Cy: Lower East Side tutor
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Welcome! My name is Cy - and I've been working with students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed.
My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of subjects.
I look forward to working with you and helping you bring all your skills to the table.
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Undergraduate Degree: Antioch College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Graduate Degree: Stanford University - Masters, Ancient Historical/Classical
When not working with students, I enjoy hiking in the woods behind my house, collecting mineral specimens, and doting on my three cats.
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- Adult Literacy
- American Literature
- AP Music Theory
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- AP US History
- AP World History
- Biology
- College Level American History
- College World History
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ESL/ELL
- Essay Editing
- GED Prep
- GED Math
- GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
- GED Science
- GED Social Studies
- High School Biology
- High School English
- High School Level American History
- High School Level American Literature
- High School World History
- High School Writing
- History
- IB Extended Essay
- Math
- Middle School
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Phonics
- Pre-Algebra
- PSAT Critical Reading
- PSAT Writing Skills
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- Science
- Social Studies
- Spelling Bee
- SSAT Prep
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- SSAT- Middle Level
- SSAT- Upper Level
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Test Prep
- US Constitutional History
- World History
- World Religions
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
Working with students for ten years has taught me that an educator has to meet the student at his or her level. It's my job to listen deeply - especially with regard to what the student needs to do to succeed. Together, we can then move forward to launch the student on a successful path.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Regardless of subject, the point of a first session is determining why the student needs help. Is there a test looming in the near future? Is the student struggling with material and looking for a boost? Does the student need a study companion? As we work together during that first session, I pay attention to how the student gets information. For example, if a student has reading comp issues, I will try to devise ways to present the material in an engaging and memorable fashion.