...Throughout these 5 years, I have received the following certifications: - Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)- Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility: Restorative Practices- Unit Planning—A Culturally Responsive Model Based Inquiry Approa... (read more)
I have always enjoyed math and solving problems. Many students get lost in the language of math. They often see formulas but not what is needed to make them work. (read more)
...I always end up with a good rapport with my students, and I was a director at a summer camp prior to graduating from college. I have tutored students 1:1 in this time frame as well, from 6th grade all the way up to adult. I am hard-working, dependable, and determined to make sure each student I... (read more)
...I also have more than eight years teaching experience at both public and private schools, primarily in Brooklyn. My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. (read more)
...As a tutor, I will share active and close reading strategies that are essential for developing comprehension and deep understanding of a variety of texts students will encounter in the classroom and on exams. I will share successful writing strategies that support students in short responses, ex... (read more)