Certified Tutors From CUNY Brooklyn College

...my students who already have confidence in their math ability, it is about pushing them to the next level. Math is about problem solving, puzzles and thinking outside the box. By presenting problems within their skillset but slightly beyond their experience, it allows for the imaginary side of math to emerge while preparing them to...

...with over 30 years of classroom experience. I have taught Reading at every level from Pre-K to College Prep. Additionally, I have helped prepare students for most NY State Regents Exams. My Certifications include Permanent NY State Cert. in Spec. Ed K-12, Social Studies 7-12, and four NY City Licenses in a variety of Subjects....

...join Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a Christian missions organization, and traveled to Rwanda on a mission trip before returning to the east coast to work as a tutor . I served as the main math tutor at an education center in New Jersey for two years, helping students with their school work and aiding...

...years experience in tutoring and teaching, both in-person and online (at school or at home). Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Science Degree in Special Education. Education. She graduated with honors from Brooklyn College and Hunter College, New York City respectively. Marcy has a lifetime Certification in...

...Algebra students. From the first diagnostic that I give to my students, I quickly develop a strategy to work with them on to improve their performance, test taking ability and understanding of their weakest areas. I am also a certified personal trainer and believe strongly in the adage "A sound mind in a sound body."...

...College. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics Education & Mathematics. As well in majoring in Math, I also minored in sociology, which provided more insight of the interaction of people. I am working on obtaining my teaching certification. I have experience teaching large math classes to working with small groups or individuals. While...

I have great experience and very strong English writing skills. I am a good fit for all students but particularly for students who are struggling with motivation when it comes to writing.

...College. I received my Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Education. I also continued my studies and received 30 credits above my Masters. I taught in the New York City School System for 26 years. I taught Kindergarten and Math. I was also the Math Coach and Staff Developer at my school. While...

...and began learning English as a second language after graduating from college in Mexico City. I completed a full English course from Basic through TOEFL exam training. Then, I started an intensive course of Italian at Mexico Citys Istituto Italiano di Cultura, where I was a scholarship recipient. Gaining fluency in these two languages as...

...working in numerous environments including education, retail, and customer service. I was a tutor/mentor at Mary E. Phillips High School in Raleigh, NC which is a Second Chance School for students who have experienced hardships at schools, home, or both. I specified in Biology, Physical Science, and Algebra as well as being a leader and...

...Whether helping a fourth grader with intermediate-level German homework or guiding a high school senior in writing an analytical essay on Flannery O'Connor's short stories, I relish the chance to delve into the given subject matter and inspire enthusiasm and success. My passion is rooted in though not exclusive to languages, literature, and writing. I...

...a BA in Political Science and Social Studies Education and a concentration in History. While I was in college, I enjoyed working with students volunteering in a local High School as assistant teacher and tutor. I also obtained most of my experience while student teaching in two different High Schools in Manhattan. I have also...

...all ages and grades. I have a particular student of Russian decent who I’ve been tutoring since she was in Junior High. When she went to high school, she took Spanish as her language of choice. Her teacher even thought she was Spanish because she spoke the language very well. At the present moment, I...

...how children learn from their environment. After my graduation, I taught 8th graders who were being home-schooled. I absolutely loved to create a bit of excitement in learning science and math. And, during med school, I tutored my peers and younger colleagues to tackle subjects like Anatomy and Physiology. I wanted to make their path...

...subjects, I am most passionate about teaching math. My goal with my students is to guide them through their challenges, facilitating their understanding through questioning, practice, and discovery. I want them to not just understand what they are learning, but to truly own their knowledge and begin to appreciate and LOVE what they are doing....

...in English Literature and Language with a secondary focus on Philosophy. During my time there I was able to do a lot of traveling in Europe, including a trip to Romania where I taught ESL in Bucharest. Returning to the United States, I moved to New York City and acquired a Master's Degree in Acting,...

...thirty-five years and have enjoyed every moment. To me, education is not just about learning facts and passing exams, it is also about becoming a life-long learner. It is about using knowledge to improve one's life both personally and professionally. There are skills which need to be mastered and this is one important element of...

...more material, creating important scaffolding in their efforts to catch up to current material. During this time, I also began to build my skills as an artist bolstered by select classes at several NYC-area art schools, and a scholarship/residency with the Manhattan Graphics Center. I’ve won competitions, participated in group shows, and created site-specific pieces...

...the specific methods and structures at play in a given passage presented at random. Being able to put one's finger on the precise rhetorical methods that go into a strong piece of writing is really an enlightening experience. As far as my personal tutoring style, I prefer to provide students with the guidance and practice...

...International/ Intercultural Education which has led me to become an expert in conducting research and writing. I also have classroom experience which has been helpful in developing my presentation skills along with my ability to help English language learners. I was an English teacher in Haiti during the Summer of 2012 - one of the...