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Nicole G.

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I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, working with elementary, middle, and high school students, college students, and adults. My experience includes NYC public schools, special education settings, one-on-one tutoring, debate coaching, and volunteer English instruction for multilingual learners.

I hold a BA in Psychology and an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, along with a TEFL certification and specialized training in Business English and online teaching. I...

I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, working with elementary, middle, and high school students, college students, and adults. My experience includes NYC public schools, special education settings, one-on-one tutoring, debate coaching, and volunteer English instruction for multilingual learners.

I hold a BA in Psychology and an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, along with a TEFL certification and specialized training in Business English and online teaching. I tutor ELA, math, Global History Regents, English conversation, Business English, debate, and business strategy and consulting fundamentals, drawing on my graduate-level background in organizational behavior and workplace psychology.

My teaching approach is patient, supportive, and personalized. I adapt lessons to each student's needs and goals, breaking down challenging concepts into manageable steps. Whether we're preparing for an exam, improving English fluency, developing public speaking skills, or exploring business strategy, I strive to create a welcoming environment where students can ask questions, build confidence, and succeed!

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Education

CUNY- City College of New York
Psychology
CUNY - Baruch college
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Russian

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ACT English

ACT English

I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience across elementary, middle, and high school levels. My background includes teaching ELA in NYC schools and providing individualized instruction tailored to students' needs. I focus on grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and test-taking strategies to help students strengthen their skills and approach ACT English with confidence. My BA in Psychology and MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology inform my understanding of learning and student development.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring English Language Arts, including in New York City public schools and special education settings. I help students work through challenging texts, from classic literature to modern nonfiction, by focusing on main idea, inference, vocabulary in context, author’s purpose, and literary devices. I also create my own reading intervention and small-group materials, which I adapt to each student’s level and goals. My experience coaching debate helps me teach students how to support their answers with clear evidence from the text.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring math, including in New York City public schools and special education settings. I help students build a strong foundation in key skills such as ratios and proportions, solving equations, factoring and expanding expressions, graphing linear equations, and basic statistics and probability. I break each concept into clear, manageable steps and teach students to check their work so they can catch mistakes on their own. I also create my own intervention and small-group materials, which I adapt to each student’s level, pace, and goals.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring math, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I help students master core skills such as fractions, order of operations, ratios and scale, measurement, mean and median, and solving one- and two-step equations. I make multi-step word problems manageable by teaching students how to identify what the question is asking, break it into steps, and check whether their answer makes sense. I also create my own intervention and small-group materials, using real-life examples like shopping and travel to make math practical and engaging.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring elementary students, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I help students understand core science topics such as matter and atoms, rocks and Earth’s layers, forces and motion, weather, the human body, and how animals are classified. I make abstract ideas concrete through simple experiments, visuals, and everyday examples, like explaining friction with a ball rolling across grass. Drawing on my ELA background, I also help students read informational texts, learn science vocabulary, and explain their thinking clearly in writing.
English

English

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring ELA, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools. I help students master commonly confused words (such as who’s and whose, than and then, and fewer and less), subject-verb agreement, parallel structure, and choosing the right word for the context. As a TEFL-certified teacher with additional certifications in Teaching Business English and Teaching English Online, I can explain grammar rules clearly to both native speakers and English learners. I focus on helping students understand why each rule works, so they can apply it with confidence in their own writing.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a TEFL-certified educator with additional certifications in Teaching Business English and Teaching English Online, and more than 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, including in New York City public schools. I have volunteered teaching English to adult migrants, helping learners build practical speaking, listening, and everyday communication skills. My lessons balance clear grammar instruction, such as verb tenses, count and noncount nouns, and commonly confused words, with real conversation practice, so students can use English naturally rather than just memorize rules. I also create my own ESL materials, which I adapt to each learner’s level, background, and goals.
Geometry

Geometry

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring math, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I help students master key geometry concepts such as classifying triangles and polygons, slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines, area and volume, similarity, and angle relationships. I teach students to read diagrams carefully, choose the right formula, and avoid common mistakes like using the diameter instead of the radius. I also create my own intervention and small-group materials, using visuals and hands-on examples to make abstract concepts easier to understand.
Grammar

Grammar

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring ELA, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools. I help students master parts of speech, pronoun usage, active and passive voice, and commonly confused words like affect and effect, its and it’s, and their, there, and they’re. I also teach students to spot and fix errors in their own writing, such as run-on sentences, comma splices, and dangling modifiers. As a TEFL-certified teacher, I explain grammar rules clearly and patiently, so both native speakers and English learners understand not just what is correct, but why.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I help students build strong handwriting foundations, including proper pencil grip, posture, and paper position, as well as correct letter formation, sizing, and spacing. I teach letters in groups that share similar strokes, adapt instruction for left-handed writers, and use activities that strengthen fine motor skills. I also create my own practice materials and tailor each lesson to the student’s needs, whether they are just learning to write or working through challenges like dysgraphia.
Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

