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Mona S.

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As an experienced educator at the middle / high school level, I have successful engagements with the emphasis placed on goal setting, prioritizing and event management. These are skills I use personally and professionally. I am equally comfortable teaching one-on-one as well as in the group setting. Tutoring location is flexible.

I have worked as a substitute teacher in the Wantagh School District for over five years teaching the following subjects: physical science, living environment,...

As an experienced educator at the middle / high school level, I have successful engagements with the emphasis placed on goal setting, prioritizing and event management. These are skills I use personally and professionally. I am equally comfortable teaching one-on-one as well as in the group setting. Tutoring location is flexible.

I have worked as a substitute teacher in the Wantagh School District for over five years teaching the following subjects: physical science, living environment, Italian, and pre-algebra. Privately, I have been tutoring SAT/ACT/GMAT students, middle and high school students in chemistry, algebra, living environment and elementary school students in math.

The parents of the students that I have worked with have been pleased with the one to one attention that I have given their children and with the results. I personalize my instruction to the students' interests to make the subject matter more relevant to their point of reference.

I am passionate about learning and enjoy when the individuals pick up on this enthusiasm and revisit the subject matter we are studying with a new perspective.

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Education

U. of Bridgeport
undergrad
U. of Bridgeport
Masters
U. OF TORINO
MD

Additional Languages

Italian

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: I charge $75/hour for one to one tutoring and $50 for online tutoring. Depending on how many lessons we met weekly an adjustment can be made as to the rate.
  • Lesson cancellation: 36 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/20/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

I have over 9 years experience tutoring the ACT English section and my approach is to review the rules of grammar and rhetoric using examples from textbooks and passages that are being evaluated. I have an excellent grammar book that I use as a reference. I am an avid reader and feel that the reading to see good transitions and diction in literature.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I have a strong background in math. I have experience tutoring algebra 1, geometry, and algebra 2. I feel that I can take the more complex problems and illustrate how to break them down into smaller units in order to answer the questions on the ACT exam.
ACT Science

ACT Science

My approach to the science section of the ACT is to illustrate the importance of identifying the variables in the graphs and charts to be able to actively identify what the question is asking. I also encourage active reading of passages to process what is being discussed. I have over 9 years experience tutoring the ACT and have a very strong math and science background as well as being an avid reader.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra consists of many of the subject areas that will all have studied since Elementary School. Whether it be ratios, negative and positive numbers, solving for variables, plotting points or computing area or converting units, they all unify and are important to understand when studying Algebra. When working with a student in this discipline, I make sure that the building blocks of Math are strong and then build upon these concepts. I try to use real life examples when doing problems so that the student can see that Algebra plays a strong role in our everyday lives.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have over 9 years experience tutoring algebra, algebra 2, geometry and precal. Having a strong background in math, I feel that I can take the larger concepts like factoring, functions, radicals, logs, sequences and exponents and break them down into smaller units for the students. I use examples from real life to explain many of the concepts in algebra 2.
American History

American History

I have over nine years experience tutoring United States History. I am an avid reader of history: domestic and global. When I work with a student my approach is to show them the application of trends and events and how they influenced history.
Anatomy

Anatomy

I have a degree in medicine and have tutored anatomy before and have the reference books.
Biology

Biology

I have a PhD in Biological Sciences and a masters in Bionutrition. Having a strong background in chemistry, I can correlate material between the different life sciences. Having a strong background in the sciences, I can take a more complex concept and break it down into its microscopic and macroscopic terms.
Chemistry

Chemistry

Having a strong background in the Biological Sciences, when I am tutoring Chemistry, I can use examples from Biology to help explain different relationships. Chemistry is built upon overlapping concepts starting with the structure of the atom, to the Periodic Table, to types of bonds, Nuclear and Organic Chemistry. I take the basic concepts, make sure that the student understands them and then I build upon these concepts. I use diagrams, charts,and examples from real life to help give the topics in Chemistry different perspectives and help in the learning process.
Geometry

Geometry

Having a strong background in math, I feel that I can take the different concepts in geometry such as proofs, coordinate proofs, theorems and angle relationships and polygon problems and break them down into smaller concepts. I can use examples from algebra, real life situations and science topics to explain the material in diverse ways. I use diagrams and worksheets when tutoring along with learning how the individual student processes information.
Italian

Italian

I learned Italian while I was going to school in Italy. It was a total immersion course. Even though, there were those who spoke English, I tried to speak only Italian by going to the movies, watching television, sitting in the park and listening to the Italians speaking. I practiced doing crossword puzzles in Italian, reading children's books in Italian and later on more advanced literature as well as medical books in Italian. I did grammar exercises and took Italian lessons. I still read Italian newspapers, listen to Italian programs and still speak Italian.
Nutrition

Nutrition

I received a Masters in Bio-Nutrition from the University Of Bridgeport where I studied Biochemistry, Nutrition and Disease, Vitamins and their Importance, Physiology, Maternal and Fetal Development and the importance of good Nutrition. I have work experience in nutritional counseling and have lectured on guidelines of moderation, food portions to many civic groups and health agencies.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have strong background in math and I can take the more complex ideas in prealgebra and break them down into smaller concepts. I use worksheets, drawings and examples from real life to explain concepts like slope, rate of change, polynomials and linear equations. I feel that with my background I can explain the material in many different ways to help promote understanding.
PSAT

