akra s.

• Ravena, NY 12143 ( 29.5 mi )
• Testing Skills 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 Strategies, GED

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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.

Marcia M.

• Canaan, NY 12029 ( 9.7 mi )
• Testing Skills 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

Meghan C.

• Ballston Lake, NY 12061 ( 22.6 mi )
• Testing Skills 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 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 inquisitive questions, and opened ended statements.
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 becau ... read more

Michele S.

• Rensselaer, NY 12144 ( 25.9 mi )
• Testing Skills 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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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 behind an activity or assignment. Evaluation and feedback from me and/or from the student's peers are viable resources that increase the student's awareness of his /her capabilities. The student is provided the opportunity to benefit from the feedback and perform at a higher standard in the future. As both a high school and a middle school teacher, I have experienced the value of learni ... read more

Deborah T.

• Troy, NY 12180 ( 26.8 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams

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My teaching style is to discovery how each child learns, whether it is visual, audio, movies, written, tactile, CD's, adaptive technology, and re-learning. I want my students to have success and become life-long learners while providing them with the tools that help them reach their potential. Learning is an experience that should be enjoyed and given praise, compassion, kindness, and consistency helps one learn and discover their academic success. I have made many differences in student's lives, as they have taught me learning experiences that I will never forget. I am expressive, funny, and love to teach.
Sine high school, I have worked with children in BOCES. However, I started college later in life, after children and marriage. I wanted to provide my children with an education that I couldn't afford since I knew nothing of grants in 1974. I started with my AA and did not s ... read more

Ariel R.

• Troy, NY 12180 ( 27.5 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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As a professional educator, I am dedicated to seeing all students succeed. I have earned two bachelor degrees, a BA in History and a BA in English, as well as New York State certification and my MAT Social Studies. I have tutored throughout my academic career, and continue to teach and tutor in a wide variety of subjects.
I am a strong believer in Multiple Intelligences. I know that first I must learn who my students are and how they learn if I am to teach them successfully. I employ the Socratic method often possible, and keep lessons as student-centered as possible. I frequently make use of the students' interests and technology to engage them. Students thrive when they see the usefulness of what they are learning, and when techniques are adapted to their needs.

Edward D.

• Menands, NY 12204 ( 27.8 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr

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I have spent my whole adullt life tutoring, mentoring and being a role model to others by being involved as a coach for the local Pop Warner football team, as well as serving as a tutor to three middle school/high school students, in the subject of math, science and social studies. I have also served as a substitute teacher. My favorite subject areas are in American History, Government, and Science.
I do not believe in standardized testing. Each child has the capability of learning, but not all children have the ability to take tests, for whatever reason. I tend to "test" by playing games, such as Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, etc...and have the questions be cumulative in nature, not just on the part that we are learning. This makes the kids have to learn and absorb the information, and I was told by some students that they like the way I do it. With football, it's ... read more

Alison H.

• Menands, NY 12204 ( 28 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams, ACT

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I graduated Cum Laude from Manhattan College with a double major in Psychology and Communications. In addition to studying for two majors, I was also a Division 1 athlete and held 2 jobs. Seeing as I was very busy with extracirricular activities, I believe that my graduating with honors was truly a testament to how hard I worked. Since college, I have worked in two jobs that have really tested my gramatical, reading, editing and speaking skills. I tutored all types of students while in college and can't wait for the opportunity to tutor again. When I commit to a job, I follow through with 110% of my time and energy.
I love being able to teach someone something new. I love learning, but have always been a visual learner, so whether I'm teaching someone how to read, or simply helping them improve their reading skills, I introduce visual aids. I am patient, easy going and a gre ... read more

Cherie P.

• Green Island, NY 12183 ( 28.1 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $66.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED

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I am very patient and have a gift for breaking concepts and instructions down into smaller manageable steps. My technique is to lead the student to discover the answer rather than "telling" it to them. To help the learner understand and remember, I'll use examples in the form of stories, diagrams or demonstrations.
I have 15 years of experience as an educational program coordinator and have about 18 years of teaching experience with preschoolers, elementary students, teens, college students and adult learners. My expertise includes study habits, English/composition, note taking skills and psychology.

Bonnie Jean S.

