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Chelsey V.

• Schenectady, NY 12308 ( 31.2 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $35 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Social Studies

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Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY Substitute General and Special Education Teacher (Prek-6th) 1/2011 to present Long term Teacher substitute in Special Education (3th-5th), 4/2011-6/2011 Substitute Teacher Assistant and Aide, 5/2010 to present Key Contributions: ? Executing teacher lesson plans in multiple settings ? Instructing 20-25 students in various content areas ? Collaborating with parents, teachers, service personnel and other staff members ? Developing lesson plans to engage students learning ? Managing IEPS ? Facilitating standardized testing ? Preparing differentiated instruction for students with various needs Milton Terrace North Elementary School, Ballston Spa, NY Student Teacher (5th) 10/2010 to 12/2010 ? Instructing 22 students with diverse needs in a suburban 5th grade classroom throughout various subject areas ? Collaborated with parents, teachers, and ... read more

Joyce M.

• South Cairo, NY 12482 ( 7.5 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr

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I take more of an inquiring approach and I become more of the facilitator and guide and direct my students by asking questions, exploring options, suggesting alternatives, and encouraging them to develop criteria to make informed choices. My Overall goal is to develop in students the capacity for independent action, initiative, and responsibility. I work with my students on projects in a consultative fashion and I try to provide as much support and encouragement as possible. I feel the advantage to this teaching style is the personal flexibility, the focus on student's needs and goals, and the willingness to explore options and alternative courses of action.
Earned a bachelor's degree/Master's degree in elementary education. Substituting in the elementary school in the community I grew up in. Relocated and continued my career as a second grade teacher at an inner city school fo ... read more

Amanda S.

• South Cairo, NY 12482 ( 8.1 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $51.00 /hr

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As an individual with experience and an educational background in child and adolescent clinical psychology, I believe I have a unique perspective in working with this population. I enjoy working with youth of all developmental levels. I have frequently received feedback that I am a patient, compassionate, mild mannered, and highly motivated individual. Having worked within a multiple intelligence framework, I believe that each child has his or her own unique strengths and learning style. Therefore, it is important to identify and apply such strengths and learning styles to advance a child’s progress. My goal across contexts is to make a positive impact in children's lives, as I believe a sole individual possesses such power.
Currently as a doctorate student I have earned two degrees, a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in clinical psychology. Also, I am currently working on doctorate ... read more

Kathy B.

• Hudson, NY 12534 ( 15.7 mi )
• Geography Tutor

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

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I believe teaching is more than just showing how to solve a problem, but is helping the student to discover the “bigger picture”. For that reason, I ask a lot of questions to ensure that a student is not just learning by rote, but understands a topic within its larger context. In that way, he or she is learning not only how to solve a particular problem or answer a specific question, but also how to apply it to other problems in the future. I also like to make problems relevant. Students often complain that there is no reason to study something – math, for example. But I like to show that indeed, they use it all the time and that it can be fun. Learning should not only be effective, but enjoyable as well.
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 ... read more

Paul S.

• Hannacroix, NY 12087 ( 15.9 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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I received a technology degree in 1975. Several years later I returned to college to persue a Physics/Mechanical Engineering Degree from SUNY New Paltz and RPI. I was an "A" student in Physics and enjoyed tutoring many classmates. I was a guest lecturer several times at RPI. Due to work and family commitments I did not complete the degree. My wife and I homeschooled our children through the primary grades. I taught sciences. While an Employee at IBM, I wrote and taight technical courses. Physics is my forte and I love talking about and teaching the subject. I am especially helpfull to students challenged by word problems. Throughout college I would host study groups in Physics and Chemistry. I currently am a financial advisor.
Because I enjoy and see the wonder in science and I like to show that to students. If they see a reason to want the knowledge, and see how it can expan ... read more

Stephen R.

• ravena, NY 12143 ( 16.6 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $67.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies

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I like working in small groups and 1-on-1 is even better. I like to get to know them, become a friend/buddy with the student so they feel comfortable with me. In the past, with good and trouble students, this has worked and it seems like they don't want to let me down and that they do trust me and start trusting what I am telling them and enjoying it. I also like to show different little tricks to help to learn things and better understand things when fitting.
I was a substitute teacher from my first year of college (99) to about 2005. I did all subject and all grades. I also worked at an out of school suspension program so the students still were learning and getting their work done. I also worked at the center of disability services helping and working with the disabled students in everyday school activities.

Robert D.

