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Cheryl M.

• Manorville, NY 11949 ( 6.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $65.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am currently studying Secondary Education with a concentration in English as SUNY New Paltz. I will be graduating in December 2009. At SUNY New Paltz I have been prepared above and beyond what is required for teachers in New York. At SUNY New Paltz, we believe in being over prepared and learning in a diverse environment. I have developed many writing skills due the number of papers I have written. I have also taken many electives including Literary Criticism and Creative Writing in order to further my skills and knowledge in all areas of literature. I have tutored students at a juvenile delinquent facility for a year and I have completed 70 hours in the classroom as an aide and observer. I have also worked as an FM DJ and can work with students on their public speaking skills as well as technology within a radio station. My studies in technology have also kept me up to date on certain ... read more

Vincent P.

• Patchogue, NY 11772 ( 7.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $66.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills

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I enjoy teaching and working with children. I believe children learn in different ways. It is incumbent on the teacher to mold his/her skills to the child's natural way of learning. I am available to help your child find academic success. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery where the child finds the answer. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few good educators can make a world of difference in a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives.
As a college graduate, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in education. I have a bachelor degree in Management and an MBA in Finance, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in many areas of math. In addition, I have learned ... read more

Julio R.

• Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 ( 10.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $59.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

My style is open to discussion. I like to ask questions to the student about the knowledge they have and based on that, apply my knowledge to build a strong base to be used as a core to solve more problems. I live the one on one interaction but also love the group discussion. I used to tutor an entire classroom during summer for 6 hours straight.
I started around 2005 tutoring for the departments of chemistry and math in Queensborough Community College, from the basic levels in organic chemistry 2 and calculus. I earned my Associate degree in science from Queensborough Community College and finished my Bachelor Degree in Stonybrook University. At Stonybrook University also tutor chemistry and math. During the summer 2006, I had the entire department of chemistry tutoring under my guide. My experience comes from teaching my own classes and from interacting with my students.

Lorraine A.

• Sound Beach, NY 11789 ( 10.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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After earning my BA in English and raising a family, I returned to school to take graduate courses in Elementary Education at Dowling College in Oakdale, New York. I completed my student teaching at Stagecoach Elementary School, but decided to accept a job as a Senior Educator at The Long Island Museum of Art, History and Carriages where I wrote and taught art and literacy programs for all ages. I also worked for years as an English tutor for St. James Tutoring agency, which served homebound elementary and high school students at the request of various school districts in Suffolk County.
I believe that successful teaching begins with engaging the student. If students are given what I call a "hook" something on which to secure new information, then learning can take place. This can be simply piquing the student's interest, building on past knowledge, posing a question or mystery ... read more

Joseph B.

• East Islip, NY 11730 ( 14.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $71.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have always enjoyed working with children and understanding their perceptions of the given subject matter. This often results in a personal, in-depth level of conversation normally not available to most students. It has only been about five years since I was a high school student myself, and I find that it is generally very easy for me to communicate with students on a personal level, as a friend rather than from a distance as only a hired instructor. Still, I handle tutoring lessons appropriately, am always very considerate of a parent's requests and am still certain to push a student to make sure he or she makes the grade rather than to simply entertain them for an hour or two without preparing them for their academic responsibilities.
Having had pursued a BA in English, not only did I focus on the course material within each class, but even more importantly, I managed to great ... read more

Jennifer M.

• Smithtown, NY 11787 ( 16 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I worked as an in home private ABA therapist for two separate families, each with a child with autism. I worked individually with both children approximately 8-12 hours per week for over a year. I taught in a traditional ABA classroom with six students on the autism spectrum and all with other severe disabilities. I have also volunteered for many years as a bible school teacher.
I would have to say that my teaching style is flexibility. I believe that it is necessary to gauge your students as a group and individually before deciding on which teaching methods would be most effective. I believe that naturalistic teaching is important. I also believe in a form of discrete trial training. It takes some of the basics from Discrete Trial and adapts them to fit the needs of the students that are struggling with certain subjects. Research has proven that all students learn differently a ... read more

william p.

• BayShore, NY 11706 ( 19.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I am a teacher who believes that a discovery technique of education has proved to me that all students can learn and master what they themselves view as their true and real career choices. I have a proven track record and know what I can and can not do for each of my students. I would like to work with people of all cultures in this world of mutiticulural education.
I graduated Boston College with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in liberal arts;susequentally I earned a D.D.S. Degree fron NYU. I have taught students in Math and Science courses as well as students in various levels of high school and college in SAT prep,ACT prep. My education has been extensive mostly because of the Jesuit education which instilled in me a life-long interest in helping all students to reach their innate potential.

Erica W.

