Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Essex County, NJ

...teacher with more than ten years experience, I find that my favorite teaching moments have been helping students find confidence in math. My favorite courses to teach are high school math courses like Algebra, Geometry, and PreCalculus. However, I loved my time teaching Middle School and opening up the possibilities in STEM to my students. My graduate degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment has helped me gear my teaching to each of my students using...

...I know many students dislike or are even fearful of Math, but it has always been my favorite subject as a student and as a teacher. I want to make Math as exciting and relevant to every student as it has always been for me. In my free time, I like to read, cook, and kayak. I grew up near the water in Maryland, so kayaking was easy to do. I do not get the...

...studies, I received a BA in Political Science and Spanish Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies. My work experience includes over three years of teaching experience. During that time, I created lesson plans, assessed data, and planned out goals for my students. My expertise is in Spanish and Math, but I have taught ELA, social studies, and science. Moreover, one of my specialties is preparing students for the NYS exams including the REGENTS...

...teacher's assistant in college, then as a contracted tutor and middle school science teacher in New York City. I have worked with students of varying ages and levels of education, and believe that each student brings something new to the table. I try to tailor my approach to suit each students' needs and learning style, while still adhering to relevant educational standards. I look forward to getting in touch, and seeing if I'm a good...

...and how to make excel work to produce desired results. I use excel practically everyday; it is my "go to" tool for working with numbers and analytical concepts. I have been writing and editing academic papers, blog posts, journal entries, business reports and correspondence, essays and books for more than 35 years. I love writing and reading and reading and editing other people's work. I would welcome reading yours. I have presented many papers and...

...Becton College class of 2013, I was also a member of the math honor society of Phi Mu Epsilon. I also represented my school for both my junior and senior year at the New Jersey Undergraduate Math Competition. I have tutored students ranging from as low as third grade all the way to seniors in high school. I was also employed by my University as a tutor from my sophomore year till I graduated where...

...I graduated with high honors and was an involved member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. I have previous experience tutoring at East Stroudsburg University and tutoring online. Tutoring is my passion. I love to help students realize their full potential and facilitate achievement of academic objectives and goals. As a tutor, I have found that students have a variety of learning styles, and I adapt accordingly to help them better comprehend their...

...amongst students, particularly one-on-one sessions. These sessions helped me understand the necessity of certain techniques and methods tutors need to obtain. Furthermore, I am also part of Queens College tutoring center where students who are part of the university get assistance for any material they fail to comprehend. My main area of interest is mathematics because of the inclined challenges displayed in problem solving questions. Since my major deals with different areas of math, it...

...and what I'm most passionate about. My goal is to build up the confidence of each student and provide them with routines so they can become independent and consistent Mathematicians/Critical thinkers. One of my strengths is be able to make math simple by providing students with a step by step process that they'll be able to use on their own. I think mathematics should be enjoyable, challenging and excitiing. I love to inspire my students...

...finishing my degree in Childhood Education, specializing in math and special needs because I love to help each and every student I come across. I work with kids with special needs right now working on everyday routines and tutoring with them. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and English. I'm hoping to learn ASL soon and I understand Ukrainian, and somewhat Polish; I speak Russian and English....

...at the University of California at Santa Cruz; an institution well known for its excellent education department and strong emphasis on student-directed, project-based learning. I was a multiple-subject educator at a small, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded, non-traditional charter school at the forefront of the project-based, standards-based, early-college movement. I have taught students of all ages in traditional and non-traditional settings. Everything I do with my students is designed to build confidence, develop critical...

I always loved learning as a child and I still love learning. It is my goal as a tutor/mentor to inspire that same love in others. Whether it's math or reading or art, I commit myself to helping each student excel with enthusiasm.

I believe that communication and flexibility are key to successful teaching.

I work in human resources/recruiting, but I also love working with students. I completed an elementary education certification program in college, and I love helping children understand math and increase their literacy skills. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. In my spare time, I like going for runs, doing (and teaching) Zumba dance fitness, and doing crafty projects.

I am a senior Mathematical Statistics major at Smith College. I have experience tutoring elementary school as well as teaching music to high schoolers. I am also studying to become an actuary! In addition to math and statistics, I have plenty of experience in economics and music.

...University, I was employed by the Statistics Department as a tutor working during their office hours. I tutored Statistics, but I am also comfortable tutoring Algebra I, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III. My favorite subject to tutor is Statistics. As a tutor I believe that it is my job to bring enthusiasm and positivity to all my sessions. I also like to ask my students a lot of questions...

...ventured into acting and eventually landed in college advising - my true calling - after working for the Princeton Review for several years. The college admissions process utilizes the best of my combined experiences whether this means studying individual behavior and interests to build a trusting connection that leads to more accurate placement, coaching students to write high impact personal statements, or managing the process to ensure timely submissions of financial aid applications and scholarship...

...in math. I enjoy getting students excited about mathematics by helping them overcome difficulties in understanding that come from being in such an environment. As for the SAT, I believe that in my own endeavor to do well on it; I have developed approaches to and understandings of the test that will greatly help students preparing for it. The test can be rather daunting for a student so having someone to guide studying and the...

...I moved to New York City to pursue a career in the television and news industry. I grew up volunteering in the public school systems, and have worked with kids of all ages. Before joining Varsity Tutors, I began tutoring middle and high-school level Math, French and English to students throughout the city, and while I am comfortable tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about these three. I believe organization...

I believe that everyone has the ability to excel. I help my students to do this by working with them to understand the subject deeply. I try to make it seem easy, because nobody likes learning when it's hard.