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Susan P.

I'm great at analyzing what you do and don't understand!

I'm great at analyzing what you do and don't understand!

$50/hour

5.0 (418 ratings)

  • 1,275 hours tutoring

  • Park Slope Brooklyn, NY 11215

About Susan

Bio

I have been a math teacher and English teacher since 1995, focusing on math. I have tutored students individually throughout that time. I believe each person constructs meaning out of the world and individual discussion helps people make sense of what they see and experience. I decided to focus on teaching math because I have also struggled with math in the past and so understand what kinds of trouble other people might experience, and because it is so essential in our modern world to...

I have been a math teacher and English teacher since 1995, focusing on math. I have tutored students individually throughout that time. I believe each person constructs meaning out of the world and individual discussion helps people make sense of what they see and experience. I decided to focus on teaching math because I have also struggled with math in the past and so understand what kinds of trouble other people might experience, and because it is so essential in our modern world to understand graphs and statistics.

I have worked with middle and high school students as a classroom teacher, a tutor and doing SAT Prep. I have also done tutoring work in calculus with not only high school students, but also college students.

I am most talented in individually analyzing why someone is struggling in a particular area and finding ways to change and expand their understanding. I have worked with both advanced and struggling students and have helped them all.

In recent years, I have spent huge amounts of time analyzing the new Common Core Regents Exams and requirements. My students have made huge progress in passing the Algebra I Regents. I can predict a number of topics that are likely to show up and the format in which they will appear and share that information with you. I have also analyzed the newer Geometry and Algebra II Exams, but since they are so new, I have fewer results to back up my understanding.

I love teaching especially in the individual situations of a tutoring experience and I know that I can help you understand math better and succeed in both class and on any exams you may need to take. I can't wait to get to know you and your needs and help you succeed. Let me know what you're interested in and what your schedule is.

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Education

B.A., Oberlin College
English
The New School for Social Research
Masters
Hunter College
Other

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  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: I can negotiate my rate depending on how many times a week we meet, how long we meet, and how far I must travel to see you.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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Subjects

Corporate Training

Proofreading

Proofreading

I was a high school teacher and Advisor for 20 years, and during that time I worked with students to edit their papers for school and also their college application essays. I am very familiar with MLA, Chicago and AP Style, and have recently started working in APA Style as well.

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

I have spent the last five years understanding the Common Core curriculum in New York State, including analyzing both the exam itself and the individual test results at my school. I can predict many of the topics and questions likely to be on the Algebra I Exam and should be able to do the same with Geometry and Algebra II once there are more examples of the tests available. I have developed individual curriculum and problems for students to address Common Core topics and improved the pass rate at my school by 40% the first year I joined the faculty. The rate continued to improve every year I worked there though not as dramatically.
Reading,

Reading

Over the course of my teaching career, I have worked with all sorts of learners to improve their reading level, and often develop an interest in reading. Since I am also a math teacher, I know how to teach reading and writing about mathematics as well.
Vocabulary

English

English,

English

I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Oberlin College. I am a licensed English teacher. I love reading and writing and am good at both, so I enjoy helping other people with both small and large writing projects. Since I have a broad range of interests and knowledge, I am good at helping write papers in other fields as well as literary papers or creative writing. I am a good editor and am particularly familiar with MLA style.
Literature,

Literature

I have a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College where I majored in English Literature and edited the poetry magazine. I am a fluent writer and editor. I am also good at helping people think through ideas and write a thesis. I am also a licensed high school English teachers and have designed my own course content for both literature and writing classes.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I was a high school teacher and Advisor for 20 years, and during that time I worked with students to edit their papers for school and also their college application essays. I am very familiar with MLA, Chicago and AP Style, and have recently started working in APA Style as well.
Reading,

Reading

Over the course of my teaching career, I have worked with all sorts of learners to improve their reading level, and often develop an interest in reading. Since I am also a math teacher, I know how to teach reading and writing about mathematics as well.
Writing,

