
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...from Hunter College. I have been teaching students with a wide range of needs and abilities for the past four years. I am currently a special education teacher in a NYCDOE District 75 school. I have the most experience working with students who need support in elementary reading and math. I am also bilingual in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Health Policy Studies
Masters, Early Childhood Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Jesse
Certified Tutor
...hers but as long as she gets the cappuccinos that result, she is fine with that. Understand, this is not the kind of machine that you just push a button and out comes a latte. It is the kind that specialty coffee shops use which require a bit of skill and finesse from the barista....
Education & Certification
Trumpet Performance
Masters, Conducting

Adam
Certified Tutor
...I had the opportunity to study for 5 months in Costa Rica. After College I continued to travel - which I love - to Seville, Spain where I taught High School English and tutored English language to Spanish students. Since returning to the United States I have tutored New York City Public School students in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
State Certified Teacher

Jordan
Certified Tutor
...attending Ithaca College, (Fall 2007-Spring 2010) I was employed by the physics department as a Teacher’s Assistant (TA) as well as a study group facilitator. As a TA, I was assigned to answer questions during class and lab work as well as grade homework assignments. I also had the opportunity to give lectures when the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Jeff
Certified Tutor
...I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT Prep course. That year, the school achieved the highest scores on the PSSA English test in the its history. During my career I have taught English, Creative Writing, African American Literature, Filmmaking, Introduction to Communications, Journalism, World History, American History and African American History.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Masters in Education, Secondary English/Social Studies Education

Evan
Certified Tutor
...such as John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers and spending time with James Hetfield of Metallica. My favorite subject to tutor is writing as I enjoy watching my students progress throughout a school year. I look forward to working with each of you to help grow your talents and skill sets as writers. In...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Science, English Education

Leah
Certified Tutor
...Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET and First Certificate Cambridge exams. As a native English speaker, I know exactly how I would like to be taught Spanish and design a variety of activities based on what the student desires. I am a firm believer in education and enjoy sharing this appreciation with others. I am accustomed to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Brett
Certified Tutor
...order to allow each student to fully develop his or her own capacities. I love working with students in all fields, but I am most passionate about the Humanities and Social Sciences, Politics, Philosophy, History, English and, odd as it may sound, Statistics. In my spare time, I enjoy reading all types of books, film,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
Master of Science, Political Science and Government

Zach
Certified Tutor
...the awesome array of possibilities it can unleash when masterfully used. Give me a piece of writing, whether highly technical or enchantingly lyrical, and I will immerse myself in it and then quickly become “fluent” in its particular style. Just last year I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ithaca College with a degree in English...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English

Caylena
Certified Tutor
...material that relates to the student's interests and goals will help this idea make sense to the student. I have lived and worked abroad and have traveled considerably. I also have another bachelors in Photography and a minor in Journalism. I work as a professional photographer, producing images for advertising and editorial uses. I love...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Photography, French, Journalism

Kate
Certified Tutor
...worked with a nonprofit organization called City Year where I worked as a tutor, mentor, and role model. Our mission was to work with students and create individualized curriculum to fill skill gaps and make sure students had the opportunity to be successful. I believe in putting in the extra time to make sure that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music Education

Michelle
Certified Tutor
...in Health and Physical Education, and my Master's in Special Education 1-12. I am a Resource Room and co-taught science teacher grades 6-8 in Ithaca, NY. I have been tutoring since 2014, and I love it! I have tutored health and physical education, test prep from ages elementary school-college, and I specialize in study skills...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Health and Physical Education
Masters, Teaching Students with Disabilities

Katie
Certified Tutor
...am now a freshman at Ithaca College, majoring in Biology, minoring in Anthropology, and pursuing a career in medicine. Apart from education, I am also interested in art and music, and I participate in club soccer and varsity crew at Ithaca College. As a Varsity Tutor, I hope to show my students how enjoyable learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General

Valerie
Certified Tutor
...and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best for which students.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Physics-engineering 3-2

Taylor
Certified Tutor
...think that learning some of the subjects can be boring but I know how to liven the material up in a manner that is relatable/ easier to understand. I have been a camp counselor in the past so I have some experience working with kids; I am very patient and I was always someone in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, health sciences, pre med concentration
Current Grad Student, dentistry

Michael
Certified Tutor
...students of all different backgrounds and ability levels. I have experience with the special education population, and I am comfortable working through the needs of students with disabilities, learning or otherwise. I pride myself on my ability to tailor lessons to particular students, finding the pedagogical methods that work best for the individual. I'm a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics, Physics
Masters, Mathematics

Toria
Certified Tutor
I am currently a Clinical Health Studies major in the Physical Therapy program at Ithaca College. I am minoring in Neuroscience, Biology, and Deaf Studies. I love animals, art, dance, music, and science.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Clinical Health Studies

Michael
Certified Tutor
I enjoy helping others and seeing others succeed. It is really rewarding when you can introduce someone to a new way of thinking about something. I feel like the knowledge I have struggled so hard to obtain is not going to waste when I know that it is being used to help someone else.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
PHD, Economics

Ken
Certified Tutor
...all ages and from all over the world and, in all honesty, I can say that my students have been very pleased with my style of teaching as well as the personal interactions I have had with them. In addition to teaching, I have been a political activist and writer for most of my adult...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Diploma, Social Studies Teacher Education

Joelle
Certified Tutor
...capacities for the past few years. I have experience working with children with disabilities, so I know how to tailor lessons for each individual student. Student centered learning is best. If a student has a hard time learning material, the teacher must change how he/she teaches. It is also important to get to know the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Science, Special Education
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