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

...am currently a graduate student at the Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - New Brunswick/Piscataway campus. Although I am pursuing a medical career, I am a firm advocate of education. In terms of how my belief meshes with my interest in medicine, patient education should play a large part in patient care. Education leads a greater understanding of underlying health issues, causes, and risks which leads to a greater chance in patient compliance. However,...

...language arts and math. I began my professional career as an elementary school tutor in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. I loved teaching all subjects, but my favorites were writing and math. I currently work as a researcher studying problems related to medical education and medical workforce development. I have a BA from Emory University in pyschology, a master's in elementary education from American University and a PhD from Teachers College, Columbia University in measurement,...

...ability to learn and have the right to an appropriate education. This belief has driven me throughout my career and motivated me to become an instructional leader compassionate to every learner. This philosophy is rooted in my special education experiences as both a teacher and coordinator. As educators we must believe every student has the ability to achieve greatness and must work to insure they are afforded all opportunities to do so. Based on my...

I am a recent graduate of Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. Teaching is something that I have always enjoyed. It helps reinforce the subject knowledge for myself, while also helping other people. Throughout the years, I have tutored - formally and informally - students of all ages and backgrounds and I feel comfortable helping others fully understand important concepts that they may struggle with. ... My philosophy for teaching is...

...I was in high school. Here, I have developed patience and have learned how to give specialized attention. I am excited to not only be an excellent tutor but a positive mentor and role model. I like to engage the student and make sure that the student actually understands the material because this is how information stays with us. I believe that hard work pays off. You don't have to be the most gifted or...

...am a graduate from Sarah Lawrence College, class of 2014, studying literature, theatre and psychology. Fun fact: I love dogs, good New York Theatre, ramen noodles, and Jane Austin Novels. I ended up here at Varsity tutors, because I am passionate about teaching. It is something that I also plan to go to grad school for to teach either at a high school or collegiate level. It is something that I have slowly discovered throughout...

...come a long way from that film student who had aspirations of becoming the next big writer/director, to the middle school math teacher I am now (and loving it). Having taught for twenty years, I have found the one subject that seems to be especially pervasive across the others is math. Thus, I have been able to teach basic math, honors algebra, and higher level math concepts by interspersing history, music, drama, creative arts, sports,...

...am a recent, young, diverse, cultured, and outgoing graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in New Brunswick. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering with minors in both Mathematics and Economics. With over ten years of tutoring experience, I've worked with students of all ages across all subject areas. I enjoy teaching students in the subjects of Math and Science most, as I personally believe these are the corner...

Hello, my name is Michelle! I am a graduate student at Long Island University studying Speech-Language pathology. I have always been passionate about working with students and I am excited to be able to help make subjects clearer and easier.... All students have different ways of learning, so I hope to present material in various ways until one way makes perfect sense.... In a typical first session, I would assess which subjects the student struggles with,...

...Athletics. As such, I feel very confident tutoring a wide-range of students, in both their abilities and ages. While I am confident in tutoring a wide-variety of subjects, science is my passion and I have a great love of biology. As a student, I always enjoyed learning most through examples and case studies, and when appropriate, I enjoy bringing in my research and patient experiences as a way to illustrate core concepts. Outside of academics,...

...started my career attending a military high school in Nigeria where I learned basic discipline such as being timely, planning my schedule, and leadership skills. I then proceeded to a 6th form school where I obtained an Advanced Level Certificate in chemistry, mathematics, and physics from the Cambridge university examination board in Nigeria. After my 6th form education, I moved to New York and started college at BMCC. I spent about three semesters at BMCC...

...graduated from LIU Brooklyn with my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and a Minor in English. There I was in the Campus Honors program, and also studied Dance and Psychology. I would like to pursue my Master's in Dance. I have tutoring experience working with youth ages 10-20, specializing in adolescents. I tutor English, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science, and Social Sciences. At the Elementary grade levels I can also tutor Math. My...

...graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College of Columbia University where I majored in Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students hone their writing skills, guiding them to uncover...

...concepts to clients and students. I have helped colleagues and students pass standardized tests related to the financial industry (Series 7, Series 66, CFA Level I). My approach involves assessing students' strengths and weaknesses and working on areas that need the most attention. I enjoy traveling. I have lived in many countries in the past including Switzerland where I went to boarding school. I like to stay fit, try new restaurants, and I go snowboarding...

I graduated from Rider University with a degree in History and Secondary Education. Throughout my time at Rider I learned how to not only teach history within a traditional classroom setting, but how to motivate people to achieve their goals and guide them through the process. Teaching, to me, is much more than just explaining material and ensuring students understand concepts; teaching is about enabling the student to think critically and go beyond what they...

...the age of 16, I've worked with children 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...

...have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Regis University. I have graduated with honors. I have been working for the past two years as java developer for a couple of clients. Currently, I am working as a private tutor while pursuing my graduate degree in Speech Pathology. Coming from a software engineering background and currently pursuing a graduate degree in speech pathology, I am strong in mathematics and the natural sciences.I especially enjoy teaching...

...be hard. Sometimes tedious, but not hard. If you are not understanding or struggling at math then you are simply not being taught in a way you understand. I like playing handball, soccer, football, and video games such as super smash, Dragonball Z, and league of legends. I love food, so I love going different places to eat and cooking too. When I teach someone, it reflects on me too, and because of that I...

...recently graduated from Columbia University with a degree in biology. I am currently working in a biochemistry lab at NYU Medical Center and applying to medical school, with hopes of training to be a pediatric surgeon in the future. I have worked as a teaching assistant for a Columbia biology lab course, taught ESL to immigrants from China, and tutored extensively in math, science, and test prep. I especially enjoy tutoring science because I believe...

...my Master's degree. I am currently attending Teachers College, Columbia University and I am in a dual Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education program. I have been working with kids in varied settings such as in classrooms, tutoring groups, one-on-one, in camps, and more, since I was in high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects and grades, I am most passionate about teaching Reading and Math at the Elementary level. Part of...