...I'm Jeff, an experienced high school English educator with over 16 years in the field. Holding a degree in English Literature, a teaching certification, and experience in SAT/ACT prep, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my tutoring sessions. My expertise spans various contexts, from classroom instruction to one-on-one tutoring, with a focus on SAT/ACT, Literature, and AP courses. (read more)
...Patience, kindness, and a positive attitude are the tenets of my tutoring style. Algebra 2 has always been one of my stronger subjects because I enjoy the rigor of problem solving, as well as the abstract nature of the subject. I took higher-level algebra courses in college, and I developed an app for the iTunes store which is heavily reliant upon algebra 2. (read more)
...I have been involved in instruction, curriculum, & IEP development with the the students in my class and in my school. I am an experienced licensed teacher who has prepared elementary & middle school students for entrance exams to private & specialized schools for many years. My preparation has... (read more)
...I recommend at least 1 session per week, but for elite level grades, 2 sessions per week may be necessary. Each student is unique, so there is no way to predict whether single sessions or multiple sessions will be necessary. Let's chat! (read more)
...I find that encouraging students to be okay with making mistakes, allows them to be more receptive to learning. Most of my tutoring is one on one, and usually asynchronous as it just works better with my schedule, but I am willing to meet in person. I worked at MADlab with “The Art Effect” in poughkeepsie as a student for 4 years, and as an employee for one. (read more)