Experience Summary
I have worked in both counseling positions as well as teaching in many different settings and with students ranging in ages. I have my Masters in Education in school counseling from Hunter College and my B.A. in Psychology from Stony Brook University. My last position as a tutor for students throughout Queens as part of the No Child Left Behind Act. Through this job, I have gained even more knowledge and insight into the daily life of students throughout the New York City area. I have taught in many pre-schools, camps, and alternative programs which have given me first hand knowledge of the classroom and I have acquired leadership skills from leading students in daily lessons plans and schedules. My internship at New Rochelle High School and practicum at Scarsdale Middle School has provided me with many supervised hours of counseling as well as hands on experience with my own case load of students and running groups. I have observed many different counselors styles fine tuning my own. Two of the main counseling practices were college advising or post secondary planning and social skills building where I gained a great deal knowledge and experience in both areas.
Teaching Style
The first strategy that I use is building a relationship with the student by getting to know who they are, what there favorite things are, subjects, goals etc... This helps me discover what strategies I can use to help them learn. I also try to discover which learning method works best. Are they visual or auditory learner? Do they learn by having things taught step by step, or do they learn through visual or read aloud examples? I believe that every student has the ability to learn and to succeed; it is about finding the best strategy and providing that extra support. Being that advocate for students is the reason I went into school counseling.
My Hobbies
Love to do anything creative.
| ADD/ADHD |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Have worked with a few students who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as well as have my own experience in dealing with it myself and succeeding. Understanding this learning disorder, gives me great insight into the inner workings of the minds of these children. This knowledge allows me to teach them skills which will enable them to overcome some of the obstacles they will face during their academic career. I will teach them study skills, organization, and ways to remain focused. Everyone has a way to occupy his/her need to wonder by finding something physical to do alongside listening to the lesson at hand. I find keeping my hands busy by doodling fulfill my need to do something physical while still allowing me to focus on what the teacher is saying and take notes etc... |
| Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored a few students in algebra 1. Anything that you need help in that I am not familiar with, I can learn and then teach it to your child. I am a quick learner. |
| Algebra I |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored a few students in algebra 1. Anything that you need help in that I am not familiar with, I can learn and then teach it to your child. I am a quick learner. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Love to teach composition and writing. I have taught every student I have ever had, how to write argument papers, essays and stories. |
| Computer |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I can assist with the basics of computer skills. How to use the internet effectively (how to search properly to find info needed) as well as how to use the Microsoft software. |
| Elementary Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Have taught many students in elementary math. |
| Elementary Phonics |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Have taught a few students in kindergarten and first grade learn their phonics. This is important as it is the first step to reading. I have also taught my own 5 year old how to read. |
| Elementary Social Studies |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| Can help children with assignments I social studies. Study for tests, do projects and write papers. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Grammar goes along with writing. I teach each child how to edit their work, look for grammatical mistakes, and I go over the biggest grammatical mistakes and rules. Learning these skills are essential in becoming a great writer. |
| Homework Help |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Great at homework help. I am a quick learner, so even subjects I have not familiarized myself in a long time, can be learned in moments and I will be able to help your child. I have assisted in homework help since I was a mentor at the girls and boys club in high school. Your child will never miss a homework assignment and will be responsible for doing the work themselves with the assistants of myself. Part of homework help is also organizational skills. Those skills are necessary in order to make sure all expected work is being done and handed in on time. |
| Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught numerous students in math. K-9th grade has been the math levels that I am the strongest in. Love teaching 6-8th grade math the most. |
| Pre-Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Have taught pre algebra numerous times. Many parents have been very pleased with the improvement his/her child has made in this subject. Many students find this subject to be the hardest math class in middle school. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have worked with K-10th grade students in reading. I have taught children how to read, how to read efficiently, and the skills needed to pass any comprehension test. |
| Social Studies |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I am able to help your child study for tests, do papers, and projects relating to the area of social studies. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I can help children remember how to spell words. I would start by teaching study skills. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Have taught many kids on how to study based on their own learning style. There is not a one way approach. Using the way you learn helps define the path one must take in order to retain the information. needed. |
| Testing Skills |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I can teach the skills needed to be successful on a test. |
| Testing Strategies |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught many students on how to take a test. We go over many test strategies and ways to help narrow down choices even when you don't know the answer. With all the state tests, children need to be taught these strategies. I teach them to all my students. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Love to teach writing. I have written so many research papers, essays, and argument papers that I have become an expert in the how to. I teach every student I work with the basics of writing. The older students, I teach argument writing techniques as well as how to write a research paper. Writing is one of two subjects we learn as students that we use in our everyday life. I would love to teach your child how to be a great writer. |