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I am a licensed practicing NYC public high school teacher specializing in both general and special education instruction. As a teacher in NYC I work to open my students eyes to the reasons why education is so important. I work to excite students about the learning process by making real world connections that are easy to relate to and understand. Read more...
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I have a lifelong passion for helping children learn and reach their full potential. In 1983, I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Elementary Education, and I have spent the years since teaching at the grade school, high school, and college level. As an elementary teacher for over twenty years, I recognize the need for teaching strong, phonics-based Read more...
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Imagine the joy that your child experiences when he or she finally gets a really good grasp on the subject that has been presenting them with such a challenge. Perhaps that is what I enjoy best about tutoring a child, that is seeing that smile appear on their face and hearing them say, I got it!! I can do this Read more...
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I became a tutor during my undergraduate studies. During this time, my children were in elementary, middle, and high schools. Over the years, I frequented their schools as a volunteer and realized that the number of students struggling with reading, writing, and English had continuously increased. Initially I went back to school to facilitate these student populations with English, but Read more...
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Hello, my name is Kara and I am a senior at Marist College majoring in History with a Paralegal Certification, and I am entering my final year with a 3.56 GPA. I have over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities in a variety of subject areas. I grew up with a younger autistic sister Read more...
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I graduated from college in May of 2010. I have had several tutoring opportunities throughout my college career with the America Reads Program, as well as private tutoring for family members and friends. My approach has always been about keeping the student motivated to keep trying. I achieve this by encouraging students to treat mistakes as learning experiences rather than Read more...
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I have been a special education teacher and private GED tutor for 15 years. Presently, I have tutored 9 students for the GED test with a tailor-made program targeted specifically for the GED. All of my students, from challenging backgrounds, have passed the GED. My style is to fully assess each student to know their strengths and weaknesses and make Read more...
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I am a highly motivated and experienced teacher who holds 3 Massachusetts teaching certifications. These include History, Political Philosophy, and Moderate Special needs. For the last 14 years, I have worked in a high school language-based disabilities program teaching history, government, health, and basic computer skills. I also am a certified EmPOWER instructor. This is a expository writing strategy that Read more...
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I have taught Elementary School in New York State for 31 years before moving to Florida. I have spent the bulk of that in fifth grade (27 yrs). In the last 4 years, I also worked at Tutorial Center in New York State and was also involved with students from 3rd-8th grade. And, since moving to Florida, I have worked Read more...
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I have mastered skills in many diverse areas. Determination, confidence, and knowing how to study have been the keys to my success. I focus on helping my students build these fundamental attributes in addition to learning the subject. After 14 years in government-sponsored research, I turned to education out of the desire to work in a more people-centric field. I Read more...
