...I graduated from Villanova University with my Bachelors and Masters in Chemistry before heading to Long Island where I am a PhD student at Stony Brook University. I have enjoyed working with young children as a theater camp counselor, babysitter, and of course—tutor! I have also tutored middle and high school in English, Math, Spanish, and Science. (read more)
...This naturally extents itself to teaching English as a second language. I grew up multilingual. Other than English I speak Swedish, Farsi, and German. (read more)
...I love making Science fun and engaging for students. I have a Masters degree in ESOL and worked as an ESL TA in a nearby district for the past two years. I pulled small groups of students to work on reading, phonics, and handwriting. (read more)
...In addition, I have home tutored children who have been diagnosed with a variety of mental illnesses. My experiences also included formulating and implementing behavior management plans, and I provided social and emotional support to families while writing daily reports on each child's progress.... (read more)
...I understand what is expected of the fourth grade student with regard to NYS testing and more importantly in the classroom. While 5th grade science is not a "push" right now with new common core guidelines coming down the pike I pride myself in being up to date on all the changes in education at the elemntary level. I am certified by New York State as an Elementary teacher grades Pre-K to 6. (read more)