(76) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Palmyra
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West
Spanish Tutor, Lived for 8 years in Venezuela
I learned Spanish living and working for eight years in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. I then moved to the U.S.-Mexico border where I used my Spanish nearly every day for 20 years. Prior to this I was a high school teacher in Houston, Texas and also tutored a few students outside of the classroom. I learned Spanish as a second language as an adult and therefore I understand the difficulties of learning the language and I also understand what it takes to make progress when studying Spanish. ... Read more
Randy
Chemist with Professional Experience
Philosophy of Teaching – Randy A. I have been taught a wide variety of subject matter by both professors and professional instructors. I have tried to adopt and blend some of their techniques to effectively communicate to students. As an adjunct professor, I understand the difficulty students have specifically with technology courses including definitions, terminology and formulas. The students can become overwhelmed by the technical language and abandoned hope of understanding or maste... Read more
Stephanie
Experienced English language educator
I am a certified Special Education teacher. I have been teaching basic skills, math, reading, and English for the past 25 years. I am skilled at teaching English as a second language. I enjoy teaching people how to cook/bake. It is important to me to help people achieve their goals and to feel successful in their everyday life. I am a calm, patient, and professional educator. I take into account the learner's needs. Working at the learner's pace is of the utmost importance to me. I love... Read more
Marne
Veteran Elementary Teacher
I have been teaching elementary school since 1991, mostly in the city public schools. During that time, I also tutored through local agencies. I have worked with students from PreK through grade 9, teaching all subject areas, including the new Common Core NYS curriculum. Most of my classes have included a wide range of abilities; some students have been 2-3+ years behind their current grade levels. I have taught everything from pre-reading and math to children with severe speech/language ... Read more
George
Experienced and successful educator
Dear prospective students: What originally attracted me to science was the thirst to search for meaning and to discover relationships through active learning. The wonder and excitement, and the imaginative and creative thought processes involved in this pursuit is the cornerstone of my educational philosophy. In my approach to tutoring, science is taught by utilizing every child’s innate, natural intellectual curiosity. Active learning, self discovery, and guided inquiry are... Read more
Susan
Exam prep tutor/admissions essay advisor, adult reading tutor
My experience includes more than 5,000 hours of working with high school students who are seeking 600+ in their critical reading and writing scores for the SAT and 30+ in English and reading for the ACT. More than 90 percent of the students I have worked with have achieved these results and received admissions offers from the top schools on their list. To prepare for these scores requires at least two hours of tutoring each week for two to three months before the test. To accomplish reaching... Read more
Terri
Tutor of Spanish,English,Reading for kids with dyslexia, and GED
One of my favorite parts in teaching/tutoring is seeing a reluctant student who says "I can't learn this" say in further lessons, "I can't wait to learn more!" I have had over 20 years of experience in teaching students a number of subjects, primarily Spanish and reading for the Rochester City School District, BOCES, and the Norman Howard School in that order. I also taught GED, ESOL, and many other subjects from 1987-1995 for the Rochester City School District. I have taught students of al... Read more
Emma
Writer, Reader, Scholar
If I had to summarize myself in one sentence, I would say that I am passionate in helping minds grow. My name is Emma, and I'm a recent graduate of Goucher College in Maryland, where I earned my Bachelor's degree. My fields of study are English literature, creative writing, and art history. One other thing I might say about myself is that I am a natural-born "digger." I love research. When I'm sorting through stacks of books, I'm in my element. Whether I'm analyzing Tolstoy, researching for a... Read more
Katie
5 year elementary school teacher
I have the best job in the world. I get to work with kids every day. I love going into work because of the passion I have for education. I've been elementary school teacher for 5 years. In addition, I've been tutoring for 5+ years. I love tutoring because you get to work one on one or in small groups, which creates an ideal learning environment. I'm able to tailor lessons to the child's needs. I also love tutoring because I am able to help parents. I know how hard it can be having school a... Read more
Richard
Tutor with Broad Knowledge Base and Professional Experience
I have spent my life educating myself and others. I have helped my four children through various stages of elementary, middle, and high school subjects, Professionally, I have had a diverse career in the area of law, finance, and marketing. Each transition in my career gave me the opportunity to further my education at schools such as Cornell University, Columbia University and MIT. My law degree is from the University of Richmond. The important takeaway from my background is that I ... Read more
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