Alex a.
Private tutor in Newark, NJ
Education
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey May 2005 MS in Global Affairs, Concentration in Criminology GPA 3.7/4.0 • Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ Jan 2001 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, minor in International Studies, graduated Magna Cum Laude, winner of public speaking award, GPA 3.8/4.0
Experience
Essex Tutoring, Montclair, New Jersey 2008-present Reading.writing and mathematics tutor Kept in contact with students’ social workers and homeroom teachers to ensure an appropriate and comprehensive learning experience. Search for books and other media in libraries and internet to create curricula based on tutees’ individualized interests and aptitudes. Prepare progress reports on each student and coordinate my efforts teachers, social workers and DYFS. • Mount Pleasant Care, Newark, NJ 2008 Counselor Worked with the mentally-disabled, Organized and taught classes on various subjects, Participated in the Advanced Care Directive Initiative. Provided one-on-one counseling to needy patients. Developed the ability to communicate with and relate to challenged persons; developed an understanding and deep compassion for persons most often ostracized by the general population. • Project M.O.S.T., Newark, NJ 2004-2005 Science Tutor Tutored needy students in inner-city public schools in Newark, NJ. Responsibilities included the review of basic biology and other natural sciences, the creation of lesson plans, and private sessions with the children to introduce new materials and assist with schoolwork related to the sciences; provided weekly instruction to several children assigned specifically to myself throughout the duration of the school year. Developed skills in communicating with children and in relating real-world information in a way that it others can easily process and utilize it. • Rockefeller School at State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY 2001-2002 Research Assistant Researched, analyzed, and summarized information on political campaigns, campaign practices, and elections for my professor at the Rockefeller School. • University of Delaware, Dept. of Economics 2000-2001 Teaching Assistant Helped perform logistical tasks for a head professor at the University, including the preparation of course materials and the collection and grading of assignments. Taught classes when the professor was away and maintained regular office hours to assist students in the understanding of statistical mathematics and various economic theories. I love tutoring and have done it for the last twelve years privately and at Princeton review and Sylvan Learning Centers. I have taught all section of the SAT. I have studied the undergraduate Psychology track including: intro to Psych, Human Growth and Development, Abnormal Psych, and Human behavior and Social Environment. • Užupus School, Adamo Mickevičius School, Antakalnus School, Vilnius, Lithuania 1995-1997 English Teacher Personally designed, introduced, and taught English language programs for over two hundred students in Polish, Lithuanian, and Russian high schools in Vilnius, none of which featured English classes prior to my arrival at the school; the creation of this program required the choosing of texts, the development of lesson plans for students of different abilities, and the designation of various tasks to other English-speaking teachers participating in the program. Developed teaching and organizational skills, as well as managerial skills.
Availability
Weekdays after 1PM, Sunday after 1PM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
Playing piano, songwriting
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