...I am patient, caring and creative. I have taught Special Education for 28 years in public high schools in NYC and Westchester. More recently I have tutored elementary school students in private schools. (read more)
...I had the privilege to learn from some of the best professors at the University where I have learned the best ways to keep a positive learning environment engaged. I bring this to my tutoring approach where I use different methods to make learning fun and a pleasant experience. Making sure that the student always will have time to practice the material on their own to assure they understand. (read more)
...I implemented these study methods when I led study groups with my classmates to go over class material. I have a year of tutoring experience in 7th grade pre-algebra and science, along with two years of experience leading study groups for college level science courses. While tutoring 7th grade ... (read more)
...The Common Core ELA curriculum requires students to understand characters and determine main idea, theme and problem/solution in the story. The writing curriculum asks students to write complete essays. I use the writers workshop model to give students a way to achieve this. (read more)
...In the last 5 years I have tutored 26 year-round students - all of whom passed their exams and 24 of whom (92%) scored a 4 or a 5. I have flexible hours and many resources so students can work on their skills with or without me present. I am a full service tutor, meaning that I am available to ... (read more)