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Daniel J.

Experienced HS Teacher/Biomed Resrchr(APBio, APChem)/Engineer(APPhys)

Woodbridge, NJ (07095)

Travel Radius 40 miles
Hourly Fee $90.00
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MY TEACHING & TUTORING EXPERIENCE
• earned Master’s Degree in HS Science Education while teaching HS Biology in NYC
• developer/teacher of SAT Prep course for college prep firm in China (Shenzhen) & educational foundation in US (Princeton)
• professional tutor in private learning centers, online, and in homes since 2006
• National Tutoring Association member

MY SCIENCE EXPERIENCE
• scored 100% on general Science content knowledge test required to teach any HS Science in NJ
• trained mechanical engineer (Physics)
• former biomedical researcher (Biology & Chemistry)
• developer of AP Exam Prep (Physics) iPhone app for educational software firm
• trained as MCAT (Physics & Chemistry) instructor by a national test-prep firm

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, CONFIRMED BY MY OWN EXPERIENCE AS A STUDENT (I HAVE 2 MASTER’S DEGREES), HAS FOUND THAT STUDENTS LEARN BEST IN GROUP STUDY. MY TUTORING THUS SIMULATES GROUP STUDY, BUT WITH AN ADVANTAGE: MY CONTENT EXPERTISE & TEACHING EXPERIENCE ENABLE ME TO ASK STUDENTS CRITICAL CONCEPT-REVEALING QUESTIONS. I THEN SUBTLY GUIDE THE STUDENTS IN THEIR ANSWERS.

Hourly Rate = As Posted
Note: If rate not posted, the associated tutoring listed below is available only if you EXPLICITLY agree (via e-mail) to the associated rate.

For $90/hr, the following 1-to-1 tutoring is offered:
Restrictions…………………………None
Available Subjects………………Science (Chemistry, Physics, or Biology. Level = high school, AP, or college general), Math (any high school level, esp Calculus), Test Prep: SAT1/ACT (Math, Science, Reading, Writing), SAT2 (Math1or2, Chem/Phys/Bio), MCAT
Location of Session1…………Public space determined mutually
Subsequent Location…………Wherever You Wish (eg, your home)
Service Area………………………w/i 40 miles of Woodbridge, NJ
Included:
College Study Skill Development (integrated into tutoring for no extra charge)
College Financial Planning (discounts for certified financial planner)
College Selection & Application (discounts for online & in-person services)

For $65/hr, the following 1-to-1 tutoring is offered:
Restrictions……………………………Student must have attempted his/her HW problems & e-mailed me the ones that he/she needs to review.
Available Subjects………………Chemistry & Physics (only AP level)
Location of Session1……………Public space determined mutually
Subsequent Location……………Public space or student’s home
Service Area………………………w/i 40 miles of Woodbridge, NJ

For $45/hr, the following 1-to-1 tutoring is offered:
Restrictions: 1)Student must have attempted his/her HW problems & e-mailed me the ones that he/she needs to review. 2)Student must also coordinate w/ a schoolmate who has same HW. 3)Schoolmate must take the tutoring session immediately after (or before) the student’s. Both sessions take place in either the student's or the schoolmate's home.
Available Subjects……………………Chemistry & Physics (only AP level)
Location of Session1…………………Public space determined mutually
Subsequent Location…………………Student’s home or schoolmate's home
Service Area……………………………w/i 40 miles of Woodbridge, NJ

For $35/hr per student, the following 1-to-2 (pair) tutoring is offered:
Restrictions: 1)Students must have attempted their HW problems & e-mailed me the ones that they need to review. 2)Students must also coordinate w/ one another. They must both have the same HW.
Available Subjects………………………Chemistry & Physics (only AP or college levels)
Location of Session1…………………Public space determined mutually
Subsequent Location………………Public space, student’s home or schoolmate's home
Service Area………………………………w/i 40 miles of Woodbridge, NJ

Session Lengths
for AP Science………2 hr
for Math…………………2 hr
for MCAT Prep…………2 hr
for SAT/ACT Prep……1.5 hr

Daniel's Subjects

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Elementary Education:
Homeschool:

Biology

I teach all levels of Biology, including AP Biology (i.e. college Bio taught in high school).

