Award-Winning Math Tutors in Long Island, NY

...name is Stephanie Mazzola and I would love to help you learn to love math! I graduated from Siena College with a Bachelors of Science. I majored in Mathematics and minored in Educational Studies and Computer Science. I am currently a certified Mathematics Teacher in New Jersey for grades K-12. I have two years of teaching experience at the high school level, specifically teaching Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Additionally, I have private tutoring experience in...

...Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, I understand the conceptual pitfalls and misconceptions that can arise in these courses. My approach is to help students strategize a solution so that they understand problems from basic principles, not rote memorization. I teach students how to classify problems and what tools and techniques are best for solving problems in those categories. I love having the opportunity to impart both my knowledge and enthusiasm to students striving to...

...a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications and a focus in Journalism. Since graduation, I have worked as a writer and editor for several start up magazines, an English and Math tutor for students from pre-K through 12th grade, and a nationally touring stand up comedian. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making...

...concept you have been struggling with. I understand that no two people learn in the same way, so I emphasize flexibility in my teaching. With some dedication, there is truly no subject that cannot be mastered. Any lesson from me includes tips on note taking, study skills, and test-taking, which I believe are the foundations of academic achievement. Although I am studying business, I firmly believe in the power of creativity in all its forms....

...teaching children to adults for eight years and have worked as the math tutor for my undergraduate college. I feel that successful teaching comes from understanding of not only the material, but the student as well. Every person is different and so is the way we learn. My goal is to find that way, and through understanding why my student is having difficulties, convey the lessons in simple and satisfying means. I am not an...

...not have confidence that they are capable of succeeding, they will likely continue to struggle. Because of this belief, my teaching philosophy is to build confidence while I tutor. My teaching methods are centered around helping students gain confidence in themselves as learners, and helping students find learning processes that work best for them. I frequently use leading questions that help students clear up their own confusion and answer their own questions.

...attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Sciences in Applied Mathematics in Computer Science and a certificate in Digital Studies. Throughout college I have volunteered with Badger Volunteers at an underprivileged elementary school where I tutored in Reading and Mathematics. I have also privately tutored middle school and high school students in Mathematics. I am extremely passionate about Math, and I tutor at many different levels, from Elementary School Math...

...the ones who can adapt. This is what I do for all my students. A little more about me: I have recently relocated to the Upper West Side after completing my M.S. at Stanford in August. As an undergrad, I scored a 790/800 on the GRE quantitative reasoning test (the SAT's bigger, meaner brother). I also received a scholarship for being top of my financial math class, which gave me the chance to volunteer three...

...lived in Europe for nearly four years. Each time I travel, I make sure I do something I really enjoy such as horseback riding, hiking, roller blading, ice skating, snow boarding, or running. I also enjoy the arts and visit the museums, concerts, and the theater. Musically, I play the violin and tinker with the piano. I also make sure that I have time to just relax and read a good book or spend some...

...a graduate from North Carolina State University with a BS in Animal Science. I have been a tutor for 7 years at the elementary school, middle school, high school and college level. During my undergraduate career, I became a Master Level III Tutor under the CRLA's Tutoring Program. I am a dedicated, hard working individual who strives to see improvement and success in those who I am tutoring. At the end of each tutoring session,...