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Michael N.

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I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher, tutor and writer with experience working with students of all levels of aptitude and academic interest. I'm born and raised in New York City, a product of the public schools system. I've worked for many years in both public and charter schools, teaching a diverse group of young learners. I've worked with high achieving students at one of NYC's top Gifted and Talented Programs. I've worked with the diverse population of Jackson Heights, struggling,...

I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher, tutor and writer with experience working with students of all levels of aptitude and academic interest. I'm born and raised in New York City, a product of the public schools system. I've worked for many years in both public and charter schools, teaching a diverse group of young learners. I've worked with high achieving students at one of NYC's top Gifted and Talented Programs. I've worked with the diverse population of Jackson Heights, struggling, remedial readers from upper grades, and even recent immigrants from Mainland China, finding academic success with all of these demographics. I also bring to the table an extensive history of working in the arts in NYC, writing for theater, film and television.

I have my certification in 7-12 English Language Arts from City College, a Masters in writing from Columbia University, and a long history of working in the arts and writing in New York City.

If you choose me to work with your child, I guarantee that his or skills in reading, writing, or critical thinking will improve. Your child will develop a greater facility with writing, a love of reading for pleasure as well as for information, and improved problem-solving skills. We will work on a variety of tasks and activities, all aligned with the Common Core, to improve and refine a multitude of skills and abilities. Together we will work on reading comprehensions, writing exercises (creative, informational, and persuasive) and grammar practice. We will read poetry, non-fiction, short fiction, and drama, and learn new and interesting things from all of them. I look forward to working with you.

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Education

Cornell University
English Theater
Columbia University
Masters
CUNY
Masters
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ACT English

ACT English

I have extensive experience helping to shepherd students as they prepare for the Reading and Essay sections of the ACT. I've provided both in-school test prep and have three years of experience providing one-on-one support as well, helping students build their skills for the Reading Comprehension, English, and Writing sections of the ACT.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have extensive experience helping to shepherd students as they prepare for the Reading and Essay sections of the ACT. I've provided both in-school test prep and have three years of experience providing one-on-one support as well, helping students build their skills for the Reading Comprehension, English, and Writing sections of the ACT.
American History

American History

I have extensive knowledge of American History, having taught it at the both middle and high school level. Additionally, I've got over 10 years of experience tutoring students one-on-one for their AP American History exams, providing not just content mastery, but also key strategies for excelling at the multiple choice, DBQ and LEQ portions of the exam.
Clarinet

Clarinet

I have over 10 years of Classical and Jazz training for the Clarinet. I've had many years of individualized instruction with Young Concert Artist instructors, experience with multiple youth orchestras in NYC, including the ISO and All City Orchestras. I've attended Manhattan School of Music, and participated in multiple jazz and classical ensembles in college.
Common Core

Common Core

As a public school teacher trained after the introduction of the new curriculum, I have extensive knowledge not only in the requirements of the new Common Core curriculum, but also how to best help younger and older learners best achieve the Common Core standard. I can differentiate between grade levels, ensuring that the skills mastered at a young age will apply as they grow and learn.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have my ELA certification from City College of New York, having been taken multiple courses in early childhood, and primary education. I taught 5th & 6th grade English for two years, before going to middle and high schools. I also have extensive one-on-one tutoring experience with young learners, having worked with 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to help them with elementary level English, math, social studies, and study skills. I am also extremely knowledgable about children's literature (my mother was a school librarian). I have also helped to compose and design curriculum for elementary level charter schools, focusing on subjects like ELA, elementary science, math and social studies, religious studies (this was for a local synagogue) and English for non-native speakers. (The ELL curriculum was for a City of New York initiative for children from immigrant families.) I believe that all of these experiences show that I am qualified to tutor in elementary subjects.
English

