...I know how to engage students in the writing process to improve their essay writing skills. I have prepared high school students for the NYS English Regents for 13 years. I explicitly taught reading strategies to improve their reading comprehension skills. (read more)
...We launch right into tackling one skill at a time and breaking it down so that it's manageable. And when you get it, you feel instantly picked up: "Competence breeds confidence." Then we review, and if needed, I show you ways to remember the material, and then you practice after the session. I'm a believer in encouraging students, and in taking the fear out. (read more)
...I have been particularly successful in explaining grammar and logic of writing. My main concern is engaging the student's enthusiasm and curiosity. I find ways to make connections between what I am teaching and the student's experience and interests. (read more)
With a strong foundation in teaching and a demonstrated track record of fostering student success, I am confident that my skills align seamlessly with your tutoring needs. I bring to the table three years of experience as an educator in New York City charter schools, where I played a pivotal role i... (read more)
...I have also scored in the 97th percent tile on the SAT. My love for supporting my peers goes all the way back to my experience as the STEM lead teacher at NYC’s most recognized engineering camp, NORY. I taught high-tech engineering projects that included robotic pets, self-watering plants, laser tag backpacks, and considerable coding. (read more)