There's fun to be squeezed out of everything, even your biology homework. As a tutor, I strive to get my students to find genuine enjoyment in whatever it is they're working on. If a student can discover what is seriously interesting about the material, he or she is much more likely to succeed in the work. I excel at getting students excited and interested because I am actually interested in everything! My specialty is literature and writing (I have a thing for grammar), but I also get a big kick out of math and science, especially biology. I make humor a part of everything I do, and I am adept at tailoring my tutoring strategies to fit each student's needs. When not tutoring, you might find me writing questions for game shows like "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?" or watching old movies at the Film Forum. I also might be a LITTLE obsessed with my cat.

I am a Project Consultant and a retired Sustainment Systems Engineer with both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Operations Research-Statistics, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Statistics and 20+ years of experience with General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin.I am a firm proponent of continuous education, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my colleagues. I volunteer extensively and have tutored adult students in both qualitative and quantitative fundraising techniques. I have and will continue to leverage my: (1) Consulting, Lean Six Sigma and Black Belt (Analytical Continuous Improvement) training and experience and (2) extensive project management experience designing, improving, and implementing integrated systems of people, materials, and equipment to help my students develop an appreciation for mathematics and its application in everyday life. I will use my well-developed analysis and skills performing data modeling, simulation, and analysis to teach and enhance my students' organization and critical thinking skills. For example, I successfully managed integrated teams using my leadership skills to expedite the design, development, and delivery of an aircraft hardware modification to the U.S. Air Force 3 years ahead of schedule and $1.2 Million under budget.In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and swimming that both enrich my health and fitness and playing sports simulation games to generate statistics that I love to evaluate.

I studied Theatre, Philosophy, and Literature at Villanova University and earned a degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. I am a published writer and playwright and ran a theatre company in Philadelphia for several years

I am passionate about education and working with kids! I have obtained my teaching degree from Northern Kentucky University and I am certified to teach PreK-5th grade. I have tutored and taught all subjects and I have used a variety of teaching strategies. I mostly enjoy teaching reading and writing. Reading is extremely powerful for a child and is so enjoyable! I am dedicated to making a positive difference in your child's academic career.Outside of teaching I enjoy playing tennis, reading, and playing with my puppy!I am currently working on getting enrolled to start my masters degree online in social work.

While at USC (University of Southern California) I tutored extensively. Helping younger students was a huge part of my personal growth, as a person and a professional. After receiving my BA in History with a focus on Modern American History, I entered the business world, yet still continued to tutor for about five years. Now that I have 10+ years of professional experience, I have been lucky to travel (both for work and leisure) to seventeen countries, and counting! I have experience tutoring a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math and History. I am diligent about organization, and feel it is the key to success (in academia and otherwise!) In my spare time, I love reading (mostly American literature and scifi: Kerouac, Hemingway, J.D. Salinger, Orwell, etc.), basketball, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Before I began student teaching at P.S 149Q, I had doubts about teaching full-time. Not because I didn't like teaching, but because I doubted how effective I would be as an educator. Teachers' whom I've met throughout my journey had always described their jobs as a battlefield, and either ended their days' in victory or defeat. I've seen more defeated teachers than I want to admit, and could not help but feel insecure about my own abilities to make a difference. My mom said once that teaching was like performing surgery, explaining that I had the potential to shape a child's life. As I looked into my students' eyes during my first day of student teaching, I remembered her words of wisdom, and asked myself, "Can I do that?"I found the answer to that question midway through my student teaching. A student of mine was struggling immensely. My CT and I both knew he needed extensive one-on-one guidance; he seemed aware of that too. As I took him to the back of the room to help him with his math assignment, he had a dejected look on his face. I smiled at him and attempted to make him laugh, to no avail. His shame was like a leak, and it was bleeding from his body. Before I had a chance to say anything, he muttered, "I can't do this. I'm not learning." It wasn't said with heat, only miserable acceptance. I felt it then- a spark of defiance coursing through my body, and I knew that I couldn't let him continue believing that about himself. I turned his chair to face me, and I took his hands in mine. "Anthony," I said, "you have the ability to learn just like everyone else." He shook his head in disagreement. I nodded in return, smiling confidently. "Yes, you can," I continued, "your brain just learns differently from us." He looked at me then, and even though doubt still clouded his eyes, I also saw a glimmer of hope. "Common, lets work together to figure these questions out," I whispered enthusiastically.One period later, my desk indeed looked like a battlefield- manipulatives and eraser bits covered my entire desk; I was mentally exhausted. But the worksheet was complete, and Anthony was smiling a million dollar smile. "You did it, Anthony!" I said. He nodded and laughed giddily, clapping his hands. My heart burst with the joy and satisfaction of being able to restore Anthony's confidence, of giving him the hope to march onwards in his struggle to learn. That day I learned what teaching was all about- giving students the confidence that they can learn. Anthony didn't know this, but he also helped me realize that I wanted to continue doing that as an educator. While I finished student teaching and am still nervous, I am surer than ever that I picked the right career for myself. Anthony and I won that battle, and I anticipate many more victories to come.

