Hello! My name is Pat Nappi and I am a NYS certified math tutor. For over 15 years, I have helped students accel in high school and transition into college level mathematics. (read more)
...I find it easy to relate to students in 1 on 1 or small group settings and can present material in a way that they can understand it. If one approach doesn't work, I'll try another...then another, until the student feels comfortable. My particular strength is in preparation for the Math SAT as I have had students routinely score in the 600-700 range and one even scored a 780! (read more)
...My years of volunteering tutoring experience working with middle, high school, and college students has well prepared me to explain concepts from simple algebra to complex data structures. I teach concepts instead of memorization because I believe that it boosts a student’s problem solving abili... (read more)
...I have written curriculum for all of these courses and I am presently the Math Department Chairman for two High Schools and a Middle School (grades 4-8) for the Private Therapeutic School where I presently teach. I have had enough experience to be listed as having the qualifications for these subjects. I have a NJ Teaching Certification for K-6. (read more)