Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Westchester, NY

My background is in international health and research. I currently work at a non-profit in New York City and I believe the best way to demonstrate your command over a subject is to be able to successfully communicate and teach that information to someone else. My hobbies and interests include global public health, research, traveling to different countries, running long distances, baking, and spending time with family. ... Every question is a good question.

...My name is Teffie Palacio and I'm a tutor for all ages and subjects. I'm currently a graduate student working on my Master's in English where I study poetry. I've been a tutor for 4 years in college settings, but also working with children and young adults. I worked as a college writing center tutor during my time in undergrad. After graduation, I worked as a private tutor with a fourth grade girl and a...

...in to college. I would meet with my assigned high school students once a month in order to answer any questions they might have and to continue their individual progression during their junior and senior years of high school as well as assist in their application process for college. Finally, after achieving an A in Micro Economic Theory I was asked to tutor fellow college students in Economics by my professor, which I agreed to...

...learned how to make learning fun and engaging. My experience also makes me a great candidate to tutor biology, computer science, chemistry and various math courses. Overall my favorite subject is Biology because I believe that the more we learn about biology, the more we learn about ourselves and the world around us. Outside of academia I like to exercise and participate in fun activities that keeps the body moving because I believe movement is...

...I'm a current college sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania in the Wharton Business School, majoring in Real Estate. I graduated from a boarding school in Massachusetts two years ago with distinction in Math, Spanish and the Arts. I choose to tutor because I enjoy helping people understand that a lot of confusion in school stems from teaching methods, not from the students themselves. Even if there's something both of us don't entirely understand, I...

...Duke for two years, and I developed much experience in this role. I learned that in order to be an effective tutor, the I must not only teach the materials learned in a clear manner, but must also be able to teach beneficial study habits for the student to apply throughout his or her coursework. I am a very analytic person with a diverse learning background. I have learned many disciplines, and thus I am...

...10-13. Regarding subjects, mathematics is my favorite and will play a large role in my academic career as I work towards my Degree in International Business and Finance. When teaching an exact science like maths, everything is exact and subjectivity plays almost no role in learning. I believe it is important to first develop the skills required as they will be the "tools in your toolbox", and then focus on taking different approaches and practicing...

...I was in elementary school, I would teach my brother and cousins addition and multiplication facts. Into high school, I shared my passion for mathematics by presenting and sharing mathematics to other students at the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair, and then supervising the Peer Tutoring Program through National Honor Society. In college, although not sure at first of my career path, I decided teaching mathematics was what I was good at and what...

...of both English literature and history that I would love to share with others. I first became interested in education at college at the University of Richmond when I volunteered as a tutor for children between the ages of 6 and 10, working on reading comprehension, writing, and homework help. I continued to work as a tutor through Jumpstart, where I worked pre-K aged students on reading and writing skills, as well as early development...

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.

...National Honor Society, regularly tutoring an underclassman in French. While at Georgetown, I joined DC Reads, an organization that sends college students to under-resourced elementary schools in Washington to tutor students in reading, writing, and grammar. As executive editor of Georgetown's student newspaper, I also set up writing training programs and worked one-on-one with freshmen to teach them how to write clear and concise newspaper articles. In that role, I also edited every article published...

In the past, I have co-founded a startup company, Sparkist Technologies, to design a system which will monitor the popularity of a venue based on occupancy and movement. In twenty years I hope to start my own company for designing mechanical/electrical solutions.

Ever since I took my LSAT last February, I have been helping friends and acquaintances improve their strategies and sharpen their skills. I'm excited by the opportunity to do this on a larger scale!

...a head teacher of a summer school program for 4th grade English Language Learners to review ELA and Math content from the previous year. I have done 1-1 virtual and in person reading and writing tutoring throughout the last year combining hand-written work and online resources. While I love working with students of all ages, my passion lies with students at the elementary level. My philosophy of education centers around the idea that learning should...

...video on the five senses. Through my diverse experiences from researching bioethics and public health policy to managing academic and personal commitments I have developed strong communication and teaching skills that I am eager to bring to Varsity Tutors. My background in clinical research and anatomy and physiology has equipped me with the technical knowledge to effectively support students in mastering challenging scientific material, while my EMT training has further sharpened my ability to remain...

...from Thailand who was in town to learn English. The class spoke a mixture of bad English, Tibetan, and Nepali, but they had signed up for my creative writing seminar anyway. Some of them couldn't write or were afraid to share their writing, and some of them were more than eager to read personal essays about what was meaningful to them. At the end of the seminar, they gave me a gift of a pen...

...science, and humanities. While my studies as an undergraduate student ranges from architectural drawing to Marxist thinking, my tutoring interests are much more broad. I have always done quite well on standardized tests and love helping people prepare for them! I also enjoy tutoring science, math reading, writing, literature and related fields at all levels! Additionally, I have great French skills and am more than comfortable tutoring elementary to intermediate French. I also studied Italian...

Hi. I have successfully taught Economics, Finance, Statistics, and Econometrics at the University level since 1985. I have also been quite successful tutoring. I believe in taking complex material and breaking it into more easily understood components and then relating them to the students everyday life in order for the student to grasp the material easier.

...just finished my first year at Columbia University where I'm studying English (or maybe political science, philosophy, or whatever else catches my attention in the coming year). I've been tutoring for years, first as a high school student helping my peers as a member of the National Honors Society, and later to help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's...

My approach to teaching is focused on getting to know students, so that I can find ways to engage them in lessons. I tutor elementary school subjects and Spanish. I have a Masters Degree from NYU, where I created my own digital curriculum for students. Outside of academia I enjoy Yoga, cooking, and gardening.