Goldy S.

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 ( 25.7 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2012
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Test Preparation, Teacher Cert Exams, Testing Strategies, Testing Skills, SAT - Verbal, PSAT, GED

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Experienced and Proactive Educator

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.
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.

Carolyn C.

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 ( 24.8 mi )
• TOEFL 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

Tara B.

• poughkeepsie, NY 12603 ( 25.6 mi )
• TOEFL 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 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.
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.

Michele M.

• Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 ( 35.4 mi )
• TOEFL Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $56.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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A Little Bit About Me...

Learning should be meaningful, enjoyable and lasting. Establishing a solid student-to-teacher rapport is an essential ingredient in the learning process which is of utmost importance to me. I believe that effective teaching requires a holistic understanding of a student, in addition to specific knowledge of his/her academic strengths and weaknesses. With this information, I try to identify suitable learning styles and preferences in order to develop strategies to enhance student learning. I encourage students to challenge themselves by setting the academic bar high but make necessary adjustments to allow for individual differences. With patience, care and determination, I strive to bring out the best in all of my students.
Languages are my passion. I learned to speak Spanish while studying in Spain prior to enrolling in college. Studying abroad was an education in and of itself, ... read more