Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Sussex County, NJ

...Academic Learning Center in High School as a tutor in Math and Science. Even after I graduated college and got a job in a pharmaceutical industry, I continued tutoring students in math, science and English. I enjoy working with kids of different ages. I have a lot of patience and a good method to teach and explain things that are hard to understand. I discovered that my passion lies in work where I can help...

I am a motivated and dedicated student who is looking to help similar-minded students achieve their academic goals.... I believe that patience and understanding is the key to teaching students. One can never rush learning, as students need to have a solid foundation before learning new concepts.... I would figure out what kind of learner they are and how best to help them achieve their goals, in addition to finding out how much they already know.

...prepared me to tutor writing. I tutor 6th grade through 9th grade writing in addition to AP Government and History. I am passionate about these subjects because I love thinking about arguments. My tutoring philosophy is to focus on individual problems or assignments and work through examples with students; I do not lecture unless necessary. I find that students are more productive and successful when actively engaged. I strive to challenge my students while being...

...real world or exaggerated examples, and I find that this really helps students. I love tutoring all types of math as well as some sciences such as chemistry and physics. I have experience in all of these subjects for students from grades 7 to students in college. I am majoring in computer science with minors in cognitive science, math, and music. While not tutoring, I often play the drums or read non-fiction. I also like...

...foreign languages) to students ranging in age from 10 to 19. I also have extensive experience with 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.

...have also been a University Professor for the past 20 years. I presently teach College Mathematics and Unix Shell Programming at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Computer Concepts at Montclair State University. I have a Masters Degree in Comp Sci from FDU and a Bachelor of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. I am a scout leader and a multi-sport coach with lacrosse being my specialty. While I believe academia is a serious business, I like...

...to teach university-level English. Prior to this, I taught French in Hoboken, NJ for students ages 5-10 for an academic year. During my undergraduate career, I minored in Spanish as a nod to my Hispanic heritage and worked with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations. I am a strong advocate for an individualistic teaching approach; no one student learns the same as another and I believe it is my responsibility...

...methodology in teaching mathematics, new skills and practical tools of this field while attending an in-service training in teaching mathematics in Heriot Watt University (Moray House Institute) in Edinburgh- Scotland in 1995. From 1996 to 2000 I worked at various private schools as a high school math teacher in Egypt, from 2001 to 2007 I was appointed by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign affairs (The Egyptian Fund for Technical Support with Africa) to work as...

...credit requirements to apply for the middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts endorsements upon passing the Praxis exam for both subjects, which I did. Being a musician has taught me many valuable lessons which make me an outstanding teacher. In order to be a successful musician one must be patient, intelligent, diligent, meticulous, and good at multi-tasking. Not only am I a musician, but I have played in several bands since I was...

...16 years of teaching elementary and middle school, I have seen children thrive and excel in otherwise difficult subjects if they have the tools to approach learning. I am well versed in differentiated instruction, am creative, and always get to really know my students and their learning styles so that I can help them. In addition to my teaching experience, I have given many workshops on the Common Core State Standards and know what is...

...to middle school algebra. I learned from working with my brother Joseph, who has autism, that every student requires a different approach. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT and many AP exams, and I've helped many people increase their scores on standardized tests. I'm an engineering student, so I use math, chemistry, and physics knowledge on a daily basis. I bring a systematic problem-solving approach to tutoring. I'm happy to bring my...

...them. I believe that learning from your students doesn't make you a good teacher but a great one. I am currently tutoring kids in SAT Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus. I have a great deal of teaching experience. I have a great understanding of Math because I have taken up to Calculus III in college. Also, I am a certified teacher. I know how to make lesson plans and be prepared to teach. I...

...students, therefore, I reach out to them on a personal level in such a way to understand why they are having difficulty in the subject and explain to them how I would try to overcome any mental block. I also try to understand the best way they learn so that I can approach them in a way that best suits their needs. Every student is different and everyone's needs are just as different. I make...

...continued throughout college as a peer tutor through an office, The Study, dedicated to academic support for all students. I worked at The Study for 3 years and became a CRLA certified tutor. I believe in a holistic tutoring approach that focuses on critical thinking, practical knowledge, and time management, and as a tutor, I will guide the student through the challenging areas of the material and be there to support them. When I am...

...the Ramapo News, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts. Quickly after graduation, I realized that this career wasn't going to fulfill me in the way I thought it would. I thought back to my babysitting, nanny, and tutoring jobs and realized that nothing else in my life had ever made me feel as gratified as creating an environment for children to grow, feel nurtured, and learn. Children taught me so much...

...of development. My philosophy for learning is knowing the basics well. Without understanding the basics well enough, it will be difficult to grasp more complex ideas. An example would be general biology, it is important to know how cells work because it will help a student understand how tissues work and go further into organs and then organ systems and lastly an organism. Through hard work and a commitment to understand the material, students can...

I believe in teaching students to learn how to think and problem-solve on their own. I use examples and analogies that students can relate to in order to help them master material. I will be attending medical school in the fall.

...individuals through the use of respecting and understanding your childs learning styles and strengths. This gives me the ability to make learning interesting and challenging, but not daunting. Im the type of teacher that will not give up on a student and will continue to be creative and find and use current research to get the help he/she needs. Students seem to like me and look forward to our sessions because they know I generally...

...tutor can. I believe that I can help motivate and encourage students who are currently having difficulty. I teach in a conceptual manner, encouraging deeper thought, rather than pure memorization. I have been a mathematics tutor for over twenty years. I started tutoring while attending the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. I have had numerous tutoring experiences throughout the years, spanning from students who are struggling to students who are very precocious.

...In college, I continued to teach peers through Cornell Outdoor Education. I believe any student can suceed in the math and sciences regardless of gender or natural ability. Through repition, visulaization, and step by step understanding, any problem can be conquered. My goal is to help each individual over the initial, reaction of "I can't do this" to "I can figure this out." I hope to cultivate confidence and understanding in your child regardless of...