PSAT

I have over 9 years experience tutoring the PSAT and I individualize my tutoring methods for each student. We work on the grammar, reading comprehension, rhetoric and math skills necessary to navigate the exam. I am familiar with the approach of the new PSAT.
SAT Math

SAT Math

My approach to the SAT Math is to review the basics of Math. These basics create the foundations for the more advanced problems in Algebra, Geometry, Data Analysis and the other topics tested in the SAT Math section. I work with the student to show them the tactics and techniques for answering the different types of questions.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have over 9 years experience tutoring the reading section of the SAT. I am an avid reader and can illustrate the different techniques to be able to map out passages, how to answer vocabulary in context and to identify supporting details. Grammar and rhetoric are important aspects of the reading section and I make sure that these concepts are reviewed and solid.
Study Skills

Study Skills

In the course of my academic studies, I have learned how to take a subject and break it down into its smaller components. I have found that it is easier to learn a more complex topic when the fundamentals are more secure. I am a firm believer in the use of a calendar to prioritize events which then helps in time management. I also work on goal setting and categorizing them according to short term, medium term and long term goals and then what has to be done to achieve these goals. Therefore, I use a calendar for mapping out academic work in order of due date, the work involved and goal settings to help the individual focus on what they want to do and how they can go about achieving their goals.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have over 9 years experience tutoring all the different coursework in math up through precalculus. I have a strong background in math and feel that I can break down the different trig functions and their ramifications in problems and graphs for the individual student. I use examples from real life to explain the different concepts in trigonometry.
World History

World History

I have over 9 years experience tutoring World History and American History. Am an avid reader of history and its trends economically, politically, socially, culturally and geographically which I correlate with my background in science. I have extensive notes and reference texts.
ASVAB
Elementary Math
English
GED
Grammar
Physical Science
Physiology
Reading
Vocabulary
Writing

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

ACT tutor

Mona has been working with my 16-year-old daughter every day on ACT preparation. Mona has helped my daughter develop a work plan, master math and English skills, and practice all test sections. My daughter says that Mona has taken time to get to know her and to adapt sessions to her particular learning style and skill gaps. Mona also provides a thorough summary of the work accomplished after each lesson. We have the highest praise for Mona and recommend her wholeheartedly.

Tina, 32 lessons with Mona

Knowledgable and very effective tutor

My son has had several lessons so far with Mona for SAT preparation. He likes working with Mona and absolutely notices that his skills are improving compared to when he started. Mona has a very effective strategy and explains all the concepts very clearly. Each session is very productive. I will highly reccomend Mona as a very effective SAT tutor!

Boris, 9 lessons with Mona

Kind, passionate, and helpful

Ms. Mona has assisted me with my personal project spending hours of her own unpaid time to create a lesson for what I wanted to learn, if you don't understand, hear, or just need another revision she will gladly and patiently repeat for you. Highly suggest Ms. Mona for biology, as she starts from the basics with passion and patience and keeps it till the end! Also very suggested for personal biology projects

Anish, 25 lessons with Mona

Knowledgeable SAT tutor

Mona has been working with my son for the last few weeks on both math and English SAT prep. She assessed where he’s at and is working on both his strengths and weaknesses. My son is very receptive to her style of teaching and feels he gets something out of each tutoring session. He wants to continue until he complete the SAT.

Maureen, 8 lessons with Mona

Good explaining and very patient

I have had a couple sessions with her, and she has made understand difficult subjects very easy with her concise but clear explanations. She always encourages me to take a breath and look at whatever problem I'm doing with a calm and decisive approach.

Naima, 6 lessons with Mona

Knowledgeable, Organized and Dedicated Tutor

Mona helped my son to prepare for his NYS Chemistry Regents exam. She was very knowledgeable in the content and with the test. She is up to date with the current exams and was able to not only clarify content but also able to help him understand the test better too. He received his score and he is a happy kid and we are happy parents! Thank you Mona

Melissa, 7 lessons with Mona

Easy to work with

My son was working with a tutor this semester but she was unavailable to help with an important paper. He needed assistance so we schedule a session with Mona . Mona jumped right in and helped with an assignment. My son liked working w her and we will book another session.

Christine, 2 lessons with Mona

SAT English

Mona is great. She is helping my sister with her SAT prep. Looking forward to book more lessons to increase my sister score!!

Lamia, 13 lessons with Mona

Knowledgeable, Patient, and Helpful

Mona made sure to cover every topic that I asked about and made sure to ask multiple clarifying questions. Was very patient and explained everything in a simple enough way to comprehend and be better prepared for future tests. Enabled me to feel much more confident in what I was learning and gave extra details to help me connect the topics together and be able to answer questions on future tests.

Sienna, 1 lesson with Mona
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Sienna actively listened and asked questions if I didn’t make something clear. She did a wonderful job of making connections on the material we worked on.

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Mona has been a great tutor for my son as he prepares for his upcoming SAT. She communicates clearly and responds quickly, making scheduling very easy and flexible with our busy calendar. My son enjoys his sessions with her and mentions how patient and knowledgeable she is. I appreciate her dedication and the positive impact she’s had on his confidence and preparation. Highly recommend!

Cinthia, 6 lessons with Mona
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