Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I’m currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.

...understanding of grammar. I love helping students with reading, English language and literature, and writing – particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages and welcome opportunities...

...the fundamental principle that it's okay to not know-- we learn through our mistakes and I will be cheering you on, never punish you for learning. My grandmother was a wonderful teacher who helped me re-learn Chinese when I moved back from Japan to China. Because my grandma served as a mentor who believed that 'I can do it', I remained confident and went from bottom of class to top. Ultimately, we will not only...

...with a degree in mathematics, I have experience tutoring math, physics, and economics. I have worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street and as an assistant in energy research at both NYU and City College; I am currently applying to PhD programs in applied mathematics. Born and raised in New York by a French mother and American father, I speak French and English bilingually and have traveled extensively in France, Japan, and West Africa. I...

...and understanding, and forming connections between what is already known and what needs to be learned is crucial. No subject is too basic for me, and I always meet my students where they are. As a tutor, I believe in all of my students, and build confidence just as much as skills. With the proper support and training, any student can build their knowledge and skills over time. I have a wide range of hobbies,...

...individual who solves a problem themselves is significantly more likely to retain the information and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment leading towards further willingness to tackle new problems. (I don't want students to simply memorize formulas to pass a test, but actually be able to look a new problem and attack it, confident of the skills attained in tutoring). One of the biggest lessons I learned while completing my PhD was that while...

...chemistry for high school state exams, genetics, calculus, algebra, etc. I am adept at preparing students in primary through high school for reading,science and math skills to take their state exams. I am enthusiastic in my teaching style and want students to enjoy their learning experience. As a tutor, I help students struggling with a subject by making it enganging and fun to close the knowledge gap. I will be attending graduate school soon.

...I may adjust my teaching style to meet the need of each individual. I earned a BA from the University of Rochester in Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Both my graduate and undergraduate studies have explored how the brain effectively learns information, and I look forward to opportunities where I can share what I have researched with others. Given my background, I am proficient in math, science, and psychology, and can help my students apply the...

...a passion for all of the arts and enjoy finding ways to connect them to other aspects of education and tutoring. I play cello and regularly attend all types of performances from contemporary dance to traditional opera. My experience in the arts has taught me to be a more critical observer - I see where students struggle with problems and am able to focus my attention on these areas. I particularly love tutoring in writing...

...Brook University and have received my Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. Over my undergraduate career I have tutored many different students ranging from grades 4-12 as well as several college classes. I have always loved being able to work with a student or colleague to find the right answer of a difficult question. I tutor math (Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra) as well as SAT math, English, and science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Biochemistry). I...