Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Long Island, NY

...too much emphasis on speed in calculation or solution. I like to emphasize the importance of logic and understanding rather than speed or rote memorization. I have found that students who never liked math before can often become much more positive and accomplished when this approach is used. I left my career in law to become a mathematics teacher! I love yoga and practice regularly. In my spare time I like to learn about almost...

...as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to pass test questions. I further believe in teaching towards individual student's learning styles and adapting towards individual needs so as to maximize progress and learning. Outside of academics, in my free time, I enjoy watching movies, playing soccer,...

...my years at SUNY Cortland, I have excelled in all of my mathematics courses with all in the A range. I always have had such an appreciation and love for mathematics and I love to spread this feeling to others. As a tutor, I feel it is crucial to always tailor to the student's strengths in order to help the student succeed. I believe in helping students to understand what they are doing to get...

...groups of high schoolers for SAT prep. I have also worked with younger age groups as a camp counselor and a tutor at an elementary school near my university. I love tutoring because it gives me the chance to help my students reach their academic goals, which I know they care about deeply. I also enjoy getting to know a variety of people and being able to watch them grow as individuals and intellectuals through...

...born and raised in Paris, France. And I lived in several countries including Spain and the United States. I also have a Masters in Translation FR-EN-SP. Yes I love foreign languages. With me you will learn native French in an interactive and positive environment in order to develop confidence in your oral capabilities. Learning French can seem daunting at first, but with a teacher patient like myself and clear explanations, it really gets easy.... I believe...

I am a 2/5 Biomedical Engineering major at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. I have prior experience tutoring mostly high school students in mathematics and science. In my experience, one of the most important aspects of tutoring is setting goals at the very beginning and working toward that goal. My primary goal is to help students become confident in the fields they are studying.

...particularly enjoy test taking and solving tricky math questions. I will help your student learn to enjoy the process, so he or she is better able to excel! I am originally from Los Angeles and have a BA in Psychology from Pomona College. I'm also a singer and musician and recently went back to school to pursue a graduate degree in Music Education. My long term goal is to become an Elementary or Middle School...

...the Hero's Quest, Dystopian Societies, Gothic, and film studies. I love teaching to my students the various sub-genres from literature and composition. Really helping my students think on their own, and actually realize that in each of them is a great writer and reader. I value academic integrity and when my students strive to do their best on their assignments. I strive for excellence in my students as I strive for the best in myself.

...students throughout New York City and prepared high school students for college applications and essay writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and foreign languages (Mandarin and Japanese). In my experience, I found that helping my students develop a love for learning is by far the most rewarding. In my spare time, I love reading novels, ice skating, and learning a new foreign language.

...chance to continue working with students! While I'm comfortable work with students of all ages, my most recent teaching experience was serving as a volunteer teacher's assistant for sixth, seventh, and eight graders in English, Math, and Science. Before this experience, however, I have worked as a coach, mentor, and tutor with students age 9-18 on and off for the past ten years. I enjoy learning with students of all skill levels, and hope to...

...I'm also learning so much from you! As a future teacher, I want to make learning environments personal and fun. Growing up I always learned the most when teachers made lessons colorful and fun, which is something that I want to carry on. I believe that a classroom should be an environment of cohesive fun and learning. I hope that through my own effort and teaching, I myself can show our future generations how amazing...

...My wife and I started a private middle and high school in Florida, where I taught middle school math, history, and geography. I also taught pre-Algebra, Algebra, American History, World History, AP Geography, Governemnt, Economics, and Biblical History in high school. I have a love of learning and teaching. I enjoy working with students of different backgrounds and learning styles. I have a MA in Public Administration and I am currently working on another masters...

I am a recent graduate of Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. Teaching is something that I have always enjoyed. It helps reinforce the subject knowledge for myself, while also helping other people. Throughout the years, I have tutored - formally and informally - students of all ages and backgrounds and I feel comfortable helping others fully understand important concepts that they may struggle with. ... My philosophy for teaching is...

My name is Julian and I am currently a student at Seton Hall University. My major is psychology. In my free time I enjoy playing and watching sports. I also enjoy playing and listening to music, I am looking forward to assisting clients in any way I can!

...highly visual and interactive techniques to engage students in the fun and challenge of learning a language. I have lived in Spain, France, and Chile, as well as various parts of the United States, so I bring cultural insight into each lesson. My additional teaching areas of expertise include test prep, reading comprehension and essay writing, and government. My teaching philosophy is to bring out each student's knowledge and experiences to build on what they...

...already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my spare time I enjoy live theatre, and I've even been known to get on stage myself from time to time.

...your student. I was an Accounting Administrator for 2 years at a real estate company that operates in the US and Ireland. I am QuickBooks Online Certified and I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy playing baseball, practicing guitar, ukulele, & piano, building legos, and...

Thinking as if it was my only way of breathing. Even when challenged, especially when challenged. Accepting the imperfection, whilst seeking betterment. Creative representation of that which we already know, but don't yet understand. Hopelessly devoted to the verb of this acrostic.

...communication skills and creativity. I understand that every learner has a different style and different needs, so I try to use creativity to come up with fun new ways to learn material. In the past I have made interactive games, songs, and helped walk students through diagrams and graphs that help elucidate information. When teaching, I am patient, persistent, and thorough. I know from my own studying at school, that not all concepts come as...

...both in and out of the classroom. Hence, this led me to tutoring students myself, which I have been doing since high school. Most of my experience tutoring lays in mathematics, as that's what I consider myself to be most passionate about. I like to cater my teaching style towards the needs of the student, meaning I approach each session with a flexible mindset, as every student has different goals. In my free time, I...