Over more than 10 years of teaching and in my current role as an Employment Supervisor, I have created PowerPoint presentations for classroom lessons, staff trainings, and workplace proposals. I can teach students how to build polished slides using themes, layouts, SmartArt, images, and charts, and how to keep presentations clear and visually consistent. I also cover more advanced features, such as transitions, animations, action buttons, looping slideshows, and exporting presentations as videos or PDFs. I explain each step patiently and tailor lessons to each student’s goals, whether they’re preparing a school project, a work presentation, or learning PowerPoint for the first time.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Over more than 10 years of teaching and in my current role as an Employment Supervisor, I have used Microsoft Word to create lesson plans, teaching materials, workplace policies, memos, and proposals. I can teach students how to format professional documents using styles, margins, page layout, headers and footers, tables, multilevel lists, and images with text wrapping. I also cover collaboration and review tools, such as Track Changes, comments, spelling and grammar checks, and protecting finished documents. I explain each step patiently and tailor lessons to each student’s goals, whether they’re writing a school paper, preparing a resume, or creating documents for work.
Phonics

Phonics

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I use a systematic, explicit approach to phonics, building from phonemic awareness skills like blending and segmenting sounds to letter-sound correspondence, digraphs, blends, and syllable patterns. My lessons are multisensory and include plenty of practice reading real words, sentences, and stories, along with spelling instruction that reinforces the same patterns. I also create my own phonics and intervention materials, which I adapt to each student’s level so they can become confident, fluent readers.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring math, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I help students master key middle school skills such as ratios and proportions, percents, probability, order of operations, square roots, and solving multi-step equations. I especially focus on teaching students how to turn word problems into equations they can solve, using real-life examples like maps, shopping, and earning money. I also create my own intervention and small-group materials, which I adapt to each student’s level and pace so they can build both skills and confidence.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring ELA, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools. I catch and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage, including commonly confused words and tricky issues like comma splices and misplaced modifiers. As an Employment Supervisor, I also review staff documentation and write professional memos and policies, so I understand the high standard that workplace writing requires. I preserve each writer’s natural voice while polishing their work, and I explain my corrections so students can learn to catch errors on their own.
Psychology

Psychology

With a background in industrial-organizational psychology and more than 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I help students understand psychology concepts clearly and confidently. I cover core topics from introductory and high school courses, including behaviorism and conditioning, Freud’s theories, social psychology studies like Milgram’s obedience experiments and the bystander effect, brain chemistry, intelligence, and perception. I connect theories to real life using examples from my work as an Employment Supervisor, where I apply psychology to motivation, team dynamics, and workplace behavior. I also create educational content on workplace psychology, and I tailor each session to help students master course material and prepare for exams.
Reading

Reading

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring reading, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I support every stage of reading development, from phonics and phonemic awareness to fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension at the literal, inferential, and applied levels. I teach active reading strategies, such as previewing questions, annotating texts, and making predictions, so students stay engaged and understand what they read. I also create my own reading intervention materials and help students find books they enjoy, since regular reading is one of the most important factors in building strong readers.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring in New York City public schools, including tutoring students for the Global History and Geography Regents. I help students master key social studies topics, including U.S. government and civics, American history, world history, and geography. I teach students to analyze primary sources and maps, connect causes and effects across time periods, and write strong, evidence-based essays. Having taught debate at the United Nations International School (UNIS), I also help students discuss historical and current issues thoughtfully, considering multiple perspectives.
Spelling

Spelling

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring ELA, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. Rather than relying on memorized lists, I teach spelling through phonics, syllable patterns, and reliable rules, such as silent e and doubling consonants before adding endings. I also help students understand how prefixes, suffixes, and root words work, and I share memorable tricks for commonly misspelled words like “accommodate” and “rhythm.” I use multisensory activities and create my own practice materials, adapting each lesson so students can spell with confidence in their everyday writing.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools and working in special education settings. I help students strengthen executive functioning skills like organization, time management, task initiation, and working memory, using practical tools such as study schedules, planners, and organized binder systems. I also teach proven strategies, including Cornell note-taking, active reading and annotation, mnemonic devices, spaced review, and test-taking techniques to reduce anxiety. I work with each student to set clear goals and build habits they own, so they become more independent and successful learners.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am a TEFL-certified educator with over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, including English Language Arts in New York City public schools and special education settings. I also hold certifications in Teaching Business English and Teaching English Online, and I have volunteered teaching English to adult migrants. I create my own ESL and small-group instructional materials, which I adapt to each student’s level and goals. My lessons build the reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills students need to succeed on the TOEFL and use English with confidence.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring ELA, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools. I help students expand their vocabulary by using context clues, breaking words into prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots, and practicing synonyms, antonyms, and analogies. I make new words memorable with clear examples and tricks for telling similar words apart, such as entomology and etymology, which also prepares students for tests like the SAT, SHSAT, and ISEE. As a TEFL-certified teacher, I support both native speakers and English learners in using new words confidently in their reading, writing, and conversation.
World History

World History

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring in New York City public schools, including tutoring students for the Global History and Geography Regents. I help students understand major eras and turning points in world history, from ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Rome to the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, and the revolutions and conflicts of the 20th century. I teach students to analyze primary sources, recognize patterns of cause and effect across regions and time periods, and write strong responses to constructed response questions and the Enduring Issues essay. Having taught at the United Nations International School (UNIS), I also bring a global perspective that helps students see how history connects to today’s world.
Writing

Writing

I have more than 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring ELA, including teaching Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in New York City public schools. I guide students through every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to drafting, revising, and proofreading, across narrative, informational, and argumentative writing. I help students write strong thesis statements and topic sentences, organize ideas with clear transitions, and bring their writing to life with vivid details. Having taught debate at the United Nations International School (UNIS), I’m especially skilled at helping students build persuasive arguments, and I always help them revise their own work so their natural voice shines through.
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