Certified Tutors From Teachers College at Columbia University

...college, I coordinated a reading program with local elementary school students that took place once a week. I also tutored at my college's writing center, working with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor,...

...for themselves. I believe the best tutor is one that allows the student to grow by helping them develop the skills necessary for success. I have taught students at every skill level, from Special Education to Advanced Placement. Each person learns differently, and it is my challenge to reach that student and show them how...

...to accommodate students within the Common Core. My strongest skill set lies in literacy and I enjoy teaching history (especially American!). While I am new to PA/NJ, I am familiarizing myself with the local Standardized Tests and have experience prepping students for similar tests. Aside from teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling and outdoor activities.

...Test. I taught high school biology at a public high school in New Jersey for three years and really enjoyed working with students. Additionally, I've had success on the SAT and the GMAT exams, and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks with students or business school applicants who are gearing up for these...

...Capstone Project for Muchins first graduating class. This Senior Capstone Project is one that myself and the other senior English teacher led professional development workshops on for other Noble teachers this past fall to ensure the entire network is working towards meaningful senior goals for our students. These experiences have prepared me to integrate action...

...a NYC After School Program for "at risk" elementary, middle, and high school students. This experience inspired me to become a New York City substitute teacher and enroll in Teachers College, Columbia University. I graduated from Teachers College with a M.A. in Elementary Inclusive Education with a Gifted Extension and became a middle school math...

...University Teachers College. I am very familiar with the ELA curriculum. I am very good at scaffolding assignments to take students step by step and teach them how to think about literature and analysis. I have taught reading comprehension strategies that helps to understand the material on a deeper level. I connect well with students...

...not just in one area but in all. I have experience in common core pushing students to expand their close reading skills and defend their point of view. As a tutor I also know that students who are engaged in fun, authentic activities will be much more engaged in their learning. As a tutor I...

...graduate training. I've enjoyed working with students at each of these levels; it has enhanced my practice, encouraging me to identify the embedded skills within a task, and adapt my pedagogy to meet the needs of each individual. When I'm not working with students, you'll find me curled up with a good book, exploring one...

...one-on-one, in camps, and more, since I was in high school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects and grades, I am most passionate about teaching Reading and Math at the Elementary level. Part of the reason I am drawn to the field of education is because teachers must be life-long learners. I am...

...an arts and literacy non-profit in Chicago called Changing Worlds. The next summer as Education Intern I taught, organized lesson plans, and created lending library for a preschool for homeless children in Washington D.C. I have studied French for nine years and have studied abroad twice - once in Brest, Bretagne and once at Universit...

...which the student comprehends. In addition,I create a pace according to the student's personal growth instead of pacing according to school's curriculum. I believe student should be able to learn at their own learning pace and understand concepts by being provided many opportunities to discover patterns and explanations in their unique way.... I believe that all students should be able to learn at their own pace and discover patterns that will help in applying skills as...

...I began working at a charter school in Newark, NJ. I spent three years teaching second grade at that school until moving into my current position as a curriculum designer for an educational organization. In my role as a curriculum designer, I work hard to prepare daily lessons for teachers around the country that lead...

...and I plan to use my degree to encourage elementary and middle school students to love and appreciate literature as much as I do. I love tutoring because I feel that individual attention is an important facet of the learning process. By working one-on-one with students tutors can learn more about students' interests and learning...

...grade - Adult and I worked with them to improve their reading decoding skills, comprehension skills, as well as writing skills. Through my course work I also gained knowledge and experience administering and analyzing variety of reading assessments to help me identify the needs and strengths of students. I believe I bring a lot of...

...and I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with students who are at various levels in their learning. For me, teaching and learning is a dual investment for teacher and student. I pride myself on creating optimal learning opportunities in which students can maximize their strengths, while simultaneously being empowered to take on...

...back to the field, again and again, is my love for helping others find their footing in a subject and in the classroom. When a student learns a new word, writes a correct sentence or reads a paragraph that seemed impossible before, I know that I'm contributing to their dream of academic success. That is...

...drove my education. I began by double majoring in anthropology and French at the University of New Mexico, and three short years later, I followed with an MA in anthropology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where I completed my research in my home away from home-France. As a tutor, I like to help...

...experiences as a learner to help understand the obstacles any student faces with challenging material and to provide scaffolds and supports to overcome those struggles. I have been working in education the last 12 years in a variety of contexts: teaching English as a foreign language as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan, test prep...

...Algebra in New York for the last year, while studying communication sciences and disorder. I believe is giving students the tools to find answers to problems independently, and making the underlying logic of the problem clear. Watching students gain understanding of new concepts and break down barriers in the academic careers is the true joy...