Award-Winning ISEE Tutors serving Clarkstown, NY

...Re for almost twenty-five years. I believe that teaching or tutoring is a journey best taken together. Since I have been over the ground before, many many times, I am familiar with some of the pitfalls and many of the shortcuts; and can provide a perspective which many students will find helpful. I see my...

...have. This gives students the opportunity to understand the how and why of language as opposed to simply memorizing arbitrary rules. Finally, with a Chinese minor from Georgetown and a Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) proficiency of 5 (fluent), and having learned Chinese myself as a foreign language, I feel equipped to...

...working with many different grades, age ranges and learning styles. I have great patients and will take my time to make sure all students feel motivated and comfortable while learning. I will make sure all students achieve their goals and make an improvement in the classroom. Looking forward to working with you :)

...tutoring for the past 8 years. During my tutoring sessions, I strive to impact knowledge to my students to help them grasp the concept and to make them feel confident to independently solve problems on their own. My goal is to teach you how to learn so that you can solve problems independently!... Passionately committed to excellence.

...for 3 years. I graduated from Marist College in 2014 with a degree in Psychology/Elementary Education/Special Education K-6. I feel that my psychology background helps to understand why a child might be struggling or how their frustrations may be hindering their learning. I strive as an educator to meet the needs of all students so...

...music theory section. I tailor design course syllabi and lesson plans in accordance to students' explicit study goals and preferences. Outside music territory, I frequently tutored subjects on English reading and writing through K-12. I have provided sufficient instructions for ISEE from lower to upper levels, HSPT and SHSAT, my students have demonstrated significant improvements...

...received a BA with honors in Comparative Literature. I just returned from a year teaching English in a French lyce (high school) and hope to carry over my teaching experience abroad into well-honed tutoring on this platform. My specialties are ESL, test preparation, and humanities subjects, especially literature, philosophy, US history and French and Spanish...

...like to suggest extra materials for students to work on between sessions.) I'm looking forward to working with your student and I'm happy to answer all questions or schedule a lesson! (If you are curious, ask me about my stint in Japan where I had over 4000 students in 2 years as well as my...

...While at school, I refined my writing and vocabulary skills and deepened my knowledge of American history. I would love to help current students improve in those subjects in any way I can. I have tutored and taught students for several years and in a variety of different environments. I like to craft my lessons...

...can progress with confidence toward their goals and in their future endeavors. I've worked with kids of all temperaments in my time as a camp counselor (3 years 1st-11th grade) so I know that not every kid is as motivated as others or as good at certain subjects, though with the right help they can...

...a lifelong interest in math, which I was able to further develop with extra-curricular enrichment. One of the largest advantages of private tutoring is the increased engagement and attention between the student and material. I believe that fostering a love of mathematics is possible in any student and would be thrilled to help students both...

...high school students in history, reading comprehension, and writing composition at a community center in downtown Manhattan called the Door. I have a passion for studying people and cultures and have found great success teaching my students to both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often...

...It is more important to learn how to solve a problem. When I encounter a problem that seems impossible, instead of simply giving up, I go back to my basics. Instead of focusing on what I do not know, I look at what information is given to me. I also look at the problem from...

...As a bilingual writer for the State Department and two publishing companies, I've learned effective writing skills I love to share with students. I believe that each individual learns differently, so I tailor my teaching strategies to every student's needs. Seeing students overcome challenges and meet their goals is always the highlight of my day....

...teaching style is also very spontaneous, intuitive, and innovative. I???ve found that an interactive approach works best. When students are engaged with the materials and encouraged to make connections for themselves, both inside and outside the classroom, they naturally self-motivate, learn faster, and remember more. I???ve also found that making use of visual aids and...

...PhD in sociology and being a teacher. Today, I am a PhD student in Public and Urban Policy at The New School, and I am adjunct professor at Hunter College at the City University of New York. I like to use my academic trajectory as an example of the fact that hard work can get...

...everyday, have a mentor at The New York Times, am entrenched in the professional published poets circle, advise and edit scripts for screenwriters, and absolutely love helping others develop their voice, style, verbage and language intuition. I am a quick and informative editor when it comes to tightening a piece, or rather embellishing creative writing...

...in the picture and the article that all I basically had to do during that class was sit back and watch them all become team players, getting into a big group on their own. They were gleaning English words they knew from each other and after twenty minutes were able to give me a summary...

...During tutoring sessions, observers will notice that I will usually ask a series of questions designed to allow the learner to reach a correct conclusion on his or her own. This teaching strategy develops critical-thinking skills and provides a sense of personal satisfaction to the learner that does not come from being simply provided with...

...levels. During my undergrad, I worked at a high school with many disadvantaged students coming from a wide range of backgrounds. I have had experience working with some of the brightest students who are looking to excel and improve as well as experience with students who wish to never look at a chemistry or math...