
Leigh
Certified Tutor
...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 writing center, working with fellow college students to improve and enhance writing assignments in all disciplines and to strengthen basic grammar and organizational skills. I am excited...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts, Elementary Inclusive Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Thomas
Certified Tutor
...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 success. I have taught students at every skill level, from Special Education to Advanced Placement. Each person learns differently, and it is my challenge to reach that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Social Studies/Education
Master of Science, Social Studies/Education
State Certified Teacher

Nicole
Certified Tutor
...Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in History and a Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language and English Interpreting. I have taught (in New York City) preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 5th and special needs as well as working as an aide in grades 2,4,6,7 and 8. This has allowed me to familiarize myself with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Masters in Education, Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
State Certified Teacher

Sasha
Certified Tutor
...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. Additionally, I've had success on the SAT and the GMAT exams, and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks with students or business school applicants who...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Arts, Science Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 760

MaryEllen
Certified Tutor
...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 development workshops on for other Noble teachers this past fall to ensure the entire network is working towards meaningful senior goals for our students. These experiences have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Classical Civilizations
Master of Arts, Secondary Education and English
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31

La Toya
Certified Tutor
...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 City substitute teacher and enroll in Teachers College, Columbia University. I graduated from Teachers College with a M.A. in Elementary Inclusive Education with a Gifted Extension and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, International Business, and Computer Applications
Master of Arts, Elementary Inclusive Education with Gifted Extension

Vadim
Certified Tutor
...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 step and teach them how to think about literature and analysis. I have taught reading comprehension strategies that helps to understand the material on a deeper level....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Teaching English

Devin
Certified Tutor
...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 defend their point of view. As a tutor I also know that students who are engaged in fun, authentic activities will be much more engaged in their...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, Teaching Social Studies

Cori
Certified Tutor
...Massachusetts, and I previously taught 6, 7, and 8th grade English in the Bronx, New York. I am an avid reader and writer, with a BA in Literature and Creative Writing from Bard College. As an educator, I strive to provide each student with the concrete strategies that allow readers to make meaning of text,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English

Olivia
Certified Tutor
...in the state of Tennessee. I am originally from New York so, while I loved living in Nashville, I decided that I wanted to move back to New York to receive my Master's degree. I am currently attending Teachers College, Columbia University and I am in a dual Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education program....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education and Child Studies
Master of Science, Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education

Clancy
Certified Tutor
...working to earn my master's in Education for 7-12 English. I have worked as Head Consultant at my school's Center for Writing and Public Discourse for the past three years. I was a member of my school's Educational Task Force where I taught weekend seminars for high school students who were brave enough to come...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Literature, Film, and Gender Studies
Master of Arts, Teaching of English, Grades 7-12
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 700

Ana
Certified Tutor
...languages in a manner in which the student comprehends. In addition,I create a pace according to the student's personal growth instead of pacing according to school's curriculum. I believe student should be able to learn at their own learning pace and understand concepts by being provided many opportunities to discover patterns and explanations in their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Bilingual University

Reanna
Certified Tutor
...be that help for young students. I am a hard worker who likes to see sweat and smiles turn into success. In 2007, I graduated from Bucknell University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a PA teaching certification. I spent some time teaching dramatic arts to students in Austin, Texas before I moved to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Masters, Educational Leadership

Sarah
Certified Tutor
...literacy and math through AmeriCorps, and I plan to use my degree to encourage elementary and middle school students to love and appreciate literature as much as I do. I love tutoring because I feel that individual attention is an important facet of the learning process. By working one-on-one with students tutors can learn more...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Elementary Education
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1390
SAT Verbal: 750

Alyssa
Certified Tutor
...I was able to help develop the ELA, Math and Social Studies curriculums. In addition, I piloted the theatre department by starting the Drama Club and later teaching the first Theatre elective class. My primary role in Brooklyn was part of the Special Education department as a Learning Specialist. In this role I gained experience...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Childhood and Special Education
Masters, Reading Specialist

Juliet
Certified Tutor
...educator for over twenty years, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with students who are at various levels in their learning. For me, teaching and learning is a dual investment for teacher and student. I pride myself on creating optimal learning opportunities in which students can maximize their strengths, while simultaneously...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Politics and Education

Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...learning experiences. As a training specialist, I love exchanging ideas and hearing fresh perspectives on myriad topics that influence our lives. I believe that learning takes place everywhere, and we can use the vast resources that daily life offers as a teaching/learning tool. I believe that learning is an exchange of ideas and knowledge, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Masters, International Education and Politics

Rachel
Certified Tutor
...language that drove my education. I began by double majoring in anthropology and French at the University of New Mexico, and three short years later, I followed with an MA in anthropology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where I completed my research in my home away from home-France. As a tutor, I like...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology and French
Masters, Anthropology and education

Steve
Certified Tutor
...and tutor, and my own experiences as a learner to help understand the obstacles any student faces with challenging material and to provide scaffolds and supports to overcome those struggles. I have been working in education the last 12 years in a variety of contexts: teaching English as a foreign language as a Peace Corps...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Teaching of English

Suzanne
Certified Tutor
...graduated with honors from Barnard College with a degree in Political Economy. During college, I also studied Spanish literature, Hindi, and Urdu, and received the prestigious Department of State Critical Language Scholarship for Urdu study in Lucknow, India. During that time, I taught SAT critical reading and writing at East Harlem Tutorial, raising average scores...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
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