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

...my students!" My pedagogy centers on building confidence and developing sound work habits to reach the goal of skill transfer to school and life in general. A typical tutoring situation starts with my reviewing a student's past work, observing his/her thought processes as he/she works on an assignment. As I continue to assess the strengths and identify the areas of improvement I provide careful guidance so that he/she demonstrates the full competence in him/her independently....

...Reading/Writing Center. I also work for the DOE as a substitute teacher in New York City public, private, and charter schools, teaching all grades and subjects during the school year. In the Summer, I've taught classes in Summer Camps all over Brooklyn, so I've definitely run the spectrum of youth education in New York City! In my junior and senior years of college, I won English Department awards for playwriting and essaywriting, and my plays...

...but with intentions of one day going to medical school. I am currently doing research at the Hospital for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students improve and enjoy working in the sciences most specifically those on the MCAT - chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and biology.

...data plays a very big part of being able to maximize teaching and enrichment of content. By using informal and formal screeners along with pre assessments - I will always have a map of where to take any tutoring session. Having an academic and practical elementary/middle school application understanding of data definitely enforces corrective instruction, reteaching, or content enrichment that will occur. I have also worked a great deal with middle school students in pilot...

...to medical school and have a masters in biomedical engineering. I taught undergraduate students as a graduate student and trained medical doctors when I graduated. I have worked in private medical practice educating patients and other doctors. I can teach all levels of math, biology, and earth science. I am also familiar with New York State education regents requirements. I have relatives in the teaching profession and help them with their lesson plans. I enjoy...

...my graduation from high school, where I learned to maintain a healthy balance and integration of my passions for the Arts and academia. I approach tutoring on a case-by-case basis, allowing the student to inform me of what he or she needs and what methods of teaching work best for them. I always hold my students and myself accountable, expecting a reasonable amount of progress over a period of time from us both. I always...

...also studied pre-medicine and I hope to go to medical school in the future. During my time at school I took as many opportunities as I could to visit other countries. I have lived in both the United Arab Emirates and France in order to pursue my foreign language goals. While I am able to tutor a breadth of subjects, my favorite to teach is writing because it enables students to be creative as well...

...tutored mathematics with a 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 enjoy reading, traveling to see archaeological sites, and playing with my bassoon quartet.

...of realizing what the transferable skills are from Mathematics and that it is a human endeavor, above all else. I take a holistic approach to teaching, which means that students are expected to reason through problems algebraically, graphically, pictorially and verbally. When students are able to synthesize these four approaches to concept mastery, real understanding emerges, and students, perhaps for the first times in their lives, see what they are truly doing. Thanks for reading...

...in guided reading and phonics instruction. Additionally, working with students to perfect the craft of writing is a rewarding experience. Working at an Independent School in Manhattan, I teach math and science which helps me solidify critical STEM concepts and initiatives in the classroom. Science and math are my passion, but the tools I have acquired in reading and writing have allowed me to be an effective instructor in all areas of the curriculum. I...

...exam passing rate in the nine-year history of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school in the Bronx. Additionally, I have worked in one on one tutoring settings since I was of high school age. Beginning as a near peer tutor for gifted students, my abilities to communicate and educate have grown continuously. As an undergraduate student, I volunteered as a high school tutor, and upon graduation I worked full time as a tutor...

...played Football, Basketball, and threw the javelin. I pursued a major in Actuarial Science and threw javelin in college. I received my Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Studies in April 2016 from Eastern Michigan University. I encourage students to research my degree, as it is very promising and heavily rewarding. If you have any issues with mathematics, I am more than qualified to assist. I've instructed Upward Bound High School students, SAT/ACT courses for Y2...

...mutual journey that is entirely decided by the student and led by the teacher. I take full joy in walking alongside the educational journey in helping students to understand and develop into successful mastery and critical thinkers of information. As your tutor, I would be your source of empowerment, guide and coach. Most importantly, I approach tutoring and learning with the firm belief that all students have amazing strengths and talents that can be used...

...over 5 years of tutoring experience with students ranging from elementary to college level, tutoring math, reading, writing, and science. I have also had experience tutoring the SAT, as well as helping high school juniors and seniors with their college application process and essay writing. Throughout the years I've been a student, I've had many teachers and tutors, both good and bad. My personal philosophy is to respect my students and engage with them on...

...traveling. I began tutoring in high school as part of my service requirement for the five honor societies that I was a part of, and I immediately fell in love with teaching. Nothing gives me more joy than being there when a student has that "aha" moment, when everything finally comes together and their eyes light up with joy. As a tutor I hope to share my passion for learning and inspire others to achieve...

...that 1-on-1 instruction can be tremendously helpful in overcoming obstacles and developing stronger learning and test-taking techniques. I enjoy this work because I find the subjects interesting and enjoy helping students succeed at something and develop confidence. My professional interests include economics, finance, value investing, venture investing, derivatives trading, and commercial real estate. In addition to my academic and professional interests, I enjoy art, film, poker, technology, muay thai kickboxing and basketball.

...and find the best individually tailored approach for each student. My favorite subjects are English, Math, and, of course, Psychology. Two of my specialties are SAT/PSAT and AP Test preparation. I received a National Merit Scholarship for the PSAT, ranked above 97th percentile in each area of the SAT, and achieved National AP Scholar with Honors. In my free time I enjoy gaming with friends, playing percussion, and listening to a variety of music. I...

...Science, with the focus in Mathematics, from Howard University. Since graduation, I have practiced medicine in Jamaica and taught mathematics in New York City. While I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite is mathematics. I love math and I am passionate about helping students master mathematical concepts. More particularly I try to instill a similar enthusiasm for the subject within my students by showing them how math can be applied...

...mathematics and I love to spread this feeling to others. As a tutor, I feel it is crucial to always tailor to the student's strengths in order to help the student succeed. I believe in helping students to understand what they are doing to get them to understand the concepts rather than just memorize the information. I believe tutoring is such a rewarding experience for both the student and tutor because it is wonderful to...

...Political Science. I had two years of teaching experience with Breakthrough Collaborative as well as relevant undergraduate coursework to supplement my tutoring and teaching background. Next year, I will be a Teaching Assistant in Geometry with Blue Engine at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects (from Math to English to Test Prep) I am most passionate about English and Writing, because I really enjoy editing...