Certified Tutors From Mercy College

...I have worked with severely autistic students and emotional disturbed students as well. As a teacher in District 75, I have learned several different teaching strategies that helped my students meet many of their IEP goals. Being that I have a vast background in working with students with disabilities, I have strategies that help both...

...I have had the pleasure to see my students grow into competent and successful beings. Their confidence grew with our sessions, and they realized that they can do what they thought was the impossible. I enjoy tutoring and teaching because of these moments. There aren’t many professions when you get to help people and see...

...to be amazing and have developed projects that make learning about it more interesting. I must admit that like many students, I hated math growing up, but somehow math found its way into my heart (throughout my ten years of teaching) and it refuses to leave! When I am not teaching, I am swimming, dancing,...

...help the kids. I received my Masters in Earth Science. I have been teaching science for eight years in the New York City System specifically in the Bronx. I am eager to help students in small groups or one on one. Teaching in such a diverse environment really helped in my classroom management and differential...

...teacher during a tutoring session. (Research suggests that student retention increases to 90 percent when the student is asked to teach a concept or skill to another person.) Also, students will sometimes be asked to tell me everything they know about a topic, then be encouraged to write down a series of questions they may have....

...and bring us to a deeper understanding of each other. I really love working with children and helping them to discover abilities that they might not even know that they possess. For nearly a decade now I have had the privilege of working with young people of all ethnicities at a local summer camp as...

...Science and Spanish Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies. My work experience includes over three years of teaching experience. During that time, I created lesson plans, assessed data, and planned out goals for my students. My expertise is in Spanish and Math, but I have taught ELA, social studies, and science. Moreover, one...

...publishers and printing companies as they prepared their texts for print production in a global marketplace. My experience in public school teaching and in copy editing and proofreading helps me teach students the reading and writing skills required in academic and business communication. Data from students’ written work and assessments helps me plan curriculum that...

...great tutor is someone who is able to work off of the students' interest and make it part of their learning process, which is a quality I possess. I treat each session as if we are learning together, which we are. Outside of academia I enjoy playing video games, collecting comics, listening to all types...

...is very strong, that means nothing if I can not pass it on to people learning the subjects. That is where I take pride in my abilities though - my students over the years consistently praised my ability to take complex ideas and break them down into relatable and manageable ideas. I have seen countless...

...have been teaching for over five years. I have a passion for teaching. I love to see students accomplish their academic goals to become successful in life. I'm also bilingual speaking Spanish/English. My teaching philosophy is every child has a strengths, every child can reach their potential and every child can learn.... My philosophy of teaching is that all students are should receive equal education and become successful, productive citizens in society.

...I understand that feeling deeply. My personalized sessions focus on phonics, decoding, and multisyllabic reading using structured, multisensory OG instruction, paired with EF strategies that help learners stay organized, focused, and confident. I believe real progress happens when students are supported academically and cognitively. Sessions are engaging, research-based, and always delivered with patience and care....

...in on the multiple intelligences. I implement a well structured learning hour. A lesson will consist of modeling for the student, student practice by motivating students and focusing on their strengths while gently helping them with their academic weaknesses. In the last five minutes of each session, I incorporate writing in a journal, so students...

...Mercy College with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and concentration in Special and General Education. I began teaching 4th grade Special Education students in 2000 and continued teaching until 2013 in various capacities K-12. Although I am able to teach all subjects, my strengths are reading, comprehension, phonics and basic math. I also, worked as...

...they were about instructing others. Since then, my commitment to support the development and self-improvement of others has not wavered. Ten years as a public school teacher equates to approximately 2,000 students and was a pivotal time in cultivating skills as an instructional designer. It was also critical in honing my abilities as a facilitator...

...is so important and should be a fun experience for everyone. By helping students on an individual level, I hope to make learning science more enjoyable. Biology is my specialty but can help explain basic concepts in Chemistry and Physics as well. I have helped a variety of students, ranging from 2nd grade to undergraduate...

...teaching and sharing my love of learning with my students. Specifically, I love sparking within them a sense of awe and admiration for the challenging ideas with which their amazing minds can grapple! I enjoy tutoring because I believe that every student should have access to a high quality of education. I love the opportunity...

...creative writing, composition and I truly enjoy teaching them all! My teaching philosophy is to make the material exciting in a creative way and using guided discovery. When I am not teaching I like the outdoors, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, skiing and hiking. I also enjoy writing and I am a professional writer. Whay truly delights me...

...I have been teaching for 10 years. I am very confident that together your child and I can work to gain high levels of success. I make learning fun and work with many different styles of teaching to integrate and reiterate the information being taught. I am here to help you in any way possible...

...I went to medical school in Brooklyn, NY. During medical school I continued developing my passion for teaching. Running tutoring sessions for my peers and underclassmen, organizing a medical education and exposure program for high school students known as HPREP, creating educational materials in the form of video demonstrations, and eventually being hired as an...