Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...for the past 10 years. As a teacher I am very passionate in my career. I cater to the needs of my students when I am teaching. Everyone is a different learner and has different learning styles, and I pride myself in being able to teach to all levels and engage students in the learning process. I want students to have fun with learning mathematics so I hope with my knowledge and my bubbly personality...

...positive impact that one-on-one instruction can have on a student's understanding and confidence. It brings me joy to see them grasp complex concepts and develop a genuine interest in the subjects they once found challenging. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. I strive to build strong relationships with my students, understanding their unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. By tailoring my approach to each individual, I can effectively address...

I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving students in their own learning journey by connecting lesson material to their own interests and hobbies. I specialize in homework assistance and exam preparation.

I have consistently held an "A" average in math all my life, and I am currently a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where I'm studying to become an Actuary. My main goal with tutoring, is I want to help my clients achieve all of their mathematical goals to the best of my abilities.

...and I currently working towards my Master's Degree. I have over 10 years of teaching experience, plus 5 years of private tutoring. I have tutored all ages and grades, as well as, preparation for entrance exams and grade level exams. I love History and ELA. I love to learn it, as well as, teach it. I am constantly reading and trying to learn something new. I try to tailor all of my tutoring sessions to...

...of whom I have now been working with for over a year. My greatest assets as a tutor lie in my mastery of the english language, skills in logic and conceptual organization, and versatile ability to explain to students complex ideas with which they find themselves frustrated and struggling. My goal is to restore students to a thoroughly self-sufficient status in their academic endeavors, an aim which pursue by focusing on the identification of students'...

...provide enrichment through arts to Pre-K students who attend underserved and struggling public schools in the Bronx and Manhattan. At Time In I was able to combine my interests by working both as an assistant art instructor and grant writer for the program. I believe that the role of an educator is to identify ways to make information accessible to every student. I want to instill in every student the confidence to ask questions and...

...I am capable of tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, History, and Literature. I believe in the intellectual potential of every student, and have observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome through a personal and case-by-case approach on the part of the teacher or tutor. I also believe that early educational success is the foundation for lifetime achievement and general well-being,...

...sense. In this way, I get a sense of who my students are as people through their writing. My tutoring approach is playful, yet patient and even-handed. I try my best to create an atmosphere where students are uninhibited and unafraid to take a risk or be wrong because so much of school and life is about learning from mistakes and being ashamed bears no fruit this regard. Personally, I like to spend my free...

...and Politics, US History, and World History (Modern). I have worked with numerous students for each and am thoroughly familiar with the curricula and the exams. I am especially interested in helping students see, very concretely, how deeply ideas shape our world; and in improving their spoken and written expression. Last - interested seriously in the philosophy of Martin Heidegger and American constitutional interpretation, I welcome the opportunity to work with college students taking courses...

...distinct students, both undergraduate and graduate, per week. I have also been a volunteer with RISE (Refugee Integration, Stability, and Education) at ASU for over a year, tutoring children from the ages of 4 to 16 in a variety of subjects. Through my extensive experience tutoring English and helping students succeed on standardized tests like the SAT and the LSAT, I've felt the immense joy of seeing my students achieve understanding of the topics we...

I have been teaching for over 3 years. That is something I love to do and it is what I see myself doing for the rest of my life.

Columbia university graduate and doctoral student in mathematics education. I have three years teaching experience and six year tutoring experience. Below are the courses that I have taught: University: Finite Mathematics, Mathematics for life, Algebra, fundamental of Mathematics. Community College: Introduction to Statistics, Algebra and trigonometry, Algebra, Pre-Algebra. Test Prep: GED, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, Math Regents NYC High school: Algebra, Trigonometry and geometry. Middle school: Algebra

...and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and...

...the WHY behind the HOW. By making it a point to truly grasp a concept or theory, instead of just memorizing it, they set themselves up to truly internalize the knowledge and be able to easily apply it moving forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer...

...schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC. In my 10+ years as an educator, I've taught phonics to essay writing, number sense to logarithms. My success is not based on the curriculum knowledge but rather on the ability to : - Identify the root cause and need of the student. (For example, I've tutored many students that claim to need help with algebra, when in fact their misconceptions lie in basic four operations from the...

...exam week. I assisted them in doing their homework, helped them study for their exams, guided them in doing their projects, and prepared them for their upcoming lessons. Because I was handling elementary students, I covered all of the subjects when tutoring them and put emphasis on those which they needed help the most. My favorite subjects to tutor are Reading, Phonics, and Writing. Anything that has to do with Language Arts is my forte....

...important it is for a child to be reading on level when they leave 1st grade and how it will effect them throughout their academic life. This year I am teaching kindergarden. I am a very patient teacher. I have a great love for teaching reading and phonics. Although, I am familiar with all elementary school state standards as a public school teacher, and would be comfortable teaching all subjects. My greatest ability and passion...

...theory, but I have experience in tutoring high school math and English as well. I like to work with students who are engaged and like to create their own path of learning, whatever their level is to begin with. I often adapt my curriculum to help them develop their interests and style of learning. When not engaged with my studies and writing, I like to dance, attend theatres (which is rather difficult these days), go...

...different range of abilities, lessons and activities and give them appropriate feedback including rewards and targets. I feel that my degrees would be relevant, not only are they academically tough subjects, but it enabled me to develop many transferable skills including the ability to interpret and explain complex information, undertake research and evaluation, and develop confident written and oral communication skills and excellent attention to detail. Friends and family tell me I am empathetic, caring...