Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Hoboken, NJ

...I combined these two passions by applying mathematical concepts, particularly in Geometry and Topology, to music theory. I am fascinated by the many ways we can and do apply math in our lives, whether in day to day activities or to enrich our understandings of related fields. Furthermore, I believe the process of learning math for its own sake is overall beneficial for the mind. For these reasons, I believe it is highly valuable for...

My goal in teaching, mentoring, or training is to turn every student, learner, or trainee into a genius, which - in my definition - is simply someone who consistently (1) knows when he/she is lucky (e.g., recognizing hints and self-revealing secrets); (2) welcomes luck (e.g., visualizing whatever he/ she does or reads); and (3) takes responsibility for his/ her own success or happiness! Everyone can excel or succeed by persistently following the three rules above.

...to develop abilities that are transferable to any academic subject and even to future careers. Such abilities include: (i) Recognizing relevant issues and facts presented alongside irrelevant ones; (ii) Analyzing potential consequences of changes to complex systems in equilibrium, (iii) Distilling principles from one set of circumstances and understanding how, and when it is appropriate, to apply them to a different set; and (iv) Being able to clearly justify the basis for any conclusion made....

...the past 7 years! Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the pieces fall into place for a student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context. To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software company in NYC. In my free time, I love reading, cooking, and playing music. I've recently begun taking...

...a B.A. in East Asian Studies focusing on Chinese Language. In the Summer of 2013, participated in the Princeton in Beijing Chinese language intensive at Beijing Normal University through Princeton University. In addition to my skills in Chinese language, I am also a bilingual fluent speaker of English and Spanish, and I am a serious advanced student of French. My achievements in French led me to win first place in the French language competition le...

...from Montclair State University with a degree in Mathematics. Throughout college and high school, I tutored various subjects such as math and elementary reading to middle and elementary school students. After college, I went into teaching full time and I am currently teaching at an elementary school while recently finishing up my masters in education. I am passionate about learning and helping others. My goals are to work with students and make learning personable to...

...to develop myself by exploring different mathematical problems and provide means of solving and the ability to convey such solutions to students. I strive to give my students the best possible and easy solution to any kind of mathematical problems which makes them to ask less questions and the subject/topics becomes interesting. I am to make my client distinctive among there peers, by giving enough assignment and recommending books or website for additional studies.

...of subjects, and I do it with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. After focusing on math and science classes in college, I've gained the ability to analyze problems from many different perspectives and help others solve a multitude of problems. Although, what I bring to tutoring sessions is more than just a knowledge of academic material. Communicating effectively is the most important step in teaching and learning, and I always prioritize this in my lessons. Struggling...

I am an IT professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science. My education allowed me to become adept at mathematics including algebra through Calculus. I also consider myself to be well-rounded, well-read and have knowledge to varying degrees in a variety of subject areas including, of course, Computer Science, English and History.

...tutored students of all different ages, serving as a peer tutor, faculty-nominated department tutor, and mentor for elementary school students. Although I tutor many different subjects, I am particularly passionate about Writing, Math, Physics, and Economics. My tutees and I always have a lot of fun revising essays, and academic research experience has given me a better appreciation of the other subjects. I am also well-versed in standardized test prep. My teaching philosophy is that...

...School in Plainsfield, NJ where I taught middle school children math and science, along with other scattered experiences throughout high school as I was a member of several honor societies. As I am a person easily fascinated by most disciplines, I like to mainly focus my tutoring mainly to math, biology, economics, French, and English. Education is a profession that runs deep in my family and the retention and expansion of knowledge is something very...

I love playing my saxophone and playing volleyball, amongst other activities. I am also a freshman business student at the Rutgers Business School.

...such as Retail, Hospitality, Banking, and Finance for companies such as JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, Target, and Nike. I have spent the past 12+ years teaching at a variety of post-secondary institutions. I currently teach in the Business, Mathematics, and Computer Science departments at various schools. In addition to teaching, I also work as a Software Trainer, where I specialize in training individuals, groups, and corporations in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs. One point...

...being able to share my knowledge with students every step of the way. My goal is to make the student self-sufficient so that learning can become natural and self-fulfilling. I'm currently at NYU while consulting for federal agencies. Enhanced learning is more achievable with personalized tutoring, let's get to work! I also adhere to the Statements of Principles of Good Practice of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) and Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).

...I enjoyed interacting with fellow students and helping classmates with subjects I was comfortable with. All of my tutoring experiences, even though informal, were professional, fun, and rewarding. Tutoring was also beneficial for me as I got to learn alternative ways of solving problems, and it helped me rapidly recognize what learning styles and methods could be appropriate for each student. I enjoy challenges, take pride in hard work, and have a strong sense of...

...real life scenarios. I like to dig deep into the roots of subjects to make sure the student actually understands the basics of the subjects being taught. It's fascinating how a strong foundation in academics helps students decipher the more difficult concepts independently. Outside teaching, I am a musician, a soccer fan, and a debator. I belive that the eduction system of the country can thrive, and varsity tutors has the perfect platform to support...

...a learner. I like to analyze and pick problems apart. This has led me to computer programming, Mathematics and statistics. I am also very interested in language. I have taught English as a second language for three years. I have earned a masters in statistics and also taught mathematics and statistics at the college level for one year. My work experience includes about two decades of statistical analysis including healthcare analysis. I have worked with a...

...scores, mastering a hard concept, etc. With all that said, I am a huge believer in positive reinforcement. Most of my students work hard for one of the prizes on the shelf, but outside Mathnasium, the sky's the limit with incentives. Of course, they need to work for it, but it's important to feel accomplished for said work, mostly with something other than a number on a piece of paper. I was a kid recently...

...a few applications, like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, which are hidden inside of intimidating formulas and rules. If you know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, you can learn anything in math. I believe math is intimidating to people because of its cumulative format, but although mastering an area of math may require knowledge of a different area of math, it's quite easy to back-track to where exactly one got lost. I believe...

...Center. My undergraduate research focused on geochemistry, geology, and soil chemistry. The bulk of my PhD work was centered on a numerical model of geologic processes within ancient 4 billion year old asteroids using Fortran90 in conjunction with MATLAB. I have 2 years of experience mentoring and tutoring college juniors and seniors. I have also led tours of the American Museum of Natural History that covered topics like gems and minerals, the geology of Manhattan's...