I am a graduate of Hawaii Pacific University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and took 2 1/2 years of science based classes towards a Biology major initially having the goal of becoming a medical doctor. Growing up in Hawaii with parents from Europe and Asia, I've traveled extensively to visit family all around the globe. I worked as a Group Leader at the YMCA supervising a group of 90 kids (ages K-5) and also filled in for professors. My peers always joked that I was "teacher's pet." While I enjoy all things academic, I find learning languages and the culture behind them especially fascinating as they can provide a form of unity. I'm drawn to the ocean having lived in Hawaii, Southern California, and now Palm Beach County. In my free time I enjoy exploring the great outdoors and my guilty pleasure is watching random clips on Youtube while enjoying a good meal.

I have been teaching diverse groups of learners from middle schoolers to graduate students for almost 20 years now. My first MA in English and Spanish Linguistics I received from the Oldest School of Education in Russia in 2004. After that, I applied for a doctorate program at the same university with the purpose to immerse into academia, understand the theories and principles of teaching on a more profound level, as well as to teach college students. I worked at the same university for 4 years as an associate professor of English.In 2015 I relocated to the US as an international student seeking an MA in TESOL. In 2017, I accepted a job offer as a middle school ELA teacher and worked in this capacity for a year. In 2018, I decided to return back to academia and enrolled in the Ph.D. program at UNM. Currently, I am in the process of preparation of my research that explores socio-cultural mentoring of adult ESL learners.I have always been passionate about helping students as it is through their academic development and through being supported our society can get better.Throughout my career, I have taught Business English, English for Specific Purposes (Geography, Math, Art), General English, English Language Arts in middle school. I have also tutored Russian as a Foreign Language, ESL, and academic writing. At this time, my favorite professional activity is tutoring writing and providing my students with feedback on their writing assignments, particularly considering that in this time of my academic career I write a lot.When working with my students I always approach them with care and support to their academic and life situations and try to accommodate any needs they may have. I am passionate when explaining the material and always make sure that even the most challenging material becomes understandable and clear to my students through my scaffolding.

As a high school student and later on as an undergraduate student, I faced difficulties with some of my math courses and higher level chemistry courses. The main obstacle to my success in these courses was having teachers who did a poor job of explaining challenging topics. Frustrated and disappointed in my shortcomings, I retook Algebra I in high school and Organic Chemistry I, in college. Repeating these courses with new instructors allowed me a fresh opportunity to learn and master many of the challenging topics I had faced. With hard work and commitment to excellence, I earned 100 in Algebra I, and A+ in Organic Chemistry I.Among other life lessons, facing these two challenges showed me the power of good instructors, and more importantly, how to approach difficult topics. The best technique to understanding new concepts is to start with an easy related topic. For example, what is the atomic radius trend of periods in the periodic table? To understand the answer, you would need to know the electron affinities of metals and nonmetals. Knowing how metals and nonmetals behave, will allow you to understand electron affinities. In addition, understanding the octet rule and the desired electron state of each atom is essential to answering the question. Lastly, answering the question without understanding why nonmetals radius is smaller than metals is meaningless.My goal for each tutoring session is to get my students to change the way they approach answering science based questions. While the alternative approach of memorization might be helpful in humanities, it would be fruitless in science or math courses. Once you understand the why behind the answer, the next task is to practice working on a variety of questions. To efficiently maximize our time together, I come prepared with worksheets on many challenging topics. At the end of each session, I ask my students what topics they would like me to cover the next session. If applicable, I incorporate relevant regents questions.Although I am available for home tutoring, my strong preference is for library tutoring. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you.

