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Emily T.

Teaching each learner in the way they learn best.

Teaching each learner in the way they learn best.

$55/hour

4.9 (59 ratings)

  • 489 hours tutoring

  • Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn, NY 11201

About Emily

Bio

I am a Bank Street College of Education graduate with 10 years of elementary school head-teaching experience. I have also assisted, subbed, taught library in a preschool, tutored, taught after school classes, run a mini-camp for toddlers, been the story time person for 7 years at a family restaurant and play space and taken care of children since I was a young teen.

My philosophy of teaching is that each learner is unique and deserves to be instructed using all of the methods that reach that...

I am a Bank Street College of Education graduate with 10 years of elementary school head-teaching experience. I have also assisted, subbed, taught library in a preschool, tutored, taught after school classes, run a mini-camp for toddlers, been the story time person for 7 years at a family restaurant and play space and taken care of children since I was a young teen.

My philosophy of teaching is that each learner is unique and deserves to be instructed using all of the methods that reach that student best. I also feel that learning is easier when you are having fun doing it. I employ different approaches to each topic; using a student's previous knowledge and interests, games, positive reinforcement and time frames that suit the learner's attention span.

I am an avid reader, collect children's books and puppets, enjoy learning about animals, nature, how things work, American Sign Language and doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku.

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Education

City University of New York, Hunter College
BA in Anthropology
Bank Street College Graduate School of Education
MEd

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Travel policy: Within 2 miles of Brooklyn, NY 11201
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/15/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Elementary Education

Phonics,

Phonics

As a teacher in contained elementary classrooms, I have taught all of the components of using language for reading, writing and learning. These include; phonics (decoding), reading (putting words back together, or encoding), spelling, vocabulary and creative writing. Phonics are the initial tools to creating the building blocks of language. Learning consonant sounds and basic short and long vowel sounds are only the beginning. The more complex vowel combinations and consonant/vowel combinations need specific study of the various rules and exceptions that exist in the English language.
Reading,

Reading

In the early grades, K-2 students focus on letter sounds, phonics, decoding words and using invented spelling to create words to do their own story writing. As they move into more complex curriculum they are no longer learning to read but reading to learn. Learning how to break down the code of written language in order to use comprehension, critical thinking skills and to express their own thoughts is critical to a student's future success. As a teacher in Pre-K through 3rd grade I have worked with children in all of these areas.
Spelling,

Spelling

Whether or not you have access to SpellCheck, there is no replacement for a human being's ability to recognize a homophone or homonym that can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Some people are instinctively good spellers but anyone can learn to keep lists of frequently misspelled words, memorize rules, use resource books and other editing strategies to improve their spelling ability. Incorrect spelling can draw attention away from a writer's style, skill or intention and cloud the reader's judgment of the actual writing. I am a stickler for good spelling and because it can be frustrating, I like to make it fun by using word games, memory associations, rhyme and music.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Vocabulary and context are the keys to understanding anything you are reading. As an early reader learning a lifelong habit of reading and enjoying books, a student learning new material, a listener understanding a story, play or conversation, or a writer, having a varied and extensive vocabulary is very important. Improving your vocabulary and knowing how to find out the meaning of a word are basic skills that I always stress in teaching reading and writing.

English

Reading,

Reading

In the early grades, K-2 students focus on letter sounds, phonics, decoding words and using invented spelling to create words to do their own story writing. As they move into more complex curriculum they are no longer learning to read but reading to learn. Learning how to break down the code of written language in order to use comprehension, critical thinking skills and to express their own thoughts is critical to a student's future success. As a teacher in Pre-K through 3rd grade I have worked with children in all of these areas.
Spelling,

Spelling

Whether or not you have access to SpellCheck, there is no replacement for a human being's ability to recognize a homophone or homonym that can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Some people are instinctively good spellers but anyone can learn to keep lists of frequently misspelled words, memorize rules, use resource books and other editing strategies to improve their spelling ability. Incorrect spelling can draw attention away from a writer's style, skill or intention and cloud the reader's judgment of the actual writing. I am a stickler for good spelling and because it can be frustrating, I like to make it fun by using word games, memory associations, rhyme and music.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

Vocabulary and context are the keys to understanding anything you are reading. As an early reader learning a lifelong habit of reading and enjoying books, a student learning new material, a listener understanding a story, play or conversation, or a writer, having a varied and extensive vocabulary is very important. Improving your vocabulary and knowing how to find out the meaning of a word are basic skills that I always stress in teaching reading and writing.
Writing

Writing

Whether expressing feelings, ideas or synthesizing information, it is very important to be able to communicate clearly through writing. As a 3rd grade teacher, I utilized the Writer's Workshop model created by Lucy Calkins, which I learned attending summer workshops at Columbia University's Teachers College. This process helps students edit their work by giving mini-lessons in specific writing challenges such as punctuation, run-on sentences, brainstorming for new ideas and focusing on having a clear beginning, middle and end. I enjoy creative writing as a hobby and have written children's stories and plays for my students to perform.

