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...the various levels of my classrooms and enjoyed finding interesting ways to engage them. While I really enjoyed being in a classroom, I missed the one on one aspect of tutoring and I found myself picking up extra opportunities after work to do so. My experience has made me comfortable assessing a students needs and planning individualized lessons to help them succeed. I really enjoy teaching Writing, Literature, ESL and Spanish and I believe that...

...I also have a history of success on standardized tests, which I attribute to various test-taking strategies that I teach when helping students prepare for these exams. I have worked as a trained Peer Tutor at the Sweetland Center for Writing, led a study group at the Science Learning Center, and tutored independently in subjects ranging from Literary Analysis to Chemistry. I have a knack for simplifying complex ideas, whether literary or scientific, and my...

...Writing Fellow. I also tutored middle and high school students in their math, science, and English coursework, as well as providing ACT prep for them. Following my undergrad, I was accepted to Teach For America and trained and taught as an early elementary education teacher in all content areas for four years (while also teaching elementary visual arts in the fourth year). During this time, I was the primary first grade Math curriculum planner for...

...and I have traveled to 25 countries. I love Geography and History. My teaching philosophy is to look at it not merely as a recitation of facts, but as a means of understanding cultures and politics different from our own. I have taught people from age 4 to 40, in one-on-one, small group and large classroom settings. I spent a year in Taiwan as an ESL teacher. I enjoy students of all ages, but there's...

...from my subsequent experiences, as most were from wealthy families from surrounding suburban cities. Nonetheless, the experience was still valued, as it gave me further insight into the cultural differences of parenting styles in affluent populations. During the fall semester of 2011, I worked a project entitled The Me and My Family Project, and was supervised by Professor Patrick Davies. The main focus of this project was to examine why children who are exposed to...

...this love of people and words to help others find the importance of empathy, potential, and patience, both in my teaching and writing. I deeply believe in the importance of the scientific method, as well the impact of voice through words, and hope to give others the gift of expressing themselves elegantly and powerfully, whether in an academic or personal sense. I work to solve problems through a creative lens, so students can learn that...

...a degree in mathematics, I have experience tutoring math, physics, and economics. I have worked as a stockbroker on Wall Street and as an assistant in energy research at both NYU and City College; I am currently applying to PhD programs in applied mathematics. Born and raised in New York by a French mother and American father, I speak French and English bilingually and have traveled extensively in France, Japan, and West Africa. I am...

...in real world contexts through which students can relate to their own life. When teaching literature and culture to advanced students, this real world focus comes across through my enthusiasm and passion for the experience of life through another world - the world through Spanish. In addition to teaching and tutoring, I enjoy reading all kinds of literature, playing chess, organizing activities at my university, spending time with friends and riding my bike around New...

...a nationally touring stand up comedian. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making learning fun, and showing students how the subject is relevant to their life in a very practical way. I'm also a big believer in self learning; whenever possible I try to guide the students to the point where they can find the answer on their own, rather...

...helped many middle school and high school students improve their grades and/or prepare for standardized tests. While I'm comfortable teaching in many subject areas, my specialty is standardized test preparation. In addition to having a strong understanding of the subject matter covered on these exams, test-taking strategy is a strength of mine, including time management and general multiple choice strategy. I was a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction in high school and...

...education starts with collaboration and ends with incorporating feedback. I am confident my career experience and educational background have provided me with the tools to be an exemplary tutor for your child. As a New York City Teaching Fellow, I became a certified secondary school teacher and earned a Master's in Education. My passion for education was shown by ending my first year raising my school’s science achievement level by 250%, earning the highest state...

...Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. At Colgate, I was involved in the Hamilton Central School Tutoring Program, through which I was responsible for team tutoring 10 elementary-aged students in French on a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham...

...to success in all students' lives and strive to instill this belief in all of my students. Language acquisition of any kind opens up many new opportunities and advancements, both professional and personal. I believe that tutoring is a partnership with the student, family,and myself. It is a cohesive relationship that has a main priority to set educational goals and reach them together. I strive to not only meet, but exceed those goals in the...

...librarian, I had to get my rebellion in somewhere. But ever since I was introduced to Kurt Vonnegut in college, reading has been an obsession. I've spent years trying to force this love into gum snapping high school students, and when I see that spark of awareness that some of us get from reading great books, it makes up for all the swings and misses on students who just want to get the grade and...

...workers. I work with students of all ages and experience levels. I specialize in humanities and Chinese language instruction. Because I am currently a student myself, I can truly empathize with students' concerns and frustrations. My passion for the subjects I tutor enables me to enthusiastically engage with students, help them discover their strengths, and find solutions to their weaknesses. I love helping students achieve their potential and explore their academic interests. I love traveling,...

...I've tutored high school and middle school students. I've enjoyed every part of it and love when I see my students finally "get it." My goal as your tutor isn't to make you "like" writing. Instead, I'm dedicated to helping you figure out your learning style, and how you can most effectively write those lovely, or pesky, essays. I am also great at helping in the areas of reading comprehension, grammar, and literature. These all...

...junior high and high school students in various subjects but mostly in critical reading and writing. I particularly enjoyed helping students with essay writing because it was personally fulfilling to see their progress in a skill that has lifelong value and will have positive impact on all of their future endeavors. I also spent a year interning at the NYU Child and Family Policy Center where I worked with kids ages 2-7 who were participating...

Non-traditional Premed applicant. B.S. in Biology at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Pursing higher education with a passion for teaching.... I believe a fundamental goal of teaching is to inspire curiosity and genuine interest in subject matter. There are many ways to teach and to learn, and an effective teacher is familiar with more than one.... Make the student feel at ease, especially if this is their first time being tutored. After that, figure out what...

...student. I am passionate about teaching in a way that students need to learn - in other words, working to their strengths in order to best suit their learning styles. I love to use a wide variety of manipulatives and other visual aids when teaching math, as well as visual organizers and conversational dialogue to work through a writing process. I base my teaching methods on the unique needs of each student, whether it is...

...yet again reminded that you learn the most about a subject through teaching it, even areas you already have a strong competence and knowledge in. I work a lot through interdisciplinary methods, visual learning and storytelling, and try as much as I can to incorporate other senses and games into the learning process where appropriate. I have great fun teaching and sharing my testing tips, knowledge, hard-won writing and reading skills and that is ultimately,...