akra s.

• Ravena, NY 12143 ( 21 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female Age 43
• Member since: 09/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $30 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Teacher Cert Exams, Testing Skills, GED

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have had several different experiences including tutoring for the GED, teaching middle school math and science, teaching pre-K, and second grade integrated special education. Most recently I have been employed as a preschool special education teacher. I feel like I have learned a lot from each of these experiences and they have led me to my future.

Marie B.

• Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 ( 24.5 mi )
• Experienced Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female Age 72
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $34.00 to $39.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Skills, Nursing Exam, Entrance Exams

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My comments on tutoring Testing Strategies : Personalized strategies to pass nursing exams and NCLEX

Previous nursing tutor at Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Have compiled multiple Power Points over the years which explain concepts in simple terms and which have illustrations of concepts which will not be found in nursing textbooks. Unfortunately, nursing textbooks tend to be a faceless landscape which is presented to the student with many complex concepts. It is important that the student be able to visualize the concepts as nursing is all about understanding and not memorization. At exam time, students are normally assigned approximately 19 chapters of reading. The brain needs concrete objects to latch onto, such as pictures. Otherwise, the brain will be unable to easily retrieve one sentence from the mass of information which the student is required to know. Between illustrations and specific strategies for answering nursing questions, the aspiring nursing student sho ... read more

Goldy S.

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 ( 27.9 mi )
• Expert Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, TOEFL, Teacher Cert Exams, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, PSAT, GED

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Experienced and Proactive Educator

Experienced and New York State Certified teacher. I have over 10 years experience teaching students in grades 1-12 and 5 years experience teaching adults. I also have extensive tutoring experience. I have an MA from Marist College as well as a BA from NYU. I have designed and taught SAT prep classes (verbal/writing portion) as well as developing curriculum integrating diverse domains of knowledge to create a broad, deep and flexible learning experience for students.
I believe that competence and confidence are BOTH important in learning. Students bring their own knowledge and learning styles to the process. It is the teachers job not only to adapt instructional style to best support the learner, but also to help the student understand his or her own learning style and needs.

Laura M.

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 ( 27.9 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female Age 39
• Member Since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Testing Skills, GED

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Bringing fun and learning together to achieve success!

Hands on learning, use of technology, books, group learning, creative role play of different ways to solve problems.
Many years of experience teaching, working, and tutoring children of all ages. Every child learns in a different way. I want to be able to find the best way and help children have fun while learning. It is important to establish what learning method works best for a child before teaching can take place. A child will be successful if they are having fun and learning in a style that they feel comfortable with.

Kathy B.

• Hudson, NY 12534 ( 6.6 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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A Little Bit About Me...

At my Ivy League college, we were taught not just facts, but how to learn. This invaluable skill has stood me well and put me in an excellent position to teach. I have continued to love to learn and retained my strengths in both critical reading and in math. I recently took the SAT to demonstrate my qualification for tutoring and scored in the 98th percentile. I have always had a knack for taking a complicated topic and being able to explain it simply and clearly. I can tell when students do not completely understand – despite what they may say – and will stick with a concept until it is demonstrably clear. I have tutored colleagues in computer programs, taught an adult class at the community college and tutored students in English as a Second Language and in math.
I believe teaching is more than just showing how to solve a problem, but is helping the student to discover the “big ... read more

Marcia M.

• Canaan, NY 12029 ( 23.4 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr

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As I read the example noted below, I hear an echo, YES, I too love to teach. I see myself as a mentor. Listening and watching how people learn, what they need to know and formulate the best way to establish a program to achieve their goals. Each individual possesses their way of learning that may be derived from their environment, culture, family or a combination. Whenever possible I try to use diverse medias to experience topics from various views stressing constant feedback to assure comprehension is taking place. Helping individuals advance to the next step by learning is my passion. My mantra is Inquire, Inspire, Educate.
After graduating college I taught elementary K-8th grade in NYC. I taught for one year and decided to live Paris, France teaching English. I lived in Paris, France for 1.5 years then moved to Rome, Italy, again teaching English. My experiences were wonderful a ... read more

Tara B.

• poughkeepsie, NY 12603 ( 26.9 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I enjoy tutoring immensely and look forward to beginning again. I like the challenge of engaging and reaching different types of learners. I use my social works skills in tutoring and vice versa. I think these two fields are closely related in the sense that I seek to empower my students as I would my clients.
I have several years of tutoring experience at various settings including urban, suburban, and rural high and middle schools. I have tutored such subjects as French, Spanish, Math, and English. I have also tutored college students in subjects including sociology, psychology, statistics, and others. I have instructed students on various study techniques, writing skills, and note-taking practices. I am currently a licensed social worker with a range of experiences building rapport with young people and collaborating with school staff and officials.

Aaron D.

• Delmar, NY 12054 ( 27.3 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $55.00 /hr

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For writing, usually I conduct some exercises. The level of the critique and what to say depends heavily on the age of the student. For grammar, I would either find or create my own practice materials and we could go over whatever is necessary until I've decided that the student is making improvements or the student has succeeded.
Over the past year, I have tried to extend my ability to share my love and appreciation of English and literature with others. As an English/Communications major, I am very knowledgable in a variety of subjects including grammar, writing composition and reading comprehension. Last year, as President of the Writers Forum, we spent several months tutoring as part of an after school program where we helped children in Baltimore write.

