Certified Tutors From Teachers College at Columbia University

...Masters degree in Elementary Inclusive Education at the Teachers College, Columbia University. I have ambitions to someday affect educational policy and administration - maybe I'll be a principal or school superintendent. In college, I coordinated a reading program with local elementary school students that took place once a week. I also tutored at my college's...

...17 years in the areas of Social Studies, Psychology, Government, Writing, Economics, and Study Skills. My education philosophy is simple. I do not teach "at" students, rather, I teach them to think for themselves. I believe the best tutor is one that allows the student to grow by helping them develop the skills necessary for...

...development regardless of hearing status as I work to accommodate students within the Common Core. My strongest skill set lies in literacy and I enjoy teaching history (especially American!). While I am new to PA/NJ, I am familiarizing myself with the local Standardized Tests and have experience prepping students for similar tests. Aside from teaching,...

...I am a former high school biology teacher and MBA graduate who is excited to help you find success and enjoyment in your biology, chemistry, or math class or SAT II Subject Test. I taught high school biology at a public high school in New Jersey for three years and really enjoyed working with students....

...teacher, teaching both regular track and co-taught classes at Muchin College Prep the past two years, I have had the opportunity to create not only a curriculum, but also co-create a Senior Capstone Project for Muchins first graduating class. This Senior Capstone Project is one that myself and the other senior English teacher led professional...

...University's Stern School of Business with a B.S. in Marketing, International Business, and Computer Applications. After graduation, I worked as a Systems Analyst for two years. During that time, I volunteered at a NYC After School Program for "at risk" elementary, middle, and high school students. This experience inspired me to become a New York...

...teacher with ten years of experience in a NYC public school. I have received my Bachelors Degree in English from Oakland University in Michigan and my Masters in Teaching English from Columbia University Teachers College. I am very familiar with the ELA curriculum. I am very good at scaffolding assignments to take students step by...

...substitute teacher I was able to gain familiarity with content of elementary and middle school subject matter. This allows me as a tutor to assist students in skills that re-enforce their learning not just in one area but in all. I have experience in common core pushing students to expand their close reading skills and...

...soar! While I've worked most extensively with middle school students, I have worked with elementary school students in after-school English Language Arts programs, and taught 9th and 10th grade English during my graduate training. I've enjoyed working with students at each of these levels; it has enhanced my practice, encouraging me to identify the embedded...

...the Elementary level. Part of the reason I am drawn to the field of education is because teachers must be life-long learners. I am aim to foster a love of learning in my student. This, I believe, leads to intrinsic motivation. In my spare time I enjoy reading, traveling, cooking, and staying active.