John
Certified Tutor
...my student teaching experience in the Spring of 2010. I graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Mathematics Education degree. I love relating math to real life applications, and trying to make my tutoring experiences enjoyable and helpful. I absolutely love competition. I was a pitcher for the varsity baseball for SUNY Cortland. I could talk...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
SAT Math: 720
Paul
Certified Tutor
...develop as learners through finding and using resources to further their understanding of different academic topics. Outside of teaching and tutoring I am an avid sports fan and music connoisseur. I also enjoy reading and staying updated on current events. Lastly, I am not originally from New York City, so I enjoy exploring and learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Adolescent Education (Biology)
Mallory
Certified Tutor
...and teaching new cultures and languages. Throughout college I travelled and interned in the International Programs office. I studied abroad in Costa Rica and Spain in order to develop my Spanish language skills. I believe that learning a new language should be fun for students and that they should be able to be creative and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Adolescent Spanish Education, International Studies
Master of Arts, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Linda
Certified Tutor
...ever since! I believe the reason that I am a sought-after tutor is because of my ability to relate to the student on a one-to-one basis. I consciously leave behind pre-conceived messages and work with each student beginning where he/she is academically and begin to move forward to where he/she wants to be. I simply...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Health Education
Masters, Education
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...helped me gain a better understanding of the curriculum that is being taught throughout many schools in NYC, skills on how to address students' strengths and weaknesses in different subjects, and also various techniques that can be used within and beyond the classroom as well. My educational experiences include working in various schools within the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education
Brandon
Certified Tutor
...pursuing my M.S. I was awarded a Teaching Assistantship. This involved instructing two laboratory classes each semester as well as providing tutoring services for students. The first year I was an instructor and tutor for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry for the second year. During this time I discovered my desire to educate. I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
Masters, Chemistry
Melanie
Certified Tutor
...that one-on-one tutoring is more beneficial for the student and allows him/her to have the individualized attention they deserve. The SAT's can be daunting without the right preparation, and my goal is to get students familiar and comfortable with the SAT math by reviewing the topics, teaching them to decode the questions, and offering helpful...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary Education in Math
Masters, Education in Literacy
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
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...in grades 9-12 with multiple different areas of mathematics. Throughout my years at SUNY Cortland, I have excelled in all of my mathematics courses with all in the A range. I always have had such an appreciation and love for mathematics and I love to spread this feeling to others. As a tutor, I feel...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics, Adolescent Education
Lisa
Certified Tutor
...what path they take. Both are foundational skills and it is so exciting to see a light-bulb go off for a student when they finally grasp a concept. I believe that every student can and will learn. Different students learn in different ways and it is key to get to know the child you are...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Masters, Elementary Education and Educational Leadership
Kelly
Certified Tutor
...inabilities and chose to pursue teaching science, for which I had developed a love for. I believe that my unique style of teaching is able to suit the needs of any and all students that need assistance. I am an extremely dedicated individual with a love for education and a love for teaching.... I believe that through education any and every student can accomplish any task, and it is the student that seeks assistance, is motivated...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Adolescence Education: Biology 7-12
Heather
Certified Tutor
...studying English literature in a variety of genres including novels, journals, essays, and short stories, but reading and writing poetry is my absolute favorite! I have quite a bit of editing and revision experience and I enjoy working closely with students to perfect their writing. As an online student, I am very well acquainted with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Education
Masters, English Education
Bryan
Certified Tutor
...them. When I have a gauge on what type of learner the student is, it allows me to create my initial baseline assessments and start from there. From there I establish goals and set the foundation to improve the skills that are in need of improvement. When we reach goals, we continue to create new...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Sport Management
Current Grad Student, Masters in Special Education
State Certified Teacher
Erica
Certified Tutor
...well as helping my colleagues modify materials so that they would be more accessible to their ELL students. As someone who learned French later in my life, I can relate to what it's like to be a language learner. It can be really hard and frustrating at times, but I know first-hand that it is...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Studies, Minors: French, Anthropology & Economics
Masters, Special Education, Generalist (7-12)
Susan
Certified Tutor
...educate and mentor women with autoimmune diseases on how to reverse their autoimmune symptoms using various lifestyle shifts and discovering the root cause of their autoimmunity. I love helping people learn the information they need to know to better themselves, whether it's to improve their health, do well on an exam, or to simply improve...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Exercise Physiology
Masters, Physiology
Brandon
Certified Tutor
...what comes next. Providing students with an appropriate background to be successful in the real world is becoming increasingly important. Without the proper education and molding of values many students leave high school with no idea of where they go next. I will always work my hardest to provide my students with a positive learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Selective Studies
Elaine
Certified Tutor
...time, I directed a group of 125 volunteer tutors for three years, who helped to raise state assessment scores for students in a school that had lost many of its resources. Finally, my most recent work has been teaching courses to education majors at several local colleges. My hobbies and interests include reading (I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Masters, Literacy
Vanessa
Certified Tutor
...grades. Prior to that, I taught middle and high school English for 18 years. My expertise in English and Literacy has enabled my students to make consistent, significant growth in reading and on national, state, and local assessments. I want to share my expertise and passion for learning with others so that they can experience...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English - Secondary Education
Masters, Literacy
Dana
Certified Tutor
I am a dedicated student with a year's worth of tutoring experience in biology. I am passionate about the subject matter and truly enjoy sharing my knowledge with others.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
...and literacy skills. I start every session with a diagnostic test in order to see the strengths and weaknesses of each student. Then I design a specific curriculum to strengthen the student's skills holistically. With these new found skills students can apply them to any class (math, science, english) and even in their personal and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Teacher Education
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