...At Ossining High School, I prepped Special Education classes for the English Regents, resulting in a passing rate of 70% for my Special Education students who were taking it for the first time. I also developed English Regents preparation templates for essay writing that were adopted across the ... (read more)
...I was in Spanish Honors in High School. I was also a tutor for the peers in my class. In College (Barnard College, Columbia University), I did a Spanish minor. (read more)
...I have played the piano since I was seven. In high school and college, I studied jazz and classical music privately and was in a variety of ensembles and bands. In high school, I participated in the Manhattan School of Music precollege program, and in college I was involved in Columbia's Music Performance Program and resided in the special interest community called Jazz House. (read more)
...Whether we're meeting in person or virtually, my approach remains consistent: fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment. After all, while learning undoubtedly requires effort, it should also be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. My ultimate goal is to empower students to achieve those 'aha!' moments independently, cultivating a lifelong love for learning. (read more)
...My students would describe me as kind, patient, understandable and confidence-building.Algebra 1 is extremely important for students because it provides a needed credit for high school graduation. Algebra 1 was my first paid tutoring job. I was a senior in high school and was hired by my gym teacher to tutor her daughter, a freshman. (read more)