...During that time I also taught at the undergraduate level and was a guest lecturer in a Master's course. I have also tutored high school students in the IB program in Dubai. Moreover, I grew up overseas (Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa) and know how difficult changing schools (multiple times) can be, both emotionally and academically. (read more)
...I have worked extensively with the new NY state standards and ACTFL (national) guidelines. Interests/hobbiesTravel to France, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Dominican RepublicIt is my pleasure to share my "joie de vivre" in all subjects!I hold a valid permanent teaching license in French... (read more)
...I have had success tutoring speakers of English as a second language, particularly native Spanish speakers. I understand the difficulties of learning English and can help my students with speaking, reading, and writing, including subcultural idioms and slang. We also discuss differences in sentence structure and organization. (read more)
...I have worked as support staff in a self-contained special class for students with behavioral and academic challenges. I currently work to provide math and reading academic intervention services for grades K-5 to support students with and without disabilities. I earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education with a concentration in learning disabilities. (read more)
...I have tutored geometry at the high school level. I am a certified SAT prep teacher and have taught SAT prep for 10 years in the Capital District. I am one of the highest rated SAT teachers (which is measured by student satisfaction and score improvements) in the area. (read more)