Award-Winning Tutors from Touro College

I am applying for Touro College and their Graduate Program for Education because I found my calling. I want to teach the next generations about history and discuss why history is important in every aspect of the world. I have had great professors and teachers who pushed me to my limits and because of that I wrote a sixty-page thesis for my senior history class (History 425: Research Methods). My thesis, Our Thing: Traditions of the Italian Mafia, examines primary and secondary sources about the Italian Mafia. I used both autobiographies from Mafia leaders and a detailed an organized interview I conducted with a citizen of Little Italy, Manhattan who lived there for seventy-nine years. I have done thorough research into the topic of Italian Organized Crime, studying the first arrival of Italian immigrants.My other research topics include, ancient Roman warfare and the Golden Age of Piracy. I have been reading, researching and analyzing ancient Roman warfare for more than five years and the Golden Age of Piracy is my most recent topic, researching for the past six months. With the help of Professor Kavey (His 240) and Professor De Lorenzi (His 205, His 300, and His 425), from John Jay College, I can comprehend and conduct proper research from both primary and secondary sources. Both professors taught me how to analyze data for proper research and taught me how to apply it towards writing a proper research paper. I am using the tools they taught me, along with every other professor I have had, in my further research topics.I have decided to take my ambitions further than my Undergraduate and go for my Graduate degree with the hopes of becoming a history teacher. I have been watching, learning and absorbing the lessons my professors, both good and bad, gave me as a student. I had great professors at John Jay College and I learned more than just the class lessons. I will try to replicate and, if need be, adapt those lessons to my future students. With the help from Touro and their education program, I am hoping that the lessons I learned from my professors and the classes from Touro, I can become an effective teacher.As you should be able to tell, my career goal is to become a history teacher. I want to teach children and kids of any age the significance that history is trying to tell us. I want to show that by studying history, we can learn about how traditions, cultures and other behaviors have been created, changed and adapted trying to understand how they are now. My main objectives are simple; I want to become an effective teacher. I want to become a teacher that my students respect and truthfully enjoy to be in my class. In my opinion, being a teacher should be just that. Teachers should be like doctors with medicine and medical treatments where the patients are the top priority, but for teachers the students are the top priority. Education is an incredible and large factor for a child to become successful in the world, not by their salary but education increases their intelligence in all aspects of life, not only in school.

Hello my name is Shannon Morales. Those who know me will stress that I'm a firm believer in education and enjoy educating those who seek my assistance. To those bright minds who I will have the pleasure to tutor; we will learn all the details but in a fun and relative way. I integrate learning with applicable life circumstances in order for my peers to truly take to heart the value of education.

I attended Suny Old Westbury University for my undergraduate degree. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education and General Education Grades 1-6. I then went on to complete my Bachelor of Science Degree at Touro College in ESL. Before starting a family, I taught in the New York City public school system as a Special Education teacher. I tutor all subjects at the elementary level (grades K-6) since that is where I gained most of my experience; however I can also tutor students in higher grade levels in reading and writing as well. I enjoy tutoring all subjects but would have to choose reading, writing, math, and social studies as my favorites. I love social studies because I love teaching children about the world we live in and its rich history. Math was difficult for me as a child, however now as an adult I see why I had trouble and feel I can help students who are having the same difficulties that I did.I describe my tutoring style as fun and interactive. I believe that learning in any subject can be enjoyable, even though it may be challenging. I like to use manipulatives for a hands-on approach to learning in mathematics and materials for reading and writing that children have an interest in. Outside of teaching, I love to spend time outside with my family any chance I get. I enjoy going to museums, aquariums, amusement parks, and any place that allows me to interact with animals.

