Elizabeth
Liz B., Physics/Literature Professor
Hello! I am currently a graduate student at St. John's University working on a PhD in English. I currently teach freshman level literature courses as well as physics lab and recitation at St. John's. I am trained by Kaplan and Huntington Learning Center to teach SAT/ACT prep. I have experience tutoring one-on-one, working with small groups of students, and teaching in a classroom. Past students range from kindergarten to college undergraduates. My areas of expertise are physics, math, and ...
study skills
Regents
I currently work as a part-time tutor at a Huntington Learning Center. Most of my students are preparing for the SAT or New York State Regents. I currently work with students preparing for the Algebra and Algebra II/Trigonometry Regents. In the past five years, I have also helped students with Regents in physics, English, and Earth Science.
SAT reading
Through Kaplan, I have taught three SAT courses at local community centers.I was trained as an SAT instructor by Kaplan. I have also done private tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and SHSAT.
elementary math
Through Kaplan, I was trained to be a K-8 tutor. The program, called Kaplan Kids, focused on math and reading comprehension skills. The teaching methods used focused on filling holes in past learning experiences, and building on prior knowledge to learn new material. As a Kaplan tutor and private tutor, I have extensive experience prepping students for New York State tests, including science, math, social studies, and English. My former students range from Kindergarten to college undergraduates.
elementary (k-6th)
Through Kaplan, I was trained to be a K-8 tutor. The program, called Kaplan Kids, focused on math and reading comprehension skills. The teaching methods used focused on filling holes in past learning experiences, and building on prior knowledge to learn new material. As a Kaplan tutor and private tutor, I have extensive experience prepping students for New York State tests, including science, math, social studies, and English. My former students range from Kindergarten to college undergraduates.
precalculus
trigonometry
writing
astronomy
English
SAT math
I was trained as an SAT instructor by Kaplan. Through Kaplan, I have taught three SAT courses at local community centers. I have also done private tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and SHSAT.