• Mattituck, NY 11952 ( 20.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My teaching style is relaxed, non-forceful and always understanding. I am a kindhearted person in general so when I relate to anyone else I always use the utmost respectful language and tone in my voice to show that I am understanding them and wanting to help. I know that learning is a dynamic process for everyone and most people learn in unique ways. I always try to conduct my tutoring/teaching sessions in a way that takes into account my students personal needs and abilities.
Education in my life has been my number one motivating factor for success. Throughout my educational career I have always been organized and a group leader when it came to helping my fellow students with projects/homework/studying, etc. For many years I tutored individuals in English, Math, Social Studies/History, German, Psychology and Arts. My experiences have all been validating. Sometimes schools are lim ... read more

Brett J.

• North Babylon, NY 11703 ( 21.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $68.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I currently hold my MA in history. During my studies I have earned an in depth knowledge of research methods, rhetorical writing, and have become well versed in study methods. My writing skills are near flawlessness and I stress this important skill in my every day life. In addition, I am currently learning both Spanish and French in hopes of improving my chances of entering a doctoral program. During my MA work I privately tutored students in History, English Literature, and Spanish.
My years of studying and tutoring have given me the patience and kindness to work with both my peers, mentors, and children. I have a free-flowing personality and I am not easily shaken. I look for challenges in my every day life and welcome new ideas and criticisms so that I can not only improve myself, but those around me. I do not believe that "some people can not learn," but I do believe th ... read more

Rosemarie P.

• East Northport, NY 11731 ( 21.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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My experience as a teacher has primarily been with students who are struggling with either some form of learning or social/emotional disability. Most of these students have been a challenge, a joy, and a reward to have taught. I have found that most students want to learn and to succeed in school. But those who do not or cannot, usually have had a history of failure and frustration. It has become my personal mission to find the right words, the right attitude, or the right starting point so that my students may begin to experience success, and a desire to continue learning.
I am a highly dedicated and enthusiastic educator who believes that all children can learn. It is up to the teacher to assess and implement the best method, or variety of methods of instruction for each student. In order to successfully cultivate the motivation to learn or succeed, the teacher must develop a pe ... read more

John B.

• West Babylon, NY 11704 ( 23.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $67.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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My particular teaching style is ecclectic. I am not afraid to try different modalities and teaching methods in my pursuit to reach ever child in the classroom. I am technology savvy and use all types of media to reinforce my lessons.
Throughout my academic career and afterwards, helping and leading others has always been a passion of mine. While attending Villanova Univeristy I participated in Project Sunshine, designed to help inner-city youth attain a G.E.D. After graduation I was a substitute teacher and coach. I am fully qualified to tutor any subject within the NY state social studies curriculum (Economics, Global History, U.S. History)through my Master's Degree. I am also able to tutor Physics as I received grades of A and B+ in Physics I and Physics II during my studies at Villanova. I am also able to tutor any Law class as I was a pre-law concentration in my undergr ... read more

Michael G.

• Farmingdale, NY 11735 ( 26.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $69.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have classroom and tutoring experience with all levels of learners including special needs students. My experience includes curriculum development, preparing lessons, activities, progress reports and assessments. I have utilized computerized technology assisted instruction in Career Development and Occupational Studies. I have teaching experience in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts.
As a conscientious and dedicated professional I take pride in creating a supportive learning environment that enhances each student’s academic growth. I differentiate instruction and modify lessons in order to meet each students level of learning and learning style. I believe that everyone can learn.

Deirdre V.

• Stratford, CT 06614 ( 27.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $59.00 /hr

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I have always tried to encompass all modalities and learning styles. One on one should provide a postive and enlightening experience. All students are unique.
I am a retired teacher. I teach Drivers Education part time now, so I have good flexibility. My strength is English, History and Earth Science having particiatated in many workshops on such as Project Wild. I have also taught private music lessons, and Red Cross Safety Health and Safety classes.

Victor F.

• Milford, CT 06460 ( 27.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I would say that all people are capable of learning and improving their abilities, knowledge, and skill. My experience has been that if a child, youth, or adult is given the space in which to learn, and introduced to material in a patient manner, in the style that works for them (be that through explanation or visual learning, etc) they will take the initiative to learn and grow at the pace and direction which works for them. People are naturally inclined to learn and grow, and my experience is that when given the opportunity and supportive role of a teacher, they will become interested in learning and continue to do so.
After graduating from college with a BA, I began working for an environmental restoration and public education program. We led large volunteer groups sometime of more than 100 people, in local park and forest restoration event, and also led youth groups on 10 day r ... read more

Edward R S.

• Massapequa Park, NY 11762 ( 27.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $72.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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They say everyone has a gift and mine has always been teaching. For 15 years I’ve been privileged to help individuals overcome academic challenges which open the doors of opportunity. Whether it’s going up a grade or passing a tough course; rest assured my experience with effective study skills, memory retention methods and test-taking techniques will give your child the crucial educational tools they need to succeed. If you desire a patient and personable tutor passionate about delivering results we can all be proud of then call today as I’m only a phone call away. I am a certified professional multi-subject tutor with 15 years’ experience catering to K-12 and college curricula. Subjects serviced: Study and Organizational Systems, Test Preparation, Public Speaking, English, AP English, Reading & Writing, Technical & Creative Writing, Journalism, Word Processing, History (Global Studies, ... read more