6 Monticello Reading Tutors

Both of my parents majored in English when they were in college, and they passed much of their knowledge on to me throughout my childhood. As a result, English was always my best subject in Elementary and High School. I love the English language, along with its nuances and its quirks. Late in High School, I discovered I also love Public Speaking. I competed three years in Forensics (Speech and Debate) on the High School level, and another three on the collegiate level. I like to think of ... ... More

As the parent of a son whose neurological testing confirmed the diagnosis, I made a commitment to study everything available to help him navigate the public school/special education system so that he could be successful in his educational endeavors. My son's experience and that of the many students I have tutored over the years confirms that the schools need to do more for these students than they have. ADD can significantly differ from ADHD to an extent that the two conditions should not be considered synomomous. Additionally, the hyperactive component is often outgrown as the child matures. ... More

Hello! I graduated summa cum laude from California State University San Marcos with a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Physiology. I currently work both locally and internationally as an online English teacher for reading, writing, and speaking. My expertise include anatomy, physiology, psychology, elementary mathematics, reading, analytical and creative writing, essay writing, public speaking, and all levels of biology. I began tutoring in high school and over... ... More

Hi, I'm David. I've been raised and educated in New York City, Manhattan to be precise. My certifications include an MA in English education from Columbia University, a BA in English from Sarah Lawrence College and a CELTA from Europe. I've taught middle school in New Jersey and New York and college courses at Touro College in New York. I've also taught in Ukraine, both general English and business English and have had top CEO's as my students. In addition to English, I have worked profe... ... More

My abilities as a tutor have been developed over a twenty-five year period in positions which included Special Education classroom teacher, district and city-wide staff developer, teacher-mentor, Special Education Supervisor, Assistant Principal and Instructional Support Specialist (21 schools/4 NYC boroughs). The opportunity to rise from teacher to supervisor was facilitated and substantiated by data which provided evidence of my ability to achieve and sustain learning progress for both ... ... More