...I had a 100% student pass rate on the Biology Regents as a classroom teacher. I am also trained as a grader for math and science NYS Regents exams. I was appointed to the New York State Teacher Advisory Panel by the Commissioner of Schools in 2013 to advise members of the NYS Board of Education on the implementation of the Common Core Curriculum. (read more)
...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 had always enjoyed reading and writing. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with my degree, but I earned my Bachelor's in English with a business minor from Siena College. During my senior year of college, I realized my love for learning was where I sas meant to be. (read more)
...What makes me a great tutor is my patience and my ability to communicate. Being around high school students all day, both in class and on the soccer field, you can really learn a lot and where I find myself to be most successful is my relation to the student and my ability to communicate and understand their viewpoint. Tutoring is not always about "learning" material but also to have fun. (read more)