737 Hawthorne Tutors

I deal with ADD/ADHD daily. To increase desired behavior, I introduce clear requests followed by frequent positive feedback: praise & token board for earning desired object or activity. I clearly outline consequence for undesired behavior & follow through. To avoid loss of interest in earning rewards I make changes to keep it feeling new. ... More

My top belief about teaching and learning is that everyone can learn and everyone can grow. As your teacher, I am here to help you to become your best self, and to help you tackle whatever challenge is laid out in front of you, either in the short-term (an AP exam, SAT II exam, a big unit exam, a course final, a course research paper) or in the long-term (becoming a more worldly and inquisitive learner, a stronger and clearer writer, a more efficient reader and learner). Everyone learns diffe... ... More

I have been teaching at the secondary and undergraduate levels for 17 years. As a teacher of Spanish, I have not only an excellent command of the Spanish language, but also a great deal of cultural knowledge. I lived in Chile in South America for 18 years and in Spain for four. I have traveled throughout Latin America and Spain and consequently I make my classes come alive with real life experiences. I believe that all language classes should include as much authentic material as possible... ... More

My passion is to work with students of all ages (Middle School through Graduate Programs) in Science and Math. My goal is to teach/mentor/inspire and help students gain confidence in the below subjects. I currently tutor Chemistry and Chemistry AP, Organic Chemistry, MCAT, DAT, Physics, Physics AP, Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and Calculus courses to Middle/High School and College/Graduate students. I have a specific passion for Mentoring and helping Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental st... ... More

I teach Web Design using Adobe CS5 Suite which includes InDesign software. Our students use this program to prepare the yearbook. I also use this program when teaching Desktop Publishing where we create flyers, brochures, business cards, programs, etc. InDesign is a standard program used in the publishing industry in areas such as digital magazines and print publications. My students have used it to create play programs, flyers and advertisements for various high school productions. ... More

Received extensive training through my Teacher Certification Program at William Paterson College working with students with ADD/ADHD. Supervised and provided resource room support for students with ADD/ADHD. I have worked with students, parents and other teachers to create and/or restructure (improve upon) Individual Educational Programs (IEP) for students. If your child has been classified as ADD/ADHD, I can help you review your IEP and work within its framework to provide academic support. If your child has been classified with a different learning disability, I may be able to help you wit ... More