Hello there, I'm Colin! I began my career as a camp counselor at 12 years old, landed my first job teaching in a middle school at 19 - and now have six years experience as a math teacher in the New York City Department of Education. Even in college, student well-being has been my focus: I completed a double minor at NYU in Computer Science Education and Child/Adolescent Mental Health, and a graduate degree from Saint John's University in 7th-12th Grade Mathematics Education. I have always...
Hello there, I'm Colin! I began my career as a camp counselor at 12 years old, landed my first job teaching in a middle school at 19 - and now have six years experience as a math teacher in the New York City Department of Education. Even in college, student well-being has been my focus: I completed a double minor at NYU in Computer Science Education and Child/Adolescent Mental Health, and a graduate degree from Saint John's University in 7th-12th Grade Mathematics Education. I have always been passionate about helping children and young adults to learn and feel more confident in their abilities - a passion that I try to encompass during every interaction I have with my students!
I've had my mix of good and bad teachers in school - but my favorites were the ones who took time to connect with me, and had the patience to make sure I understood each topic to the fullest. My teaching philosophy is simple: there is no such thing as a bad student. Having taught using a variety of techniques (and at times, a variety of languages) for nearly a decade, I can confidently say that some teaching methods can work better than others - but it can vary depending on the student! It's a lesson that takes a while for students to internalize, but is one I find extremely important: no matter what you may think, you are not bad at math! Maybe you just need math taught to you a different way.
I aim to do two things with tutoring: help students with whatever mathematics subject they are struggling with, and instill them with a sense of confidence in their own abilities! While I am comfortable creating resources, I am also happy to include any resources that students or parents provide - since this can help personalize lessons to what your child may be seeing in the school building! I am easy to reach, tend to respond quickly, and am always open to new students. Feel free to reach out to ask any questions you may have, or to schedule a tutoring session!