Recent successful New York Bar Exam candidate. Pending admission to the New York State Bar. Recent Juris Doctor graduate, summa cum laude, of Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Former Editor-in-Chief of the Touro Law Moot Court Honors Board, former Notes Editor of the Touro Law Review, President Emeritus & former Communications Director and Marketing Director of the Student Bar Association, former Contracts I & II Teaching Assistant, former contributing writer of the Suffolk Lawyer, and former Executive Student Co-Director of the Touro Law Legal Education Access Program. Graduate of St. Joseph's University - Long Island and holder of a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

As an educator, I have been awarded the degree of Master of Science from Touro College in General and Special Education, so I understand the need for academic advisement and instruction in a traditional and nontraditional education environment. I have also experienced, first-hand, the comforting effect of being able to connect with my students and observe their abilities to succeed in life.During my career as an educator, I have been nominated and received the John LaSalle Teacher's Award. I also have instructed many students in acquiring their General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The joy that teaching brings me is only a small part, but when a student learns, that is the true reward.These are a few of my quotes used daily in my teaching practice:Positive Energy=SuccessPatience is a virtue!Learning is Fun!Prior Preparation Prevent Poor Performance

I have a passion for teaching students and working with students that have disabilities. I am a certified special education and general education teacher. I have dedicated the last 10 years of my life to teaching students in Special Education field and taking the needed steps to educate myself on best practices and delivering lessons that meet the individual needs of the students. I have various experience working with students in general education and students in special education. I have work with students of all ages, but the last 3 years has been working with students in elementary students. Education: George Mason University August 2020- May 2022 Graduate studies certificated program-Applied Behavior Analysts Regents University August 2019-May 2020 Graduate studies certificated program-Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate-4.0 GPA Touro College June 2013-May 2015 Master's in Special Education grades 7-12 3.9 GPA and Honors Society Georgia Southwestern University January 2007- January 2011 Bachelors in Political Science Major 2.5 GPA Certification/ Licenses RBT Autism Certification Special Education licenses for the state of Maryland Special Education licenses for the state of Georgia

I teach grades K-6 and I love working with students and helping them to achieve their goals. I have been trained in reading and can help your child to read and write. I have been a teacher for 19 years and I love to teach students to read and solve numerous math problems. I'm a certified elementary teacher and I have tutored students from K-6 for five years. I have also used Common Core standards in ELA and in Math for nineteen years.

I am a graduate of Touro College where I received my Masters Degree and became certified in General and Special Education. Currently, I work as a Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) teacher. In this position, I collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers to promote student development. My duties include providing progress reports and small group instruction for my students on a daily basis. I also set up motivational programs for my students to be carried out during our sessions and in their general education classrooms. By teaming up with parents and teachers, I help each one of my students stay organized and motivated to do well in school.During my small group instruction sessions, I help my students by using games and songs to study pertinent information. I am patient, organized, and have a great amount of experience working with children. I also incorporate Gardners Multiple Intelligences into my sessions to cater to the learning styles of each of my students. I believe that every student can succeed when they are provided with the right tools by a knowledgeable motivator.

Learning should be an enjoyable experience for all. I am an Elementary General and Special Education certified by NYS teacher who has worked with many students ranging from 5-10 years old.

Hello! I'm Mrs. Ober, and I have been an Art Teacher for 14 years. I love teaching art and helping students create their own meaningful and authentic artwork by exploring a variety of different art materials!

Hi! I'm Vicky, a bilingual NYC educator. I hold a Master's degree in Teaching Students with Disabilities and specialize in elementary reading, writing, math, and individualized academic support. I believe learning should feel challenging without feeling overwhelming, so I take the time to understand how each student learns best and adjust my approach to meet their needs.

"My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I believe all children can learn and be inspired to become lifelong learners. I will assist my students to express themselves and accept themselves for who they are, as well as embrace the differences of others. Every classroom has its unique community; my role as the teacher will be to assist each child in developing their potential and learning styles.

