...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)
...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. My personalized SAT Prep Course has consistently helped students improve their math scores by 100 points or more. (read more)
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...I tutored for three years in my college Writing Center, helping students translate their ideas into effective language and supporting them at any stage of the writing process. Before that, I worked an additional 2 years in my high school Writing Center. My own writing was recognized throughout my college career: I won two writing awards, as well as Honors for my English capstone. (read more)
...I'd love to talk to you more about you and why and how I can help you succeed. I have taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus as well as SAT prep and remediation courses. As a teacher, tutor and mathematics chairman and a large school in PA I have developed multiple ways to reach and assist students to achieve success. (read more)