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Philosophy Statement My philosophy of education is very much rooted in the constructivist methodology of education that is embraced by the Bank Street College of Education. That is to say, I believe in creating and working with a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum that teaches children by allowing them to construct their own knowledge largely through first hand experiences. By giving a Read more...
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I decided to become a teacher as a second career and I taught high school social studies for five years. I loved it. I found that I had a natural talent for teaching. I enjoyed using creative methods of instruction such as videos, movie clips, games and reenactments to enhance the learning process. My main objective with every lesson plan Read more...
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My personal philosophy regarding education and tutoring: I am passionate about education. As a history major, I have studied cultures, governments, and peoples. Education allows people to change the world, beginning with their own. I have been fortunate to have taught, tutored, and continue to teach at the University. I believe it is the responsibility of a teacher to guide Read more...
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I was a reading and writing specialist in Fairfax County in elementary and high school. After taking early retirement, I became certified in ESL and taught English as a Second Language at the U.S. Embassy School in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This was an amazing experience from a teaching and cultural perspective. Having completed 12 credits of Spanish at American University did Read more...
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As a working artist and educator I have sought to prepare my students for a career in the arts. I am experienced in portfolio development and presentation skills for college entrance as well as assisting students on essays, recommendations and scholarship requirements. My former students have received top awards in the Scholastic Art Awards Competition at the ‘Gold Key’ level Read more...
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I strive to make students become confident, competent and successful. I am dedicated full time to private tutoring and believe that the key to your progress is our relationship-building. We’ll develop an individualized learning plan with clear steps to achieve your goals and accommodate your learning style. It’s a team effort, so I welcome collaboration with parents, classroom teachers and Read more...
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I currently teach cinema and media history and theory courses at Hunter College, City University of New York, and at Pace University, as well as on-line graduate seminars for National University. Prior to that, I was chair of the film programs at Georgia State University, Southern Methodist University, and Florida State University, and a professor at Sarah Lawrence College, Ithaca Read more...
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Dear Students and Parents, my name is Elizabeth Ives, and I have degrees in both art (my BFA from the School at the Art Institute of Chicago) and pre-modern history (MA from Villanova University). I have a passion for both, with a special interest fashion history. I have found that history is often seen as a boring subject made up Read more...
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I have a unique background as a former archaeologist, business owner, substitute teacher, with an MA in International Relations. I have traveled to over 25 countries and love experiencing new cultures and people. I was a substitute teacher in a high school for four years and enjoy getting back into mentoring kids and young adults. I also have experience working Read more...
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I have recently graduated from Georgia College and State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a concentration in Art History. In school, I quickly learned that it is one thing to memorize facts, dates, artist bios, or an artwork’s historical/aesthetic significance and another thing to understand why color smeared across a canvas, a urinal placed in a museum Read more...