English

I have great experience teaching and tutoring English. I have my Masters in Writing from Columbia University, and my English Teaching Certification from City College. I've taught English at middle and high schools in NYC, and tutored countless college students and adults. I've taught both ELA and ESL. I've prepped students for standardized tests like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL and the AP English Exam.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have great experience with teaching and tutoring English as a Second Language. I've taught students from all over the world, from China and Korea, to Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to South and Central America. I've created ESL content for charter schools, and for outreach programs for the City of New York.
European History

European History

I have extensive experience as a European History teacher and tutor. I’ve taught Social Studies and History-themed humanities curriculums in New York City charter and public middle and high schools, and as a private tutor, I’ve helped clients get top scores on the New York State European History Regents, and the AP European History Exam.
Film

Film

I have a degree in Theater & Film from Cornell University, where I studied the works of Michael Snow, Goddard, and Antonioni. I also have a degree in Dramatic Writing from Columbia University, where I studied playwriting and screenwriting, and studied under such renowned filmmakers as Frank Pugliese, Ang Lee, Nicole Burdette and Lewis Cole. I've written for and directed multiple short films, having won the B.E.A. short screenplay award, Faculty Selects Best screenplay, and I've been a finalist for the Sundance Screenwriter's lab two times.
Geography

Geography

As a former History and Social Studies teacher for middle and high schools here in NYC, I’ve got a keen understanding of the geopolitical trends, themes and resources that has influenced the development of the modern world. As a private tutor, I’ve assisted many students as they prepared for their AP European, Global and History exams, all tests which require knowledge of how geography affects world history and current events.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I've got extensive experience helping my students with their Government & Politics coursework needs. I've prepped many students for their AP History exams, as well as their Politics and government exams. I've helped craft position papers at the collegiate and graduate level, and I can help you to create great works.
Grammar

Grammar

I'm an English teacher and tutor with experience teaching Common Core ELA on middle and high schools. Additionally, I am a published writer with many years of experience writing for publication.
GRE

GRE

I have extensive experience helping to prepare adult students for the Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and even the research portions of the GRE. For years I’ve worked with both domestic and international clients, providing insight into the different classifications of multiple choice questions, devising strategies for unlocking the exam in an efficient manner, and helping to build quick and comprehensive outlines for all writing requirements.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I've got extensive experience working with in homeschool capacities. Throughout my career as a private tutor I've worked with numerous students, helping them to surpass their local and state academic standards. I collaborate with parents and administrators, designing curriculum and lesson plans, to help my students achieve at their highest potential. My students find that my academic support helps them to achieve at the highest levels, and have all found success in this alternative to traditional schooling.
Literature

Literature

As an English teacher of more than 5 years, I have extensive knowledge of English and Classical literature, drama, political writings and philosophy. I've helped many middle school, high school, college and graduate students comprehend and analyze their texts.
Political Science

Political Science

Over my career as an elite history and writing tutor, I've developed a keen understanding of both domestic issues and international relations. I've studied such issues at Columbia Unifersity and Cornell University, and for the past ten years I've been assisting college and graduate students with their advanced-level literature reviews on the current political climate, and its global repercussions.
Proofreading

Proofreading

As a professional Writer and teacher of writing, I have extensive experience with proofreading clients work. I have edited and revised countless essays, final papers, graduate theses, curricula vitae, proposals and applications, even Capstone literature reviews. Additionally, during my years of work as a writing teacher, I have helped my students develop the skills necessary to become their own proofreaders.
PSAT

PSAT

I’ve got extensive experience prepping highschoolers for the Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and the Essay portions of their standardized college entrance exams and placement exams. I’ve individually worked multiple students as they prepped for SAT, ACT, and PSAT exams (in addition to also working with GRE and TOEFL exams as well) in addition to teaching test prep courses through Prep for Prep for the past 5 years. I’m an expert in reading comprehension, conventions of grammar, and how to strategically approach exam questions.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

