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...New York City DoE. I majored in English at Pace University and then received a M.A. in English at New York University. After discovering that my true passion was teaching and not research, I went back to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. I have also taught three different courses as an adjunct instructor. My educational philosophy is based on considering...

...than finally understanding a concept you have been struggling with. I understand that no two people learn in the same way, so I emphasize flexibility in my teaching. With some dedication, there is truly no subject that cannot be mastered. Any lesson from me includes tips on note taking, study skills, and test-taking, which I believe are the foundations of academic achievement. Although I am studying business, I firmly believe in the power of creativity...

...Music of American Jewish summer camp, and am currently in the process of turning my thesis into a book. Over the last several years, in addition to earning my Masters Degree, I have also taught in a variety of capacities ranging from rock 'n' roll school to children's music to leading discussion sections for Berkeley undergraduates as a Graduate Student Instructor. While I teach a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students...

...theatre at a performing arts summer camp, teaching English, reading comprehension, and writing to gifted/advanced 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, and assistant coaching collegiate level speech and debate. It is most certainly apparent that my favorite subjects to tutor are writing, public speaking/debate, and performing arts. I want to work to promote a love of art and culture in my students as I am also a working artist. I act, write poetry, create conceptional...

...both their personal goals and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe...

...I try to find a balance between structure and creative thinking when it comes to my tutoring style, and I firmly believe that everyone is capable of achieving great things given the right environment and skill set. Often, people discover my educational history and assume that I am an academic robot: all work and no fun. I can assure you, however, that this is far from true! I am a down-to-earth, outgoing, and trustworthy person,...

...largely on mental strategy, organization, and skill, all techniques that are very teachable. While absorbing content is important, the way we look at the question being asked and the way we understand the test itself is just as crucial to success, especially in standardized testing. Therefore, no matter what subject I tutor, it is my goal not just to help the student memorize information and facts, but to lead them towards understanding the underlying goals...

...everything! My specialty is literature and writing (I have a thing for grammar), but I also get a big kick out of math and science, especially biology. I make humor a part of everything I do, and I am adept at tailoring my tutoring strategies to fit each student's needs. When not tutoring, you might find me writing questions for game shows like "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?" or watching old movies at the...

...young child. I served as a mentor and tutor to Financial Accounting students while I was still in college myself, I prepared fellow students for exams, and assisted with completion of assignments and longer term projects. I've also enjoyed working with a young child in Mandarin Chinese. I aim to always create interesting and engaging curricula to encourage the student to develop and exercise speaking, listening, and simple reading skills, at the same time encourage...

...super rewarding! I am an excellent tutor because I am enthusiastic and generous. I do not punish mistakes, but try to encourage the development of good study habits, rather than just feeding answers. With writing, I believe it is most important to give constructive criticism that a writer can use to develop his or her style further. In my free time, I like to play video games or practice guitar. Or just sleep!... Get to know...

...and middle school students improve their overall academic performance and their grades on state tests, in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. I am fluent in French and I enjoy teaching tricks on handling French grammar and literature. My goal is to help students overcome their apparent weaknesses, and support them in acquiring a sense of mastery of the subjects they are interested in. I strongly believe that empowered students make happier students.

...Every class matters and they all empower students to accomplish great things in the future. My teaching philosophy extends from this; I like to relate all material to real life examples. This not only allows for improved comprehension of the subject matter, but it also allows students to understand why it's important -- increasing their passion for their own education. Currently, I'm focusing on math and writing. Those areas are where my expertise lies, and...

...more rigorous environment of St. Paul's. While an undergraduate at Columbia University, I taught SAT prep courses. I will be going to law school in the fall, and until then I am continuing my passion for teaching with Varsity Tutors! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student. Whether you're studying for chemistry test or analyzing a work of literature, prepping for the SAT or the LSAT, I make sure...

...try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations...

...thoroughly enjoy. From casual tutoring of peers during my undergraduate career to tutoring full-time after graduation, the cognitive process is something that has always intrigued me and tutoring allows me to witness it firsthand. My specialties include Macro/Microeconomics, Finance, Accounting and Business Management. I am a graduate of the University of Central Florida where I earned Bachelor's Degrees in Economics & Finance. The nature of an economy and how individual decisions come together to shape...

...finance at St. John's University. Throughout my academic career, I have found that I enjoy helping others succeed, and that is my goal for all of my students! I have aided both middle and high school students with subjects like math and English, and love to see the results when they get a higher grade than they thought was possible. I believe students are capable of whatever they want to achieve, and I would like...

...Reading Partners taught me how to adapt a given curriculum to an individual student's goals and needs. Villa El Salvador taught me how to connect with students from a completely different linguistic and cultural background. Finally, Chapman University's Center for Academic Success taught me how to expand my range from basic reading and writing skills to different areas of literature, essay construction and writing, and foreign languages, specifically German and Spanish. My strongest subjects include...

...degrees from Columbia University in New York. As an attorney who has lived and studied abroad, my teaching style is influenced by my broad experiences and big-picture mentality, understanding that students learn in different ways. I believe the most important thing in teaching is to frame the problem in a way that the student can understand what the bigger questions are, and to create their own frameworks to address issues without outside assistance. I also...

...in their understanding. I easily identify the learning style unique to each student and can teach to suit his or her needs. I am able to tell quickly how a particular student thinks and best learns, and from there I can either make the lessons more game-like or memory based. In every case, I approach the subject or concerning area from the most basic root and build from there. I have been working with children...

...high school with an IB Diploma in 2010. After high school, I headed down south to North Carolina where I studied at Duke University. I created my own interdisciplinary major and graduated in May 2014. During my time in college, I was lucky to spend a semester studying in South Africa at the University of Cape Town and return to the country the next summer to conduct independent research. After graduating from Duke, I accepted...