Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Trenton, NJ

...but through experience with students of all ages, I can also help with lower levels of Mathematics. Fractions and decimals are a problem of the past! Outside of tutoring, I spend my time with friends at local restaurants and playing video games. My younger brother and I played plenty of Pokemon when we were children, and through that, we have learned that some problems may give you the disadvantage, but with the right style and...

...Math. More specifically, I also tutor Algebra, Calculus 1, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. I also have experience coding, and I tutor Java. I have a lot of experience working with children, as I was a camp counselor at a sleep-away camp for many years. This has allowed me to become extremely patient and has grown my passion of working with kids. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, as I was a competitive dancer in high...

...This has allowed me to familiarize myself with curriculum content and expectations in a range of grades. Since moving to the PA/NJ area, I am working as an itinerant teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing from grades 1 up to 12. Working with this demographic has allowed me to focus on literacy development regardless of hearing status as I work to accommodate students within the Common Core. My strongest skill set lies in...

...each of the elementary grades with significant focus on English Language Arts and Math. Most of the students I have tutored have been in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. In addition to tutoring during the school year, I also have tutored students over the summer. Some of the areas we focused on were summer reading projects (reading novels and improving reading comprehension), phonics and grammar. We also practiced various writing styles and how to add...

HI, my name is Nakisha. I currently work as an Early Literacy Specialist in Philadelphia. Prior to this role I taught in various elementary grades. My passion is to give students skills they need to be successful learners. ... Introduce myself and get a gauge of students' learning style.... Give them practice and provide them with opportunities to perform on level skills.... Positive words of encouragement. Goal setting.... Start with foundational skills and build the student...

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have significant test-prep experience, including SAT, AP and MCAT exams.

...of my background in high school and major in college, I have plenty of experience with Calculus I through IV, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. I love helping students in math and science and it gives me a sense of satisfaction to see other people succeed. As the eldest of three I've helped my younger siblings in their studies and primarily use examples and analogies that they can understand and relate to in order to help...

...understand what steps they need to take or what techniques will be the most helpful to their own specific learning. My main goal for teaching is to help students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. These are not only important for math but can be used in any subject and become increasingly important as students move on from school and into the working world. I also believe it is absolutely vital to create an...

...to elementary school students and served as an Algebra I instructor at a local community center. I enjoy tutoring math up to Algebra 2, SAT Math, and editing essays (including college essays) because helping students build math foundations that will help them for the rest of their life is rewarding and I greatly enjoy editing essays! I have a very flexible tutoring style - I am approachable and willing to answer any questions related to...

...impossible to comprehend. In my experience teaching psychology and statistics courses, I have had the opportunity to help many students reach their "ah ha" moment. I have taught psychology, research methods, and statistics courses at the University of New Hampshire and Granite State College. I received my B.A. in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I received an M.A. in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and an M.A. in psychology from the University...

...right away. I have taken a number of science classes. I was also a chemistry and ecology tutor for some of the athletes. I spent a semester as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a genetics course. In addition I spent a few years working in a University research lab that required a good understanding of biology, chemistry, biochemistry and genetics. I have experience tutoring young refugee children ranging in age from kindergarten up through high...

...work their way through problem areas with ample guidance. The quickest way to learn is by doing, and if I am solving a problem for a student, then they are not absorbing that information as well as they could be if they were actively pursuing a solution themselves. This is a strategy that has served me well thus far, and I have personally watched students improve vastly under this philosophy. As important as efficient studying...

...mathematics ranging from grades 6-12. I'm really confident in tutoring any kind of mathematics from grades K-12. My teaching philosophy is generally to practice practice practice until a concept is down. I always try and make sure that anyone that I teach completely understands why they are using certain formulas or theorems when completing problems. A good understanding of the foundation of mathematics is crucial in getting better at tackling any kind of problem in...

...I'm most passionate about Math, Writing, and History. I love working with students to improve their standardized exam scores and its a lot of fun to watch students jump 200-300 points in weeks. I firmly believe that preparation is the secret to success and-- as a tutor-- I'll teach you each exam inside-out, along with all the tips and strategies that will help you achieve your goals. In my free time, I enjoy chess, frisbee,...

...languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students work towards reaching their full potential. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

I recently graduated from NYU's Stern School of Business and had a great time helping prospective students on the GMAT. I scored extremely high through self-guided study and found I learned fun ways to teach some of the tougher concepts. I believe in making the session fun and student-driven - but also quickly finding any underlining problems with comprehension and addressing them.

...down tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge passion to touch every little piece of the globe. The world's various cultures and people have lived a different subset of experiences than we have in our Western society. The ability to open one's perspective to these varying views and approaches to...

...as having student teaching experience in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and various substitute teaching assignments. Personally, I enjoy tutoring Mathematics and Writing the most. Due to my personality of being serious and logical, having one concrete answer helps motivate me to work a problem through to completion. Also, I can be a bit silly and expressive and the ability to have many potential correct great answers allows more freedom to use interesting words to convey...

...While completing my degree, I worked at the local elementary school's after school program. The program was aimed at helping the students improve their math, reading, and social skills. During the fall semester of my Junior year I studied abroad in Vienna, Austria. My four months there were absolutely incredible! It was a phenomenal opportunity for me to improve my skills in German and explore the beautiful continent of Europe. In my spare time, I...

...tutor is Anatomy because it is very interesting to me and I use Anatomy everyday as a Student Nurse. I believe that tutoring is helpful because sometimes hearing a different explanation of a certain topic or subject makes it easier to learn. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, swimming, reading, and doing yoga. I love helping people any way that I could. I believe that tutoring is a great way to help students understand...