Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Schenectady County, NY

...of Reading, P-12 *Taught in public and private schools at the secondary level (grades 6-12) for 10 years *Taught at the college level for 10 years, and assessed students seeking college credit for life experience *Teach online French and Spanish classes, elementary level to adult, using many real-life, online materials; tutor students *Former item writer...

...study effectively and remember information. I have developed a desire to help people achieve their educational goals and succeed in an academic setting. I first began substitute teaching in the 1990s and felt like I was really making an impact on students' motivation to learn. I completed my student teaching in Spanish in 2003 at...

...interests. When I need inspiration for teaching, I visit the UNESCO website where I am reminded that education is a global effort. While doing research for my graduate project, I came across a document called Education 2030, which also influences my teaching philosophy. The document states that, "Learners should be able to link their learning...

...myself in creating individual and creative approaches to learning that inspire children. I hold a masters degree in Curriculum, Development, and Evaluation with permanent certification in Elementary Ed. For N through 6th grade. I also received my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have tutored students in Reading, Math, Language Arts, and studying skills. I...

...retain the information being taught. It is for this reason, I incorporate relevant games, songs, and activities to reinforce skills and differentiate instruction. While the majority of my experience was gained through internships, externships, peer tutoring, and homeschooling; I am confident I can lead students to achieve their goals. Any student seeking to improve their...

...Business degree in Accounting. I went on to pass the CPA exam and start practicing as an Accountant. Several years later I chose to stay home and raise my children, I went back to work 3 1/2 years ago at the same school my kids graduated from high school. I work with students in grades...

...they are learning is important. Once you know why you learn something you are much more inclined to focus and challenge yourself with it. I believe education is vital in the world today but more importantly having a desire and wanting to learn is significantly more important. I make it my goal to encourage students...

...education. I am very good at what I do: -I identify learning goals and specific needs and provide strategies to address them. - I tailor lessons to fit your interests, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. - I help to smooth out accents, improve fluency, and build confidence. - I teach the essentials of English grammar,...

I'm a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University, having studied Spanish and Theater! Other interests of mine include sewing, writing, directing, and reading, in addition to working on theater productions and practicing my Spanish language skills.

...Physics, two Electromagnetism classes (one for honor physics students and the other for electrical engineers), Signals and Systems, and Probability. I have also done coding in C and C++ through classes like Microprocessor Programming and Computer Organization. In high school I took through AP Calc AB (Calc 1), and I received a 2100 on my...

...we open our ears and eyes to learning, we allow ourselves to respect others and listen to new ideas. This, in turn, brings respect and admiration to us. By becoming a lifelong learner with an ambition for learning, we cannot become stagnate in knowing that we are always striving for more knowledge. Being stagnate tends...

...in California, I specialized in English/Language Arts and Social Studies/History but also taught at various times, mathematics, drama, and physical education. Working in a grades 6-12 private school in Vermont for 12 years, I continued to teach middle grades English but also taught grades 9-12. I received my undergraduate education at the University of Maine...

...to engage students in viewing and creating artwork. Along with teaching visual arts, I also have a background in teaching art history and dance. My favorite part about teaching is getting to know my students to incorporate their interests into learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, practicing yoga, watching movies/tv shows, and visiting...

...the trumpet and piano, however I have taken classes on every instrument. I incorporate music theory and aural skills into all music instruction. I am particularly passionate about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and bring that to the forefront of all of my teaching. During my 5 years at McGill University I took many broad range...

...IT industry for 20 years, spanning from working in the public sector to Fortune 500 companies. My technical expertise include Cisco technologies, cloud computing, and cyber-security. I've taught hundreds of professionals skills required for certification exams and real world knowledge to help them excel in their career. After my family, my passion is unlocking your...

...learning and teaching has been instilled in me from a young age. Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of working with children of varying learning abilities, tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs. My goal is to create a supportive and engaging environment where every learner can thrive and achieve...

...italic method of handwriting, which was the method used in the earliest published handwriting textbooks. Ever since then, for the past several decades I have been teaching students of all ages and abilities how to improve their handwriting. Usually, I teach individually and in small groups; I have also taught large groups. (My largest class...

...primary tutoring focus is Financial Accounting, where I am confident in my ability to help students build a strong foundation and improve their comprehension alongside their coursework. However, my passion for history remains strong, and I am equally confident in guiding students through historical concepts, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Whether in accounting or history,...

...of Education at a museum, I build curriculum, and created programs to bring local history to schools in my area as a traveling and on-site teacher. And though I'm passionate about teaching history, three years ago I discovered online teaching and ESL learners (I'm also TEFL certified). I soon found that I love connecting with...

I have over thirty years combined experience as an elementary classroom teacher and as a reading teacher. I have always maintained a love of teaching and a strong dedication to my students, families and profession. I have a thorough understanding of reading assessments, interventions, and educational materials to focus on student learning needs and styles.