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Melanie tutors in New York, NY

Melanie F.

Private tutor in New York, NY

Education

University of Southern California, 2004. Full tuition scholarship to the School of Education. Theater Major, Musical Theater Minor.

Experience

2007-Present Learning for Life, The Study Shack, Brownstone Tutors, private tutoring in NYC ● Tutor students of various ages in multiple subjects: ○ Standardized test prep – ISEE, SHSAT, SAT, Math Regents ○ Upper level math, science, English, including essay writing and study skills, Spanish I, NY State tests ● Develop personalized curriculum based on each student’s strengths and weaknesses ● Cultivate mentor relationships with students, encouraging development and confidence in studies and social skills ● Collaborate with parents on progress, improvement needs, homework and reinforcement. Summer 2008 One Step Ahead New York, NY Test Prep Instructor ● Prepare class of 34 students of varying levels for Specialized High School Admissions Test: ○ Plan and execute lessons from compiled materials, focusing on scrambled paragraph and reading comprehension strategies ○ Supplement 8th grade math curriculum with testing strategies and shortcuts ○ Reduce concepts to core techniques to help students of all levels excel ● Prepare class of 23 students for SAT Math: ○ Address necessary math skills – teach, review, and supplement ○ Emphasize testing strategies to boost scores at all levels 2004-2007 The Academic Advantage Los Angeles, CA Tutor ● Tutor students, specializing in ISEE test prep - wrote handbook for how to teach ISEE

Subject Expertise

PSAT MathematicsSHSATSSATISEE- Upper LevelISEE- Middle LevelISEE- Lower LevelISEESSAT- Upper LevelSSAT- Middle LevelSSAT- Elementary LevelTest PrepSAT Math10th Grade mathMiddle School MathElementary MathACT Math9th Grade math8th Grade Science8th Grade math7th Grade Science7th Grade math6th Grade Science6th Grade math

Availability

Any day at any time, Weekdays after 3PM

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I'm the Director of Production for The Little Orchestra Society, which is an orchestra that specializes in large-scale concert productions for children. In addition to my tutoring experience, I've worked for many years as a director/choreographer for children's theater companies.

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