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

...was struggling with pre-algebra (I couldn't seem to wrap my head around distance/rate/time problems). I found myself loathing a class I had once loved. I started working with a tutor and going from barely getting by to being successful in that class was a very fulfilling feeling that I hope to continue to pass on...

...testing (SAT, SAT subject tests, PSAT, and SSAT). I have tutored mainly high school students in the New York State Regents exams and AP Calculus, although I also have experience with students in middle and elementary school. Since I have been through many school systems, including public, private, studying abroad, and boarding school, I have...

...love for it. I have taught elementary students, high school students and college students, everything from basic Arithmetic to Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis. My experiences as a teacher have led me to stress the importance of realizing what the transferable skills are from Mathematics and that it is a human endeavor, above all else....

...with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal educational...

...private tutoring company, specializing in SAT and ACT test prep. My goal as a tutor is to help my students build a solid foundation so that they can feel confident that they possess the tools and skills necessary to succeed. I am very passionate about math as well as music. In my spare time, I...

...help them with whatever problem they may have. It works because the student doesn't realize that they are being guided in the long run, but gradually the student may become more adept to the material. And surely, after a few weeks of tutoring, the processes to solve a particular dilemma, the steps would become second...

...and English, primarily aiding them after school with homework help, but also teaching new and more challenging concepts to keep them ahead of their class. As someone who was tutored in math all throughout high school, I can really relate to both sides of the tutoring process! I am a very patient and dedicated individual...

...to help them gain a better understanding of the subjects they would like to master. I believe each and every student has unique learning requirements and I strive to meet these needs by modifying my teaching method in order to best benefit my student. I am very patient and I always like to ensure that...

...students in my free time, despite being a finance major. I decided that instead of teaching/tutoring, I should work for corporate America, and I worked at Goldman Sachs for 3 years. During that process, I realized that my true gift came from incorporating real life examples from the real world with academic lessons, which often...

...at a nearby elementary school to create and implement an active science curriculum. I designed experiments, activities, and thought exercises for the class to help them better understand scientific concepts of their curriculum. I completed my BS in Chemical Engineering at Cornell University and my PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State University....

...College with Honors in Mathematics and Economics. I have a great passion for learning as well as teaching. I have previously worked as a tutor for College level Calculus and Statistics. I enjoy tutoring because it also allows me to continually recall the subject matter and gives me a different perspective on the same subject...

...language arts and math. I began my professional career as an elementary school tutor in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. I loved teaching all subjects, but my favorites were writing and math. I currently work as a researcher studying problems related to medical education and medical workforce development. I have a BA from Emory University...

...an Assistant Director of an after school program. Missing my comfort zone, I found my way back into the classroom. I taught middle school Writing at a high-paced charter school for a year. With my upbeat and positive demeanor, I bring a fresh, new approach to English that will make even the most mundane concepts...

...Calculus II, and Calculus III. My favorite subject to tutor is Statistics. As a tutor I believe that it is my job to bring enthusiasm and positivity to all my sessions. I also like to ask my students a lot of questions to ensure that they are understanding the material. My hobbies include improv comedy,...

...tutor chemistry, physics, biology and math. I also provide test prep for the SAT and MCAT. I have worked at my university’s tutoring center for over a year. This taught me to teach quickly and effectively. I never had more than 15 minutes with a student, but my job depended on my ability to help...

...very individualized approach to make sure the students understand the material rather than knowing how to implement a formula. This gives them more confidence and flexibility in dealing with the curve-ball questions that are notorious for stressing students out. There is nothing more exciting to me than helping a student realize just how easy they...

...me and made me love it. I then went on to take advanced math classes throughout middle and high school and then attend a technical university with a heavy math emphasis. I believe that many students are disinterested in academics because they feel discouraged, and I hope to turn this around in the same way...

...Literature and a minor in dance. While in college, I worked as a Writing Consultant at the University of Houston Writing Center, where I tutored ESL students working on their academic writing, business majors crafting resumes and cover letters, and university students writing papers for their various classes. I love teaching all aspects of English...

...incorporate information into the tutoring sessions. As a tutor I try to be aware, first and foremost, that different students have different learning styles and needs. What is more important is to try to make tutoring sessions as lively as possible in order to keep the student interested in the subject matter. I do not...

...all aspects of SAT and ACT preparation. I have the most experience tutoring math, and I try to teach my students that math doesn't have to be intimidating and can in fact be a satisfying and useful subject. In my free time, I enjoy competing in powerlifting, reading science fiction, discussing politics, and writing software.