My training in ELA and Theater makes me more than qualified to tutor students in the art of public speaking. One of the foundations of English Language Arts is speaking, and I've taken classes, in how to make yourself understood clearly, coherently, and easily. I've taught many students diction, voice, and how to communicate ideas with clarity and ease. My theater training also applies to this skill set. I've taken multiple voice and diction classes, and have learned and taught how to use the body and voice as instruments. I have taught these skills to students of all ages.
Reading

Reading

I have extensive experience helping students of all ages and abilities improve their reading comprehension skills. I've taught in the NYC public school system, and have over 5 years of direct tutoring experience. I've worked with young children and adults, advanced and remedial readers, and even students who are learning English as a new language. I've studied reading strategies at City College, and at multiple professional development opportunities through the City of New York. I've taken professional development courses from Generation Ready, Kagan, The Cullman Center, The National Council for the Social Studies, NYPL, the Department of Education and the United Teachers Foundation. I've observed master teachers at practice, and in turn, modeled proper reading for others. Additionally, I have a great appreciation and knowledge of children's, young adult, and teen literature, and even comic books and graphic novels. I have a wealth of experience and strategies to draw upon when I help my clients improve reading comprehension, and build deeper understanding.
Regents

Regents

As a High School ELA teacher, I helped multiple students prepare for the high school English, Global, and American History regents. I regularly worked with students to prepare them for the skills and content of all three regents, helping them with literacy skills, close reading skills, inference and main idea skills, all aligned with the Common Core. Additionally, I provide multiple review help for students with Global and American history content, making sure that students understood context, sequence, and how major historical events influenced and reflect upon current events.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have over ten years of experience helping students of all levels of abilities prepare for standardized tests. As a high school English teacher, I've prepared students for the SAT, PSAT, and the ACT. I will use a variety of genres and techniques to prepare students, working on close reading strategies, test taking, and comprehension.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have extensive experience with college-entrance exam test prep. I've assisted students with the reading, ELA and writing sections of the SAT, ACT, GRE and TOEFL exams. I've also provided support and guidance for college and graduate school bound students as they compose application personal essays.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I’ve got extensive experience as a social studies teacher and tutor. I’ve taught Social Studies, History, and Humanities in middle and high school public school and charter school classrooms. Additionally, as a private Humanities tutor, I’ve helped countless students prepare for their advanced placement History exams, including the AP Global, European, Geography, Government and APUSH exams.
Spelling

Spelling

As a highly-experienced English teacher, I’ve got extensive experience helping youngsters learn their spelling. My students learn the rules of phonemes, their Latin and Greek roots, and the many irregularities of the English language.
SSAT

SSAT

With a decade of dedicated experience tutoring students for the English portion of the SSAT exam, I have developed a deep understanding of the test’s structure, content, and the unique challenges it presents. Over the past ten years, I have guided students through comprehensive preparation in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and verbal reasoning, tailoring my approach to each learner’s strengths and areas for growth. My methods emphasize critical thinking, effective test-taking strategies, and building a strong foundation in grammar and usage. Many of my students have achieved significant score improvements and gained confidence in their English skills, enabling them to reach their academic goals and succeed in competitive admissions processes. This extensive experience has equipped me with the insight and adaptability needed to help students at all proficiency levels excel on the SSAT English section
Study Skills

Study Skills

I believe that my personal credentials show that I am skilled in study skills. I am a certified 7-12 ELA Teacher, having worked in public, charter, and private schools here in NYC. I have my undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a Masters in Writing from Columbia, and my certification from City College. Additionally, I'm also a published author who works in multiple theaters here in NYC. As a teacher, and as a student myself, I understand and can teach the necessities of prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and the importance of keeping an organized and clean work space. I can help your child organize their assignments by difficulty, work level, and interest, so that boredom is never an obstacle that has to be overcome. I stress taking regular breaks, and incorporating physical activity in the work day (this is especially important for younger children). The key thing about study skills is that not every tactic works for every student. Some students thrive in quiet environments - others need a white noise of music to tune out in order to concentrate. This is the most important thing to take into account when helping a learner with his or her study skills - you have to find out what works for *that* student, and not what works for yourself.
Theater

