Florida Writes Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in East Meadow, NY

Throughout my teaching experience, I have taught in diverse school districts that range considerably in socio-economic backgrounds. This experience has molded me in to a compassionate, competent educator. When given quality instruction, respect and support, students will have all of the tools they need to succeed. I use a differentiated approach so that I may reach all levels of learners. I am a veteran teacher with HQ status. I believe passion and the persistent pursuit of excellence is what distinguishes a “good teacher” from a “Highly Qualified “one. I have taught Elementary Education for 6 years and Physical Education for 6 years. I am proficient in a variety of curriculums including, but not limited to; Lucy Calkins, Mondo, Six Traits, Investigations, 105 ELL training hours, Everyday Math, Scott Foresman, Houghton-Mifflin, Step Up To Write, DERA, DRA and Core Knowledge approac

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I have spent the last eight years in school earning a Bachelors degree and will be earning my Doctorate in Chiropractic in March 2011. During this time I have tutored numerous subjects ranging from science to world history. I am excited about helping children grow in an academic environment. I personally feel each child has their own way of learning and developing their skills that will help them in their future. I look forward to being a part of this process.

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I believe that all children have strengths and weaknesses. As an educator I have to encourage students to focus on their strengths while assisting them with those areas that cause them difficulty. There should never be a point when a child cannot learn. Children can learn anything given the right instruction and environment that caters to their needs. As a family and consumer science educator I have taught many different courses and a diverse population of students. I have taught clothing and fashion, food and nutrition, international and regional foods, culinary arts, life skills, and I have taught courses catered towards special education and ESL students. I am fluent in Spanish and have a true passion for teaching. I have recently been assigned tutoring a special education student. I teach him basic nutrition and how to live with diabetes. I find tutoring a very rewarding aspect of te

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I enjoy hard work and seeing others succeed. It would be very important for me to do everything in my power to make sure my students are successful. I also enjoy seeing the glow in a child’s eyes when he or she understands a concept. This will be an opportunity to help change children’s lives for the better. I am able to listen, assess and provide the appropriate assistance to students in need. With my teaching method the children will enjoy a safe, positive, consistent, and loving, learning environment. As a tutor and Paraprofessional, I ensured efficiency and accuracy of every student to identify areas of improvement. I provided high-level of encouragement to at-risk youth with constructive criticism. I also administered students in discussions and problem-solving strategies. I monitored and evaluated student’s performance by documenting important data to examine improvement. I allo

$ 51.50

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With a BA in communications and a minor in sociology, I have an understanding in many subject areas such as, english, history, speech and media. As a graduate student I have extensive experience in writing papers and doing extensive research. I have worked as a newsroom researcher in the past. I am currently working on my graduate Thesis as well. I have experience in teaching students in elementary school up to the college level. At Long Island University I have worked as a graduate assistant, and a Tutor. I also have experience in working with students in after school programs. I am a very hands on person, who believes that with patience each person can learn. Some people must understand that each person learns in a different way. I do not believe that people should compare one child to the next, because it is unfair.

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I was appointed at PS 21 in September 2004 and have been there every since. During my tenure I have taught 6th, 5th and currently 4th grade. I am trained in balanced literacy meeting the standards for ELA. I have worked with students on both sides of the learning spectrum and implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of each student. I am responsible for state testing mandates and a full curriculum which includes math, science, social studies and literacy. I use hard (testing scores) and soft (observation) data to improve student performance. Evaluation of students is an on going process and I prefer to conference with students so they have clear expectations of what is expected of them in regards to routines, assignments and overall performance throughout our time together. Students that are held accountable for their actions and are motivated properly will im

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Over the years, I have volunteered in orphanages in Central America, worked as a camp counselor and a soccer coach in Canada, tutored English in illiteracy centers in Dominica and tutored various subjects in school settings in Canada and USA. From all of my experiences, I discovered the diversity and unique qualities that each child possesses. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child so he/she can reach their personal academic goals and learn topics that they may have once seen to be impossible. I believe my simple yet thorough teaching style, enthusiasm and patience when working with students and vast experience in tutoring will help your child feel more confident and as a result, succeed academically. I have had the opportunity to tutor students in various subjects (eg. math, biology, English, science). I have also had the privilege to work with students at