For AP Biology sessions prior to Spring Break, I concentrate on concepts, using 2 modes of study:
1. acquisition (mostly through reading of the AP text while I pose strategic questions)
AND
2. quality-check of study (mostly through answering multiple choice questions using my "honesty method" and answering interactive questions in a study guide)

During Spring Break,... Read More

Chemistry

I teach all levels of Chemistry, including AP Chemistry (i.e. college Chem taught in high school).

For AP Chem sessions prior to Spring Break, I concentrate on concepts, using problem-solving as the context for deeper study.
Through the solving of problems, and the associated study required, students simultaneously
-apply concepts
-assess their understanding of concepts
-review concepts as necessary

During Spring Break, through until the AP Exam, I concentrate... Read More

Physics

I teach all levels of Physics, including AP Physics (i.e., college Physics taught in high school).

The methods and schedule that I use to tutor Physics are similar to those used for the other Science I tutor that is based on quantitative HW problems: Chemistry.

Hence, for AP Physics sessions prior to Spring Break, I concentrate on concepts, using problem-solving as the context for deeper study.
Through the solving of problems, and the associated study required, students... Read More

SAT Math

I helped a recent SAT Math student raise her Math score by 100 points. (Unfortunately, since her tutoring was not through WyzAnt, her feedback is not posted below.) Thanks to my Physics background, I regularly use Math as a tool.

My SAT Math method is based upon students solving problems in such a way that they methodically learn from their mistakes. Though I've since earned a Master's in Education, I initially developed this learn-from-your-mistakes Method myself as a Physics student... Read More

SAT Reading

Most of my SAT Prep methods, including my Reading Prep method, are based upon students solving problems in such a way that they methodically learn from their mistakes.

Though I've since earned a Master's in Education, I initially developed this learn-from-your-mistakes Method myself as a Physics student in college. I've since found that other successful college students developed this method for themselves, as well.

The Method: Students 1st take a diagnostic test, identifying... Read More

SAT Writing

I helped a recent SAT Writing student get a perfect Writing score. (On a previous SAT, for which I had been hired to prep her in Math only, the student had raised her Math score by 100 points, but she was unsatisfied w/ her Writing score. Unfortunately, since her tutoring was not through WyzAnt, none of her feedback is posted below.)

SAT Writing is composed of Grammar (i.e., multiple-choice questions) and the Essay. Accordingly, my tutoring is broken up into these 2 separate components... Read More

ACT Reading

Most of my ACT Prep methods, including my Reading Prep method, are based upon students solving problems in such a way that they methodically learn from their mistakes.

Though I've since earned a Master's in Education, I initially developed this learn-from-your-mistakes Method myself as a Physics student in college. I've since found that other successful college students developed this method for themselves, as well.

The Method: Students 1st take a diagnostic test, identifying... Read More

ACT Math

ACT Math is similar to SAT Math. I helped a recent SAT Math student raise her Math score by 100 points. (Unfortunately, since her tutoring was not through WyzAnt, her feedback is not posted below.) Thanks to my Physics background, I regularly use Math as a tool.

My ACT Math method is based upon students solving problems in such a way that they methodically learn from their mistakes.

Though I've since earned a Master's in Education, I initially developed this learn-from-your-mistakes... Read More

ACT Science

Though I also tutor Sciences at all levels (including college), the ACT Science test does not test the student's knowledge of Science. Rather, it combines Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, & Analysis of Graphs. Most of my ACT Prep methods, including my ACT Science Prep method, are based upon students solving problems in such a way that they methodically learn from their mistakes.

Though I've since earned a Master's in Education, I initially developed this learn-from-your-mistakes method... Read More

Study Skills

I have a Masters in Education, and I teach study skills in the context of problem solving in Science & Math. I developed these study methods for myself when I was a college student studying Math & Science (Pre-Engineering). These methods proved very successful when combined with study partnering. My tutoring, thus, is essentially a support of these independent study methods, combined with my study partnering with the student.

MCAT

For 5 years, I've worked as a private tutor of college General Physics, General Chemistry, & General Biology. Before this I taught Biology in NYC. Before that I was a Biomedical Researcher.
(I ran experiments in the early development of an antibiotic.) Before that I worked for an engineering firm.

In 2007, I earned an Master's in Science Education from Hunter College (New York, NY). In 2004 & 2006, a national test prep firm trained me to teach MCAT Physics & Chem. In 1998, I earned... Read More

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