Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Suffolk County, NY

...name is Alexandra, I typically go by Alex, and I recently graduated from Emory University (May 2018) with a major in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and a minor in Global Health. Though I achieved my degree in science, math has always been one of my stronger subjects as well. While in college, I was on the Emory Swimming and Diving team. Being a student-athlete in college forced me to be disciplined, manage my time effectively,...

...subjects and found that I loved having the opportunity to help students with their schoolwork and see their growth. Thus, I decided to continue tutoring after high school because I found it so rewarding. It is a wonderful feeling to have students inform me that they received a good grade and see the confidence that accompanies their improvement in a subject. My number one goal as a tutor is to help instill confidence in my...

...all over the world. This experience has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with students of varying ages and backgrounds and to develop innovative and constructive teaching strategies. As an amicable, patient, and supportive instructor, I am dedicated to facilitating the development of young minds and empowering them to reach their full potential. I am confident that my proficiency and teaching style can effectively assist students in achieving their academic objectives by fostering...

I am an undergraduate currently studying Computer Science in the Honors College at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. As a student who took several preparatory courses for tests such as the SAT and AP exams, I understand how much extra mentoring can help students reach their objectives. While I am capable in a variety of subjects, when it comes to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), I especially understand the struggle for some concepts to connect with...

...extensively in Europe over the years, and I am always on the lookout for new learning experiences that I can share with my students. I do not hesitate to share with them pictures and stories of the places I have visited which connect to literature because they can see that I am not only knowledgeable about the printed word, but that I have experienced some of what we are reading. I enjoy tutoring one on...

Experienced Tutor with a passion for helping students achieve academic success through personalized learning plans.

I have been teaching for 10 years. I have taught regular education and special Education. I love working with children, helping them find their strengths and build on their weaknesses. I also feel it is important to get to know the students who you are working with, so they will respect you and work hard for you.... I would first model it for the student, and then I would let them try some on their own....

Multi - Disciplinary Engineer based in New York with concentration in Biology and Computer Science

...as people and as students is to learn through our difficulties and hardships. Moving from my personal beliefs, I engage in several community service projects every month and actively try to help my community. Tutoring is something I believe to be helping my community and I have tutored several middle school kids and have engaged in peer tutoring in my high school. While I tutor various subjects, my strengths are in mathematics and reading.

...the Goddard School, where I successfully connected with students ranging from preschoolers to high schoolers. My approach emphasizes visualization and practical applications, particularly in math, to help students grasp complex concepts. I believe that fostering a supportive and enjoyable learning environment is key to academic success. I am also eager to share my knowledge of the Russian language, drawing from my personal experience as a native speaker. My goal is to inspire students to develop...

...of biological processes, and have also taken the MCAT. (Starting medical school this fall!) During this time, I have been finding ways to tutor different populations and to share my love of knowledge with others. I am particularly passionate about -- and have at least some experience in -- teaching English as a second language, teaching English and Math to elementary school children, teaching Biology and Chemistry to all age groups, and tutoring for the...

...have experience in biology, math, history, and English. I believe that to help a student succeed it is first essential to ensure that the student believes they can succeed. When tutoring my goal is to not only make sure that the student is comfortable with the material but to also ensure that the student believes that they are capable of learning said material and any material that may follow. Oftentimes, students assume that they are...

...high school and at MIT. I am really good at tutoring because I can break down the subject matter in a multitude of ways and explain it differently each time. Additionally, I am really good at helping students make connections between two seemingly unrelated topics. Lastly, I push students rather hard. I believe in giving them the toughest and spontaneous questions possible. I believe this will help them face any difficult exam question in the...

...and mathematics. I have had a love for math and science for a long time and believe that the problem solving skills needed to crack these subjects are critical for students looking to be successful in whatever field they choose to pursue. For this reason, I push my students to not only master the material, but also teach strategies to recognize problem structures that will help them tackle new material in the future. In my...

I worked for America Reads as my work/study program at NYU. I understand many subjects are irrelevant as you enter college and eventualy begin your career path. It is important for studets to understand connections between all academic topics. You never know what you'll end up doing.

...may have good communication as we learn together. I have enjoyed my tutoring jobs more than any others that I have experienced, because it brought me joy to see the relief on a student's face after figuring out the answer to a hard question and realizing that they were smart and capable of solving them with their own abilities. With an interest and complete understanding in solving chemistry and math problems, I believe that my...

...important gift a parent can give his or her children is education. to ensure the child the receives the best education there have to be great teachers. as a tutor I came to realize the importance of education. tutoring and teaching are such rewarding careers which is why I am pursuing them. the difference I can make in a students academic life makes me want t go above and beyond in my tutoring and teaching.

...interest in them through education. As a tutor, I do so by emphasizing the importance of understanding the greater context of the subject into which the specific skills to be learned fit. I find this method to be successful in easing the learning process, particularly in mathematics, as it helps students both to see how the various topics they are learning fit together and to retain the knowledge in the long term. As an added...

...write professionally. My work has been featured on Longform.org, a website that curates the best of national magazine journalism. I spent four years working in Asia and I have traveled to 25 countries. I love Geography and History. My teaching philosophy is to look at it not merely as a recitation of facts, but as a means of understanding cultures and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40,...

...I have helped guide them through their school selections, exam preparations, and college essays. I attended one of New York's prestigious high schools and have tutored students to prepare them for the SHSAT. Students feel comfortable with me because I take time to learn their style and keep them engaged by explaining to them the larger world applications of the lessons they are learning in school. I am so excited to work with my students...