I was born drawing, I think.I am an artist enthusiastic about math and science, and I have successfully infused both passions into a technique designed to guide students in a visual manner. My tactic of digesting conceptual math and science problems and re-organizing them in a visually appealing manner can help guide student through, what seems to them as, esoteric material. Additionally, I believe that any environment conducive to learning must also be enriched with humor as a method for education. The possibility to relate humor to difficult math and science problems is an essential way to reduce the stress-producing hormones, cortisol and epinephrine. Providing students with a comfortable environment will ultimately encourage them to embrace learning as a fun and rewarding experience. After all, a successful tutor is not just one who provides a student with method for accomplishing each new problem, but one who can help mature him or her into a person with an endearing curiosity and a fearless ambition; a person so enthused about a subject that they squirm to teach others.I received a Bachelor of Fine Art in 2013, but afterwards completed a variety of chemistry and math courses at Raritan Valley Community College. Instantly, my love for numbers was rekindled and a newly discovered passion for chemistry was established. While in college, I quickly discovered the excitement I had towards teaching others about the subjects I hold dear to myself. This eventually lead to self-lead study sessions with peers, which included creating visually appealing study guides to re-introduce information in a clear and fun manner, as well as using my impeccable penmanship to solve problems on the dry-erase board. My interests in studio art, art history, math, chemistry, and teaching others have encouraged me to pursue a Masters in Art Conservation and eventually be trained to practice and teach Art Conservation.Ultimately, I am an easy-going individual that works well with both children, teenagers, and adults. While I am not engaged in my academics, I enjoy drawing, painting, reading, hiking, bike riding, stand-up comedy, and independently learning French! Although I do not watch television that much, my favorite show is Star Trek Voyager.

There's fun to be squeezed out of everything, even your biology homework. As a tutor, I strive to get my students to find genuine enjoyment in whatever it is they're working on. If a student can discover what is seriously interesting about the material, he or she is much more likely to succeed in the work. I excel at getting students excited and interested because I am actually interested in everything! My specialty is literature and writing (I have a thing for grammar), but I also get a big kick out of math and science, especially biology. I make humor a part of everything I do, and I am adept at tailoring my tutoring strategies to fit each student's needs. When not tutoring, you might find me writing questions for game shows like "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?" or watching old movies at the Film Forum. I also might be a LITTLE obsessed with my cat.

I am a Project Consultant and a retired Sustainment Systems Engineer with both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in Operations Research-Statistics, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Statistics and 20+ years of experience with General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin.I am a firm proponent of continuous education, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my colleagues. I volunteer extensively and have tutored adult students in both qualitative and quantitative fundraising techniques. I have and will continue to leverage my: (1) Consulting, Lean Six Sigma and Black Belt (Analytical Continuous Improvement) training and experience and (2) extensive project management experience designing, improving, and implementing integrated systems of people, materials, and equipment to help my students develop an appreciation for mathematics and its application in everyday life. I will use my well-developed analysis and skills performing data modeling, simulation, and analysis to teach and enhance my students' organization and critical thinking skills. For example, I successfully managed integrated teams using my leadership skills to expedite the design, development, and delivery of an aircraft hardware modification to the U.S. Air Force 3 years ahead of schedule and $1.2 Million under budget.In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and swimming that both enrich my health and fitness and playing sports simulation games to generate statistics that I love to evaluate.

I studied Theatre, Philosophy, and Literature at Villanova University and earned a degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. I am a published writer and playwright and ran a theatre company in Philadelphia for several years

I am passionate about education and working with kids! I have obtained my teaching degree from Northern Kentucky University and I am certified to teach PreK-5th grade. I have tutored and taught all subjects and I have used a variety of teaching strategies. I mostly enjoy teaching reading and writing. Reading is extremely powerful for a child and is so enjoyable! I am dedicated to making a positive difference in your child's academic career.Outside of teaching I enjoy playing tennis, reading, and playing with my puppy!I am currently working on getting enrolled to start my masters degree online in social work.

