Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors

...in New York City. My interest in tutoring and the publishing industry stem from the same source: I want to help instill in others the same love of learning I have felt throughout my life. Whether it's getting lost in a good book or feeling the thrill of excitement at finally solving a difficult math problem, I feel that learning should be fun and viewed as a challenge, not a chore. Throughout my academic career,...

...MBA from Golden Gate University, and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University. I am a licensed professional engineer, retired with thirty years of experience leading multinational corporations. I served as a member of the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee for President George H.W. Bush, and the Environmental Technology Export Council for President Clinton. My goal is to inspire students and help them prepare for opportunities in the rapidly growing STEM fields. I...

...of Science in Mathematics. While finishing my degree, I worked for the Wichita Public School system where I became certified as an AVID tutor helping students study various subjects, primarily tutoring math. Although I have tutored most high school subjects, my passion lies with tutoring algebra and geometry. They are the foundation for learning many other fields of math and have many applications in life. In my opinion, having a good understanding of these subjects...

...did my undergrad at Regis University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Ecology and Environmental Science. I have worked as a corporate recruiter, nursing assistant, and physical therapy aide. I also love to coach high school lacrosse. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most thrilled about Mathematics, Sciences, and Test Prep. However, I also enjoy tutoring in English, Reading, and Writing. In my experience helping students...

...a faster amount of time than they can any other way. I do this by getting to know them, finding out how best they learn, and catering everything to them specifically. Everyone is different and so are their learning styles. It is my job as a one to one tutor to best explain difficult ideas in a way that allows the student to understand them clearly. Teaching and tutoring have always been passions of mine...

...with hands down the best weather in the world. I matriculated at Northwestern University in Chicago (with some of the worst weather in the world) where I studied Cognitive Science and Theater. I am pursuing a career as an actor, but am thrilled to continue to flex my intellectual side and share my passion for learning with the next generation. In college, I studied Cognitive Science, not so much as a fallback career, but because...

I am passionate about education. I believe that education is a powerful tool to self-improvement. Everyone learns differently and I am well-prepared to provide individually tailored perspectives to help facilitate each individual's growth. I graduated with my BA in Sociology (with honors recognition) and have tutored English, composition and writing at the collegiate level. I am happy to assist students in the social sciences, language arts, composition and more.... Humans are social and naturally curious creatures....

...Education with a minor in Leadership Studies. This is my 5th year teaching. I taught special education for two years. One year was at the middle school level, and now my second year at the high school level. I am teaching science. I worked at a summer camp one summer with students of all ages. I travel whenever I get a chance and have traveled in Europe and all over the United States. I love...

...Biology and a minor in Hindi. Throughout my high school and college career, I have been quite fond of tutoring and have tutored elementary, high school and college students. The subjects I have covered in the past include math, writing, biology and hindi. As a tutor, I am passionate about ensuring that material is not only learned but enjoyed as well. I truly believe that everyone has a different way of learning and comprehending information....

...are from people who use these subjects every day: for example, a Spanish speaking scientist. My teaching style is very different to that of a typical classroom because I use concepts from science and math every day and understand how they are most easily applied and explained. I try however possible to enrich the learning students gain in the classroom with practical applications for the scientific world. My teaching of Spanish can also best be...

...Seattle area and work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out together! I can also provide tutoring services through American Sign Language (instead of English), if need be.

I enjoy teaching real-world problem solving techniques that I learned while studying Mathematical Physics in college. I'm here to help students develop a deeper, more complete understanding through connections with every-day-life, because that's what I struggled with in school and I'd hate for others to struggle the same way. ... Who cares about learning something if it won't help you in real life? I teach using real-world examples and down-to-earth scenarios. My approach to problem solving...

I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.

...hours or engage in a conversation with me? Personally, I always prefer a back and forth. I think that in order to really learn something, you have to be able to talk about it. To teach material to someone effectively, I should be able to hone in on what it is they're not understanding as I'm going over it. That's what's attracted me to tutoring. I'm very non-judgemental and I like working with teenagers. I...

...in Education along with my teaching credential to teach Foundational Math. I just moved up to Orange County a few months ago and cannot wait to see what new adventures will come in the next year! I have been tutoring since I was in high school and have always enjoyed mathematics. Since then, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten all the way up to high school seniors. Over the years, I have...

...I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students...

...taught middle school for two years. In addition, I have 4 years of tutoring experience in elementary and middle school math and reading. When working with students, I like to incorporate a variety of teaching methods because each student has an individual learning style. I incorporate games and activities as part of the tutoring session. I believe when learning is fun, the student retains more information. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy cooking for my friends....

...none of them were truly effective for me. It is my belief that the reason for this was a lack of understanding my personal learning style. My Philosophy is that adaptability is the key to teaching anyone a new concept. I've been in Real Estate for over 15 years and am also pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. I am highly proficient in the following areas: 1. English / English Literature 2. Real Estate /...

...tutor. With the upcoming implementation of Common Core Standards for Science content areas, I am equipped with the tools and experience in areas both technical and practical to help students adapt to scientific (as well as math and language arts) learning objectives. I am a published author and a working editor, writing works for our own UA literary magazine Persona as well as devoting my time to freelance tutoring and editing for multiple students in...