Certified Tutors From Hofstra University

...teacher (Chemistry and Living Environment) but can tutor most sciences. I truly believe in differentiated learning and once I know the learning style of a student, I tailor my teaching style for optimum time usage. I love to utilize stories from my real life experiences in labs to help students understand the implications of their...

...etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure out the problem, I will try and help them learn process of elimination. Furthermore, I have tutored in a variety of different styles depending on the needs of the student. Currently, I am CPR,...

...subject areas, I am a seasoned and versatile tutor. Not only have I taught math and science classes at a non-public high school, I have also led SAT-prep classes and instructed students privately in reading, writing, math, and in preparation for a variety of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, GED). Besides my years of...

...classroom teacher, and I have worked as an instructor for several summers at the Hofstra University Summer Camps teaching computer applications. In addition, I have been a supplemental education provider, an SAT proctor and prep class teacher, and currently teach chess to first- through fifth-graders. I enjoy words, word games, reading, mathematics, discovering new things,...

...hours every day, you don't have good friends to help explain things, and you never had to study outside of class it's really easy to get overwhelmed quickly. I found out that regardless of how quickly you pick up on things, there are good study habits and bad study habits. Good habits can make even...

...my own. I worked full time while attending law school at night, and while I studied for the Bar Exam. I know how to effectively manage time to achieve goals. I say this because the LSAT is not like other tests. The material is irrelevant. What is important is managing your time to optimize your...

...can learn how to drive. True, some are better than others and some pick it up quicker than others, but everyone can do it. It just takes someone to help guide you through its complexities. It takes someone who will take the time to identify the blockage points and allow understanding to come. There is...

...BS in Spanish language and begin working on a Master's in Education. I now work for Booker Software where I implement software for enterprise level Spanish clients. Each day I am able to use this language I never thought I would need in such an informative way. Through my experiences I know I can help...

...which is why I specialize in German and English. Reaching educational goals is something I highly value in myself as well as others. I find tutoring to be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for both parties involved, and I take great pride in enriching students who are struggling with their academic pursuits. Most of all,...

...because I enjoy helping others to find success, working hard, and knowing that my efforts are making a difference in the lives of those I teach,I want my students to experience meaningful, interesting learning that applies to their lives. I believe this can be accomplished through the use of hands-on/minds-on activities. I enjoy working one...

...Education from LIU CW Post College, my MS in Reading and my CAS in Educational Administration from Hofstra University. For the past 15 years I have tutored students in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. My unique attributes of patience and care coupled with the ability to relate to the student and find his or her...

...I was able to help my daughter increase her Verbal SAT score by over 100 points. I have been working with Varsity Tutors for almost three years and have tutored many students for the SSAT on elementary, middle and upper school levels. Most of my students have substantially increased their scores enabling them to be...

...tutor, you begin to realize that not only are you extending your knowledge to others, but gaining insight and perspective into how to interpret things through a different opinion or view. I am very up to date on pop culture and believe this is an incredibly important as a teacher, as correlating learning into every...

...N-6) and Social Studies (grades 7-12). I have been teaching for many years and every year brings new challenges. In an effort to meet these challenges, I recently attended Dowling College and gained my Professional Certificate in Students with Disabilities. I truly believe that every student has the ability to learn and that they each...

...teaching statistics at the college level for the past 20 years. I also have about 7 years of tutoring experience primarily in middle school and 9th grade math up through Algebra 1. I love to teach and work well with students of all ages. I look forward to the opportunity to tutor anyone experiencing difficulty...

...curriculum, monitor and review student progress, as well as assess and execute means toward student improvement. Particularly challenging is catering to different learner levels in a singular classroom environment to meet each student's individual educational needs. I find teaching exhilarating, fulfilling and rewarding, and this translates into my classroom and student's learning experience.

...have taught and tutored professionally for most of the time. I love to work with students to improve their reading and writing abilities and to introduce them to compelling works of literature and theater pieces. It is very satisfying to watch my students get excited great works and to feel a personal connection with work...

...and can play a few simple songs on the guitar. Testimony from students: Good at explaining, very enthusiastic, understanding, helpful, well-rounded, concise, specific in explanations, enjoyed having her, would choose her as a professor again, will recommend to others, ...the best English instructor ever! Testimony from supervisors: ...a dedicated and energetic professional. Her dynamic personality...

...way to enjoy the work they do. The most important thing I want to instill into the students I tutor is to have discipline and patience. Learning is a process and cannot be forced upon anyone. In my free time I enjoy playing sports and exercising. I also enjoy watching professional sports and playing professional...

...students encouraged and believing in themselves. Brendan's former students speak fondly of his ability to break down challenging topics and present them in a simple, easy-to-understand way. My favorite subject to tutor is math because there are so many different ways to approach problems and because each topic is sure to have a connection to...