Writing

I am a licensed English teacher and graduate of Oberlin College, with a major in English Literature. I have worked for many years in a tutoring capacity with high school students on college essays and on essays for other classes. In addition, I have worked with many college students to both organize and edit their papers.
Vocabulary

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught high school algebra in many contexts for 20 years. I am well versed in the Common Core standards and have greatly improved the Regents scores of my students. I have also worked with students on portfolio assessment in math and know how to build Algebra I topics into the kind of understanding needed for math papers and presentations.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have been a high school math teacher for almost 20 years. I am familiar with the Common Core standards and the new Regents Exam as well as more traditional curriculum. I have worked with high school students to prepare them for the CUNY placement exam.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have taught high school math for almost 20 years, including the equivalent of calculus I. I have a thorough understanding of Calculus I, II and III and can help with select advanced topics.
English,

English

I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Oberlin College. I am a licensed English teacher. I love reading and writing and am good at both, so I enjoy helping other people with both small and large writing projects. Since I have a broad range of interests and knowledge, I am good at helping write papers in other fields as well as literary papers or creative writing. I am a good editor and am particularly familiar with MLA style.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught high school math for almost twenty years. I have worked with students to prepare for the Common Core Geometry Exam.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have worked as a high school math teacher for 20 years. I am very familiar with the expectations for both middle school and high school math. In addition, I have regularly created problems and experiences for students in response to questions in class and the changing expectations for Common Core over the last few years.
Reading,

Reading

Over the course of my teaching career, I have worked with all sorts of learners to improve their reading level, and often develop an interest in reading. Since I am also a math teacher, I know how to teach reading and writing about mathematics as well.
Writing

Writing

I am a licensed English teacher and graduate of Oberlin College, with a major in English Literature. I have worked for many years in a tutoring capacity with high school students on college essays and on essays for other classes. In addition, I have worked with many college students to both organize and edit their papers.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught high school algebra in many contexts for 20 years. I am well versed in the Common Core standards and have greatly improved the Regents scores of my students. I have also worked with students on portfolio assessment in math and know how to build Algebra I topics into the kind of understanding needed for math papers and presentations.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have been a high school math teacher for almost 20 years. I am familiar with the Common Core standards and the new Regents Exam as well as more traditional curriculum. I have worked with high school students to prepare them for the CUNY placement exam.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have taught high school math for almost 20 years, including the equivalent of calculus I. I have a thorough understanding of Calculus I, II and III and can help with select advanced topics.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught high school math for almost twenty years. I have worked with students to prepare for the Common Core Geometry Exam.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have worked as a high school math teacher for 20 years. I am very familiar with the expectations for both middle school and high school math. In addition, I have regularly created problems and experiences for students in response to questions in class and the changing expectations for Common Core over the last few years.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught high school algebra in many contexts for 20 years. I am well versed in the Common Core standards and have greatly improved the Regents scores of my students. I have also worked with students on portfolio assessment in math and know how to build Algebra I topics into the kind of understanding needed for math papers and presentations.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have been a high school math teacher for almost 20 years. I am familiar with the Common Core standards and the new Regents Exam as well as more traditional curriculum. I have worked with high school students to prepare them for the CUNY placement exam.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have taught high school math for almost 20 years, including the equivalent of calculus I. I have a thorough understanding of Calculus I, II and III and can help with select advanced topics.
English,

English

I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Oberlin College. I am a licensed English teacher. I love reading and writing and am good at both, so I enjoy helping other people with both small and large writing projects. Since I have a broad range of interests and knowledge, I am good at helping write papers in other fields as well as literary papers or creative writing. I am a good editor and am particularly familiar with MLA style.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught high school math for almost twenty years. I have worked with students to prepare for the Common Core Geometry Exam.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have worked as a high school math teacher for 20 years. I am very familiar with the expectations for both middle school and high school math. In addition, I have regularly created problems and experiences for students in response to questions in class and the changing expectations for Common Core over the last few years.
Reading,

Reading

Over the course of my teaching career, I have worked with all sorts of learners to improve their reading level, and often develop an interest in reading. Since I am also a math teacher, I know how to teach reading and writing about mathematics as well.
Writing

