Award-Winning PRAXIS Tutors in Syracuse, NY

...just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A good teacher must help students recognize their individual learning styles, discover any flaws in their foundation knowledge, set reasonable goals, and look for deeper meanings behind why a problem is best solved a certain way. Moreover, she taught me the importance of concise communication, organization and empathy when teaching. I think that not only is teaching more similar to coaching than lecturing and assigning...

...would work in the language lab to help my peers increase their proficiency with Spanish and French. After graduating from high school with my IB diploma, I attended New York University, where I majored in Politics and Spanish. I then attended Loyola Marymount University where I received my master's degree in Urban Education. I have worked in education for the past 6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles....

...and chemistry. I am looking forward to helping as many students reach their academic goals as I can while I'm here. Outside of Tutoring I am an athlete and an avid singer. I mostly sing with 2 barbershop choruses here in the area and I have a long history of acapella singing. I played football and baseball in high school and play basketball whenever I can find a good game. I have a B.A. in...

...since then, have gained a wealth of teaching experience with students of diverse backgrounds. I have worked with students as young as third grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students'...

...the Richmond, VA area, and I am an avid bibliophile. I take great pride in creating customized learning plans for students, helping them not only learn history, but also see how it affects their own lives. I am passionate about a wide range of Social Studies topics, which helps me bring a great enthusiasm to my work. My mantra as a tutor is: "My goal is your success". I am here to help you succeed....

...to be explored. Always be seeking, improving, and wondering. I have taught middle school for 12 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success. In my spare...

...and being flexible in various situations. I enjoy creating lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take into account what motivates my students, what their interests are, learning styles and what challenges they face (if applicable). I believe that every person deserves to learn and to be challenged to reach his or her potential. I am passionate about supporting my students and teaching them...

...an undergraduate student at Northeastern University majoring in Speech Language Pathology. I enjoy working with individuals to build upon their strengths and give them the tools they need to succeed. I have good study and organizational skills, and I have many tips and tricks to help individuals improve test scores. I really enjoy helping people to reach their full potential in each subject area, and I will do my best to explain concepts in a...

...Literature and Arabic. In college, I started tutoring students of all ages. I assisted them in various areas of study, including essay and Arabic grammar. After college, I worked at a refugee center with children of immigrants. I helped them to adjust to a new environment, while simultaneously adapting to the public school curriculum. I am also a certified ESL/TESOL teacher and have experience teaching groups of students as well as providing individual lessons. Working...

...is Pravalika. I would love to be your math or statistics tutor. I specialize in algebra 1/2, pre algebra and statistics. I also can help you prepare for the math section of any of the following tests: SAT, ACT, GRE, and PRAXIS. A nice-to-know fact about me is that I used to be a teaching assistant in graduate school and I got a perfect score on the math section of all 4 tests.

...of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in the classes. I love working with students. I love to help them learn and I enjoy getting to know them. My hobbies are reading, cross-stitch, knitting, and taking online classes. I love to...

...an MBA. I have over 20 professional years advocating and giving a voice to the issues plaguing communities, 10 years in the classroom as a Substitute Teacher and countless years as a tutor. I have extensive experience with learners who have other contributing factors which hinder them academically. It is my belief all students are able to achieve academic success and I work tireless to identify strategies to assist them in overcoming hurdles. I tutor...

...and Spanish. In undergrad as a Nutrition major at UNC Chapel Hill, I took took elective courses in Spanish and Biology, along with the Chemistry minor that I was required to complete. My Math background comes from attending a rigorous Science and Math boarding school, the North Carolina School of Science and Math(NCSSM) where I completed 5 courses of college-level mathematics. In graduate school at UNC Chapel Hill and in my professional work, I have...

...stimulate an interactive learning environment. For a successful learning experience, the learner needs to be an active participant with the teacher providing instruction, guidance, and support. I strive to promote a positive learning experience, build rapport, stimulate learner enthusiasm, and achieve academic goals. This approach has shown to be effective in increasing confidence, motivation, and independence. I have experience tutoring elementary through graduate school students in a variety of different subjects. I believe that it...

...STAAR. In regards to the reading assessment, I have a success rate of 100 of my students meeting the Approaches Grade Level (passing), 97 met the Meets Grade Level (passing), and 62 were Masters Grade Level (passing). When there was a writing assessment in place, 100 of my students achieved the minimum score, 100 met the Level II phase in score, 97 met the Recommended Level, and 32 were deemed Advanced. My primary goal is...

...my Ph.D. in the Spring of 2021. I have worked extensively in the field of education - from teaching special education to working as a consultant for the state department of public instruction. I am passionate about special education and reading as a subject area. As a lifelong learner, I greatly appreciate the importance of education. In my spare time I enjoy reading, hanging out with my rescue dog, walking and DIY projects.

...experience as an English and History teacher, I have proofread countless essays and writing prompts. I am a tutor of college entrance essays for local teens, and I also review documents for a local business before they are listed for press release. In addition to these experiences, I have braved many open-mic poetry slams for over a decade. I have even been interviewed by the New York Times and ESPN for work in my family's...

...from Touro College. I am licensed in Early Childhood Special Education in Virginia and recently completed certification in TEFL/TESOL. I have experience working in both general and special education in private and public school settings. I like to tutor with a student-centered approach using meta-cognition, or constant reflection on one's learning. In addition to tutoring/teaching, I am also a freelance writer for various publications and have published some poetry as well. I enjoy spending time...

...to differentiate instruction, and meet the needs of all learners. I strive to always create a learning community that is engaging, fun, and fosters students' social emotional development. I hold my Teacher of Elementary K-6 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities certifications. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching with a Major in Teaching K-6 and Students with Disabilities. Having taught piano, vocal, guitar, and music theory for many years to students students with...

...education. I have 25 years of experience in teaching in the classroom (K-12), along with the gifted and talented program, Science, Math, English, and creative thinking. My career also included being the Director of a Master of Arts in Teaching graduate program and faculty development. At the University level, I have taught graduate students and undergraduate students in subject matters of Education, Teacher Preparation, and Global Learning. I earned my PhD in Education at the...