
Lauren
Certified Tutor
...Education, with a certificate in school psychology, from Queens College. After working as a school psychologist for six years, I became a homeschooling mom. In addition to homeschooling my four children, over the past ten years I have taught hundreds of students in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, College Algebra, and SAT Prep. My...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Masters, Education

Eunice
Certified Tutor
...I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students. I believe one-on-one tutoring is more effective because individual attention gives personalized benefits for learning. My hobbies are...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, ELA
Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6

Brittany
Certified Tutor
...also my dream. Today I can say, I am living out my childhood dream with courage and tenacity. I always look forward to meeting new students and families. One of my favorite quotes by Benjamin Franklin states, "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." This quote emphasizes...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Masters, Special Education

Candice
Certified Tutor
...learning Spanish fun and as easy but always relating new vocabulary and content to everyday life for each learner. I believe that all students have the capacity to learn and do well in a foreign language and that educators should take the time to know their students so that lessons can be tailored to meet...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Counseling

Jerry
Certified Tutor
...update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores the moment is very rewarding to me. If there is a problem that you do not understand, I will help you understand...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Sociology

Olivia
Certified Tutor
...a teacher, I see how students can struggle in reading and writing on a daily basis. My experience is working with elementary school students as well as high school, in reading and writing. I have worked with English Language Learners, special education students, as well as general education. My experience has taught me that there...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Applied Linguistics
Masters, Special Education

Reshad
Certified Tutor
...writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750

Michel-Ange
Certified Tutor
...plus I have a fair knowledge of Spanish as well. In my spare time, I enjoy helping children and adults achieve their academic goals by giving them the tools they need to become successful via tutoring, editing of their writing, and teaching them to think and analyze their own work. I became an educator because...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Linguistics: TESOL and Communication Science Disorders
Masters, Leadership in Educational Administration

Denise
Certified Tutor
...continue to learn. My intention is to inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. I have diverse teaching experience in both general education and special education for which I hold a masters degree. I am certified in the Wilson's Reading Program which I have often utilized with struggling readers. I have had great...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology Minor English
Masters, Education and Special Education Grades Pre-K-Grade 6

Maria
Certified Tutor
...not give up when mistakes are made. Most of the students that come to my class have multiple disabilities and they do not speak or understand the English language. At times this affects their behavior because they refuse to learn the language either because they are embarrassed for making mistakes or they do not understand...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Accounting / Economics
Masters, Bilingual Special Education

Jayne
Certified Tutor
...children have a good ability to learn. They have many talents and unique contributions to share. They just need appropriate help. They have novel ways of acquiring knowledge. Since I am uniquely qualified in the complete range of reading differences, I can help serve children and a wide variety of approaches.Early identification and treatment are...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physical Education
Masters, Reading Specialist

Sam
Certified Tutor
...home and doing my math homework! I soon realized that what I was doing was not only fun, but had a purpose. I understood that it defines and shapes the way in which we go about our business navigating through the world. My admiration for its profound impact in this manner has only become stronger...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education

Karlin
Certified Tutor
...I am open to students of all backgrounds, and I have mostly worked with undergraduate students. I have a significant educational background in all Social Sciences, Anatomy, Exercise Science and Nutrition. My desire is to help students successfully grow and truly learn what they need to proper. I have the experience, education and the desire...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Medical Anthropology
Masters, Exercise Science & Nutrition

Wendy
Certified Tutor
...for a private company that pushes me into title one schools in Harlem to help them with HIgh School Math courses to prep for the common core exams. I also work for publicly funded programs as a third grade teacher. Teaching is the most rewarding profession become my students' success becomes a part of my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Special Education

Patricia
Certified Tutor
It is my goal to always help and provide a safe learning environment for all students in which they feel a sense of accomplishment. I am currently teaching in a NYC middle school. I have 13 years teaching experience. Knowledge of current ELA programs being used in schools.... My philosophy of teaching is based on many years of teaching experience. My mission as a teacher consists of three parts: to promote positive learning; to spark student enthusiasm...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/secondary education
Masters, Special education/literacy studies

Nurvin
Certified Tutor
I am an IT professional with a Masters degree in Computer Science. My education allowed me to become adept at mathematics including algebra through Calculus. I also consider myself to be well-rounded, well-read and have knowledge to varying degrees in a variety of subject areas including, of course, Computer Science, English and History.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science
Masters, Computer Science

Laurie
Certified Tutor
...student has been struggling with a text, a concept or a skill and then the light bulb goes on in an "aha!" moment of enlightenment and understanding...those are the moments that I as a teacher live for, and those are the moments that I work towards every day. Your success is my success, plain and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Secondary English Education

Etta
Certified Tutor
...from Queens College with a BA in English with honors. I have strong writing and grammar skills both from my extensive experience writing essays and from my time working as a journalist. I have also spent the past seven years as a proofreader. This involved proofreading financial and legal documents for spelling, grammar, style and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English

Brendan
Certified Tutor
I'm a psychology major at Queens College set to graduate at the end of this semester. I was previously a Chemical Engineering major, so I have experience in advanced mathematics and sciences. I have tutored students of all skill levels and am excited to be able to help more people learn.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology

Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...a non-profit agency. I have a BA in English Literature and MA in Urban Studies. What do I love to do? I love trying new foods, learning different cultures and adding to my bucket list. Most of all, I enjoy passing on the things that I have learned to help build others. My hobbies include...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Urban Studies
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