Certified Tutors From CUNY Brooklyn College

...a goal; for instance, using techniques I learned receiving math tutoring to help a student struggling in the same area. I believe it is important for students to understand their capability to solve a problem – my tutoring style involves an interactive approach in which I work from the bottom up with students, allowing them...

...Cross, and I have been a high school Social Studies teacher for past eight years. My only mission here is to provide services that will allow you all to successfully pass the Regents exam. Whether you are taking the US or Global Regents or just want some extra studying to be prepared for a class,...

...Creative Writing from Brooklyn College and my MFA in Creative Writing (Poetry) from CUNY Hunter College. I am a great tutor because I am a strong writer and researcher, and I am good at communicating with students to help them understand and incorporate the skills necessary to do well in these areas. I currently am...

...sentence structure, style, voice, etc.) of reading and writing, whether it be for an essay prompt on an assigned novel or for SAT prep. By the end of a session, you'll be better equipped with skills that will help you not just with your current assignment but also with any reading or writing assignment in...

...we to believe? The only way is to develop a full background, with multiple viewpoints, and then to develop one's own opinions. My approach is to study history from a conceptual framework, rather than chronological, to fully understand how the ideas of other times laid the foundations for our ongoing society today.

...of view, why 1+1=2, why x*y=z or why "knock" only has one 'k' sound. Kids have a lot going on in their academic and personal lives, so I take time to talk to my students, take a few steps back from the problem and understand how they're tackling the problem. I've found that this conversation...

...people call me Defendi. I am so glad to be here. This is a wonderful time in my life. Teaching people is one of my favorite things to do. I am kind and patient. I will always try my best to make things easier and more interesting during my tutoring sessions. I am here to...

...to help students learn and remember the academic skills that they need to be successful. My love to teach + patience + teaching experience = the perfect tutor for your child and you. If your child needs enrichment or remediation, it would be my pleasure to work with him/her and hear those words that always...

...opportunities open up for you. My father started teaching me Algebra when I was in the fourth grade and since I was always good at it, math has been my favorite subject. From this experience I know that when math subjects are explained properly, it can be a simple concept that everyone can understand.... My teaching philosophy is to constantly review new topics after they are taught. This reiterates the learning and keeps them fresh in...

...worked for ten years as public librarian where I had the opportunity to tutor students of all ages and abilities in mathematics of all levels. Presently, I work full-time for a large non-profit organization in a management position where I combine technology and statistical analysis to make purchasing decisions as well as design efficient workflow...

...begin with, that attracted me to the subject of Mathematics. In addition, the joy of making our young ones understand the subject and positioning them to take advantage of future possibilities such knowledge offers is a priceless fulfillment for me. With these as my basic reasons for being an educator, it has always given me...

...in real life. Currently, I am a college student at Brooklyn College majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Music Technology. As a Computer Science major, I've come to appreciate languages like XHTML, CSS, Java and Processing and while I know how to code in C++, I tend to stay away from it because Java...

...cognitive formation. That grew into studying neuroeconomics and ultimately pursuing a more business oriented framework for my second BS and Masters. My tutoring experience is both through my professional development in counseling my peers as well as working with all ages substitute teaching throughout Silicon Valley. Being a father of an honor student has also...

...with anyone that has ever come to me for academic tutoring. Aside from coaching and teaching I am able to offer advice on not only a single science class, but also offer guidance in pursuing science based careers such as researchers, doctorates, technicians, and medicine. Incidentally, I encourage anyone that comes to me to openly...

...on their level. I have experience modifying lessons and helping struggling learners as well as working with students to get ahead. Throughout the years, I have had all categories of students including special needs students. For the past 6 years I have been tutoring and have had much success. All my private students working one...

...a one-time opportunity, a mentality I would recommend for everyone sitting for this exam. During my time as an undergraduate I taught in the Peer Health Exchange program - a program in which I traveled to various under-privileged high schools in Brooklyn and taught classes about a selected health topic. I also have experience tutoring...

...note of how they deal with being stuck. This is crucial in physics and math because at some point everyone "hits a wall" so to speak. I find the solution to this is having the student work through lots of problems with careful prompting to get them used to thinking on their feet. I'm also...

...to grasp the material are weak. I find that the lack of fundamentals is the key reasons people struggle grasping a subject matter, specifically in math and sciences. I hope to help a student learn the basis for their struggles and introduce them to how to learn more than what to learn. Understanding one's own...

...when I entered college mainly for elementary aged students. Currently, I work with an after school program where I work with large groups of students with ages ranging from 4-12 years old. I love being able to help someone who is struggling to grasp a concept. This is something I believe I excel at, and...

...I am currently working for Lefferts Gardens Charter School as a 1st grade special education teacher. In these positions I am responsible for creating interactive lessons in English language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. In addition, I implemented positive reinforcement system to help with classroom management and reward good behavior. I am detail oriented...