About
I primarily tutor SATs, ACTs, ISEEs and SSATs. I cover all subjects on each exam, and employ a holistic method to combat test anxiety. I believe that tutoring should be a short and focused experience that boosts a student's confidence in their own abilities, particularly in the realm of college prep. In addition to SAT and ACT, I assist students with college applications and essays and work with younger students on math, reading, and grammar skills.
I love learning how each of my students learn. I love seeing the satisfaction when a student understands a difficult concept. I love when my students move on to college, and I know I've done my part to make them better writers, more confident in math, and ready to excel in college.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I engage in a diagnostic process when I first start with a new student. Together, we explore both the SAT and ACT to get a feel for which test may suit the student better. While we work, I get an impression of how the student learns and form my plan for our time together.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've spent over ten years preparing students for college. Before I taught SAT and ACT, I worked with students with developmental and learning disabilities. These years have informed my work to a large degree, as I believe that every student learns differently and sees these tests differently. I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Social Work, which has deepened the highly individualized work I do with students.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My lessons are priced dependent on area and travel time. My basic fee per hour is $125 for in-person tutoring with an additional fee for students outside Rockland County. I also tutor through FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Skype.
How did you get started teaching?
I have always taught. It comes as naturally to me as breathing. Even in high school, I occasionally student-taught. As early as college, I was leading classes of my own or working one-on-one with developmentally disabled kids. I've taught acting, literature, math, SAT and ACT, SHSAT, ISEE and SSAT, reading comprehension, essay writing, Shakespeare, and even voice & speech for actors.
What types of students have you worked with?
Every type. I have worked extensively with students with learning differences, anxiety disorders, and ADHD. I also regularly tutor highly competitive students looking to enter Ivy League schools.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don't hire a tutor who scares you about the test when you first speak. The tutor's role is to support and help you make your own way, not convince you that you need a tutor. Maybe you do. Maybe you don't. Tutors should make the process less scary, not more anxiety-provoking.