I have been a certified New York State teacher for 15+ years. I absolutely love teaching and I genuinely care about my students. I think that learning should be fun and it should encourage a student to develop a strong sense of confidence in their own innate ability to think, solve and generate new ideas. I am a life long learner even after all these years! There are so many interesting things about life that we can continue to learn. My intention is to inspire a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. I have diverse teaching experience in both general education and special education for which I hold a masters degree. I am certified in the Wilson's Reading Program which I have often utilized with struggling readers. I have had great success over the years working with students in the New York City public school system which I consider a privilege and a passion.I would love to learn more about you and learn how I can help you to achieve your academic goals! I look forward to hearing from you! Let's work together and make this year one that we can look back on with pride and satisfaction.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I obtain my Masters Degree at Touro College Graduate School of Social Work. I also obtained my Bachelors of Arts in Sociology with a Minor in English from SUNY Binghamton University. I am also a certified school Social Worker. I always knew, if I did not become a Social Worker, I would become an English teacher. Either way, I wanted to help children. That has always been my passion and goal in life. Throughout my career, I have always worked with children assisting them academically, especially assisting them to improve and excel in reading and writing. I love reading and I always try to get my students to realize that reading and writing is necessary. I want them to see that it is fun and entertaining and can be just as entertaining as their tablets. My teaching style is to meet my students where they are and move forward as a team in order for them to reach their goal. It takes time and patience and I am willing to help them to reach their full potential. I am experienced in working with students with an IEP and also those with Processing Disorders.

I have been tutoring since I was a college student. At that point, I taught high school students and helped them to excel on the SAT/ACT as well as in the various Regents exams. I graduated summa cum laude from Touro College, and now I am a graduate student working towards my PhD in history and teaching college part-time.I have had the opportunity to teach hundreds of students in a college classroom. I have really enjoyed this experience, but I have found that many smart, motivated students lack the skills they need to maintain a strong GPA in college. To address this problem, I began to focus my high school tutoring on writing and critical analysis skills, and I worked one-on-one with some of my college students. I developed a system that focuses on developing reading comprehension, organized writing, and analytical thinking.These skills enable you to succeed on standardized tests like the SAT, but also in English and humanities classes. This is also what I use to prepare students for the PSAT. Trust me, it works! Not only did I score 2220 on the SAT, but my PSAT score helped me to become a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.I care deeply about what I do, but I think what really distinguishes me from many other tutors is my flexibility and commitment to the individual. I work around my students' individual needs and learning styles so that hardworking students can achieve the academic success they deserve!

I have five years of formal teaching experience - working in various public school settings, in various positions. I also have been working with children for over twenty years, I have worked in many different positions that allowed me the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with children and teens of all ages. Some of those jobs include; babysitting, life guarding at a summer camp (teaching swimming lessons), travel summer camp counselor, Preschool teacher, coaching cheerleading, privately tutoring, as well as tutoring with agencies. My experience tutoring is over five years. I have worked with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, in all subjects (including ELA, Math, Art, and everything in between). I love coming up with new and fun ways to help a student learn a challenging topic or strategy. I am a very creative person and love creating manipulatives and differentiations for my students that are based on their own learning style (whether it is visual, kinesthetic, etc.) I am currently a Teaching Assistant in a 12:1:1 setting and I volunteer my free time to my High School Varsity Cheerleading team coaching. Lastly I am Red Cross certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. I look forward to helping your child become a successful lifelong learner who finds the joy in learning.

I consider myself to be a lover of learning, and thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to establish a love of learning for others! My focus when teaching is to empower ALL students in a manner that is friendly, exciting and comfortable.This year marks my 4th year of teaching primary grade students. I possess a Master of Science for Childhood education and Teaching Students with Disabilities for grades first to sixth. I am also finalizing my New York State License for teaching which will be this coming summer. To date I have classroom teaching experience across a range of subjects including literacy, writing, and mathematics. I have worked with students from Kindergarten to Fourth grade specifically in the charter school setting although, I have also student taught in New York City Department of Education's Special Education program. I love to facilitate student learning by making learning come alive through exploration, discourse and encouragement to apply learned skills independently.

I am a graduate of Touro College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in accounting and graduated magna cum lauda. While in Touro, I made my decision to attend law school. I enjoyed studying for the LSAT and thankfully my hard work paid off and I have started law school. I know the test can be frustrating. However I am very passionate about the test and want to share what worked for me with future test takers to help them reach their dream score because I know it's possible. I have years of experience tutoring in math, reading comprehension and Judaic studies. I believe the most important part of learning is to have fun and everyone has the skills to do well. As a tutor it is my job to find the method that works best for the student be successful and makes the subject matter interesting and engaging. In my spare time I enjoy playing sports, reading and hanging out with family and friends.

