Tina Balani, M.Ed.
Mathematics Professor
Private Tutor
Stan Gudder, an American Mathematician once said, "The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple." Tina's individualized tutoring sessions are geared towards helping students develop their problem solving and analytical skills, and experience the simplicity of Math.
Background and Experiences
Tina Balani has worked with students for over a decade in improving their skills and confidence in Math. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Education with concentration in Mathematics.
While earning her undergraduate degree, Tina was a Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher at a day care center in Iselin, New Jersey. There she gained valuable experiences and skills in individualized and group instruction.
For the next five years Tina was a Math Instructor at a franchised tutoring center in Middlesex County, NJ. There she worked closely with students from ages 5 and up to help them further enhance their analytical and problem solving skills, all while developing a love for Math!
After earning her Master’s degree, Tina became a New Jersey State Certified Math Teacher and taught Pre-Algebra to 7th graders in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. She went on to help students navigate through their higher education journeys in administrative roles at Columbia University and Rutgers University.
Today, Tina is an Agile Lead for an Edtech company where she supports the development of digital Math instruction implemented in schools throughout the U.S. She is also an adjunct Mathematics Professor and Private Tutor. Tina has taught developmental Math, Pre-Calculus and Statistics courses at Berkeley College, NJIT and Kean University. A firm believer that all students can learn and succeed in different ways, Tina enjoys providing individualized and small group lessons, and helping students gain confidence in Math.