• Albany, NY 12208 ( 28.3 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Entrance Exams

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My educational and professional experience are both concentrated on writing. More narrowly, analytical writing and legislative reporting. My experience tutoring on writing goes back to when I was part of a volunteer peer program, tutoring English as a second language students to assist them with mastering the English regents. At the collegiate level, I was a school tutor for 100-200 level liberal arts class, helping numerous students write strong papers and beat Intro to Logic. I also was a teachers assistant for Politics and Film, a political theory cross-listed grad/undergrad class. In sum, I have experience working across a wide age range and am able to accommodate a variety of learning styles, from junior high to adult levels.
My teaching style is professional, friendly, and peer to peer. I like to break things down for students and I encourage them to ask a lot of questions. I ... read more

Lisa K.

• Albany, NY 12208 ( 28.3 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $54.00 /hr

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When I was senior high school student taking AP Biology, I tutored a freshman student and helped bring up her scores for her final exam. During my time studying at the New College of Florida, Florida's honors college, I took two semesters of a class in which I prepared and taught elementary, middle, and high school students various topics in science. As a condition of obtaining my bachelors degree for the honors program, I wrote a thesis entitled, "Photorespiration: A Wasteful Relic, or a Potentially Useful Metabolic Tool?". Additionally, I have learned extensive verbal and grammatical skills from writing research papers and studying Latin.
In order to comprehend a new concept, I believe that the student needs to view new material in a context that they can digest. I understand that different people have varying methods of comprehension, and I will work to find the best way to rela ... read more

Judith S.

• Albany, NY 12210 ( 28.4 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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Through the years of experience, I have developed skills in flexibility that have benefited all my students. I believe that intensive planning with concentration on the students’ interests, strengths, and academic needs has been one of the keys to success in teaching in any of the age groups. Student input is of the first priority. Implementing students’ current IEPs, of course, is quite necessary to support the students’ paths to success. I know that collaboration with all adults, professionals and caregivers is essential in providing the best program for each student. Most importantly, I wholeheartedly believe that developing warm, yet firm, caring and trusting relationships with students positively affects student accomplishments
As a special education teacher with 20+ years experience, I continue to be a dedicated professional desiring to tutor special needs and at-risk s ... read more

Joseph M.

• albany, NY 12208 ( 28.6 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I have been Involved in the teaching and tutoring of academic subjects for the past 6 years of my life. I have a true passion for instilling the same love for education that I possess in my students. I have worked in about 9 different educational, tutoring, or mentoring facilities both before and after I graduated with my biology teaching certificate. I have used these experiences to not only develop my teaching strategies but to truly understand what makes a student want to learn. I have learned that constantly showing a student that learning IS fun will increase their will to do work and be successful.
Through my teaching experience I have found it necessary to differentiate my teaching styles in order to be an effective teacher. Most often than not I have found that being a facilitator rather than a dictator is most beneficial to learning. I have learned that if st ... read more

Tara G.

• Albany, NY 12209 ( 28.6 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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I realize the importance a child’s academic instruction plays in their future. I am well prepared, seeing as I have a B.A in English, to provide my students with a concrete and enticing curriculum. I have witnessed and engaged in remarkable teaching experiences. I have had the opportunity to function in a variety of educational settings, in which I learned various ways to create an energizing and productive learning environment that will promote a genuine interest in English and all of its wondrous offerings. All of my principals, department heads, and other members of the faculty have recognized that I have created constructive changes in students’ academic and overall attitudes and performance. I believe that my intense energy, exceptional education, experience and ability to motivate every child in my class combine to make me a teacher who is ready and dedicated to help her stu ... read more

Christine C.

• Northampton, MA 01060 ( 28.7 mi )
• Testing Skills Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ACT

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As a person who truly values learning, I have continuously engaged in being both a student and a teacher in academically rigorous studies. With over 14 years of professional education experience, including high school Honors and Advanced Placement English and college counseling, I possess a strong background in teaching various learning styles and needs to be successful in challenging classes. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in History, a Master’s degree in Education, a Certificate in College Counseling, and valid teaching credentials in both Massachusetts and California. I have taught students in whole class, small groups, and individualized settings.
Throughout my life, I have always had an ability to talk with and to listen to adolescents. Regardless of a student’s academic aptitude, socio-economic status, or learning differences, I honestly believe that ... read more