I am committed to providing personalized, student-centered learning experiences. I believe in the potential of every child and use tailored strategies to meet each student's unique needs, focusing on building skills and fostering a love for learning.

Hey there! My name is Billy and I am an educator who's taught K-12 in the United States and adults in both 1:1 and group training settings. I've a Master's in Education and graduated from an Ivy League university. Teaching for half a decade, I helped my students make significant improvements in reading, writing, and math and also led a champion speech and debate team. My success as a top-ranked teacher led to me leading middle school instructional training and curriculum development at the largest public charter network in New York City. I am passionate about guiding individuals to meet their goals and highest potential through individualized support, empathy, and caring collaboration. Don't let fear or nerves prevent you from taking a big step toward accelerating your progress. I will work to support your progress if you're ready to champion yourself here and now. When we meet, we'll earn about each other, work together to establish your learning goals, and map out a path to achieve them. We'll figure out the right speed and a style that meets you where you are.

Hi! I'm an experienced educator with seven years of experience working with children. I have taught middle school, special and general education for three years and currently work as a preschool three and four teacher. I enjoy creating a fun, supportive learning environment and adapting my approach to each child's individual needs. I'm excited to help students build confidence and reach their learning goals!

My passion for helping students stems from the immense joy and fulfillment I experience when witnessing their academic growth and success. My journey in education began during my undergraduate studies, where I led MCAT Biology instructional courses at the University of Maryland Baltimore College. These roles allowed me to develop a deep understanding of effective teaching strategies and the diverse needs of students. This led to my personalized tutoring of Histology, Pathology and Pharmacology at TouroCOM.

Hi, My name's Eric, and my specialty is preparing you to beat the bar exam. When I first took UBE in July 2023 after graduating law school, I spent countless hours refining my study strategy to achieve a combined score of 328. Since then, I've become a licensed attorney in the state of New York, full time public defender, and part time law tutor. Now, I'm excited to share the tips and tricks I found useful in my own battle against the bar exam. I have years of experience breaking down the concepts you need to know to ace the bar to students of all skill levels. No matter where you may struggle in studying for this challenging exam, I am confident that we can work together to improve your score and overcome this last hurdle on your journey to joining the legal profession.

I am a current osteopathic medical student with a strong passion for teaching science in a way that feels approachable and understandable. Throughout my academic journey, I have developed a deep understanding of subjects including biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, immunology, and neuroscience, and I enjoy helping students build both confidence and mastery in these areas. I scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT Biology section and have experience breaking down complex concepts into simple, memorable explanations tailored to each student's learning style. In addition to tutoring, I have worked in educational settings including academic mentoring and tutoring, where I learned the importance of patience, encouragement, and individualized teaching strategies. My approach focuses on helping students truly understand material rather than memorize facts. I work to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, developing critical thinking skills, and gaining confidence in their abilities. Whether a student needs help preparing for exams, strengthening foundational concepts, or improving study strategies, I aim to make learning engaging and less overwhelming. Beyond academics, I have also contributed to scientific research, including publication work involving peripheral peptides and neuroscience-related topics. My background in medicine and research allows me to connect scientific concepts to real-world applications and clinical relevance. I enjoy working with students at many levels, including middle school, high school, college, and pre-medical students, and I am especially passionate about helping students succeed in the sciences and achieve their long-term goals.

I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Masters of Science in General and Special Education, and am currently working on a Doctorate of Education. I have been dedicated to helping students become self-assured learners since 2005. I have taught primary, secondary, and Adult Basic Education (ABE) curricula and worked as a learning support coordinator. I have lived on four different continents while working as an international educator and teacher for DoDEA. I am passionate about supporting struggling learners and helping students of all ages reach their goals to build literacy and math skills.

Teaching is not only a passion of mine, but I do believe that life has led me down this path for a reason! I have over ten years of tutoring experience and I now am more than halfway done with getting my masters degree in education. I firmly believe that all students have their own unique way of learning, and I am here to cater to their specific, individual needs. I am a very self-motivated person who loves to teach others to be the same way! Through confidence and academic learning, I believe I can lead you to not only attain all of your goals, but surpass them!

