Award-Winning Finite Mathematics Tutors for Students in Syracuse, NY

...essential component of anyone's education. Having a personal, one-on-one mentor to guide you through subject material is a factor that can prove to be a difference maker in achieving at the highest level. From my experience in undergrad at Cornell University to the many test-prep classes I have taken, I feel that I am knowledgeable in science subjects and mathematics and have developed strategies to best apply these techniques to standardized tests. I look forward...

...my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Logic. I've always found enjoyment from helping others, whether it's course work or simply giving advice. While I attended SUNY Oswego, I tutored other students in a wide range of computer science courses, logic, chemistry and my personal favorite, math! I understand math doesn't spark joy in many people, my passion comes from knowing there is always a solution to figure out. While tutoring,...

Hello, my name is Donald Virginia, but you can just call me Don. I've been aspiring to be a teacher as of recently, and I find joy in teaching and helping others learn. I can help with memorization, effective test-taking, and any other issues you may have in your academic endeavours. I hope we can work together in the future!... To learn, not memorize! I'm a big believer in the "teach a man to fish" philosophy,...

...Engineering from Binghamton University. After doing an internship at NASA I discovered that I wanted to impact lives more personally and so decided to follow another life-long passion of mine - teaching math. I earned my NJ teacher's license in Mathematics and stepped into the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to not only work with...

...then they succeed. Failure is the key to positive growth. Achieving success requires hard work and perseverance. 2. The willingness to never giving up. True Math success takes time. The student needs to understand that most of the time you will not grasp a concept the first time you hear it. It could take multiple to lessons to start seeing success. 3. Trust. Trust that we, together will reach your goal. Trust in me to...

...interested in helping students with challenging topics in their coursework and subjects. I have a strong background in math subjects including statistics. Additionally, I have a passion for learning and speaking the Spanish language. I feel confident in my ability to explain various grammar concepts taught in the beginning and intermediate levels of the language. For fun I enjoy learning about different cultures, golfing, skiing, and travelling when I have the opportunity!

I am currently both a mathematics substitute teacher as well as an adjunct mathematics instructor at a local community college. My hobbies are reading, listening to music, reading about the ways mathematics can be applied to the real world, as well as different teaching styles and presenting mathematics to students in the classroom.

...major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and...

...mathematics and usually find that there is either some underlying but simple problem that needs to be overcome and the student will succeed. Often, a failure to fully understand some basic arithmetic or a lack of sufficent repetitions of the assigned material material is the cause of a problem. Both can be overcome with some extra work and understanding. Higher level mathematics is simply elegant extensions of the fundamental principals we learned in lower level...

...am passionate about math. In fact, to say I am passionate is something of an understatement. Math is the most beautiful thing in the universe, and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to...

...was 16, when my math skills allowed me to be referred to a few clients by my math teacher. Since then, my skills in taking middle, high school and college math topics and making them palatable for clients who may have trouble grasping them have only grown. I primarily tutor math topics, but I am also available to tutor for various standardized test topics such as SAT, ACT or GRE Reading. I'm a firm believer...

...reach people in a way that facilitates an actual understanding of the material as opposed to what is required for simple regurgitation. When you are explaining a concept to someone it is all about that eureka moment in their eyes that says, "I really do have it." It is about giving students enough to further their own understanding without giving away the whole story. That style of learning is what drives mathematicians, and it is...

Providing guidance in science and mathematics to help students understand the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical concepts in their everyday lives. I have a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Materials and Technology, and I am pursuing my M.S. in Aerospace Engineering.... Learning science and mathematics through real-world applications that show how concepts can actually be used to solve real problems.... I'd ask them about topics they feel uncomfortable with, as...

...anyone with a vested interest in seeing individuals enjoy a happy, flourishing life, especially to those who are or wish to become teachers. I view studying and doing mathematical work as one of the greatest joys available to human beings in this context, and it is my role as a teacher to effectively, enthusiastically communicate the importance and beauty of math to my students as well as to foster their powers of critical and mathematical...

I have been working with a spectrum of students for four years, from students who just need a little direction to students who need a heavy hand. My favorite subjects to teach are math, physics, and reading comprehension. I am currently studying Computer Science at UIUC. When I tutor, I try to engage the students in a new way and ask them questions to push their learning.

...University, where I majored in Neurobiology with a minor in Economics. I particularly enjoy tutoring for the SAT and other standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside of tutoring, I work as...

...in economics and film who's passionate about bringing the exciting classroom experience to the online learning format. I love economics and all the math behind it as well as the visual language of film and the humanistic touch of it. I believe in expanding the students' world by teaching not only facts and theories but the implication behind them in addition to sufficient application practice. I want the students to foster intellectual curiosity as they...

...working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. I cherish the opportunity to share my skills and experience with my students, and I make...

A tutor or teacher can offer information or ideas. Cooperation with the student is required for learning to occur. I have taught in many environments from basketball coach to snowboard instructor. My education is taking me toward becoming a Math teacher. I look forward to the interactions where I can help students engage with the academic material ... Small goals and recognition of accomplishments are a useful to maintaining motivation.... Learning is rarely independent. We rely...

...from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. As you might guess, I specialize in teaching mathematics, though I can also tutor in physics. I've tutored and taught students both online and offline ever since I got my Bachelor's Degree, including during my time at JHU, in subjects ranging from basic arithmetic to differential equations. My teaching philosophy is "math is easy"; my goal is to make sure you...