Award-Winning Trigonometry Tutors in Long Island, NY

...determine what gives them difficulty or anxiety. I find it most important to instill confidence in the student through methodical study of the subject matter and verbal encouragement. A lack of confidence at test time can be devastating. I watch a student solve problems and take note of how they deal with being stuck. This is crucial in physics and math because at some point everyone "hits a wall" so to speak. I find the...

...with potential students. I am available for sessions in biology, chemistry, physics, as well as a range of math levels. I am also available for SAT, PSAT, and ACT prep. I have ample experience with academic writing, so I can work with students through many different types of assessments. I know that the subjects I tutor can be frustrating and difficult at time, so I believe in low pressure tutoring where we can delve into...

...they may not get the whole picture yet, but they do have an understanding of some. And by showing them tangible steps they can use time and again, students see they can "get it". Those "ah-ha" moments are not only building blocks in their skills, but more importantly, reinforcing who they are and their abilities. For my students who already have confidence in their math ability, it is about pushing them to the next level....

...Assistant in an undergraduate level engineering class. I attended Binghamton University for both my Bachelors and Masters degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I tutor most mast subjects up through high school senior level mathematics. I love tutoring math because I believe the tools and concepts have both direct and indirect applications in everyday life. My tutoring philosophy is to encourage students to solve problems on their own. I provide small assistance when needed but...

...full time in a finance firm in midtown. I've been tutoring since I was in high school. My strong suits are math and Chinese (a little stereotypical, I know. But I can't change what I'm good at!). Now a little about my hobbies... I don't know anything about music, in fact I took an elementary piano lesson in my last semester of university, and received a B- for it! Turned out to be the...

...a real sense, as well as a permanent idea, of the concept importance. By providing the students with a concrete example, it is much more likely they will retain the information. My clients range from high school students to matured adults who are continuing their education. Most recently at Columbia I taught recitation classes composed of 15-25 students. This gave me a thorough understanding of my class's aptitude resulting in the generation of compatible tests....

...experience, ranging from elementary school classes to college level courses. I tutor algebra, geometry, calculus, chemistry, physics, reading comprehension, and writing composition. My favorite subjects to teach is physics because many students view it as a hard science, but after tutoring, they feel it to be much more intuitive than they initially believed. I believe that patience is the most important quality during tutoring. I will take any measure needed to ensure my students feel...

...the University of California - Irvine in Comparative Literature. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Psychology, English, and test preparation. In my work, I highlight the strengths of my students and operate from the perspective that there are many equally effective ways of learning. As a result, I strive to help students become more aware of their unique learning style to become more effective in their academics....

...passion for literature and writing has made helping struggling students in this area more enjoyable and more successful. I find it rewarding to watch students advance and eventually share in my passion. By building a connection with my students, I offer them personal support in their educational endeavors. I believe this support gives my students the tools and perseverance necessary to be successful in their future. In my spare time, I love music, sports, and...

...understanding the material and reaching his or her true potential. Often students know much more than they think, but need a tutor to guide them in the right direction. I like to look at the big picture and help my students search for common themes. In my spare time I am an avid basketball and tennis player. I love spending time with family and hanging out with friends. Traveling around the world has opened my...