...Plus, I am skilled at identifying and addressing other issues that interfere with understanding (such as fear or misunderstanding of basic skills).
My credentials: I hold New York state certification in Chemistry and English. At present I teach test preparation and tutor while I work on a book... (read more)
...I have completed some coursework at Hunter College for my Masters in Social Work. I bring all of the skills I have learned along the way into my tutoring. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and working toward that "a-ha" moment when a student fully understands a topic.I tutored one Algebra 1 student throughout the entire school year last year in Rye and he got a solid "A". (read more)
...My most transformative academic experience there, though, was participating in their Speaking, Arguing, and Writing mentor program. I was hired to be trained in peer academic mentoring. My task was to assist students with writing and oral presentation assignments across all disciplines, at any ... (read more)
...To get the student to do well in this section, my tutoring techniques focus on speed reading, identifying keywords, and how to correctly interpret the information that is given. For the last three years, I have tutored a brother (presently 5th grade) and his sister (presently 7th grade). The par... (read more)
...I am especially interested in understanding the climate processes that affect urban environments, like the Urban Heat Island Effect. I'm currently working at NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies on a research project that focuses in this area. I'm passionate about education because I love to teach! (read more)