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I have been a substitute teacher in the Commack School District for over ten years. I love helping my students reach their goals and feel so gratified in doing so. It gives me great pleasure when I see that look on a child's face when they "get it" I have helped students who have an IEP and need that extra encouragement to keep focused and remain determined. I hold a BA in Psychology and can help students that have self esteem issues, problems with peer pressure, and behavioral issues. I have been fingerprinted by New York State and hold certificates in Child Abuse and School Violence from Scope. I can provide you with both personal and professional references. I would describe my teaching style as patient, caring, and creative. My goal is to make sure my students feel comfortable and relaxed enough to absorb the information we are working on. I believe that all children

$ 51.00

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I believe all children can learn, but in different ways. I am available to help your child find academic success. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. 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. You will find me to be an individual who takes pride in being direct, spontaneous, and communicative. I have had an ongoing desire to pursue a career in literacy and childhood education since receiving my Bachelor’s of Arts in Child Studies in 1995 from St. Joseph’s College. Recently, I graduated with a Master’s of Science in Childhood Education and Literacy from Long Island University at C.W. Post and am currently working as the everyday ELA substitute teacher in the West Babylon Schoo

$ 54.50

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For the past four years, I have volunteered at a youth center for underpriviled children in cosmopolitan Palm Beach. The experience has taught me to be patient and clear when teaching. I try to lead the child to the answer using the Socratic Method. At the same time, I enhance the child's study skills and motivation towards homework, which in-turn boosts the child's self-esteem. Parents and children alike are satisfied. As a seasoned professional published journalist and published essayist, I am not only an avid reader, but also an expert writer. And while my writing conveys the high-level journalism and professionalism of newspapers, my writing also incorporates the creative flair of magazines. In this capacity, I served as an assistant editor and am an award-winning writer. From editorials and short stories to local news and investigative pieces, I have covered many facets of writing.

$ 52.50

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Teaching and tutoring have been the most fulfilling and rewarding jobs I have had. I believe in the communicative approach to learning in which the tutor guides the student to the answer in lieu of simply giving it. From my experience, a little bit of well-constructed guidance goes a long along way in a student's success. I am also goal-oriented, patient and sensitive to the students' feelings, which creates a comfortable environment for them to excel in. I want the students to feel free to learn and make mistakes and I believe this is when most truly thrive. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing the small successes from week to week grow into semesters of strong grades as well as witnessing the changes in the students' attitude and motivation to succeed. Last spring I graduated from the University of Florida Romance Languages and Literatures Department with a BA in French. Notabl

$ 53.50

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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 and lessons cannot be taught primarily through auditory learning. A teacher especially one in the younger grades must engage in auditory, visual, tactile, kinestics and other learning methods. 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

$ 50.00

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There is nothing I enjoy more than watching a student develop a true understanding of a concept. I believe that all of my students, when given the proper tools, are able to learn and excel. All students learn differently and should be given the proper tools and encouragement to do so. I strive to meet the diverse needs of my students through instruction in multi modal approaches through the use of games and out of the box activities. It is my opinion that all students, regardless of disability, can be held to the highest standards possible and should not receive a watered down approach to curriculum. As a family member of children with disabilities, I became very motivated to pursue a career in the field of education. I earned a B.S. with Cum Laude honors, in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. My psychology degree has allowed me to understand the process of interven

$ 43.00

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I am currently a high school history teacher in the Bronx. I work with both special needs and advanced placement students. I am also a school mentor which involves helping students with study skills and organization skills. I love working with teenagers and allowing them to see that every student has the ability to succeed. I help students get answers but also create problem solving solutions they can use in all aspects of their lives.

$ 39.50

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