-
I come from a strong College Prep background, well versed in all disciplines of English including, but not limited to, reading, writing and vocabulary. History and Social Studies are other strong areas of concentration.I have a strong business background as an officer of a Fortune 500 company and can offer hands on experience in tutoring in the business disciplines.I assess Read more...
-
Tutoring came to me through one teacher and three college professors while I was earning my college degrees. In all four cases, one or more of my fellow students needed help with their studies and my teacher and professors, having seen the quality of my work, asked if I would consider tutoring these students. At first I was hesitant but Read more...
-
In my 20 plus years of teaching I have worked with students from elementary to high school level, and even adults with learning deficits, assessing strengths in order to use them to work on weak areas. I believe teaching/learning should be relevant, engaging, as hands-on as possible, measurable and applicable to a person’s life and goals. Whether tutoring a remedial Read more...
-
As a New York City middle school teacher, I have worked with students of all abilities, and I have developed a repertoire of skills and teachable strategies that help students become better readers and writers. I am a nine-year veteran of teaching the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop model. The skills and strategies I teach in reading Read more...
-
My approach to tutoring is fun, interactive, and learner centered. With an advanced background in Education, I am familiar with various learning theories and educational strategies. By bridging the theory-practice divide, I seek to reach the educational goals set by the learner and/or their guardian. Currently, I am a PhD student at MSU studying Higher Education Administration. Also, I am Read more...
-
I have taught high school English, Creative writing, and Speech for three years. I have a few part-time jobs including coaching basketball, mowing lawns, and umpiring baseball. I am very involved in my school as I am a prom sponsor, Young Patriots Club sponsor, and Natural Helpers sponsor. I connect really well with students because of my ability to treat Read more...
-
I’m a retired New York State parole officer who has spent the last nine years working as a therapist, but I began my career as an elementary school teacher and would like to work helping students excel in their subjects and school careers. I had difficulty myself all through high school but, when I later went to college, I graduated Read more...
-
English – reading, writing and interpretation can be fun. Let me show you how!My tutoring philosophy is to totally engage you in the subject. So, I will tailor lessons to your interests and abilities. Together, let’s find the teaching and learning style that suits you best. I have a BA in English from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with Read more...
-
I am what I like to call a “word person.” I have always loved working with words–grammar, literature, vocabulary, even those pesky analogies! But more importantly for you, I also love to help others feel less intimidated and more confident when it comes to expressing themselves in essays, understanding literature, and preparing for standardized tests.I have a bachelor’s degree in Read more...
-
I bring a binational background and a number of years of teaching/tutoring experience to the table. My mother is French, and I grew up speaking the language as well as English. In college, I minored in Spanish, studying a semester in Spain, and I have continued to use my Spanish in various positions and social situations since then. I love Read more...
