Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Yonkers, NY

...the most difficult premedical requirements. My expertise is in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as it pertains to premedical and science degrees. I also am well versed in Mathematics at the High School and College level. I try to teach my students not only how to solve problems in a systematic fashion, but also how to use logic and deduction to solve difficult questions which they have not previously seen. I believe that...

...concept application skills to convert student's weaknesses into their strengths. I love to be part of my students' school journey and tutor them in Spanish, algebra, geometry, calculus, physics, and chemistry. However, my favorite subjects to tutor are mechanics of solid, statics, and dynamics because I find them to be very interesting. When I am not at the library studying, you can always find me watching comedy movies and eating strawberry mochi ice cream.

...and SAT Math test preparation. I graduated with a math degree from Stanford University, and am currently pursuing a PhD in history at the University of Washington. While new to Varsity Tutors, I have years of experience as a private tutor, as well as classroom teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant. For me, tutoring is very student-directed. My teaching style emphasizes flexibility and exploring the kind of learning most suitable to each student. My teaching...

...teachers who mistook their inability as an unwillingness to learn, and the importance of support in their success stories. After college, I spent one year in India on a Fulbright Fellowship teaching English to 6th to 8th grade students at a school for underserved girls. I struggled a lot as a teacher in this environment. I had to witness the underfunded and crumbling infrastructure of the government school, had to overcome a strong language barrier,...

...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 students or their desire to master them fully, and I intend to use my developed skillset in those topics to help students reach a...

...as SAT, ACT, and GRE as well as high school and college math and science courses. I believe that effective teaching is not about transfer of knowledge from instructor to student but rather providing an interactive learning environment that motivates students to be active and fully engaged in their education. I understand the importance of not only learning the material well but translating that education into demonstrable performance on time sensitive exams. I will help...

...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 asked me to write them letters of recommendation for their college applications. On a personal note, I love cooking, travel, learning languages, and hanging...

...essays, perform long division, translate difficult texts, and find the derivative. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, my plans were to attend Columbia's School of Social Work, where I was hoping to counsel foster youth. Unfortunately, I've had to defer my enrollment to Columbia, but I'm still just as passionate about education and child welfare as ever. My goal as a tutor is to share with my students an excitement for learning, as well as...

...explain abstract concepts using a variety of real-world examples, making learning more engaging and relatable for students! I have been a camp counselor for over 4 years, working with kids from ages 8-15, so I understand how to communicate with a student to make them feel heard, but also understood, which is such an important part of tutoring work. I love to teach and have a high level of interest in anything STEM-related, specifically in...

...experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build these types of relationships and connections with students on their paths' to success.

...have had a lifelong interest in math, which I was able to further develop with extra-curricular enrichment. One of the largest advantages of private tutoring is the increased engagement and attention between the student and material. I believe that fostering a love of mathematics is possible in any student and would be thrilled to help students both improve and become more excited about the subject. I was diagnosed with executive functioning issues while a high-school...

...is interested in learning, I am interested in teaching it! In my experience helping struggling students prepare for exams, we always seem to have the most fun with applicable questions to their lives based on the material. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...

...I realized I would be most fulfilled with a career in medicine; I could combine my love for teaching, learning, and service. I am excited to be attending New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine this fall to become a physician. My past experiences as a Clinical Research Coordinator as well as a tutor in math and biology have equipped me with the skills needed to effectively teach students. I want to help...

...a variety of ages and subjects, for a total of about seven years. I definitely have a complete understanding of every single subject I tutor. I will start by learning about you and evaluating your individual learning style. From there I will create a personalized, structured lesson plan, and we will work together to meet your academic goals. I tend to find most students need help with the fundamentals, so I always look to evaluate...

...volunteer experience tutoring and mentoring students. I volunteered as a math tutor at Hostos Community College, where I taught adults preparing to take their high school equivalency exams. I also worked for a semester as a teaching assistant for the Economics Department at Hunter College. While my specialty is teaching high school math and economics, I can work with students who need help with High school Science and English classes. In my free time, I...

...topic in order to understand how to solve the problems that a student will face as he/she progresses through a class. Problem-solving skills are a major emphasis in my teachings, as that can streamline the application of knowledge on a test or quiz. I hold a degree in Criminal Justice and am pursuing an additional degree in Computer Science. In my spare time, I'm an avid baseball fan (go Yankees!), movie buff, and bookworm. I...

...I worked at my local YMCA's aftercare program, where I was also a camp counselor for the past three summers. Regarding my teaching style, I like to go step-by-step, and take one question at a time. I believe that education is crucial because it allows us to learn about a topic, and take our knowledge to better the world. Outside of academia, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing video games, watching television,...

I grew up in Long Island, NY where I played Football and Baseball for most of my childhood. I then went to Fordham University where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Engineering Physics. While I was a student, I helped run a coffee house, which put on concerts several times a month. After graduation in 2011, I was hired by Photonics Industries International as a Laser Engineer. I still work there today, but now as a...

...2017 graduate of NYU Stern, Magna Cum Laude. I have spent 200+ hours tutoring for the SAT I (all three sections and the essay) and am happy to help anyone improve their score. I'm also happy to help with the SAT II for Math I and II, as well as college admissions essay editing and advice. In my free time, I love to explore New York City and listen to stand up comedy.... As long as...

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