Award-Winning Math Tutors in New York City, NY

...my students. While not always successful, the ones that do change now possess a new outlook on school and their studies, and work that much harder to achieve their goals. I believe a tutor is not only a teacher, but a mentor as well, and I always try to develop a personal relationship with each of my students. I also really enjoy practicing guitar, reading novels, watching movies, and am a fan of football.

I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.

...of 6th graders on Saturdays at a private after-school program in Queens, NY. I learned many valuable lessons as a teacher and a counselor--the most crucial of all was how to keep the students motivated and maintain their academic stimulation. My students did well, and it gave me such joy as I noticed their academic progress and improvement. I made sure that each and every student was feeling as if they were given plenty of...

...in Optics and am working on a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, so it's not surprising that my favorite subjects to tutor are Physics and Math! I enjoy helping my clients increase their confidence as they improve their skills. I always make an effort to find applications that are interesting and relevant; I believe that math and science knowledge benefits everyone, even those who aren't pursuing careers in STEM fields. My other interests include in-line skating,...

...to know them and really find out what they like, what they are good at, and what will help them to be successful. I have well practiced methods for helping students learn new material and re-learn old or difficult material. I also incorporate methods that help to greatly reduce anxiety and actually make math fun! When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my four year old, Julia, and my crazy dog, Albie....

...conference hosted by a Harvard student organization in China. The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate about to my students. I tend to approach problems from several angles and enjoy hearing new perspectives. In my free time, I play violin in an orchestra and in a mariachi band. I enjoy jogging and writing stories, as well as trying...

...one on one tutoring for the SAT in high school and peer tutoring in college, to online tutoring students in Korea and and teaching a two month English seminar in Brazil. Although I have a variety of academic interests, my educational emphasis in math and sciences has led me doing the majority of my tutoring in these subjects. I have worked with students of all ages, learning styles, and strengths, and I love the opportunity...

...degree in Special Education and became a special education teacher. After working for several years as a special education teacher I decided to pursue my Masters of Arts degree in school administration. Since enrolling in and completing the graduate program I have had the opportunity to work in several leadership roles in public schools. I currently teach 4th grade math and science at an elementary school in Northern New Jersey. Additionally, I help organize my...

...student's viewpoint(s) and use his/her own reasoning methods instead of mine. I earned my Bachelor of Science's degree in Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Chemistry from Marist College. Numbers and formulas have always been my passion and refuge. I love solving problems. Most importantly, I love knowing and explaining the why and how of every problem and concept. I look forward to working and sharing my passion for math and chemistry with you.... Help the student understand from his/her viewpoint/ and use his/her own reasoning methods.

I am a lifelong learner, and I look forward to helping students with their studies as I work through my own. After graduating Princeton, I worked at a number of tech firms, including Google, but I've recently found myself back in the classroom as I prepare to pursue a PhD in Psychology.