Theater

I have a great deal of theatrical experience. My Bachelors is in Theater and Film from Cornell University. I have an MFA in playwriting from Columbia University's graduate theater department. I've been published in theatrical journals and periodicals multiple times, have written, directed, and acted in multiple plays and theater festivals in New York City. My work has been seen at Second Stage, the Bowery Poetry Club, The Flea, Under St. Marks, Ensemble Studios Theater, and The Actor's Studio. I'm well-versed in theater techniques, theater history, mainstream and avant-garde theater, directing, playwriting, and acting techniques.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I have experience working with English Language Learners, and helping them prepare for the TOEFL test.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have extensive experience building students' vocabulary. I prep students for all sorts of standardized exams that assess vocabulary, from ISEE to SHSAT to the SAT and beyond. I work with all ages to build their ability to learn, understand, and have access to academic, sensory and descriptive vocabulary.
World History

World History

I have taught World Social Studies in the New York City public school system.
Writing

Writing

I have great experience with teaching and tutoring writing. My master's is from Columbia University, and I work in New York City as a playwright, educator and critic. I also have my certificate to teach English from City College. I've worked with advanced and remedial students, from middle school to collegiate ages. I have experience working with native and non-native speakers.
Elementary Math
GED
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Best English Tutor

I just asked my 16 yr old how her first session went and she told me that Michael was "the best English tutor that I've ever had."

Pam, 38 lessons with Michael

Great demeanor with children

Michael is really attuned to hesitancy and lack of confidence in students. He was really sensitive to our son's concern about his abilities and is good at reinforcing his confidence during the session. We really appreciate the sensitivity and care of his approach!

Jonathan, 4 lessons with Michael

Highly Recommend

Michael has been a tremendous help to my son. He engaged and taught lessons in a seamless way and brought my son far with reading comprehension. I highly recommend him!

Eileen, 17 lessons with Michael

Amazing teacher

Michael creates an excellent learning environment where students feel welcome and use their critical thinking to explore literature. My son has benefited immensely from his lessons with Michael. I would highly recommend him!

Eileen, 17 lessons with Michael

Creates an exciting environment for students

My son is really coming along with ELA thanks to Michael’s teaching. He creates an exciting environment where students thrive and no look at it as “school work” but an adventure in learning!

Eileen, 17 lessons with Michael

Great teacher!

Michael is helping my son with 11th grade ELA and he is so thorough, organized, and an amazing asset to my son’s education. I am so impressed with the work and patience he has shown. Totally recommend him!

Eileen, 17 lessons with Michael

Thorough

My son is new to online learning and struggles with ELA. He reported that the first lesson was helpful so I’m looking forward to seeing growing in this subject.

Eileen, 17 lessons with Michael

Michael is very good

Michael is very patient and gets to know his students strengths and weaknesses before starting. He is very experienced at teaching children and would highly recommend him

Gopal, 1 lesson with Michael

Highly Recommended

Micheal's initial tutoring session with my daughter, Valentina, went great. He quickly built a lighthearted connection with Tina, which he skillfully managed to maintain throughout the session. Micheal smoothly shifted their conversation from small talk, to academic work, while incorporating a writing task that she found humorous. Remarkably, he was successful in encouraging Valentina to produce over a page and a half of content during her first tutoring lesson.

Evelyn, 1 lesson with Michael

Highly Recommended

Micheal's initial tutoring session with my daughter, Valentina, went great. He quickly built a lighthearted connection with Tina, which he skillfully managed to maintain throughout the session. Micheal smoothly shifted their conversation from small talk, to academic work, while incorporating a writing task that she found humorous. Remarkably, he was successful in encouraging Valentina to produce over a page and a half of content during her first tutoring lesson.

Evelyn, 1 lesson with Michael
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