Hi, my name is Andrew and I am a current Master's student at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in NYC and am set to enter their Osteopathic Medicine program this upcoming fall. I have studied for many science-related courses and exams ranging from SATs, GRE, and MCAT. I am excited to share my experiences with other students to help them succeed in their own journeys. I prefer to focus on building healthy study habits to allow students to gradually excel independently.

Hi, I'm Dominick, you can call me Dom. I've been an educator in New York City for nine years working with both elementary and middle school students in general education and special education settings. I hold a Master's degree in Special Education and have experience helping students grow in math, reading, writing, organization, study skills, and overall confidence. My teaching style is patient, supportive, and personalized. I know every student learns differently, so I focus on finding the approach that works best for them rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all method. I break difficult concepts into manageable steps, build strong foundations, and help students feel comfortable asking questions. I especially enjoy working with students who may feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or behind. I take pride in helping students realize they are capable of success with the right guidance and strategies. My goal as a tutor is not only to improve grades and test performance, but also to help students become more independent, confident learners. I work hard to make sessions productive, encouraging, and engaging so students can make real progress while feeling supported along the way.

I am a great tutor because I am an invested teacher and remain an enthusiastic learner; I have a passion for literature and history, an interest in helping others, and a range of experiences working with many different learners.I graduated cum laude from Amherst College with a B.A. in English and History, I have my M.S. in Childhood Education and Special Education from Touro College, and I have an initial teaching certificate in New York.In addition to my personal education, my experiences in the classroom and my continued work in education have shaped me as an educator. I taught second grade for two years in south Bronx, supporting my 32 students in mastering content in all subjects, including writing, math, and reading. After that, I transitioned to a network office where I now write middle school and high school English Language Arts curriculum and assessments. While I love my current work, I am not in the classroom much anymore. I miss working directly with students, and thus am very interested in tutoring. I have a particular interest in tutoring all elementary subjects, English Language Arts, and U.S. history.While there is a time and a place for "lecture," I believe students do their best thinking when they are answering thoughtful questions both verbally and in writing. Because thinking is the crux of learning, I always strive to have student voices dominating during tutoring sessions.Tutoring sessions are short, so I believe each one should be purposeful. Each session must have a goal that is clear to both me and the student. Because learning is as much about skills acquisition as it is about content knowledge--a student does not want to need a tutor forever!-- these goals should be transferable, and feedback throughout a session should drive toward helping a student achieve that goal.

I believe everyone can learn and persever, math can be fun to learn If you met the right tutor. I am a caring, patient, knowledgeable, experienced teacher/tutor - for different levels of math. An expert in NYS math certification tests, ACT, SAT and Regents tests.

I love to learn new things and try to pass on my love of learning to my students. I received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Masters of Public Health. I also completed a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification program. I have taught English as a Second Language (ESL) as well as many types of health education. I especially enjoy teaching English and English as a Second Language. My students have been both children and adults from very different cultures and backgrounds. I taught immigrants and Native Americans in California and local villagers in rural African communities. Nothing makes me smile more than seeing a student making progress and gaining confidence in their abilities. My teaching approach is interactive and my goal is to have fun while learning. I incorporate activities that encompass different learning styles and are relevant to the student. I believe education helps us grow and develop and is key to a better quality of life. When I am not teaching, I practice yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. I also love dogs and enjoy hiking with my dogs.

Every student is different so every lesson must be geared towards each individual. All people can learn, they learn differently and my job is to make sure I can find out what helps each and every student I work with. Learning shouldn't be boring, I enjoy bringing life out of every subject so everyone can enjoy learning.

I am a motivated college student who is personable and outgoing with strong interpersonal communication skills. I have high technical abilities and am effective in an administrative setting. I have an American mentality although being the child of two Israeli immigrant parents. I can multitask and work well both as part of a team as well as individually.I love tutoring and helping others come to understand the information and material that they are struggling with, Its one of my passions. I like to think i am easy to get along with and have a fun personality.I love music, playing guitar and playing sports.

