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

...starting out as a mother's helper to working as a waitress at Friendly's. At a young age, I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. I have worked in positions as a substitute teacher and special educator while I pursued my studies leading up to a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I regularly tutor my niece, who is currently in third grade, with her reading comprehension skills. I enjoy working one on one and...

...schools in New York City, but have also traveled as far as Thailand to follow my passion. I am a firm believer in the fact that every child can learn and that helping each child to do so is a combination team effort including himself and the educators and care takers in their lives. I like to encourage children to be unique and well rounded individuals that confidently feel they can contribute to their educational...

...and build positive relationships with their peers, while continuing to embody good morals and be productive members of society. I teach through experience. As a child, I learned best through action, not words. It is much more difficult to grasp abstract concepts merely though listening, as compared to developing an understanding through application. Once students understand that failing is a step in the learning process, they are more willing to move outside of their comfort...

...tutor students in: Spanish, reading, writing (including college essays),psychology, social sciences, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish and reading. I am in love with the Spanish language and sharing my knowledge of it is an immense joy. Reading is also incredibly fun to teach, because it is exciting to see students make progress, buiild confidence, and start to see how big the world becomes as they advance to higher reading levels....

...concept click and inspiring confidence in my students as they advance through increasingly difficult topics. I also like tutoring test prep because there is no hiding behind the raw numbers, and I enjoy helping my students maximize their potential and achieve their goal scores. Sometimes, a little motivation is all that is needed for a student to excel, and I always work to relate what I am tutoring to a student's interests, both academic and...

...in the Coping and Regulation of Environmental Stress (CARES) Lab, studying environmental stress in low income families and 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...

...left to explore research opportunities in the the city. While working in research, I do hope to come back to teaching at some point and am currently looking for tutoring opportunities within the 5 boroughs. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring middle school Science and Math, from grades 4 to 8. I can also tutor in high school level Biology and Chemistry. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, playing sports, and cards.... I first...

...love teaching and love sharing my knowledge with students, no matter if it is in the classroom, in the community or around the world. I do online tutoring for Computer Science and Mathematics, and start teaching at University of Phoenix for Computer Science related courses from 2004. The courses I teach include Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++ , C#, PHP, JQuery, Ajax, HTML, CSS, Database, SQL, Web Design, Operating System, Linux/Unix, Data Structure, Algorithm, Design Pattern,...

...different non-profits over the years, and I enjoy working with all subjects-especially related to writing and math. I strive to meet student where they are and find a strategy that works best for them, involving positive reinforcement and creative approaches to learning concepts. Outside of academia, I love everything that's involved in being outdoors. Biking around the city, ultimate frisbee, and hiking are some of my favorite activities. Please contact me if you are interested...

...City Public Schools. I am a Special Education teacher and am currently teaching in a 3rd grade classroom. I have experience with students from ages 4-14, and students of mixed backgrounds and disabilities. I believe that every child deserves an excellent education and the support needed to achieve their goals. I am an extremely hard worker and I am constantly trying to find new ways to help my students grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Every...

...for a two semesters. I have always had a passion to transmitting knowledge. It is a fulfilling experience and make me plain and purposeful as I help young students become productive citizens of society. It is always gratifying to see a struggling student do well thanks to the teaching efforts an instructor provides. I love to break difficult problems into small, manageable, and easily understandable concepts that a student can follow to become successful at...

...a double-degree recipient from Columbia University, with a B.A. in political science and a M.S. in journalism, I am best at helping my students take their academics to the next level in reading, writing, and essay composition. One of the biggest hurdles in writing is getting past writer's block and crafting a unique composition; I help students through that by breaking down the process into easy, digestible steps. Once the anxiety and trepidation is gone,...

...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 my student is progressing and excelling with each session. I am currently a medical student so I have a deep compassion for caring for and helping people. This passion also applies to my interest in tutoring.... I believe in...

...great pride in helping individuals in not only succeeding in mathematics, but developing an interest in the subject. There is nothing more fulfilling then providing knowledge to another individual and watching them succeed. My main goal as a educator is not only to improve student's academics, but to give them attributes that will help them to succeed in life. I look forwarded to working with you and always remember that with confidence comes success!

...able to relate with my 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...

...log career in Information Technology I 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...

...my student's weak areas in order to help him/her strengthen them. I also work with them to understand why they are having trouble. I try to approach the problems in different ways to allow my student to think about the problem from different angles, and I help my students think logically and efficiently about tackling solutions. Lastly, I push my students to continue practicing so they don't get complacent. Even if they are strong in...

...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 high-level Physics.... Everyone has...

...areas are K-9 Math, Algebra, Microeconomics and Test Prep (SAT, GMAT, GRE). I have also worked with the admissions office in undergrad and at Wharton as well and can provide coaching on college and graduate school essay writing. I take a very hands on approach to tutoring and will work with you to craft a tailored plan and get you on the path to achieving your goals. I'm great at breaking down complex ideas into...

...believe it is the "reading grade." I know how important it is for a child to be reading on level when they leave 1st grade and how it will effect them throughout their academic life. This year I am teaching kindergarden. I am a very patient teacher. I have a great love for teaching reading and phonics. Although, I am familiar with all elementary school state standards as a public school teacher, and would be...