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NYS-Certified Math Teacher,30+ Years |Algebra, Regents, GED & GRE
Deva T.

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I am a New York State–certified mathematics teacher (Grades 7–12) with over 30 years of classroom experience, including 22 years with the NYC Department of Education and 10 years as a Math for America Master Teacher Fellow.

I taught Grades 7–8 math and Regents Algebra I at I.S. 192 in Queens for 16 years, where I also wrote department pacing calendars and led STEM workshops for teachers. From 2020 to 2025 I taught GED Math and Science to adults at Queens Adult Education and designed a...

I am a New York State–certified mathematics teacher (Grades 7–12) with over 30 years of classroom experience, including 22 years with the NYC Department of Education and 10 years as a Math for America Master Teacher Fellow.

I taught Grades 7–8 math and Regents Algebra I at I.S. 192 in Queens for 16 years, where I also wrote department pacing calendars and led STEM workshops for teachers. From 2020 to 2025 I taught GED Math and Science to adults at Queens Adult Education and designed a math-only GED prep course. I also tutor Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry privately. Earlier in my career I headed a high school math department in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and I worked for years as a programmer and computer trainer. I also worked as Math High School Teacher in Mumbai, India.
Many of my students came to me believing they were “not math people.” My approach is patient and step by step. First I find out exactly where you are, then I build one idea at a time until the math makes sense instead of just being memorized. I have taught many students whose first language is not English, and I explain math vocabulary and word problems in clear, simple language.

Whether you need help with middle school math, Algebra I, Regents exams, the GED or GRE Quant, you will get clear explanations, plenty of practice and steady encouragement. I teach online with Google Meet, Zoom or Microsoft Teams, and I know Google Classroom well. Send me a message about your goals, and let’s get started

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Education

Madurai University
Math
Graduate School of Education Touro College
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Hindi
Tamil

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I taught Regents Algebra I and Grades 7–8 math for 16 years at I.S. 192 in Queens (NYC DOE), where I also wrote the department’s pacing calendars. I am a New York State–certified math teacher (Grades 7–12) and was a Math for America Master Teacher Fellow for 10 years. I help students master linear equations, graphing, systems, functions, factoring and quadratics, and I give plenty of Regents-style practice. I break each topic into small, clear steps so students understand the math instead of just memorizing it.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I currently teach ESL to adult learners at Levels 1 through 3, from beginners to intermediate students. In my years at Queens Adult Education and in schools in Ethiopia and India, many of my students were learning English while also learning other subjects, so I know how to explain clearly, speak at the right pace and check for understanding. I focus on everyday vocabulary, speaking and listening, reading, and writing, adjusting each lesson to the student’s level. My lessons are patient and friendly, with plenty of practice so students feel confident using English in real life.
GED

GED

From 2020 to 2025, I taught GED Math and Science to adult learners at Queens Adult Education (NYC DOE), where I designed a math-only GED prep course. I cover every area of the GED math test: number sense, fractions and percents, algebra, geometry with the formula sheet, data and graphs, and using the GED calculator. Many of my students had been out of school for years or were still learning English, so I explain each step in clear, simple language and build confidence along with skills. My goal is for every student to walk into the test prepared and calm.
Grammar

Grammar

As an ESL teacher of adult learners, I teach English grammar every day in a clear, practical way. I help students with sentence structure, verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, punctuation and common mistakes, always with real examples rather than just rules. I spent many years teaching in English-language schools abroad and in New York, working with students from many language backgrounds. My goal is for students to write and speak correctly and with confidence.
GRE

GRE

I am a New York State–certified math teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching everything from middle school math to advanced high school math. For the GRE Quantitative section, I review arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis, and I teach strategies for quantitative comparison questions and managing time. I begin with a diagnostic to find each student’s weak areas, then focus our sessions where they will raise the score most. My students get clear explanations and realistic, test-style practice.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I worked as a computer trainer in Ethiopia for 3 years, teaching adults to use Microsoft Excel and other computer applications. I also used Excel regularly at Queens Adult Education to organize student data and track progress. Before teaching full time, I worked for years as a programmer. I can teach everything from the basics (entering data, formatting, simple formulas) to functions, sorting and filtering, charts and organizing real-world data, step by step at the student’s own pace.
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