Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Clarkstown, NY

I am a sophomore at Fordham University and a previous National Merit Scholar. Very experienced with standardized exams (top percentile on ACT and SAT), advanced Math (up to Calc III), and computer science (many languages). Interested in tutoring all ages.

...studying Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University. I tutor my peers through Engineering learning initiatives, do research modeling drug delivery to circulating tumor cells, am president of Cornell Food Recovery Network, and am a member of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honors fraternity. In my free time I love running, hiking, cooking, and baking!... A strong conceptual understanding is the key to success and enjoyment in any subject.

...econometrics, experimental methods). My teaching experience in the past has included SAT/ACT prep, essay revision, mathematics tutoring, and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework...

My goal for every session is that every student comes away with a better understanding of the material. I did my BS in Mathematics, and Finance and a minor in Economics. While those subjects may sound daunting, I know that any concept can be understood with right explanation.

...of Staten Island Mathematics department where I taught algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus and statistics. Starting sophomore year till graduation, I worked as a science tutor. Some of the topics I helped students with are Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, General Physics and Chemistry. I have been involved in research since my first year in college. Some of the...

...my knowledge. I understand that tutoring can seem daunting--for me it definitively was--but I also understand how much of a positive impact it can have on performance in a subject. It's really great to see other students succeed in subjects in which they are having difficulty, and I hope that I can help a student...

...as my only real experience was helping classmates do their homework. However, when it comes with teaching others math, I've always held the belief that people need to learn each individual step in a mathematical problem. I believe this is something that can improve student's understanding in math. I also make sure students are engaged...

...taken the French baccalaureat. I started tutoring in high school, everything from math, literature, to French and Latin. I have worked mostly with high school, college students and adults, but have also helped younger students accomplish their goals. I love teaching and find it wonderful when I help my students understand complex concepts. Though hard...

...fields, and thus they are my favorite to explore. Tutoring should be engaging and dare I say enjoyable. Beyond the problem sets and test reviews, my task is to help you become a better and more creative thinker. The brain is a lot like a muscle; we should work it out together while having an...

...individual tutoring settings. I am currently an adjunct lecturer in the physics department at the College of Staten Island, and I am working on my Ph.D. in theoretical/mathematical physics from Kent State University (Kent, OH). I have been tutoring and assisting students in introductory-level physics courses since 2004, and I greatly enjoy the teaching aspect...

...the classroom as a full-time certified high school mathematics teacher along with twelve years of successful private tutoring with hundreds of students. I believe that my three biggest strengths as a teacher are the following: 1. The strong relationships that I develop with my students through empathy, passion, and a sense of humor. 2. My...

...work not just in front of the classroom but also one-on-one with students gaining experience in helping students get passed those sticking points that can be so frustrating. It was so exciting to watch as they began to master the material over the course of the summer and I was honored that many of my students...

...to my advantage as a tutor. When I began studying for the ACT and taking practice tests, I was having difficulty improving my original score. I spent months working with a tutor and skipped countless baseball practices just to go home and aimlessly review old material. I consistently scored in the low 30s, so when...

...Baruch College. When it comes to my interests most of my free time is spent on literature, film, skateboarding, and video games. Passion for mathematics and charismatic nature are the qualities that make me a perfect math tutor. Mathematics is one of those things that are easy to get lost in and, just like in...

...tutoring situations. In my role as tutor, my students enjoy the benefit that I can answer the question, "When will I use this material in the real world?" with compelling and interesting examples from my life, ranging from telescopes in space to programming graphics for video games. When tutoring, I adapt the instruction and explanation...

...I hope to continue to pursue a masters in biomedical engineering. I have tutored students in the past for the SHSAT and the SAT. I also enjoy teaching chemistry and Spanish because they are two of my favorite subjects. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a great education. In my free time...

...in business school. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. I truly believe that the mind is a powerful thing that should be nourished and protected. I've worked with Kids my whole life. From peer-to-peer tutoring, private 1-on-1 tutoring to teaching my own kindergarten class. I provide students with the opportunity to become...

...improve their academic performance. So as a tutor, my primary purpose is to provide my students with effective teaching skills and techniques that offer them the ability to, confidently and comfortably, approach subjects they have issues with. I usually start my tutoring sessions by providing my students with examples that shift their familiarity with the...

...track during lectures and homeworks, all while making them laugh amidst tough course loads. Those classes helped me to become more charismatic and diligent, allowing me to improve on my awkward personality in my early high school career. There are two main reasons why I enjoy tutoring. Teaching others allows me to shed light on...

...and leading high school youth groups. I have tutored and/or taught in algebra 1, geometry, American literature, world literature, middle school math, middle school science, middle school English/reading, American history, world history, essay composition, SAT prep, SSAT/ISEE prep, SHSAT prep, and GRE prep. I always try to discern what the individual needs and learning styles...