Laura M.

• New Albany, MS 38652 ( 27.3 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr

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I began to work at Regions Bank in New Albany the Summer after my Senior year of high school. While still working for the bank, I attended Ole Miss for a year, then transfered to Northeast for the next year. I returned to Ole Miss to recieve my bachelors degree in Managerial Finance with an emphasis in Investments. I am now employed for a furniture company out of Tupelo, where I am an Accountant. Although I do not have much teaching experience, I am quite knowledgeable with Financials and Accounting Principals. I have turtored a few children in mathmatics, and I also helped other classmates.
Although I have little teaching experience, I love working with all ages of people. I'm sure I would have a different approach to teaching/tutoring because I have not had any education classes or experience. I would offer a more business/economical outlook on mathmatical skills. I really like t ... read more

Carolyn C.

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 ( 28 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, CLAST, ASVAB, ACT

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My teaching philosophy revolves around the notion that students need respect, encouragement, and guidance to succeed in all of their academic endeavors. I believe the best way to inspire students is by conveying our own passion for the subject through out attitude of reverence for the written word, our knowledge of literature and writing, and our confidence in our own skills as educators. I believe all students can learn to write well when given a relaxed environment where they can learn to express themselves in their own literary voices.
As a college and high school English instructor, I have had the opportunity to teach and tutor students on many different levels. I have worked with those in need of remediation as well as students who are are in honors or advanced placement classes. I have successfully tutored several students who have attended ivy league and top tier schools ... read more

Meghan C.

• Ballston Lake, NY 12061 ( 28.3 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $65.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED

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I have a BFA in Graphic Design and a MS in applied technology education. I am also currently pursuing my administration certification. I have been an adjunct professor at a local 2 year college, and I have been teaching 7-12 grade since 2006. I am confident in my skills as a teacher and a leader and think that my real world business experience background gives me an edge with the students because I can apply that to their school curriculum.
I am a very hands on, activity based teacher. I follow the rule of Explain, Example, Exercise. I make sure to have many different types of learning so that each student can be successful. I want my students to be excited about my class, so I am always changing and molding my activities to stay current. I have a classroom that is full of colors, and ideas. I try to get my students to have a higher level of thinking, and help them along with inqu ... read more

Michele S.

• Rensselaer, NY 12144 ( 28.9 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED

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I am permanently certified in Secondary English. I have been teaching since 2001. I have also tutored for eight years. My teaching experience covers English grades seven through twelve. I have taught general English classes, honors English classes, college prep courses, special education courses, English labs, English as a Second Language, SAT Prep, and GED level classes.
The stand that I firmly take as a teacher of English Language Arts is that preconceived notions of a student's ability are left outside the door to my classroom. Every student has a different personality, a different belief system, a different home life, and a different style he/she learns best in. However, every student can learn to write and communicate clearly, and to read and appreciate literature when provided with a rich learning environment, motivation, and explanation of the purpose/learning goals behin ... read more

Kristy B.

• Gardiner, NY 12525 ( 34 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $55.00 /hr

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I am an English Graduate from SUNY New Paltz and have a broad range of interests. My time as an English student has taught me to use more critical research and analytical skills. I am hoping my degree will enable me to help others to improve their passion for writing and reading, not just teach them how to approach/explicate or write about a work, but to really find enjoyment in it and relate it to their own life in some way. I have written numerous research papers in many different areas of study (English, Chemistry, Math, Philosophy, Psychology, etc.) and have tutored Mandarin students in English at SUNY Ulster.
I am a strong believer that we all have our own way of learning and it is important to be flexible to the needs of each individual. I have worked as a Counselor for Disabled Adults and see that no matter where a person is developmentally, there is a way to help them ac ... read more

Connie S.

• Middleburgh, NY 12122 ( 38.8 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ASVAB

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I teach the way I counsel--by expecting self-responsibility. I use humor to enhance one's motivation to seek out and focus on one's strengths. I am not a coddler--I believe that higher expectations result in higher performance. When coupled with empathy, faith in the individual and strong foundations of skills, success is inevitable.
I have been supervising other counselors since 1997 in their report-writing. I take pride in my writing skills in the face of a field riddled with nurses who prefer abbreviations to beautifully executed coherent sentences. The sheer eloquence of being able to deliver a report allowing the reader to infer the true meaning of your words, while not providing any statements that will give fuel to a legal representative is a time-earned skill. In addition to my writing skills, I have 14 years of business skills, extensive analytical skills, which t ... read more

Michael A.

• Ellenville, NY 12428 ( 39.3 mi )
• Testing Strategies Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I believe as an educator you have to understand the topic you are teaching and the students your are teaching. As a teacher you are dealing with various levels of learning as well different personalities. I believe you have to be open to what works for the individual and the classroom. Many young students do not understand why they must learn and why it is important. We as educators must show students how education applies to all life, especially theirs. Passion and drive can be all the difference for a childs success. Therefore inspiration is vital and we must provide it to the best of our abilities.
Working with students and education has been a part of my life for about 11 years. I first began doing so in high school, around 1999 working as a volunteer with the YMCA. Eventually I became a counselor and would work my way up to Camp Director. I am proud to say that I am t ... read more