High School Literature Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Garden City, NY

I encourage students to engage in wide reading as they are taught appreciation of various cultures,writing perspectives, stylistic devices and historical backgrounds. Every student goes through a personal learning experience by reading literature from different time periods, and I encourage all of them to analyse and respond verbally and in writing, to what they have read. I have over 30 years teaching experience in Communication Studies, English Language, English Literature and the Art of Public Speaking/Debating. For many years I have taught SAT, ACT,and SSAT to high school students and ESL to adult learners. Teaching has been conducted on a one-on-one, group and class setting. I have taught at high school, college and first year UWI levels, preparing students not only for standardized tests but also for a range of overseas examinations. From September 2011, I have been employed as an

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Creative. I try to make learning fun. I believe that the problem is that kids don't find learning fun so they don't want to do it. I've been tutoring my classmates, neighbor's kids & friends for a long time in specified subjects and with specific assignments. My speciality is a tie between Social Studies and English. My favorite moment is when they get that look in their eyes when they finally understand something and say "Oh! I get it now!"

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Literature is what i consider to be the most important art form out there. With endless possible meanings to both latent and primary meanings the post-modern world has allowed for academics and the authors audience as a whole to draw upon their own lives for interpretation. Graduate of The University of Vermont in May of 2015 - Double Major Degree; English and Classical Civilizations. Before that I have taught poetry at a School for underprivileged in Freeport L.I. I am Applying to the Brown University Education program with a plan to graduate with my Masters of the Arts in Teaching. I want to be the teacher that opens the door of wonder that is the literary world.

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My teaching style is mutual interchange and relationship oriented. I have 5 years teaching and tutoring experience. I have also worked in businesses which involved a great deal of writing letters and documents. I speak regularly on the radio, television, and in person before audiences. I have a great deal of language knowledge including Greek, Latin, Hebrew, some Spanish, and some German.

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I earned my B.A. from Tulane University magna cum laude in classical languages and philosophy. I received Tulane's oldest prize, the Judah Touro Medal, for excellence in the ancient languages and philosophy. The University of Chicago awarded me a full-tuition fellowship to its Master's program with a concentration in classical languages and philosophy. Having completed the program I am now a doctoral candidate, though on leave, in a dual PhD program (classics and philosophy) at Cornell University. I've also done coursework in Latin, Greek, philosophy, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, mathematics, and others at Columbia University, New York University, Syracuse University, C.W. Post, and Loyola New Orleans. I have tutored students in sorts of subjects for several years now. In tutoring any of the traditional subjects (Latin, Greek, formal/informal logic, rhetoric, critical thin

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I have thirteen years as a high school English teacher. During this time, I taught writing skills, writing to pass the NYS English Regents and literature. Literature lessons consisted of critical analysis and reading comprehension on regular and ESL levels. Grades taught were 9-12. Research papers were required from seniors.

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I graduated from Adelphi University in 2012 with a Master's degree in Education. I have a BA in English from Adelphi as well. During my graduate year at Adelphi I was in an accelerated program for select students in the STEP program for teaching. I student taught in a diverse middle school and high school during this time. I currently have my initial teacher certification through NY State. I am currently an English teacher at a high school that has a 99% passing rate on the Common Core English Regents Exam. I have taught grades 9, 10, 11, as well as several honors and remedial classes. I have been a teacher for five years and have been tutoring for six years. Throughout my college career I have worked with students ranging from ages 8-18 years old. I have tutored students of all ages from test prep on a weekly basis to regents preparation for juniors in high school during examinatio

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I am an Ivy League English major undergrad and enjoy teaching. Business executive looking to assist elementary and high school children with their studies. I am a voracious reader and a life-long learner. I like children, have had exposure to tutoring before, enjoyed it immensely, was very good at it (in the sense that the children enjoyed my friendly manner and enjoyed the learning experience) and would like to help children remedy deficiencies and perhaps even learn how to enjoy learning as much as I do. Friendly, non-threatening, clear and accomplishment-oriented.

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I have been a teacher for over thirty years. My subject area is English, but I have taught many peripheral topics such as Research, Sociology and Communication. I am a writer as well in the genres of poetry, fiction, and travel journalism. I have extensive experience in the area of study skills and test preparation.

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Tutoring Experience (8 years): South Bay Junior Academy Tutor 2007 to 2010 2012 to 2013 Andrews University Tutor 2010 to 2011 Advanced Learners Tutor 2014 to 2015 My tutoring methods are based on the premise that all students are not the same; the learning process is unique to every individual. As such, to reach optimal levels of learning, the particular needs and tendencies of the student must first be identified in order to apply an adequate and successful learning strategy. My objective is to affirm knowledge through normative and dynamic learning strategies keyed to each individual student’s specific needs.

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I am an ESL teacher in NY and I enjoy my job. I teach children from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. I have been working in the Department of Education for 3 years. I have taught from elementary setting to high school. I also teach piano. I have been teaching piano for about 4 years. I have taught as young as 6 year olds to 35 year olds. Music is my passion and it shows through my lessons.

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Patience is a true virtue! When teaching children, patience has to be presence. I have learned through my experience, a calm environment with a patience and observant teacher who is willing to try to understand how the child learns, goes a long way because all children are not the same; therefore, they do not learn in the same manner. Hello All, I am currently a 3rd grade teacher in a ICT classroom in Brooklyn,NY. I truly enjoy educating children and helping them develop a greater understanding of different concepts. I am into my 4th year of teaching. I am highly dedicated and motivated teacher who is willingly to go above and beyond to help children succeed.

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Engaging my students in the learning process via making connections. I am currently a tutor with the New York Public Library,Baychester branch. I taught grades 7-12 in the NYCDOE for 12 years.Teaching self-contained special education for 2 years taught me the value of small group instruction.I too am a long-term substitute at Amani Public Charter school, grades 5-8. I provided ESL instuction and test preparation for adult education. I am looking forward to providing instruction to someone or a small group of people.

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I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12. I have been a one-on-one tutor for more than five years. In those years, I have worked with students from Kindergarten through college on such subjects as ESL, English, History, Art and Italian. I develop specific lessons based on my students' needs and interests and I also help with teacher-assigned work. I have been a classroom teacher for grades 7, 10, 11 and 12. I help with whatever homework is assigned by the teacher. I also develop my own lessons based on the needs and interests of my students. I ALWAYS try to keep them entertained and excited about their learning.

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I am an experienced journalist, filmmaker and creative writer. I have experience with many kinds of writing. I have worked at major news organizations such as Reuters, AP and Bloomberg News and have written in many different genres. I would love to help you with your work. In addition, I have taught English as a Second Language and held private classes in writing. I have a very basic philosophy on writing. It's about developing your own voice. Everything flows from that.

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