I am a writer and educator living in Brooklyn, New York, with over ten years' experience teaching Remedial and Developmental reading and writing to students of all ages, including undergraduates, and second language learners.I hold a dual Master's degree in education/special education with a concentration in literacy, and qualified to teach all core English literacy standards and processes, including close reading strategies, with strong attention to annotating, summarizing, and paraphrasing.Additionally, I instruct in all genres of writing, including expository, narrative, creative, and creative non-fiction.The heart of successful teaching involves fostering a sense of pride in students' accomplishments, which evolves through promoting a positive learning environment, all the while, recognizing academic challenges and educational deficiencies.Students succeed when they make meaningful connections to text, as one can not excel in writing, without the capacity to read closely and actively.

My name is Carly. I love to teach and motivate students to want to become a better learner. I I believe it is very important to make learning fun and engaging in order to be effective. I make sure all of my lesson plans incorporate various needs: visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic! I believe a strong point for me is my ability to motivate students and combine classroom/tutoring management.

I am a second career teacher after working for IBM for 20+ years. I received my B.S. in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology in 1999 and my Master's degree in education from Touro College in 2012. I have tutored for more than six years and have worked with several students who had multiple unsuccessful attempts with the NY State Regent's and helped them to finally pass the exam. I specialize in 9th and 10th grade math, but have taught and tutored grades 7-10. While I can teach just about any subject, I love teaching math because I am a very logical person, and math is the most logical and exact subject there is!My goal with every student is to make them feel comfortable with me and with math. I do my best to make the topics understandable and I give them hints on how to remember certain aspects of the subject. All I ask is that my students apply themselves and together we will succeed.I love music, movies, baseball, performing (I have performed several plays in local community theaters), and I am a voracious reader.

I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more about the academic world,introducing them to mathematics, English and other subjects such as the arts, history andgeography. Equally important to convey are life skills including treating others with respect,working in teams and learning how to be fit and healthy.I was first inspired to pursue teaching during my work experience at A.C.E preschool. I was mentored by an inspiring primary school teacher who includedme completely in assisting the children with their Math, Reading and Writing skills.The children were involved in their learning and assessed their knowledge through fun'game' based exercises. I was able to observe the academic gains from children working collaboratively in groups. I was also able to work with children who needed extra help onareas such as letter formation. I saw the children develop and found his method of teachingvery effective.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Siena College, a Masters of Science in General and Special Education from Touro College, and a School Building Leadership certificate from The College of Saint Rose. I am currently in my 10th year of teaching for the New York City Department of Education, and have taught English to a broad range of students across various grades and academic settings (general, self-contained, Collaborative Team Teaching, and Resource Room). At the moment, I teach English Literature to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.Over the past ten years, I have come to learn a great deal about what makes for good teaching, and can equip my students with the skills they need to effectively tackle the English Common Core Standards. I am proficient at teaching students active reading strategies as well as helping them identify and analyze the various literary elements, devices and techniques. In addition, I am particularly adept at scaffolding writing instruction for many of the different types of essays (argumentative, narrative, expository, etc.).

Hello, my name is Jennifer. I am a computer science major and I feel that I can use my skills to use the forums optimally. My skills include relaying information well by clearly communicating and helping students with individualized study plans. I am driven, motivated and love to interact with people.

I am a certified Special Education teacher with more than 20 years experience. I am also a Wilson Certified Reading Intervention teacher and love helping families with support with reading goals. I have working primarily with grades 2-5 and have a vast knowledge and understanding of reading and math strategies, including testing strategies. I have spent most of my teaching career with upper elementary grades and I enjoy working with those grades in particular. I have also previous experience working with both middle school and high school, with Masters degrees in Students with Disabilities 5-9 and another Masters degree in Students with Disabilities 1-6. I am certified in New York State and Tennessee. I am verse in teaching various intervention programs including SPIRE, Recipe for Reading, Reading Mastery, as well as math intervention. While I have spent most of my career in elementary education, I have also have experience in both Middle School and High School with MA in both.