Hallie
Ivy League Graduate Tutor, College Consultant, & Professor
Hello. I have been an Ivy-League educated private tutor for over 15 years. I graduated as salutatorian from Clarkstown High School South in West Nyack, N.Y., and received National Merit Commended Scholar Distinction. I then entered the University of Pennsylvania where I majored in the Biological Basis of Behavior and minored in Biology & Psychology. I graduated from UPENN with summa cum laude distinction. I obtained a graduate degree from UMDNJ, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer...
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ADD/ADHD
I have experience tutoring students with a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, in addition to other learning disabilities. I have consulted with an ADD/ADHD coach and life skills trainer in order to address the best approach and methodology for tutoring students with ADD/ADHD and general learning differences. I have developed a special strategy and method of teaching students with ADD/ADHD that engages his/her attention and allows for built-in short breaks for the student to regain his/her attention span.
algebra 1
algebra 2
American history
anatomy
astronomy
biochemistry
biology
botany
business
career development
chemistry
college counseling
elementary (k-6th)
elementary math
elementary science
English
ESL/ESOL
GED
general music
genetics
geology
geometry
grammar
GRE
ISEE
law
literature
marketing
MCAT
microbiology
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
nutrition
pharmacology
phonics
physical science
physics
physiology
prealgebra
PSAT
psychology
reading
Regents
SAT math
SAT reading
SAT writing
social studies
sociology
Spanish
special needs
spelling
SPSS
SSAT
study skills
vocabulary
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Teri H. from Congers, NY
I feel so lucky to have picked Hallie from so many tutors! She was always promt, patient with my son and was always on top of what my son needed to do to succeed. And succeed he DID! I'm so grateful for all of her help! I would recommend her to everyone!
Jana J. from Ardsley, NY
Hallie and my son work very well together. After only a few lessons she was able to establish his strengths and weaknesses. We feel that our son is progressing nicely with Hallie's help.
Clare T. from Cortlandt Manor, NY
Hallie is assisting my son with Geometry Regents Review as he is retaking the 10th grade Regents in 3 weeks. Yesterday was our 2nd session and with the one on one time and attention my son is answering some questions immediately when looking at them. Hallie is working on problem areas and seems very patient. I'll write again after we get his regents grade. I'm sure we'll see the improvement we're looking for. Great tutor so far!
Katie B. from Mahwah, NJ
I had Hallie tutor me for several hours to help improve my SAT scores. She is very knowledgeable and organized and always came well prepared and on time. I had struggled with the reading and writing sections of the SAT and felt that I was not performing to the best of my abilities. Hallie was very patient with me and was able to clearly explain the reasoning behind the correct answers. She positively encouraged me and gave me the confidence to answer the questions correctly. Her explanations were crisp and clear and she introduced strategies and various tips for the test day. I increased my score by 130 points and I would recommend Hallie to anyone looking to improve their scores in the SAT.
Tom M. from Hastings On Hudson, NY
Hallie not only knows the subject matter of Anatomy & Physiology, she also knows how to teach it. As a college professor, I know how important it is to develop positive relationships with students in order to enable them to learn, and Hallie has developed a very positive relationship with our student, who has some learning disabilities. The results of Hallie's tutoring speak for themselves: our student received a high grade on her course in Anatomy & Physiology I this past fall (2012), and she is doing well in Anatomy & Physiology II this spring (2013). We are so thankful that we found Hallie.
Marie V. from Mamaroneck, NY
Hallie worked with our son for almost 3 months once a week to prepare for the ACT exam. She was punctual, thorough, patient and professional. Our son benefited tremendously from Hallie's teaching style. On his first try, he received a composite score much higher than anyone expected largely because of his comfort with the exam which decreased his anxiety and the confidence that he brought to the test because of his preparation with Hallie.
Carly F. from Saddle River, NJ
Hallie came extremely prepared to assist Carly with lots of invaluable info for the ACT Test. Our daughter was so excited to finally find the right fit, and so were we!!
Leslie S. from Westwood, NJ
Hallie is a very knowledgeable tutor with great communication skills coupled with a lovely, easy going personality! My son, who is an 8th grader, responded quickly to her methods of asking thoughtful questions for him to draw insightful conclusions for himself rather just rattling off answers. Hallie has a way of engaging his full attention, keeping him focused on any of the material they are covering. Additionally, she has introduced new ways for organizing his information to better his studying skills while preparing for exams. This has shown to be immediately effective!! Hallie is an excellent tutor who fosters encouragement while reinforcing important subject matter. I would highly recommend her.