Gifted Tutors in Hempstead, NY
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Colgate University - BA, English , Fordham Law - JD, Law
Experience
My method involves viewing each exam as a game . In my mind, there is a code that needs to be cracked, and I have to figure out the structure of each section and question type?in order to get through it . Treating the tests as puzzles gets students engaged and brings a lot...
Education
State University of New York Old Westbury - BS, Elementary Education , State University of StonyBrook - MA, Elementary Education
Experience
Each student has their own unique set of gifts and struggles . By discovering these, I am able to provide individualized instruction .? I do have high standards .? I believe?students flourish when they know adults expect more of them,?even if this requires more effort on...
Education
St Joseph's College - BA, Child Study , St. John's University - MS, Literacy
Experience
This experience of tutoring was very rewarding and successful as it allowed me to work with students both individually and in small groups over long periods . I was able to track along with the students and form connections with them that aided our tutoring sessions . I...
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa - BA, English , Sarah Lawrence College - MFA, Writing
Experience
I dabble in nonfiction as well . I have written essays on famous public figures,?like?LeBron James . Much of my work has received recognition in the form of awards, such as an innovative fiction award from Starcherone-Dzanc as well as the Indiefab Book Award from Foreword...
Education
Williams College - BA, English Literature , Columbia University - MA, Art, Art Education
Experience
In English, I can work with students in standard and AP-level courses in reading, writing, comparative literature, and public speaking . As a graduate of a private high school, I also know the importance of test prep, and I am able to help students who are preparing for...
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - BA, History
Experience
I generally do not give answers way to the students I work with . Instead, I guide them down the path of problem-solving so that they develop their own skills . I'm looking forward to helping students in a wide variety of topics as well as test preparation for the ACT and...
Education
Goddard College - BA, Music/Media Arts , New York University - MA, Music Composition & Technology
Experience
One strategy I use for tackling difficult material is to use an interdisciplinary approach, as this often helps students comprehend the ideas better . I have strengths in both art and science, so I strive to integrate both my creative and analytical abilities when I am...
Education
Princeton University - BA, Comparative Literature
Experience
Other areas I cover are Spanish, English as Second Language and English Language Learners, Reading, Writing, Essay Editing, Phonics, Literature, American History, European History, and Geography .? I live in New York City . In my free time, I like to dance, read, knit, and go...
Education
Lafayette College - BA, International Affairs , Hunter College - MS, Education: Focus - Students with Disabilities
Experience
This technique can help students with learning challenges linked to dyslexia.I have a lot of know-how teaching students to prepare for?a number of standardized tests . I have created immense rapport with trustees and those I tutor . I also have a calm and courteous...
Education
New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business - B.S., Marketing, International Business, and Computer Applications , Teachers...
Experience
This has created a more engaged and curious classroom environment where students actively seek to develop ownership over their academic path and learning environment . I carry this approach over into my tutoring sessions . I currently tutor several subjects, including...
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - BA, Economics and History
Experience
I've also had experience teaching to gifted students, and I've tutored students of the middle school level in an after school program . Other subjects I can tutor include English, physics, statistics, and test preparation for other standardized tests . I'm comfortable...
Education
University of Chicago - BA, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
Experience
I can work with anybody, at any age, at any skill level.A junior at the University of Chicago, I study Computational Neurosciences and Fundamentals: Literature & Philosophy . I have also done electrophysiological research at the neural science center at New York University,...
Education
Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, History and French , Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Experience
As a tutor, I strive to help improve my student's confidence levels so that they become comfortable and willing to achieve academic success .? I believe that, as a teacher, patience is the most important quality I possess, and I understand that it can take time for students to...
Education
Pomona College - BA, Media Studies, French
Experience
My tutoring philosophy is that each student has different needs and goals and learns in a unique way . I try to customize my tutoring style to each?individual student . My specialties are basic math, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, writing, literature, grammar, history, world...