...As a tutor I always emphasize understanding, not just "plug and chug," and help students figure out the material on their own. Something that I also do as a tutor is encourage speed. On an exam students must be able to not only know the material but also be able to write a clear exposition in the time allotted. (read more)
...Math is a progressive study based on early fundamentals. Once a child learns one concept, the next concept builds upon the one he or she just learned. Every math concept builds upon the previous one, so if a child does not have a solid understanding of one particular concept, he or she will struggle with what follows after. (read more)
...I have always enjoyed teaching math and prefer to tutor middle school and high school students in Math on subjects ranging from math basics/pre-algebra to algebra 1, geometry, and up to and including algebra 2 and Trigonometry. With a strong background in Economics, I am also keen to work with s... (read more)
...I began my teaching path in the winter of 2002 when I began working with the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education at New York University. I earned my BA and MS degrees from New York University with a concentration in biology, chemistry, economics, and general science, and obtained teaching cr... (read more)
...My name is Kylie, and I will be starting my freshman year at Harvard this fall! I graduated Cum Laude from Hackley School in June, and I'm eager to work with High School or Middle School students who are looking for extra help in Math, English, or Spanish. For the past three summers, I've has t... (read more)