michigan in Ann Arbor (Go Blue!), I worked in fashion business for a year. It did not take long for me to realize my passion is working with children, and in September 2014, I began working as a Teacher Assistant at PS 40 in Manhattan. I work closely with small groups of students who need extra reinforcement and academic support as well as with gifted students who prefer an extra challenge. During the afternoon,...

...is the English Language Arts because I love being able to help students develop and practice strong and effective communication skills. My tutoring style involves holding an open discussion with my students, figuring out their individual needs, asking productive questions and letting them figure out the answers, outlining their goals, and coaching them through a step-by-step process towards achieving those goals. I motivate my students with kindness and professionalism while providing honest instructional feedback. Outside...

...tutor are writing, public speaking/debate, and performing arts. I want to work to promote a love of art and culture in my students as I am also a working artist. I act, write poetry, create conceptional performance art, and provide curatorial assistance to a gallery in North Brooklyn. You can be assured that any student I work with will cultivate writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills that will serve them well throughout their academic and...

...school institutions. My favorite subjects to tutor are that of biology, including the topics of anatomy, microbiology, and physiology. I truly enjoy teaching biology because I believe that the human body is such a dynamic process and that there are so many advancements that have yet to be made in the field of science. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I believe in creating a nurturing environment inundated with encouragement, repetition, and positive feedback that...

Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...

...problems with careful prompting to get them used to thinking on their feet. I'm also a musician who enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with my wife and daughters. While physics is my favorite topic, I really enjoy tutoring in math as well. My subjects include (but are not limited to): algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, vector calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, general physics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, chemistry, SAT, etc. Willing to travel in...

...graduate of Rutgers University where I obtained my B.S. in Physics with a minor in Math. I have years of experience as a tutor and teacher's assistant in different institutions, including Bergen Community College Tutoring Center, which was ranked as the best tutoring center for two-year college institutions in the country. I love to help people and I work hard to find creative ways of teaching, from basic concepts in Algebra to Advance Calculus and...

...teach, I have always been especially interested in Biology, and I love working with students to see the big picture connections between the facts of life. In general, my tutoring style focuses on drawing generalizable principles out of the material to help a student internalize and fully absorb content, which I believe makes learning a rewarding activity in its own right. In my spare time, I enjoy reading science books and blogs, trying out new...

Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...

...I then joined a start up in NYC where I mentored and coached two analysts. I was most drawn to the teaching side of these experiences and find that the skills translate well to tutoring when complemented with my passion for history, English, writing, philosophy, and persuasive argumentation. In the tradition of philosophy, I feel tutoring is most effective using a Socratic dialogue approach, asking the right questions to guide the student to understanding. During...

I love teaching students and imparting the education and vast skills I have learned to them. I have been a tutor for more than 4 years, and I have tutored from elementary school children to sophomores in undergrad.

...each moment of it! It's truly fulfilling when you see your students understand a certain subject and I hope to be a part of their academic achievements. I am an experienced tutor in math and science subjects, and I hope to share my passion for the STEM fields with someone else. As a computer science and operations research major, I hope to be able to show the real life applications of math and science problems...

...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 make sure they get the most thorough...