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...musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students learn, develop, and grow both as students and as individuals. My goal is to build the confidence and skills each student needs to become a successful independent and lifelong learner. To continue my own learning, I am an avid reader and an extensive traveler; my most recent trips include Italy and South Africa. I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, painting, music,...

...thirteen weeks. I also was a long term substitute for three months teaching five classes of juniors. Currently, I am a sixth grade language arts long term substitute, a different world from high school, but nonetheless rewarding. In addition to my classroom experiences, I also taught GED English prep for a year, and am currently the after school site coordinator for an elementary school. Together, I have varied experiences working with students grades K-12, and...

...Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a M.S. in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven. I have always had an interest in teaching but that interest was heightened when I began working as an undergraduate mentor for the biology department at RPI. I was fortunate enough to continue a position as a teaching assistant for the forensic science department at UNH. I believe that education is one of the most important things that one can...

...and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master’s degrees in Children’s Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student’s love for literacy at the same time as their...

...worked at schools including Columbia University, Fairfield University, Southern Illinois University, and the language learning company ELS. In my past five years of teaching, I have taught students from kindergarten to university level. My most recent experiences the past couple of years has been teaching adults and young adults academic English; this includes reading skills, writing skills, organization, vocabulary enhancement, speaking fluency, grammar, technology, and research skills. I also have taught academic English writing skills...

...over 30 years of classroom experience. I have taught Reading at every level from Pre-K to College Prep. Additionally, I have helped prepare students for most NY State Regents Exams. My Certifications include Permanent NY State Cert. in Spec. Ed K-12, Social Studies 7-12, and four NY City Licenses in a variety of Subjects. Also, I am a published writer and have been nominated for an award by a Hamptons magazine. Your student's success and...

...So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and...

...well as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My philosophy for learning is learning should be fun. This happens when the teacher knows what teaching style works best for the student. I look forward to working with you and helping you grow in your area of...

...of STEM fields, I also have experience editing written documents, as well as tutoring elementary school reading and grammar. I enjoy teaching because I love to help people learn. I understand that everyone learns in different ways, so I try to teach using multiple approaches. I believe that with persistence and care, anyone can succeed. With that in mind, whether you or your child needs just one session to brush up or several recurring sessions...

...As you can see, I have been a lifelong lover of language, which has been reflected in both my personal and professional life. As a teacher and tutor, I aim to meet students where they are and to provide individualized instruction with an eye toward their academic goals. I believe that a good teacher must be responsive and reflective. As part of my practice, I like to provide my professional expertise, while also remaining open...