...These directions include 20th Century Impressionism, free improvisation in restricted key centers similar to Indian Ragas and 14th Century motets but stylistically free, bebop, free-bop (bebop type melodies with free form solos), and music involving rhythmic interlocking counterpoint (like Afro-C... (read more)
...The student learns to differentiate important from less important text and to see how each part of an essay or story contributes to the whole. This consciousness of organization in writing helps the student in his reading in all subjects. I have tutored the literary elements as well and will sh... (read more)
...My students consistently excel on exams, with many gaining admission to top schools like Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, Regis, Poly Prep and Dalton. Watching students' faces light up with understanding is truly the most rewarding part of my work!Former lead writing instructor at NYC S... (read more)
15 Subjects: includingEnglish,Reading,Literature,Elementary Math
...I've been tutoring since kids since the 8th grade. With math as my favorite subject, I've always found different ways to solve a problem as fast as possible. Treating it like a riddle and watching the gears in works of teachers and tutors as they taught me tricks, I wish to do the same with each new student I encounter. (read more)
...In these roles, I facilitated learning experiences for high school student organizers, undergraduate researchers, and even early-career architects. I attended a competitive arts public school from grades 7-12, where my concentration was in creative writing. In addition to a 90 min daily commitm... (read more)