Homeschool

Reading,

Reading

In the early grades, K-2 students focus on letter sounds, phonics, decoding words and using invented spelling to create words to do their own story writing. As they move into more complex curriculum they are no longer learning to read but reading to learn. Learning how to break down the code of written language in order to use comprehension, critical thinking skills and to express their own thoughts is critical to a student's future success. As a teacher in Pre-K through 3rd grade I have worked with children in all of these areas.
Spelling,

Spelling

Whether or not you have access to SpellCheck, there is no replacement for a human being's ability to recognize a homophone or homonym that can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Some people are instinctively good spellers but anyone can learn to keep lists of frequently misspelled words, memorize rules, use resource books and other editing strategies to improve their spelling ability. Incorrect spelling can draw attention away from a writer's style, skill or intention and cloud the reader's judgment of the actual writing. I am a stickler for good spelling and because it can be frustrating, I like to make it fun by using word games, memory associations, rhyme and music.
Writing

Writing

Whether expressing feelings, ideas or synthesizing information, it is very important to be able to communicate clearly through writing. As a 3rd grade teacher, I utilized the Writer's Workshop model created by Lucy Calkins, which I learned attending summer workshops at Columbia University's Teachers College. This process helps students edit their work by giving mini-lessons in specific writing challenges such as punctuation, run-on sentences, brainstorming for new ideas and focusing on having a clear beginning, middle and end. I enjoy creative writing as a hobby and have written children's stories and plays for my students to perform.

Most Popular

Reading,

Reading

In the early grades, K-2 students focus on letter sounds, phonics, decoding words and using invented spelling to create words to do their own story writing. As they move into more complex curriculum they are no longer learning to read but reading to learn. Learning how to break down the code of written language in order to use comprehension, critical thinking skills and to express their own thoughts is critical to a student's future success. As a teacher in Pre-K through 3rd grade I have worked with children in all of these areas.
Writing

Writing

Whether expressing feelings, ideas or synthesizing information, it is very important to be able to communicate clearly through writing. As a 3rd grade teacher, I utilized the Writer's Workshop model created by Lucy Calkins, which I learned attending summer workshops at Columbia University's Teachers College. This process helps students edit their work by giving mini-lessons in specific writing challenges such as punctuation, run-on sentences, brainstorming for new ideas and focusing on having a clear beginning, middle and end. I enjoy creative writing as a hobby and have written children's stories and plays for my students to perform.

Special Needs

Phonics

Phonics

As a teacher in contained elementary classrooms, I have taught all of the components of using language for reading, writing and learning. These include; phonics (decoding), reading (putting words back together, or encoding), spelling, vocabulary and creative writing. Phonics are the initial tools to creating the building blocks of language. Learning consonant sounds and basic short and long vowel sounds are only the beginning. The more complex vowel combinations and consonant/vowel combinations need specific study of the various rules and exceptions that exist in the English language.

Summer

Reading,

Reading

In the early grades, K-2 students focus on letter sounds, phonics, decoding words and using invented spelling to create words to do their own story writing. As they move into more complex curriculum they are no longer learning to read but reading to learn. Learning how to break down the code of written language in order to use comprehension, critical thinking skills and to express their own thoughts is critical to a student's future success. As a teacher in Pre-K through 3rd grade I have worked with children in all of these areas.
Writing

Writing

Whether expressing feelings, ideas or synthesizing information, it is very important to be able to communicate clearly through writing. As a 3rd grade teacher, I utilized the Writer's Workshop model created by Lucy Calkins, which I learned attending summer workshops at Columbia University's Teachers College. This process helps students edit their work by giving mini-lessons in specific writing challenges such as punctuation, run-on sentences, brainstorming for new ideas and focusing on having a clear beginning, middle and end. I enjoy creative writing as a hobby and have written children's stories and plays for my students to perform.

Ratings and Reviews

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My daughter really loved her lesson!

I've never seen her opinion about something change so quickly! Emily went far above and beyond, and made something that our daughter dreads to something enjoyable and special.

Quinn, 24 lessons with Emily

Emily the Great!

Emily has been working one-in-one each each week with my energetic 6 year old daughter over the last few months in an effort to help improve her reading skills. She has been wonderful in every way. She is patient and always finds creative ways to get my daughter to focus and enjoy the learning process. It's been great seeing both the advancements by my daughter and their relationship blossom.

Dereick , 50 lessons with Emily

Assessment Could Have Been More Entailed

Pros: Emily came off as patient and my son warmed up to her after a few minutes. She did interact with him in a thoughtful and friendly manner. He was comfortable enough to read for her so she was able to assess his reading level. Con: I thought the assessment would have been more entailed especially because I was paying for the session and having him only read was not sufficient; and if that's all it encompassed then I could have tutored him myself. I am looking for a tutor who can do more than I can. Bottom line is, I was not impressed. Also, she was late for our meeting. I did not receive a call or text message (we had exchanged numbers) informing me that she was running late. I had to call and when we spoke she sounded as if she had not intended to come but decided to come because we were at the location and we were waiting.

Nerita, 1 lesson with Emily

Very patient

Very patient with my son who has a learning disability and attention issues. Emily has a positive reward system. We have been working with Emily for a couple years now.

Amy, 182 lessons with Emily

Passionate, personable tutor.

My first-grader is very fond of Emily. She has been great with him and has helped with his reading fluency, bringing library books and using other methods to patiently coach him to sound out the difficult words. She also has a fun way of explaining the concepts to solidify them in his mind. In addition, she is dependable and flexible and provides detailed assessments of his progress. I highly recommend her.

Karen, 17 lessons with Emily

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