While at USC (University of Southern California) I tutored extensively. Helping younger students was a huge part of my personal growth, as a person and a professional. After receiving my BA in History with a focus on Modern American History, I entered the business world, yet still continued to tutor for about five years. Now that I have 10+ years of professional experience, I have been lucky to travel (both for work and leisure) to seventeen countries, and counting! I have experience tutoring a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math and History. I am diligent about organization, and feel it is the key to success (in academia and otherwise!) In my spare time, I love reading (mostly American literature and scifi: Kerouac, Hemingway, J.D. Salinger, Orwell, etc.), basketball, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Before I began student teaching at P.S 149Q, I had doubts about teaching full-time. Not because I didn't like teaching, but because I doubted how effective I would be as an educator. Teachers' whom I've met throughout my journey had always described their jobs as a battlefield, and either ended their days' in victory or defeat. I've seen more defeated teachers than I want to admit, and could not help but feel insecure about my own abilities to make a difference. My mom said once that teaching was like performing surgery, explaining that I had the potential to shape a child's life. As I looked into my students' eyes during my first day of student teaching, I remembered her words of wisdom, and asked myself, "Can I do that?"I found the answer to that question midway through my student teaching. A student of mine was struggling immensely. My CT and I both knew he needed extensive one-on-one guidance; he seemed aware of that too. As I took him to the back of the room to help him with his math assignment, he had a dejected look on his face. I smiled at him and attempted to make him laugh, to no avail. His shame was like a leak, and it was bleeding from his body. Before I had a chance to say anything, he muttered, "I can't do this. I'm not learning." It wasn't said with heat, only miserable acceptance. I felt it then- a spark of defiance coursing through my body, and I knew that I couldn't let him continue believing that about himself. I turned his chair to face me, and I took his hands in mine. "Anthony," I said, "you have the ability to learn just like everyone else." He shook his head in disagreement. I nodded in return, smiling confidently. "Yes, you can," I continued, "your brain just learns differently from us." He looked at me then, and even though doubt still clouded his eyes, I also saw a glimmer of hope. "Common, lets work together to figure these questions out," I whispered enthusiastically.One period later, my desk indeed looked like a battlefield- manipulatives and eraser bits covered my entire desk; I was mentally exhausted. But the worksheet was complete, and Anthony was smiling a million dollar smile. "You did it, Anthony!" I said. He nodded and laughed giddily, clapping his hands. My heart burst with the joy and satisfaction of being able to restore Anthony's confidence, of giving him the hope to march onwards in his struggle to learn. That day I learned what teaching was all about- giving students the confidence that they can learn. Anthony didn't know this, but he also helped me realize that I wanted to continue doing that as an educator. While I finished student teaching and am still nervous, I am surer than ever that I picked the right career for myself. Anthony and I won that battle, and I anticipate many more victories to come.

I am a graduate of Hawaii Pacific University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and took 2 1/2 years of science based classes towards a Biology major initially having the goal of becoming a medical doctor. Growing up in Hawaii with parents from Europe and Asia, I've traveled extensively to visit family all around the globe. I worked as a Group Leader at the YMCA supervising a group of 90 kids (ages K-5) and also filled in for professors. My peers always joked that I was "teacher's pet." While I enjoy all things academic, I find learning languages and the culture behind them especially fascinating as they can provide a form of unity. I'm drawn to the ocean having lived in Hawaii, Southern California, and now Palm Beach County. In my free time I enjoy exploring the great outdoors and my guilty pleasure is watching random clips on Youtube while enjoying a good meal.

