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Heather Anne P.

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I have been in the education business for over 20 years, and feel that a student needs comfort and security in order to succeed in the academic and professional world. I use the one on one tutoring method to achieve this goal and take the student under my wing as I lead them down the road to academic, and professional success. I have traveled to many places and countries (including England, France, and Italy) to educate myself about various cultures through out the world and never cease the...

I have been in the education business for over 20 years, and feel that a student needs comfort and security in order to succeed in the academic and professional world. I use the one on one tutoring method to achieve this goal and take the student under my wing as I lead them down the road to academic, and professional success. I have traveled to many places and countries (including England, France, and Italy) to educate myself about various cultures through out the world and never cease the desire to learn. I feel that people are "never too old to learn!" This is why I invented the whole educate outside the box strategy in which she has proven success! I also feel that the arts plays a major role in a student's education. As an advocate of the arts myself, I have broadened my horizons by leaps and bounds and I use this to guide students who do not get exposure to the arts neither in school nor at home.

My motto is "Educate Outside The Box!" Yes, educating students outside the box is where the sense of security and of comfort come into play. Our company uses various educational mediums including field trips to help students succeed not only in the classroom, but in the professional world also.

Customer testimonials
"When Heather's Private Tutoring opened in 2001, I hired them to educate and provide extra instruction in the English language to my son who was then starting first grade, and now he has entered one of the most prestigious Yeshivas in the NY Metro Area as a High School Freshman in their honors program!"
Touna R. Staten Island, NY

"Heather's Private Tutoring helped me excel in math and reading when I was in the third grade. They made every effort to see that I passed all my tests, and showed me how to study more carefully." Gabrielle S. Brooklyn, NY

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Education

Saint John's University
Paralegal Studies
Saint John's University
MEd

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $30
  • Rate details: I charge $30 per hour per student. Traveling to the outer boroughs will be $15 additional to cover rising gas, and toll expenses.
  • Travel policy: Within 2 miles of Staten Island, NY 10314
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/2/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

American History

American History

It is important for students to know what foundations our country was laid on and how people embrace these foundations.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

As a part of my professional training for my masters degree at St. John's University, we had to take several special education courses that dealt with learning to handle students with special needs including autism. During training we used the "Rain Man" method in which we had to look out for the emotional, mental and behavioral signs of an autistic person. We also learned that if a child did not start talking by the age of two the mental signs of autism were beginning to present itself. We also learned that if the child's behavioral and emotional signs were not stabilized by the age of five, teachers are allowed to send a child to the school support team for autism evaluation. Autism. like ADHD affects a student's learning progress severely and they need extra attention in order to succeed in school.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I am a certified catechist with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of NY and have taught CCD for 4.5 years. I have taught religious studies at St. Teresa’s School, Staten Island, New York. My duties included preparing and teaching weekly lessons based on what chapter they were on and the doctrines that we were going to be learning about each week. I have also assigned pre-made take home tests and unit exams related to weekly doctrine lessons. While I was here, I also prepared second grade students for the sacraments of confession (penance) in which I instructed students in the guidelines of receiving this sacrament and taught special prayers that are associated with confession, and the holy eucharist (communion) which involves the learning of more special prayers and practices that make up the liturgy of the eucharist in the Catholic church. I have also lead local religious retreats for the communion and confirmation students in the weeks prior to their special day. I also attended special training seminars that were held annually at another local church in which we learned how to emphasize our lessons and make them adaptable to the practices of the outside world. This can also apply to Bible studies because I was also taught how to interpret the Bible.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have worked in the NYC public schools as a per diem subsitute teacher, and also taught students privately. I have a masters degree in elementary education. I have worked with the following companies and individuals over the past 13 years: The Academic Advantage, Los Angeles, CA, Huntington Learning Center, Staten Island, New York I assisted Students in prescribed reading and math programs based on what areas that were needed for improvement. I gave one on one instruction to younger students that are enrolled in the program in both reading and math. Touna R., Staten Island, New York Tutored her son in all aspects of English language subjects for elementary school students Assisted her son in writing various assignments through out the school year, and engage him in study techniques that will help him pass tests and challenge him, due to his gifted status. New York City Department of Education, NY, NY, File Number: 758541 Per Diem Substitute Teacher Taught lessons/given tests that were left by regular teacher. Assigned homework given by regular teacher for the next day. Proctored various exams given incl. NYS-ELA Test Grade 8.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

Students need to know the basics of science in order to ace harder sciences like biology and chemistry.
Geography

Geography

Able to help students learn about cities, countries, and location skills.
Grammar

