...I work with a student's strengths to facilitate comprehension of mathematical concepts and fundamental Reading skills, and always practice patience, explicit praise, and understanding. We all learn differently and it is my goal to find ways to make the subject meaningful for your child. I have ... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingElementary Science,Reading,Grammar,Elementary Math
Hello, My name is Mary! I am a recent graduate with a Master of Science in Integrated Management of Freshwater Environments (MSc) and a Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences (BA). During my undergraduate study I served as a teaching assistant, research assistant, and president of a geological student chapter. I spent a year abroad obtaining my masters at Queen Mary University of London. (read more)
I'm a lifelong outdoors enthusiast and currently work as a fisheries biologist for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. I served 10 years in the U.S. Coast Guard doing search and rescue and commercial fishing law enforcement. (read more)
...This experience strengthened my communication skills and increased my global awareness. Back in New York as a third year student, I was selected for part-time work as an English Language Learner (ELL) tutor at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Elementary School. In this position, I worked with two Swahili-speaking students in different grade levels once a week. (read more)
...I have taught overseas for 4 years, 2 years in Scotland and 2 years in England. This overseas teaching experience plus my other years of teaching offer a vast amount of background knowledge. My 34 years of teaching have brought me into contact with many types of students with many types of learning disabilities. (read more)