...This method serves my goal of enabling students to think rigorously, not just memorize formulas. When working with more open-ended writing tasks, I emphasize proper outlining, clear and effective grammar and punctuation, how to develop a strong argument, and how to avoid plot summary in favor of... (read more)
...I graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Business Administration. While at Fordham, I tutored students at a local public school in SAT/ACT Math and English, Algebra 1, Latin and basic essay writing techniques on a weekly basis. Si... (read more)
...Fluent in English and Russian. I have four years of experience teaching English Language Arts at a 5-star tutoring center in Brooklyn, working with over 150 children in all five boroughs, from ages 7-17. I also have two published test prep books (Ace the New SHSAT and Ace the Hunter College Hig... (read more)
...During those times, I have helped numerous students master the subject like I did. Now with 30+ years of tutoring under my belt, I believe that I can give adequate assistance to a new crop of students who may be experiencing difficulty in certain areas of math. I am qualified to tutor Algebra 1 because I am familiar with all of the topics within it. (read more)
...I have written marketing and publicity copy for a major retailer, speeches for a CEO, grant proposals for non-profit organizations, corporate reports, and meta-analyses of public policy for state and local government. My education: B.A. in English from Cornell University and Masters degree from... (read more)