Award-Winning TACHS Tutors serving West New York, NJ

...at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies....

...my difference, I have had to apply many different strategies and techniques to figure out which works best for me. I can relate to students who are struggling academically and have formed close bonds with many of the students I have worked with. I feel all students can learn and will learn if provided the...

...they didn't fall behind and clarify questions they might have. I held review sessions in Organic Chemistry, where I choose questions to review and occasionally teach important points to understand in a topic. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible, therefore I welcome any feedback from the students can...

...Manhattan College and my Master's of Science Teaching from Pace University. I have had a passion for helping others learn since college, when I would help my classmates who struggled with the material. I have taught math and science in the classroom, and worked for Kaplan Test Prep. I enjoy building relationships with students, so...

...the importance of fire safety. I also volunteer with Peer Health Exchange, an organization that delivers 9th graders health seminars to those that may not receive health class in high school. Lastly, I volunteered at Rockefeller University Science OutReach Lab where I instruct middle/high school students basic science laboratory techniques and share some of my...

...goals. Additionally, I have taught test preparation for the SAT, PSAT, SHSAT, NYS ELA Regents, NYSESLAT exams, and more. I specialize in increasing the literacy skills of all learners through vocabulary building, step-by-step approaches and inquiry. I use direct teaching, video, audio, PowerPoints, and even props to demonstrate concepts. I am excellent at helping students...

...problem. Even if a student understands the topic well, I will go over it step by step with one or two examples. Immediately after, I will ask a student to do a problem with me, so the (s)he can participate in the discussion and slowly build confidence and comprehension. If I feel a student is...

...Northern China achieving fluency in Mandarin Chinese and researching early childhood behavior in Chinese preschools (Qingdao University). Subsequently, I spent one semester in Hong Kong engaging in a cross-cultural social psychology exchange program (Lingnan University). I am excited to work with students on subjects of my expertise: English, reading, writing, verbal SATS, regents exams, and...

I enjoy helping students of all ages and backgrounds to reach their highest potential. I have a B.A. from the University of Washington, with a double major in Economics and International Studies and a minor in Human Rights. I have a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law.

...on the English and Biology Regents Exams. Although I was unable to take the SAT due to the fact that COVID had cancelled every test date I had signed up for, I had been doing test preparation for months, and had gotten a PSAT score of 1100 in October of my Sophomore Year of high...

Shauna is a math teacher, who has also worked in the writing lab.

...from college, I have three years tutoring experience. I have previously tutored college level essay writing and reading strategies. I have experience teaching students from a variety of diverse backgrounds, with all levels of expertise and knowledge. I enjoy greatly working with students and am looking forward to continuing my experience in this environment.... My primary goal as an educator is to get my students to think. This means having students engage in their learning in...

...from math and studying, I also play guitar and write music in my spare time. Although many people probably would never think so, math and music are actually codependent, and one could not exist without the other. They are both natural occurrences, and I consider their relationship a unique form of art. My individual love...

...and English content. I am also versatile and flexible; I can work on all sorts of content and handle unknown problems. I can teach you how to do that, too. I also have a great deal of experience working with students with special needs. I have been trained in some workshops, but I have only...

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.

...serious about my work and hold my students to a high standard. I treat my students with respect and expect the same in return. I am a great tutor because I am a well composed, patient and enthusiastic teacher. I enjoy helping to recognize and solve problems and feel satisfied overcoming obstacles as a member...

...My focus as a tutor is to help my students understand the concepts behind a skill. I believe that when you really understand how or why something works, you will never forget that skill. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but my favorites are writing and math. I see them both as opportunities to...

...really enjoy. Over these fifteen years and literally hundreds of students, I have honed my style and skills. I develop strong rapport with my students, seek out their individual needs, foster healthy improvements in their scores and work to build their confidence. I have a small backyard nursery, and I spend much of my personal...

...from Kindergarten to 8th grade including the Gifted and Talented examination and the Common Core ELA and Math assessments. When I became a upperclassman, I began tutoring students at a private tutoring company for Regents exams primarily in math subjects and for the SHSAT exam. Finally, I became a manager with a goal of increasing...

...on the liberal arts. I enjoy helping my students figure out ways to visualize their work in order to make completing it fun and easier. I strongly believe that everyone, given the opportunity, can succeed in learning. My goal is to help my students better grasp their opportunity. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading and...