Award-Winning Finite Mathematics Tutors for Students in Essex County, NJ

...or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of encouragement for you. If you practice solving any kind of problem this way, eventually you won't believe that you ever...

...wonderful country, and I will always cherish my time spent and the people I met there. I moved back to the USA after finishing my PhD, and I was hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii Department of Mathematics. My position included both teaching and research responsibilities. I was teaching all levels of mathematics, including single- and multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, advanced undergraduate analysis as well as graduate courses....

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...this major was my passion to learn more about the sciences and mathematics. I have loved math ever since I was a child, my parents started teaching me to use strictly mental math from age 4, and since then, math has always been my strongest subject. My passion for mathematics stretches even farther when I tutored other students alongside me in class during my AP Calculus courses in High School, and even in college when...

...as Algebra, Geometry, and of course, the general sciences. Working with these kids has taught me that the more you extend yourself to your students, the more they are encouraged to work harder and strive harder. Every tutor has a different way of teaching and every student has a different way of learning. However, it is important to combine the two to develop methods and take approaches in a manner which makes the students grasp...

...me how a few simple equations can apply to so many situations, including things we experience every day. My preferred teaching style involves a little bit of give and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think about certain problems which may give them a better understanding of the material. I don't feel like it has been a productive session unless I come away having learned something as well. In my...

...all levels. I have a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Texas A&M University, where I graduated from in 2009. Subsequently, I have held various roles at investment banks and hedge funds in fixed income and commodities trading. Currently, I'm a Vice President at a large reinsurance firm. As a student, math was my favorite subject, and I took part in various math contests and Olympiads. I am interested in teaching both high school and university students...

...top of completing a Pre-Med track that included biology and physics courses. For the past year I've worked in a research lab studying childhood leukemia, and I plan on attending medical school in the next year. I specialize in tutoring a broad range of subjects including chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as math subjects like algebra and calculus. I also tutor for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and the MCAT. I...

...Business School, I can share my thoughts as a current student and share my admissions insights as well. I believe that tutoring is actually building a strong friendship. I do not do this for money but because I really love to see those who I have personal rapport with succeed in their life. I will do my best to find the best way for you not only to ahchieve a certain academic result but also...

...Graduate School where I received my Ph. D., also in chemistry. I have eighteen years of experience as a research scientist and seventeen years of experience as a high school and college level science teacher. I have taught chemistry, physics and environmental science at all levels including CP, Honors, AP and Dual enrollment. I have also taught IB Chemistry and IB Physics (SL and HL). In addition, I have tutored Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry,...

...concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just...

...undergraduate career I have tutored many different students ranging from grades 4-12 as well as several college classes. I have always loved being able to work with a student or colleague to find the right answer of a difficult question. I tutor math (Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra) as well as SAT math, English, and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Biochemistry). I really enjoy tutoring math and English! Math always has an answer to work towards...

...and am familiar in everything from Algebra to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. I worked as a tutor for music theory classes in Vassar's music department, and am fascinated by the marriage of music and mathematics. I am incredibly patient, and can adapt to any learning style. My energy as both a teacher and learner is infectious, and I try to convey that passion for learning to all of my students. In addition to my...

...started when I was a sophomore in high school, volunteering as a Math and Science tutor until I graduated. In college, I was a teaching assistant for two courses, Introduction to Geological Sciences and Russia Now (State of Russia in Present Time), as well as a tutor for Calculus I, II, Multi Dimensional, Linear Algebra with Differential Equations, Physics, and Chemistry. Currently I offer tutoring in several subjects related to Math and Science, and the...

...student at Columbia University who has a lot of experience in one-on-one tutoring as well as in-classroom teaching, specifically in the areas of math and physics. I am confident that each and every student has the ability to learn, and it is my job as a tutor to identify the most effective teaching techniques for each student. Please, read briefly through my profile and hopefully you will find that I am a great fit for...

...learning a new language. I finished my baccalaureate in physics with a math minor. I have also done very well on standardized tests, not strictly because of my analytical knowledge but mostly because of the test taking skills I have aquired. I hope to pass on these skills so students don't have to waste time retaking standardized tests and parents don't have to cover as many fees. I scored 790/800 on the math portion of...

I have been teaching junior high school math for 32.5 years full time, and almost 5 years part time since I retired after teaching full time. I enjoy helping students that seriously want and enjoy being helped.

...succeeding in subjects they might've had doubts on. No one genuinely hates math. The way that it was taught to you is a different story, however. Each person learns math differently, so they need to be able to find a way that connects the dots for them. Being a good tutor is the ability to not make a one-size fits all approach but rather to cater to each individual and make personalized plans for each...

...administration. I am a former student-athlete and played football at Penn State before transferring to Rutgers, where I was forced to retire due to a knee injury. I currently hold an associate's degree in General Science from Raritan Valley Community College, which I earned through a dual-enrollment program while in high school. I first gained interest in tutoring young students through a high school job at Mathnasium, where I found that I really do enjoy...

...make me a very good fit for your school. I am energetic, compassionate, and hard working with a sense of humor and an approachable demeanor. I thoroughly enjoy it when a student corrects me (on that rare occasion!) because I can see their interest and desire to learn. I also feel it is important to work as a team member with my colleagues and the administration in order to better serve the students.