Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving White Plains, NY

I am a lifelong learner, and I look forward to helping students with their studies as I work through my own. After graduating Princeton, I worked at a number of tech firms, including Google, but I've recently found myself back in the classroom as I prepare to pursue a PhD in Psychology.

...me with a deep conviction that empathy is a key characteristic in an effective tutor. I never forget that as a tutor, I enter a student's life at an especially fraught time. My student's and I work together to figure out what tools they need to succeed. Whether for standardized tests or academic subjects, I look forward to helping you or someone you care about reach their potential. For my own academic history, I scored...

...intent of teaching the student to the best of my ability and providing them with the information that will help them develop their knowledge on a specific subject and allow them to succeed to the best of their ability through out their time as a student. I have lived in New York City for my entire life and int hat time have gone to school on the upper west side for both elementary and middle...

I believe that all students should be given the opportunities they deserve to advance in their education ... All students have the potential to learn; they need only find the right method.... Discuss their interests, what motivates them, and their goals. What do they want to get out of tutoring?... Guide them through questions without telling them the answer, gradually removing supports with each practice until they are able to complete the task on their own.

...new ways of solving math problems and to get faster and more efficient at getting to the solution of complex equations. This experience allowed me to build a strong base of knowledge in math as well as taught me the idea that a strong foundation leads to success in whatever one???s learning. I initially began tutoring at Pacific University as a Freshman to strengthen my knowledge in the fundamentals of math and chemistry as well...

...complete a master's degree in mathematics at Portland State University, where I was teaching Pre-Calculus as well as a fun class called 'Excursions in Mathematics.' The Excursions class was especially meant for liberal arts students who struggled with traditional math classes but still needed to fulfill a math requirement to graduate. After I finished my master's degree I moved to Finland to do a Ph.D. in mathematics. I was always fascinated with Scandinavia and Nordic...

...prep level and I love the mentoring experience! I believe whole-heartedly in a multi-faceted approach to learning and strive for depth of practice as well as breadth of knowledge. I am well trained in all of the subjects I have listed on my profile, whether through tutoring experience or academic and professional exploration. High school sciences have been a strength of mine since taking the AP exams in high school. Through tutoring, I have kept...

I have been teach math for 5 years. I understand what the student needs and deliver results.

...Computer Science and Mathematics at Columbia University in New York City. Throughout my studies I have noticed a strong correlation between my academic performance and my interest in a course. I think students become disheartened by certain subjects because they are not intrigued in the classroom. In school, one teaching style attempts to integrate a diverse array of student personalities to one way of thinking. This can become problematic as many students become lost at...

...also have a Master of Science in Math Education. Before I went back to school to become a math teacher, I worked as a bookkeeper for a non-profit, an organizer for a national conference that connects media arts and education, and as an editor for a local newspaper in my hometown of Detroit, Michigan. I have been a classroom teacher for eight years, teaching mainly math (but also science, literacy, and journalism) at both a...

...tutoring in Spanish, maths and sciences, and in any creative field. I have lots of real world experience balancing a left and right brained lifestyle. I am passionate about how useful it is to capitalize on both your left and right brain at a young age to encourage creative problem solving. I have experience tutoring at the elementary, middle, high school, and college level. I know this is an unprecedented time for all, especially for...

...doorway to a world of possibilities. I believe strongly in education and I am committed to helping others achieve their educational goals. My future career goal is to become a medical doctor. I want to be able to physically improve the lives of people. In the future, I plan on working with international medical humanitarian organizations like Doctors without borders to provide healthcare to populations of people with limited access to healthcare.

My passion for teaching comes from my interests in different subjects. I love finding new ways to explain difficult concepts to students because it allows students to gain confidence in their work. ... I like to cater my teaching for students based on their individual needs, because I believe every student learns differently. For students who learn better through visual representations, I get a better student response when I draw out explanations, whereas auditory learners grasp...

...a youth group leader, helping preteens open up and mature as they become young adults. As for music, I'm a classically trained pianist and a singer with my own album out and a European tour under my belt. Education-wise, I'm a pre-medical student hoping to graduate soon with a Bio B.S. Degree and minors in English and Chemistry. I'm also involved in Stress research at Seton Hall University and I'm the Vice President of the...

...formative educational experiences and the teachers that left a profound impact on my thought processes and belief in myself, I realized that educating extends beyond creating an engaging lesson plan, but also includes helping students learn more about themselves in order to shape them into leaders, life-long scholars and students, as well as servicemen and women who are passionate about giving back to their respective communities. Each student has his or her own unique learning...

City College of New YorkGrove School of Engineering graduate with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Tutored Calculus I at college for a year. Formal classroom teaching experience with Math and Science in primary education, and Geometry in secondary education. Know how to work with kids, adolescents, and adults, and strategically use students' strengths to improve on their weaknesses.

...I am thrilled to be working with Varsity Tutors as a tutor of virtually all K-12 level mathematics (and several other subjects!), in order to bring high-quality, caring, and dedicated tutoring to students in need. I am here to help! Whether a student needs to prepare for a test, expand their knowledge for personal enrichment, or gain some extra practice with the basics, I will always give them my best. What this means is that...

...years experience working with college students and children aged 8 - 15 alike. I teach math in a way that fosters creativity and discovery, and my work in inquiry-based learning environments has provided me with the tools to break out of the box and experiment with new methods. My expertise is with Fundamentals of Calculus, Discrete Math, Algebra, and Computational Theory. In my spare time, I am a cartographer and interactive media designer, a biker,...

...will be attending NYU Medical School in the fall on a full tuition scholarship I have worked as a tutor or teaching assistant of some kind for four of the last six years, most recently as a TA for organic chemistry 2. I am most excited about helping other students achieve their dreams of going to medical school by helping them study for the MCAT. Besides MCAT tutoring, my favorite subjects are chemistry, biology, and...

...my Fall and Spring Freshman semester. I got an A in Chemistry and Chemistry of Medicines, A- in Physics, A in College Algebra, and currently have an A in Pre-calculus. I also took Algebra Honors in high school. I would love to help you understand Pre-Algebra or Algebra. We will have you going from a C to an A in no time! We will go through problems and break down the concepts that you are having...