Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in White Plains, NY

...many subject areas, my specialty is standardized test preparation. In addition to having a strong understanding of the subject matter covered on these exams, test-taking strategy is a strength of mine, including time management and general multiple choice strategy. I was a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction in high school and I enjoy helping others perform to the best of their ability on these sometimes stressful exams. As a tutor, I strive...

...School of Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I became a tutor because I enjoy helping people and getting to see them make progress. As a former competitive dancer and dancing coach, my greatest moments of joy were seeing my teammates improve in their performance and confidence as a result of my coaching. It was not always easy, but I never gave up on a teammate, no matter what. I will...

...(such as improving phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency) to enhance the most important component of reading, which is comprehension. I feel the most comfortable tutoring Math, Reading, Homework Help, Study Skills and Study Help. I can help students prepare for assessments by creating study guides and reviewing test content with them. I use all study strategies and tools, which include technology (ipad, laptop, tablet, etc.), flashcards, and hands on learning experiences to enhance my students'...

...College in Portland, OR with a B.A. in Biology. I've recently spent two years as a teacher in at a public school in New York City and have to 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...

I'm looking to pivot to a career in educational technology after stints in marketing and finance. I have a BA in Economics from Boston University and an MS in Applied Statistics from Penn State University. I want to help you in math, whether its learning more about different subjects or preparing for a specific exam. Looking forward to working with you!

...from Barnard College and a MS in Epidemiology from the University of Massachusetts, and I am currently doing cancer research at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. As a student I was never been able to decide on a favorite subject because I felt anything I studied in school could be fun and much easier if approached with the right attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative approaches...

...and immediately saw that I learned differently than my peers. I quickly mastered the practice of assessing my own learning style and developing techniques to help me derive maximum benefit from my strengths to achieve academic success. I soon began tutoring, helping my peers by assessing their learning styles and developing academic strategies for them based on their strengths. I discovered a passion for helping my students succeed, and have been tutoring ever since. I...

...well as a second grade ESL student. I am passionate about teaching in a way that students need to learn - in other words, working to their strengths in order to best suit their learning styles. I love to use a wide variety of manipulatives and other visual aids when teaching math, as well as visual organizers and conversational dialogue to work through a writing process. I base my teaching methods on the unique needs...

...ignite the imagination, and instill a LOVE of learning!" -Brad Henry I have been teaching for 9 years at the elementary level. Every year of my teaching career has been rewarding to see students leave the classroom ready to tackle the next grade with confidence. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a B.S. in Education and completed my masters degree in Special Education from Hofstra University. I relate well to children of all...

...environmental science to undergraduates. I love teaching all things science - especially fields relating to the outdoors and natural history. In my teaching I aim to inspire students to learn more and care about the natural work, and to always ask why things are they way they are, and how they came to be. My approach to education is to work with each student as an individual, recognizing his or her strengths and areas that...

...spoken and written Chinese language abilities. My way of teaching is extremely flexible, catering to the student’s need. If you come visit my sessions, you will find very interactive dialogues accompanied by laughter and a relaxing environment, yet very learning conducive. I used various methods and media to assist learning such as tapes, and short videos, etc. What I find the students appreciate the most is the cultural and history background I am able to...

...five years and have come to love helping kids learn. I am a friendly recent college graduate who likes to make learning fun. When tutoring, I look for ways to relate the material to one of your child's interests, to better ensure he/she retains the material. Part of my method includes instructing students on how to properly study. For example, I advise them on how to make comprehensive study reviews, a schedule, and note cards....

I am an Honors Student in my fourth year at Penn State. I have extensive tutoring experience with all ages of students ranging from elementary school through college. I love teaching but I study psychology and criminology at Penn State. I hope to one day work as a clinical psychologist who assists law enforcement agencies. I am an avid reader, I love learning, and I love sharing what I know with others.... There are hundreds of...

...in scores. I believe this experience with a diverse mix of students has sharpened my skills as a tutor, particularly in the arena of creating interesting and clear examples through which different students can understand complex material. Although I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring elementary and high school level math because I can be creative in designing examples. I truly enjoy teaching; there is a great satisfaction in helping students...

...tutor. I try to go above and beyond in helping my students to truly understand and connect with the subject I am helping them with. I believe it is very important for me to be 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...

...subjects that are made up of patterns to be discovered and I will challenge my students to find them as part of problem solving quests. I feel that when students are able to discover the puzzle underlying subject material, learning becomes more fun. In addition, I greatly enjoy children's literature and have many fond memories of the stories I grew up with, which I hope to instill in my students. My other interests include enjoying...

...Adolescent Mathematics grades 7-12. This past summer, I taught 6th and 7th grade Math at a summer school in the Bronx. The summer before that, I taught literacy and writing to children in East Harlem. I am now currently the 7th Grade Math teacher at a middle school in the Bronx. Math is one of my passions, although I have a strong liberal arts background as well. Throughout my undergraduate career, I was constantly involved...

...Math, with a focus in Economics. I have a wide variety of academic interests, including Archaeology, Creative Writing, and Finance. I studied abroad last semester in Scotland and love to travel (my dream destination being Egypt, someday). During the last two summers, I have taught seminars at a 10-day conference hosted by a Harvard student organization in China. The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the...

...living in Brooklyn and working as a tutor for the past 4 years. I love to teach one-on-one because progress happens quickly and I get to share my passions for the subjects that I teach. I like to have sessions that are not pressured or intense, but I do like to cover as much material as we can fit in. I have a passion for math and other subjects that I love to share and...

...in the awarding of certificate degrees to 12 adult students. My favorite subjects to tutor are SAT and ACT math. While these are the subjects most students dread, I find that this is where a good tutor can induce the most "Ah ha!" moments because there are so many patterns that can help you ace that test if you know where to look. Helping students conquer these subjects (and become "math people") by identifying and...