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I am a dynamic educator with experience as a tutor and teacher to a range of students from elementary to university levels of education. My recent experience as a Lead ELA teacher at New York City's fastest growing charter school has equipped me to deliver expert instruction in reading, writing and comprehension. My university course of study at NYU was in Linguistics and Anthropology and I am currently in candidacy for a Master of Education degree in the Anthropology and Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. My passions include understanding people, the human condition and how words and language shape our worldview. Thus, whether teaching math or reading, my firm belief is in the power of understanding. Every student can achieve excellence when (s)he relates to the subject matter on a real world level - this is central to my pedagogy. For fun, I enjoy singing, dancing, writing poetry and spending time with loved ones. I look forward to meeting you and learning with you!

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Jolisa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Graduate Degree: Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Education, Education

Hobbies

reading, writing poetry, singing, dancing

Tutoring Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Art
Basic Computer Literacy
Creative Writing
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Handwriting
High School English
High School Writing
Math
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Other
Phonics
Poetry
Public Speaking
Technology and Coding
Test Prep
TOEFL Prep
Writing