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Licensed Teacher 16 years experience - Elementary Math/Reading/Writing
John N.

840 hours tutoring

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Bio

I believe that individual students have their own learning styles and I tailor lessons to meet specific student needs. I am a highly motivated and experienced teacher. I have 16 years teaching experience from 4th through 6th grade (all subjects). I continue to teach a class of students that contains general education, special education, and enrichment students. I hold a NJ teaching certificate (Elementary education K-5 and Middle School Language Arts). I am patient and have a number of...

I believe that individual students have their own learning styles and I tailor lessons to meet specific student needs. I am a highly motivated and experienced teacher. I have 16 years teaching experience from 4th through 6th grade (all subjects). I continue to teach a class of students that contains general education, special education, and enrichment students. I hold a NJ teaching certificate (Elementary education K-5 and Middle School Language Arts). I am patient and have a number of strategies that simplify more complex skills.


Education

B.A.-Georgian Court University
Elementary Ed
  • Licensed teacher

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American History

American History

I have participated actively in the Teaching American History Grant. This included college level level presentation on American History and Geography. It focused on the use of primary source documents and integrating literacy with social studies. I have also taught American and World history over the past 7 years in grades 5 and 6. Th grant also included yearly travel to historical sites with academic tours.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I taught 6th grade math for two years in a gifted and talented setting while simultaneously teaching 5th grade math. I use manipulatives and strive for conceptual understanding. I have used Everyday math and Envision math programs extensively.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have 15 years teaching experience working with students grade 4 through 6. In addition, I have worked with middle school students as well (pre-algebra).
Grammar

Grammar

I have taught writing for the past 15 years in an elementary school setting using the Writer's Workshop format. I use mentor texts to model good writing and teach my students to effectively vary their sentence structure which makes their writing more engaging and complex.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I taught 6th grade math for three years in the gifted and talented program for my district which included prealgebra.
Reading

Reading

I have taught Reader's workshop for the past 15 years. I have over 80 hours in training in the workshop format. I have also attended workshops at Teacher's College to learn the latest strategies. I am certified language arts up to grade 8. I love reading and strive to pass on this passion to my students. I worked with ELL students, special education students, and Enrichment students. I can accurately assess and target the student's individual needs.
World History

World History

I have participated actively in the Teaching American History Grant. This included college level level presentation on American History with relation to world events and Geography. It focused on use of primary source documents and integrating literacy with social studies. I have also taught World history over the past 2 years in grades 5 and 6.
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Knowledgeable and extremely patient tutor

We've been working with John on a weekly basis for nearly two years now, and I honestly can't say enough good things about him. John has a wonderful way of connecting with our son. He's patient, encouraging, and incredibly good at figuring out exactly where he is each week and adjusting the lesson to meet him there. Rather than following a rigid curriculum, he seems to intuitively know when to push, when to review, and how to keep him engaged and motivated. The growth we've seen has been remarkable. Not only have our son's math skills improved dramatically, but his confidence has as well. Math used to be a source of frustration and self-doubt at times, and now he approaches it with so much more confidence and willingness to tackle challenges. As a parent, there's nothing better than seeing your child feel successful and capable. John has played a huge role in that for our son, and we are incredibly grateful. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any family looking for a thoughtful, skilled, and caring math tutor. For reference, our son is 12 and just finished the 6th grade.

Rachel, 39 lessons with John

So grateful John helped my twins pass the 6th grade!

John has been a game changer for my twins, who were in danger of failing some of their classes. He focused specifically on where they needed the most attention; in addition to teaching them new skills. Maybe most important, John helped change my twins' attitude toward learning and tutoring, and all of their test scores have improved with targeted instruction. They really look forward to tutoring sessions with him, which is a blessing. We will be working with him for awhile. :)

Lindsay, 6 lessons with John

Engaging and Prepared Tutor – Excited for More Sessions!

John did a fantastic job during our son's first tutoring session. He came well-prepared based on the information we provided and quickly built a great rapport. His engaging approach helped our son feel comfortable and involved right from the start. We're excited to see how our son grows in both math and language arts with John's guidance!

Penn, 29 lessons with John

Excellent experienced tutor

John has been helping our 5th grader improve her math skills. He understands her learning style and works well with her. Her test results and confidence in class are improving! She is eager to attend tutoring!

Teresa, 40 lessons with John

Excellent, knowledgeable, and personable.

John has been providing tutoring services to my 11-year-old son since the beginning of the school year, and I am pleased to report that my son has made significant progress. He consistently looks forward to his weekly sessions. John demonstrates excellent flexibility and can assist on short notice whenever my son requires additional support. His communication skills are exemplary, and I wholeheartedly recommend his services. Furthermore, he can connect with my son, establishing a positive rapport that has transformed my son's attitude towards tutoring. He has progressed from expressing reluctance to actively anticipating these sessions.

Olga, 75 lessons with John

very knowledgeable teacher

My twins like MR. John class . He is very good teacher, he listens what the kids are asking.He explains the kids doubts

Radhika, 23 lessons with John

Continues to be great!

We've now been working with John for about a month. Both of my kids are so excited for their math session with him. It's incredible to see how much their confidence has improved in math. I feel really lucky that we found John, of all the tutors on this app.

Melissa, 111 lessons with John

Fantastic tutor

John has a great rapport with my son. He talks like they are friends explaining school work. He is knowledgeable about the topics that my son is learning in school to help give him an extra boost. I would recommend Jon to anyone that needs a tutor.

KEISHA, 27 lessons with John

Friendly and bright tutor

John immediately put my child at ease and she had a great, fun math experience! She can’t wait for her next session! We feel really fortunate to have found such a great fit for our daughter.

Melissa, 4 lessons with John

Terrific Tutor

John has been working with my 4th/rising 5th grader son weekly for the past few months. He is always on time and prepared with materials to help my son through schoolwork, or to prepare him for upcoming units, topics, or concepts. He is patient, but he also helps my son to focus and continue working in a gentle way. I appreciate the fact that he focuses on math because that is what we asked of him, but that he’s also able to transition into social studies or ELA whenever my son is having issues with those topics. We highly recommend John!

Kara, 87 lessons with John
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