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...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 to be a Varsity Tutor, instilling a passion for learning in my...

...hold a Master's degree in Bilingual Education from Columbia University in New York, and I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I love working with students who are struggling in a particular subject and breaking down the material into manageable, understandable parts so students come away from the experience feeling competent. My favorite subjects to...

...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 student and show them how to succeed on their own.... My teaching philosophy involves the teaching of skills. I believe that most students can master content material as long as they have skills. I focus on skills in my classroom. Last year I was named Lower Hudson Valley Social Studies teacher of the year, partially because of my focus on skills.

...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 curriculum content and expectations in a range of grades. Since moving to the PA/NJ area,...

...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 are gearing up for these exams. Finally, having worked with a wide...

...learned ideas stick. To tell you a bit about my personality - I love fiction in all its forms. These days my main relaxation is watching Netflix and Amazon Prime. When I have time, I like to find a new show and watch a bunch of episodes in a row! I also enjoy a great...

...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 prepared me to integrate action research, a variety of texts, authentic assessments...

...child as a whole; in other words I believe it is essential to understand the child’s academic strengths, areas for growth, learning style, as well as their interests outside of school in order to help the student build upon their skills and meet their goals. In my spare time, I enjoy rock climbing, drawing, playing...

I graduated from New York 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...

...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. I connect well with students of all ages and my style is...