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

...tutored many different students ranging from grades 4-12 as well as several college classes. I have always loved being able to work with a student or colleague to find the right answer of a difficult question. I tutor math (Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra) as well as SAT math, English, and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Biochemistry). I really enjoy tutoring math and English! Math always has an answer to work towards and can be taught...

...how to cook. I'm also a huge music nerd; I love finding new artists and I play the drums myself. My teaching philosophy is heavily influenced by my engineering education. I rely on a Socratic, discussion-based method where I encourage my students to not only work through problems but to explain them back to me, to help build confidence in their own understanding of the material while cementing concepts in their minds. I also heavily...

...has often improved as a result. My general approach in tutoring physics and math is to emphasize the theory behind whatever subject the student may be dealing with. Once a student firmly understands a physical or mathematical theory it is much easier to understand the formulas and applications behind the theory. Examples are key in understanding this type of subject matter and as such I greatly emphasize examples as well. I am very patient when...

...time voluntarily tutoring during high school and college. As an old adage says, if you're willing to do it for free, you have found your passion. I love being able to share my strengths and passion with students. I have tutored students in Pre-K to college level math. 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...

...Education from Sacred Heart University. After graduating with my Master's, I was hired as an Academic Support Teacher at an elementary school. I work with Tier 2 and Tier3 students who need support in Reading and Writing. These students include ELL students. I also have experience tutoring middle school students in Math. I love to make learning fun and finding different ways to engage my students. I believe it is important to get to know...

...child in need of some academic help. I can keep a child engaged and keep to the subject matter. My strong suits are the basic sciences of Chemistry and Physics as well as Mathematics. I have taught the essentials of mechanics and engineering using Lego and I have taught the basics of civics and business as a Junior Achievement teacher in the upper elementary schools. I worked with adults as an English as a Second...

...a student learn a challenging topic or strategy. I am a very creative person and love creating manipulatives and differentiations for my students that are based on their own learning style (whether it is visual, kinesthetic, etc.) I am currently a Teaching Assistant in a 12:1:1 setting and I volunteer my free time to my High School Varsity Cheerleading team coaching. Lastly I am Red Cross certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. I look...

...a BA in Theatre and a BA in Sociology from the University of New Mexico. In the Fall of 2015 I will become a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center in Sociology. Other than tutoring, I also work as an instructor of English Language Arts as part of a weekend, after-school, and Summer program for 1st generation children in New York City. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects from Writing to Math...

...firm in midtown. I've been tutoring since I was in high school. My strong suits are math and Chinese (a little stereotypical, I know. But I can't change what I'm good at!). Now a little about my hobbies... I don't know anything about music, in fact I took an elementary piano lesson in my last semester of university, and received a B- for it! Turned out to be the worst grade in my student history,...

...Pre-Med track that included biology and physics courses. For the past year I've worked in a research lab studying childhood leukemia, and I plan on attending medical school in the next year. I specialize in tutoring a broad range of subjects including chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as math subjects like algebra and calculus. I also tutor for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and the MCAT. I sincerely believe that while...

...I like to take my students on a journey of curiosity and investigation until they reach their own conclusion. I spent my childhood running through some of the best and biggest parks in The Bronx letting my curiosity lead the way. While reading, I focus on methods authors use to keep my interest and show my students how to use those methods to improve their own writing. I find the history of our country and...

...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 am a friendly and outgoing person, and I really enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I particularly like working with middle school and high school students, as I can challenge them and help them build strong foundations during some of their most important academic years!

...for, and I have facilitated the acceptance of many students (who struggled considerably with academics and standardized tests) into ivy league and other top tier schools. I believe that the most successful learning comes when the student is able to develop a self-sustaining curiosity and interest in the subject matter, and, along with imparting skills and techniques to maintain grades and test scores, I have developed techniques myself to make students feel this sort of...

...education and tutoring. I play cello and regularly attend all types of performances from contemporary dance to traditional opera. My experience in the arts has taught me to be a more critical observer - I see where students struggle with problems and am able to focus my attention on these areas. I particularly love tutoring in writing and critical reading focusing on deeper textual analysis and comprehension. I am also able to encourage a very...

...how children adapt to it. I started tutoring students in Biology as a high school senior and since then I have taken a lot of pride in helping students achieve their academic goals! Learning is exciting, and though it doesn't come naturally to some people, everyone should be able to experience the feeling of accomplishment that comes from learning and mastering something new. As a tutor, I hope to help my students achieve that!

...in English Literature. I am currently pursuing a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at New York University. I chose this field because of my love of language and my desire to help people. My ambition is to work in a school for children with special needs. While I am in graduate school, I want to give back to the community by helping students achieve academic success. It is quite rewarding. I have experience tutoring students...

...finding new teaching strategies to reach all of my students. I have taught both in general education and special education settings. I firmly believe every child has the potential to find success in school and am passionate about working to serve all of my students. I am excited to begin tutoring and use my skills as a teacher to support children outside of my school community. I have a wealth of resources from the two...

...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 nature lover, someone who is just as willing to sit and watch a game as I am to go on a hike with some friends. After college I hope to pursue a career in sports journalism, a field in which I could truly harness my love of writing and...

...that I can apply the practices I learned in both of those in real life. Currently, I am a college student at Brooklyn College majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Music Technology. As a Computer Science major, I've come to appreciate languages like XHTML, CSS, Java and Processing and while I know how to code in C++, I tend to stay away from it because Java has spoiled me with the lack of pointers...

...drives me to spread my knowledge, which is the main reason I became a Varsity Tutor. In my free time I enjoy going to the movies, going out to eat, reading books and playing video games. I'm outgoing, I enjoy being the life of the party and I love being the reason to make someone smile. I look forward to building relationships and assisting my students to excel in the classroom and beyond.... I will sit...