I have been teaching diverse groups of learners from middle schoolers to graduate students for almost 20 years now. My first MA in English and Spanish Linguistics I received from the Oldest School of Education in Russia in 2004. After that, I applied for a doctorate program at the same university with the purpose to immerse into academia, understand the theories and principles of teaching on a more profound level, as well as to teach college students. I worked at the same university for 4 years as an associate professor of English.In 2015 I relocated to the US as an international student seeking an MA in TESOL. In 2017, I accepted a job offer as a middle school ELA teacher and worked in this capacity for a year. In 2018, I decided to return back to academia and enrolled in the Ph.D. program at UNM. Currently, I am in the process of preparation of my research that explores socio-cultural mentoring of adult ESL learners.I have always been passionate about helping students as it is through their academic development and through being supported our society can get better.Throughout my career, I have taught Business English, English for Specific Purposes (Geography, Math, Art), General English, English Language Arts in middle school. I have also tutored Russian as a Foreign Language, ESL, and academic writing. At this time, my favorite professional activity is tutoring writing and providing my students with feedback on their writing assignments, particularly considering that in this time of my academic career I write a lot.When working with my students I always approach them with care and support to their academic and life situations and try to accommodate any needs they may have. I am passionate when explaining the material and always make sure that even the most challenging material becomes understandable and clear to my students through my scaffolding.

As a high school student and later on as an undergraduate student, I faced difficulties with some of my math courses and higher level chemistry courses. The main obstacle to my success in these courses was having teachers who did a poor job of explaining challenging topics. Frustrated and disappointed in my shortcomings, I retook Algebra I in high school and Organic Chemistry I, in college. Repeating these courses with new instructors allowed me a fresh opportunity to learn and master many of the challenging topics I had faced. With hard work and commitment to excellence, I earned 100 in Algebra I, and A+ in Organic Chemistry I.Among other life lessons, facing these two challenges showed me the power of good instructors, and more importantly, how to approach difficult topics. The best technique to understanding new concepts is to start with an easy related topic. For example, what is the atomic radius trend of periods in the periodic table? To understand the answer, you would need to know the electron affinities of metals and nonmetals. Knowing how metals and nonmetals behave, will allow you to understand electron affinities. In addition, understanding the octet rule and the desired electron state of each atom is essential to answering the question. Lastly, answering the question without understanding why nonmetals radius is smaller than metals is meaningless.My goal for each tutoring session is to get my students to change the way they approach answering science based questions. While the alternative approach of memorization might be helpful in humanities, it would be fruitless in science or math courses. Once you understand the why behind the answer, the next task is to practice working on a variety of questions. To efficiently maximize our time together, I come prepared with worksheets on many challenging topics. At the end of each session, I ask my students what topics they would like me to cover the next session. If applicable, I incorporate relevant regents questions.Although I am available for home tutoring, my strong preference is for library tutoring. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you.

I was born drawing, I think.I am an artist enthusiastic about math and science, and I have successfully infused both passions into a technique designed to guide students in a visual manner. My tactic of digesting conceptual math and science problems and re-organizing them in a visually appealing manner can help guide student through, what seems to them as, esoteric material. Additionally, I believe that any environment conducive to learning must also be enriched with humor as a method for education. The possibility to relate humor to difficult math and science problems is an essential way to reduce the stress-producing hormones, cortisol and epinephrine. Providing students with a comfortable environment will ultimately encourage them to embrace learning as a fun and rewarding experience. After all, a successful tutor is not just one who provides a student with method for accomplishing each new problem, but one who can help mature him or her into a person with an endearing curiosity and a fearless ambition; a person so enthused about a subject that they squirm to teach others.I received a Bachelor of Fine Art in 2013, but afterwards completed a variety of chemistry and math courses at Raritan Valley Community College. Instantly, my love for numbers was rekindled and a newly discovered passion for chemistry was established. While in college, I quickly discovered the excitement I had towards teaching others about the subjects I hold dear to myself. This eventually lead to self-lead study sessions with peers, which included creating visually appealing study guides to re-introduce information in a clear and fun manner, as well as using my impeccable penmanship to solve problems on the dry-erase board. My interests in studio art, art history, math, chemistry, and teaching others have encouraged me to pursue a Masters in Art Conservation and eventually be trained to practice and teach Art Conservation.Ultimately, I am an easy-going individual that works well with both children, teenagers, and adults. While I am not engaged in my academics, I enjoy drawing, painting, reading, hiking, bike riding, stand-up comedy, and independently learning French! Although I do not watch television that much, my favorite show is Star Trek Voyager.