Certified Tutors From Saint Johns University

...Science, language, literacy and teaching techniques, to give you the complete package. I am the mother of two teenage boys and a seven year old daughter. So, I know about developmental stages, and have developed a tremendous amount of patience. I identify the student's learning style, strengths and weaknesses and take it from there. I...

...student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I like to provide my students with as many tools as possible to make sure they get the most thorough understanding of a particular concept. Often times I use hands-on materials, one-on-one settings, and technology based instruction. One person at a...

...fun with physics. I am able to relate the material to real world situations to make it more easily visualized and therefore understood. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In...

...taken numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time to play tennis; being close with friends and staying healthy at the gym allows me to have a positive outlook. Commitment and a friendly relationship are something I would like to bring to the process - it...

...for you. Within the last year, my career has shifted to law and I became a Paralegal. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology. The field of psychology is always changing and constantly making us question how and why we behave the way we do.I believe that learning...

...joined the New York City Teaching Fellows Program and have earned my Master's of Science in Education from St. John's University, Queens, NY. I have worked tutoring middle school students in Mathematics. Mathematics is my favorite subject to tutor because I enjoy developing new ways for students to learn. My teaching philosophy is that all...

...with my host family. Chileans speak a rapid, fragmented, and slang-filled version of Spanish, and my three, lovely host mothers were no exception. At the end of my four months in Chile, I could call myself a confident, fluent Spanish speaker, writer, and reader. My favorite subjects to teach are Spanish I and II. These...

...parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of any learning difficulties so we can work together to overcome those difficulties and achieve success. I have always had an interest in learning foreign languages. I have...

...knows. Whether it is due to class size, student confidence or even the general lack of understanding tutors can act as buffer in such situations that affect the student's' overall education. In tutoring, as for many other instructional based programing, such situations can arise, but the general difference is that the tutor can dissect the...

...went through a tough time learning English as my second language, so I understand how frustrating learning a new language can be.As of today, I speak fluent English without any accent. I am very patient and have experience working with all age groups. I broke the course into a few different curriculum including Survival Chinese,...

...personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information. I am willing to give students my best effort, and I expect their best efforts in return. Working together as a team results in the greatest achievements, and I promise to be the best teammate I can be!

My interests are literature and languages. I grew up in Barcelona, Spain. I speak Spanish fluently and I love teaching it to others. ... To promote positive learning and achieve a strong academic foundation.... Ask the student about the subject. Get an overview of his lessons and what the student finds challenging.... Assigning the student work on a topic that we have reviewed.

...When the student reaches an outcome on their own, after a process of inquiry, it's truly a unique and uplifting moment. In high school I scored a 5 on both the AP Literature and Composition exams. I also scored a 4 on AP US History. As a student at St. John's University, I was a...

...on full academic scholarship, where I worked as a writing consultant in the University's Writing Center and an SAT instructor for Kaplan. For the past 3+ years, I have worked as a private tutor throughout New York City, where I have worked with 30+ students. My students have ranged from elementary school level to college...

...success. Students can feel safe with me, knowing that I will reward them for their great work and endurance. I provide the skills necessary to feel confident in all elementary content areas. I specialize in EOG (End of Grade) testing preparation for grade 3-5. I supply students with strategies that will allow them to successfully...

...me. My final decision came down to UNC Chapel Hill (I am from Charlotte, NC, so that option made a lot of sense) or St. John's University here in NYC, where I had received a big merit scholarship. As an adventurous spirit, and one that wanted to broaden my experiences, I took a leap of...

...it's usually because their learning style conflicts with the style or pace with which it is being taught. Tutoring one on one gives the opportunity to learn at the student's optimal pace. In her free time, Sahkia enjoys traveling, playing tennis, swimming and playing guitar. She loves animals and has a little kitty of her...

...as an auditor at the international accounting firm BDO before going back to school for an MBA. Since then I have worked as the finance controller for 2 different companies. I have vast experience working with all financial statements from balance sheets, income statements and cash flows. I also spent 3 months volunteering in Africa...

I have been a tutor for several years. I love helping people learn.

I believe that everyone has what it takes to reach their full potential, and achieve anything they dream of. It is all about hard work, diligence, and staying focused. I am here to help and assist you while accomplishing your goals!