Award-Winning Science Tutors serving New York City, NY

Elementary School teacher turned tutor! Proficient in all subjects and really get to know my students to help them learn best!

...using the Lego Mindstorm kits to form a robotics club, and teaching a few students to program in C. I also formed my own college admissions and career mentoring service in high school. I believe learning is a highly personal and even spiritual endeavor, and approaching it with the right attitude is essential to really learning. As a professor of mine often said, "You've got to feel it in your bones!" As a physics and...

...SAT, as well as helping high school juniors and seniors with their college application process and essay writing. Throughout the years I've been a student, I've had many teachers and tutors, both good and bad. My personal philosophy is to respect my students and engage with them on their terms, and to foster a sense of purpose and positive attitude towards whatever I'm tutoring. I believe that a positive student-teacher relationship creates the best learning...

...member of a pre-school Head Start program and engaged the children in activities such as introduction to reading and writing, play-time, and development of social skills. After college, I worked as a teacher at a facility geared towards developing cognitive and functional skills in adults with various mental health issues. I have had the pleasure of working with clients of varying age groups and skills. My experiences have always been rewarding and teaching has remained...

...we should take the knowledge that we acquire over time and spread it to others in an easy-to-grasp manner. For as long as I can remember, I have always been enthusiastic about teaching others what I know, for I feel that knowledge is to be shared. I am a good listener, easy to get along with, and my main goal is to make everyone I interact with feel comfortable in my presence. This means that...

...enjoyed having the chance to work with my friends and colleagues and help them with their school work. More than the thrill of problem solving was the satisfaction I got when I helped them understand a problem and work through it themselves. At RPI I studied mathematics although I also had an interest in physics and computer science. As a tutor I look forward to helping you better understand math! The subjects I'm looking to...

...for 10 years, I specialize in helping my students craft a compelling essay that is not only academically sound but engaging and persuasive when needed. I also tutor elementary math, science, reading, writing, and test prep. I pride myself on being well rounded and a strong communicator. I am passionate about empowering my students with these skills. When I'm not tutoring or teaching, you will find me acting on stage or musically directing a choir....

...English Literature. In the two years post college, I taught in two different school districts through AmeriCorps, the domestic Peace Corps. Last year,I taught K-5 grade in small group settings and managed a homework club. This year, I advise high school students on the college admissions process. I enjoy working with students and helping them achieve their personal best! I look forward to tutoring students this year and assisting them in their studies.

...problems. However, I provided the child with successful math strategies such as multiplying and dividing numbers one digit at a time, giving the student more confidence in math. Also, I myself had somewhat struggled in AP Calculus BC during high school, so I understand how students struggle with how to approach math problems. Alongside that, I developed techniques that are guaranteed to work, including doing math problems one operation at a time. Currently, I am...

Extremely patient tutor in Chemistry and Math, able to change teaching methods to meet the specific needs of students of all grade levels and learning abilities.

...and volunteer in the library during college. I am good at learning to use new software technology and new media such as Zoom or WebEx. I am also a person who likes to help others and communicate with others. I have participated in the robotic club and won the team award as a member of the group. I also won awards in my orchestra. For after-school tutoring, I think I have a solid grasp of...

...tutoring Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am extremely passionate about science, and have always loved being able to spread my love for the subject with students. I have experience tutoring both individually and in small groups, and regardless of who I am working with, I ensure to prioritize the student's style of learning and make room for growth and change. I think it is crucial that students feel like their tutor is working alongside them,...

...knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or their ability. I am well aware of that, and as a tutor, I consider it my job to give...

Happy to be sharing my skills and experience through Varsity Tutors! After studying in New York, Mexico, and Berlin, I want to keep the ball rolling and give back to the community in which I now currently reside: New York City. ... My teaching philosophy is to combine structured learning with that of free and intuitive learning. I believe anybody can learn anything; all that is necessary is motive, a plan, and follow through.... Discover the...

...subjects that I excel in to get where I currently am. I am an undergraduate student at Stony Brook University majoring in Mathematics, so you could say that Math and me really click. I have worked with others, trying to better help them obtain a better understanding of math and they have shown bright results. My hobbies include some outdoor activities like going row boating or hanging with friends. I sometimes spend time working on...

...the power of good instructors, and more importantly, how to approach difficult topics. The best technique to understanding new concepts is to start with an easy related topic. For example, what is the atomic radius trend of periods in the periodic table? To understand the answer, you would need to know the electron affinities of metals and nonmetals. Knowing how metals and nonmetals behave, will allow you to understand electron affinities. In addition, understanding the...

...program," where the students and/or their parents do not speak English. I taught all the main academic subjects. In NYC, I have been teaching at the same school for almost 10 years. I started as a preschool assistant for a year, then moved onto being the 4th grade teacher each for another year. In this same school, I became the first grade for the last 6 years. I teach all subject areas, including, cursive writing...

...earned a BS degree in Secondary Education with the option of Chemistry in December of 2011. I am currently a high school Chemistry teacher in Keansburg, NJ. I am certified in Chemistry and General Science, but have had experience in tutoring Math, Chemistry, and Biology. Every Tuesday, I spend two and a half hours after school helping students with any subject in our school library. I truly believe the most effective learning environment begins with...

...becoming a dentist. Having studied Dentistry during my dental school in India and now again in dental hygiene school at New York University I can teach the subjects effortlessly. After Biology what fascinates me and what makes me an expert in, is cooking. I lOVE to cook and feed people. It makes me really happy. After coming to the USA I have been cooking non stop for 2 years now, always experimenting to try out...

...students covering a variety of subjects. My favorite subjects to teach are English and Standardized Test Prep, although I am qualified to teach an array of topics. I try to tailor my lesson plans to my students and to incorporate their interests whenever possible. I have a passion for knowledge, color coding, and museums. Outside of academia, my interests include traveling, cooking/baking, poetry of all sorts, and photography. I hope to visit all Seven Wonder...