Valerie - Mathematics tutor - New Rochelle

1^st lesson free

Valerie

Rate $95
Response 1h
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Number of students Valerie has taught since their arrival at Superprof
50+
Number of students Valerie has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$95/h

1^st lesson free

Mathematics
Algebra
Arithmetic
Geometry

Experienced tutor in Mathematics in New Rochelle, Valerie offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Mathematics
Algebra
Arithmetic
Geometry

Lesson location

- At Valerie's house: New Rochelle
- online
- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from New Rochelle

About Valerie

I enjoy helping students gain confidence and intuition for mathematics. I have extensive knowledge of Next Generation Learning Standards as well as its precedents, allowing me to teach the content the way in which is intended. My focus is on problem-solving, and I help students develop a mathematical toolbox of problem-solving strategies.

I am a certified teacher in mathematics and have taught Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, with 12 years of teaching experience and 8+ years as a staff developer. I am currently a staff developer for teachers of mathematics.

I've worked with students at all age levels, from Kindergarten through adults.

I love when my students begin to realize that they can trust their own knowledge and intuition to solve any problem, even when the solution/process is not immediately obvious. That is when the magic happens--when they can use what they know to get to the next logical step.

When I was in 4th grade, I learned some American Sign Language and asked the Kindergarten teachers if I could go to their classroom to teach sign language during my recess period. Amazingly, they let me, and I've loved teaching ever since.

I was a middle- and high school teacher for 12 years, and am/was a math staff developer for 8+ years.

Education: MIT, '96; Teachers College at Columbia University (ABD); MA and certified in Secondary Math Education.

About the lesson

In general, I try to tutor myself out of a job.

I assess study habits as well as thought processes with which the student is most comfortable. Then, I help the student hone the strategies that work for that student, using his or her current assignments and exams.

Of course, I explain concepts when necessary, but whenever possible, I try to put the student in a position to think through the answers on his/her own.

I've taught in inner city schools in NYC, including one-on-one with students with disabilities. With students at any level, I can quickly assess their natural abilities and work from there.

I think it is important to temporarily set aside worries about grades/testing etc. and just focus on developing conceptual understanding and problem-solving. While this may not be the best thing short-term, I really believe that it pays off long-term. Rather than just "going through the motions" to get through the course, it is better to develop abilites that you can rely on for the rest of your life.

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5h: $475
10h: $950

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This first lesson offered with Valerie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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$95/h

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It depends on the subject matter and amount of travel required. I'm open to negotiation, but on average,

Elementary-$75/hour

Middle-$85/hour

High School (Algebra/Geometry/GED) -$95/hour

High School (Advanced subjects/SAT) - $110/hour

Experienced tutor in Mathematics in New Rochelle, Valerie offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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Experienced tutor in Mathematics in New Rochelle, Valerie offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Lesson location

About Valerie

About the lesson

Rates

Rate

Pack rates

free lessons

online

Details

Other tutors in Mathematics

Dominion

Rukhama

Liam

John

Aditi

Alexa

Shahrazad

Maria

Mehek

Janeen

Christiana

Jack

Rebecca

Anna

Pallavi

Robert

Sydney

Ann

Jack

Andretta

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