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

...NYC public schools and improve the quality of education for all students. Although I am available to tutor in a range of topics, I am most passionate about English, writing and essay editing, as these skills have proven most useful in my education and career path. I believe that academic success begins with goal-setting, organization and building confidence through engagement and success. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, yoga, running, spinning and spending time...

...recently graduated from Tulane University down in New Orleans, LA with a degree in finance and energy. I have extensive tutoring experience over the years since I started back in high school helping my fellow classmates in a variety of subjects and SAT test prep. Subjects I have tutoring in the past include algebra, geometry, trig., pre-calc, chemistry, and physics. I continued to tutor while I was in college, spending the majority of my time...

...and raised in New York, I am fortunate enough to have lived in two out of the five boroughs and the longest island in the contiguous United States. I studied Romance Languages in the big city, with minors in Psychology and Business, and I also studied abroad in Paris before receiving my Bachelor's degree in 2011. I am currently studying French Literary Translation at NYU and looking forward to visiting those sweet pastry shops of...

My name is Carly. I love to teach and motivate students to want to become a better learner. I I believe it is very important to make learning fun and engaging in order to be effective. I make sure all of my lesson plans incorporate various needs: visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic! I believe a strong point for me is my ability to motivate students and combine classroom/tutoring management.... I believe it is important to motivate...

...math in our lives, whether in day to day activities or to enrich our understandings of related fields. Furthermore, I believe the process of learning math for its own sake is overall beneficial for the mind. For these reasons, I believe it is highly valuable for people to understand math. I have been tutoring math since high school, and I have also worked as a teaching assistant for a high school math faculty, where I...

...devising a method to solve it. The ability to think critically is applicable to all facets of a student's life and academic career. I, as a tutor, hope to help the student hone that ability and apply it towards a successful academic career. I am available any day of the week and can meet at the student's home, at the library, a coffee shop, or at a park. I'm flexible and hope to make learning...

...graduated from Monroe College in 2003 with a degree in Business Management. In 2006 I graduated from Mercy College with my Masters in Student with Learning Disabilities. I'm currently a Middle School Special Education Teacher. A great tutor is someone who is able to work off of the students' interest and make it part of their learning process, which is a quality I possess. I treat each session as if we are learning together, which...

...am a current Junior at New York University. I am studying to receive my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama with a minor in mathematics. While I enjoy helping students with a broad range of subjects, I find that I am most passionate about ACT Prep and Calculus. I have experience working with students of all ages and abilities. I know from experience that each student will comprehend the material differently, and my job is...

...interested because I am actually interested in everything! My specialty is literature and writing (I have a thing for grammar), but I also get a big kick out of math and science, especially biology. I make humor a part of everything I do, and I am adept at tailoring my tutoring strategies to fit each student's needs. When not tutoring, you might find me writing questions for game shows like "Who Wants To Be a...

...realize how important education is for the guidance of young children. I hope to establish an atmosphere of learning and an aspiration for continuous knowledge in each student. I have a tremendous love for children and place a very high standard on learning. I love swimming especially in the summer. In my free time I enjoy traveling! I love experiencing new things and learning how to do something different. This summer I plan to learn...

...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 a certain area, I encourage them to try additional difficult problems to reinforce their knowledge. I look forward to meeting you, teaching you and growing with you to...

...few weeks. I am patient and passionate about tutoring, and I waste no time in helping my students to become confident and bold. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that my student is confident in the subject area. It is my duty to make sure that my students own their materials. As a tutor, I dedicate my time to molding my students intellectually and personally. My students improve drastically within the first...

I am a New York State Licensed Social Worker with over five years experience working with youth and young adults as a mentor, life coach and therapist. My hobbies include working out, playing sports, going to professional sporting events, cooking, and event planning.... I aspire to be a role model for my students and encourage them to believe that they too can succeed if they put their mind to it.... Reading comprehension starts with engaging in...

...is that anyone can learn. We all learn in different ways. In life when we set clear goals and bring a ready mindset, our goals are ready to become a reality. My teaching style is based on honing in on the multiple intelligences. I implement a well structured learning hour. A lesson will consist of modeling for the student, student practice by motivating students and focusing on their strengths while gently helping them with their...

...makes me feel like I am back in time, experiencing the historical event for myself. I believe that students learn best when they are immersed in the material. Students cannot be expected to learn just by listening to a teacher talk about a concept. I am a supporter of using visuals, auditory enhancements, intense student debate and insight, and reflection writing to help students better understand various concepts. In my spare time I enjoy cooking,...

...have a JD and an LLM from Cornell Law School, and a BA in History from Yale. In the past I've worked as a law clerk at the Arizona Supreme Court and as a corporate attorney, but, for the past 3 years, have worked in technology startups. I'm currently the co-founder of a software-as-a-service company based in NYC. I left law to pursue my passion for technology and I've learned a tremendous amount by working...

...work with students in an attempt to guide them toward better decision making during their high school years, as well as beyond. The decision making can be regarding classes, study skills, examination preparation, and future short and long term goals. I am excited to have this experience enhance my knowledge of working with students of various backgrounds, and also give me a chance to share my skills. I have always found study skills and organization...

...a tremendously rewarding experience. During my previous career in the banking industry, I taught people how to make a budget for their expenses and become financially literate. I worked in banking for 9 years and educating people about finance brought me back to my original career choice, math education. One of the best ways to help someone is to educate them. Knowledge gives individuals the power to help themselves and others as well.... I believe that...

...with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my students through experiential, hands-on education that promotes critical thinking skills. I firmly believe that the provision of equal educational opportunities can help foster social equality. I emphasize inquiry-based learning because I believe that students learn best when they are...

...makes a great tutor is a solid knowledge of the basics, good communication, and the ability to connect with people and to see things from their perspective. My patience, listening skills, and communication skills developed from over 300 hours of experience have sharpened those characteristics. Through countless experience in the past, I have an excellent idea of what techniques work best for what types of learners. I also believe that through tutoring, not only should...