• Lake Katrine, NY 12449 ( 19.4 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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I enjoy helping students understand the principles they are dealing with, rather than focusing on helping them simply "get the answer" to the problem at hand. My goal is for them to be able to generalize the concept and apply it in different contexts. To develop interest, I seek to discuss related information or similar problems as much as possible. For Physics in particular, this approach is key to providing a sound foundation for future learning.
Most of my career has been spent at IBM, where I built on my Physics background for a broad range of opportunities. I am now seeking to move into a teaching career and plan to start a Masters in Teaching in the Fall of 2009. During my educational development, I taught for three years in undergraduate and graduate school as part of the duties of a teaching Assistant. I have tutored secondary school students for the last 5 years in M ... read more

Brian E.

• Selkirk, NY 12158 ( 19.7 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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I am a senior at the State University at Albany, where I am majoring in History. I am aniticapting graduating in the summer of 2010. I earned my AS degree in Liberal Arts. I currently work as a after school counselor at PineBush Elementary in Guilderland NY. Majoring in History, I have learned to write various papers and analized data. I have tutured students also in other subjects such as English, and Government.
I love to teach children and have fun at the same time. I love to incoprate games, i.e. jeopordy, or watch various DVD's on the subject that I am tutoring. I also realaize that not every student leanrs the same, what may work for one may not work for another.

Connie S.

• Middleburgh, NY 12122 ( 20.2 mi )
• Geography Tutor

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

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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

Aaron D.

• Delmar, NY 12054 ( 20.7 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, Political Science, Government, American History

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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.

Erin Z.

• Voorheesville, NY 12186 ( 20.9 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $66.00 to $76.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, World History, Political Science, Government, American History

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I believe that all children need to be empowered to succeed in life. We live in an era of constant change; therefore, young people must to learn to think through problems and develop several possible solutions. I am extremely perceptive and able to teach to different learning styles in order to help students better grasp ideas presented to them in school. I am patient, creative and looking forward to working with students to help them take control of their learning. I believe in constant communication and collaboration with parents.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Middle Level Education; as well as a Master of Science in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology. I am permanently certified to teach in New York. My teaching experience has been in elementary, middle level and high school education. I have worked with students at all age and ability lev ... read more

Patricia S.

• Grand Gorge, NY 12434 ( 21.1 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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As an elementary teacher specializing in Literacy Education, I feel that reading and writing are the keys to a student's success in all content areas. Reading provides children access to information and experiences they would not otherwise come in contact with. Reading a wide variety of materials broadens their philosophy of the world, thereby developing their ability to read and comprehend even more advanced materials. I assess where a child's reading difficulties are and set out to help them build the necessary skills to overcome them, while developing a love of reading. Correcting reading problems will have a positive affect on all content areas.
After completing my Master of Science degree in Literacy Education, I went on to work as a Reading Specialist in New York City. I gained extensive experience in working with children with a wide variety of reading difficulties. I was a ... read more

Rebecca R.

• Denver, NY 12421 ( 22 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Social Studies

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I believe all children deserve to be given the chance to learn. I understand that not everyone learns the same way; differentiated forms of instruction are an important part of the day to day teaching method. I find that I am patient with children, allowing them to work at their own speed, and encouraging them to work to the best of their abilities. I encourage a hands-on approach to learning: it’s more fun if you can get dirty! I also believe I have a sense of humor that helps me connect with children. I hope to provide all the help I can to enhance a child’s learning ability.
I have always known I wanted to work with children. I enjoy working in classrooms, as well as in the more relaxed settings, such as summer and after-school programs. I graduated in 2005 from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a concentra ... read more

Carrie G.

• Delmar, NY 12054 ( 22.1 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $61.00 /hr

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I have a bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy. I have worked as a Teacher's Assistant for A.W. Becker Elementary and also as a Support Teacher for North Colonie School District. Through these experiences I have learned the skills necessary for children to succeed. I have pulled students for guided reading and also pulled individual students that were struggling for reading and math. I have worked with children with Autism. I have worked with students of all ages including Kindergarten through 6th grade. My college experience has also taught me many techniques in teaching students different strategies.
I have been working with children for 10 years. All children have the ability to learn new things when given the chance. I feel children learn best when instruction is varied. Some students are visual learners, some are hands-on, and ... read more

Ashley S.

• Niverville, NY 12130 ( 22.5 mi )
• Geography Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I was employeed at New Covenant Charter School during the 2009-2010 school year. I implemented Guided Reading using Fountas and Pinnell's theory. I also was able to implement Lucy Calkin's Units of Study for the writing program. I taught in a classroom with twenty-one diverse learners and was able to adjust the classroom so everyone's needs were met.
I believe that all children learn in the there own way. I believe in Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. I think that all students have the capability to learn anything they desire as long as they are taught based on their needs.