Writing

I am a licensed English teacher and graduate of Oberlin College, with a major in English Literature. I have worked for many years in a tutoring capacity with high school students on college essays and on essays for other classes. In addition, I have worked with many college students to both organize and edit their papers.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught high school algebra in many contexts for 20 years. I am well versed in the Common Core standards and have greatly improved the Regents scores of my students. I have also worked with students on portfolio assessment in math and know how to build Algebra I topics into the kind of understanding needed for math papers and presentations.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have been a high school math teacher for almost 20 years. I am familiar with the Common Core standards and the new Regents Exam as well as more traditional curriculum. I have worked with high school students to prepare them for the CUNY placement exam.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have taught high school math for almost 20 years, including the equivalent of calculus I. I have a thorough understanding of Calculus I, II and III and can help with select advanced topics.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught high school math for almost twenty years. I have worked with students to prepare for the Common Core Geometry Exam.
Reading,

Reading

Over the course of my teaching career, I have worked with all sorts of learners to improve their reading level, and often develop an interest in reading. Since I am also a math teacher, I know how to teach reading and writing about mathematics as well.
Writing

Writing

I am a licensed English teacher and graduate of Oberlin College, with a major in English Literature. I have worked for many years in a tutoring capacity with high school students on college essays and on essays for other classes. In addition, I have worked with many college students to both organize and edit their papers.

Test Preparation

Common Core

Common Core

I have spent the last five years understanding the Common Core curriculum in New York State, including analyzing both the exam itself and the individual test results at my school. I can predict many of the topics and questions likely to be on the Algebra I Exam and should be able to do the same with Geometry and Algebra II once there are more examples of the tests available. I have developed individual curriculum and problems for students to address Common Core topics and improved the pass rate at my school by 40% the first year I joined the faculty. The rate continued to improve every year I worked there though not as dramatically.

Ratings and Reviews

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All reviews really great extremely knowledgeable patient and kind really helped knowledgeable and patient

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Insightful and thorough

Susan was able to read my daughter's needs and I could hear in my daughter's voice that she felt very confident and excited while she was working with Susan. Susan is also patient and friendly throughout the experience. Recommended highly.

Elizabeth, 86 lessons with Susan

Patient and easygoing

Connected well with my kid and walked them through an SHSAT test, focusing on techniques and concepts for math and English. Very pleased, and my kid is eager to have more classes.

Aisha, 3 lessons with Susan

Fantastic! Knowledgeable! Friendly!

Working with Susan was great! She is prepping my daughters for the upcoming Algebra 1 Regents. After one session my children already feel confident that they will pass their upcoming exams due to Susan’s help!

Amy, 2 lessons with Susan

Very helpful with HW and Follow Up

Susan is helpful with additional school HW help. She replied to the request in timely fashion with a solution. We love and enjoy all Tutoring sessions with her.

Tina , 18 lessons with Susan

Knowledgeable and engaging tutor

Susan was easy for my temperamental teen to get along with. She connected well with her and got her excited about math for the first time in forever. I can’t thank Susan enough for helping our daughter feel connected to math. Our teen is going to go to class feeling like she can get the job done instead of feeling insecure and afraid. Thanks Susan.

Stacy, 1 lesson with Susan

Knowledgeable and fun to work with

Went over my college essays multiple times. Susan was funny, insightful and had great tips to give me to improve my overall grammar and writing. I believe my essays are stronger after working with her and could not recommend her enough!

Blake, 3 lessons with Susan

Patient, thorough, and fun tutor

I'm an adult re-learning and reviewing basic math. During our session Susan was very patient and did not make me feel uncomfortable about needing basic concepts explained in detail. She was prepared with materials and ideas on how to approach our future sessions together. She is a very enthusiastic teacher and I highly recommend her!

Maria, 2 lessons with Susan

The best tutor! Knowledgeable and patient

It was really great working with Susan. She really helped me grasp the concepts I was struggling with and offered various methods to approach them. She proved extremely knowledgeable, patient, and kind.

Zeina, 1 lesson with Susan
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Susan P.

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