Test Prep, Math, Reading, AP, Psychology Tutor

Nicholas E.

Hello! I tutor students in a wide array of subjects including grade school and high school math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus), reading and English, test prep (COOP, PSAT, SAT ACT) and AP History, English and Psychology.

My background is in Philosophy (BA), Media Culture and Communications (MA) and I am currently pursuing a licensure in psychology/psychoanalysis. I have also previously taught undergraduate courses in Communications, Digital Media and other areas.

During my grade school years, I excelled in mathematics. In 8th grade, I was introduced to Algebra I, and finished my grade school days taking Trigonometry, in which I achieved grades of a A+. During my four years at the University of the Virgin Islands, I took College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus, which was a little more challenging, but it sharpened my math skills to a greater extent. I may not be a teacher by trade; however, with my ability to effectively train employees and years of tutoring elementary math, I can assure you I'm an effective tutor, listener, and passionate about students' success.

My approach to tutoring is simple. First, I interviewed the parents and student. From there, I develop a game plan to get the student back on track with his or her good grades, and then I will use the sessions to help the student take a more positive approach to the math subject. During my tutoring sessions, I like to start off with the basic rules of the subject, assuring that the student can master them. As the student progresses, he or she will be able to ultimately handle tougher math applications, and that will help the student gain more confidence learning future applications.