Grammar

Able to help students develop better grammatical skills so that they can master the English language correctly.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I am an experienced private tutor that has worked with elementary school students for over 15 years. Good Handwriting is essential and very important. Students need to know how to write a signature, write up drafts when computers are not readily available, put together good sentence structures, learn to write neatly and legibly. These are just a few of the handwriting basics that need to be learned and I can teach those basics with dignity and ease for the students.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I am a kappa delta pi member with an MSEd in elementary education and I have worked with in home elementary school students for nearly 20 years. I have worked with each student for two or more years and they have improved dramatically. I am willing to work with a homeschool student and educate them like they are in a classroom.
Law

Law

I cover all aspects of the law field.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Able to teach adults MS Word and all aspects needed to help them learn MS Word software.
Phonics

Phonics

The study of phonics is important since it can help a student read and speak more efficiently and clearly. With good phonetic skills a student will be able to enunciate words more clearly and with ease. I feel that phonics is crucial in the early grades (Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd) because when good phonics skills are implemented in these grades, it provides a solid background in pronunciation of more difficult words that a student will face as their vocabularies build.
Reading

Reading

Reading is an essential key in life, and learning how to properly read will help that key open life's doors.
Regents

Regents

As a tutor, I have worked in test prep for five of my ten plus years in the tutoring field. I have helped students pass many standardized tests including, but not limited to regents exams. Over the years I have showed students that the best way to pass a standardized test like the regents is through proper preparation and challenging study tactics. When preparing a student for a standardized test like the regents I utilize test preparation books that will gear and prepare them for the actual exam. 100% of the students that I have worked with have passed the standardized tests including the regents.
Religion

Religion

I am a certified catechist with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of NY and have taught CCD for 4.5 years. I have taught religious studies in the following school, St. Teresa’s School, Staten Island, New York. My duties included preparing and teaching weekly lessons based on what chapter they were on and the doctrines that we were going to be learning about each week. I have also assigned pre-made take home tests and unit exams related to weekly doctrine lessons. While I was here, I also prepared second grade students for the sacraments of Confession (Penance) in which I instructed students in the guidelines of receiving this sacrament and taught special prayers that are associated with Confession, and the Holy Eucharist (Communion) which involves the learning of more special prayers and practices that make up the Liturgy of the Eucharist in the Catholic Church. I have also lead local religious retreats for the communion and confirmation students in the weeks prior to their special day. I also attended special training seminars that were held annually at another local church in which we learned how to emphasize our lessons and make them adaptable to the practices of the outside world.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

Able to teach students how to write effectively for the SAT.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Able to help students with vocabulary skills.
ESL/ESOL

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Ratings and Reviews

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Goes the extra mile!

Ms. Heather is a very patient teacher, she answers all the questions and many times stays extra to make sure that kids are able to do their homework on their own. The kids love her because she makes them feel comfortable. Highly recommend her to prospective students and of course parents!!

Laura, 11 lessons with Heather Anne
Tutor responded:

These students are wonderful to work with!!

Very knowledgeable and thorough

Heather Anne was an enjoyable tutor and had my 2 year old focus. It's only been one visit but it looks promising.

Manuel, 75 lessons with Heather Anne

Wonderful Tutor

Heather has been a god send for us. My daughter is a special education student and due to Heather's patience and understanding my daughter is doing really well. She uses different techniques to help her to understand. We intend to continue with her tutoring during the summer months so that my daughter doesn't fall behind during the summer vacation. I would recommend her services to anyone hoping to advance their childrens education.

Ivonne, 94 lessons with Heather Anne

Easy to relate to my daughter

My daughter likes the way Heather Anne P teaches her. She came to her level and made learning fun for her. I also witnessed the way she teaches her and I like it a lot. She is patient with her and she wish Heather will continue to teach her.

ANGELA, 4 lessons with Heather Anne
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the great comment!!!

Best Choice of a Turtor

I've had 3 tutoring sessions with Heather so far. Not only is she very knowledgeable and super helpful in finding the right materials for me to excel, but she travels from Staten Island to Manhattan to see me. Heather doesn’t rush through the material she is teaching. She is very patient and I am having a great experience with her.

Jaclyn, 9 lessons with Heather Anne
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the great comment!!!

very patient

Heather was very patient with my daughter, who had difficulties in understanding mathematics. She gave us a lot of guidance in getting the proper books to prepare my daughter for her current and future math level.

Christine, 11 lessons with Heather Anne
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the wonderful comment!! Your daughter was a pleasure to work with this past year and I look forward to working with her again in October.

Very patient

Heather is a great tutor. She has been working with my son since March 2010, and I am very pleased. I have nothing, but good things to say about her. She is a joy to work with.

Andriena, 7 lessons with Heather Anne
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the wonderful comment!! Your son is a blessing to work with and I look forward to working with him each week!!

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