I am a certified teacher in New York City and have been teaching for almost 10 years. I have a Master's in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from NYU. I have helped many students over the years rapidly improve their reading leve... (read more)
...He knows his subject matter and is comfortable working with children. We had a long-term contract with him homeschooling our children, aged 10 and 12, in math, which turned into summer math enrichment. He was very adaptable and patient, and he put a lot of effort into helping our children, showing ingenuity and flexibility when there were roadblocks. (read more)
...I'm a firm applier of using specific examples to learning about the effects of the time period, such as discussing how a specific colonist family would be affected by the Redcoats occupation of their home. In addition, I can use rap lyrics, a la-Hamilton, to make a concept humorous and memorable... (read more)
...I am passionate about helping students with reading and writing. I will discuss with you your short-term and long-term academic goals, and help customize the right plan for you. I can assist with ELA and other liberal arts homework, longer term papers, and standardized tests, including SATs, TABE and TASC tests. (read more)
...Thus, my approach to teaching is to provide a lot of relevant examples that the student will find interesting. I like to present topics in a clear and easy to understand format. In addition, I provide exercises that build problem-solving and reasoning skills. (read more)