Mike

In 2023 SAT scores declined 40%*, not my students! Instead of pounding them with practice tests and teaching by rote, I delved into the reasons why. Inspiring students to connect the dots vs tedious repetition yields results translating to higher scores. If this approach interests you, perhaps you would like to know a little about me. I am…..

• A resolute and passionate tutor with extensive experience teaching English Language Arts at the Middle and High School level.
• Adroit at developing engaging and innovative curriculum that meets diverse student needs while cultivating a passion for reading and writing.
• Possess strong communication and collaboration skills working effectively with students, their parents, and colleagues to facilitate academic success.
• Uncommon My 10 years of teaching and one on one tutoring are buttressed by over 25 years experience as an advertising executive. Working with the country’s largest media companies and publishing houses taught me how the real world works and thrives in a competitive atmosphere. My clients included CBS, Disney, Hachette, Hearst, Conde Nast, National Geographic (to name a few).

My track record speaks for itself, I have successfully tutored the SHSAT, SAT, ACT , SSAT, and Middle and High School ELA and Regents. In addition, I worked one on one with Seniors applying to college, assisting them with the myriad of essays many good schools require. My students have been accepted at some of America’s top schools, like MIT, Princeton, Harvard, Cornell, and RIT.

My volunteer work has been with the Navigators working after school with children in the South Bronx https://www.navigatorsusa/ , I raised funds for the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, and for The American Ballet Theater (where I am an affiliate member). and I am also a community activist https://www.nytimes/2019/06/04/nyregion/nyc-loud-noisy.html .

Regards,

Mike

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience:
Tutoring Experience: Current:

Tutor SAT and SHSAT , the Happy Arts Science Center/ Smart Start After-School Program in Flushing, (Queens, NY). The emphasis is on the SHSAT, ACT, SAT, and NY State ELA Regents.
9/2018- current.

Teaching Experience: Current


Guidepost Montessori School at Museum Mile Lead Guide/Teacher Middle School ELA, Literature, grammar, and writing. Current


Social Studies Teacher HS Yeshivat Magen Abraham, 6 years, grades 9-12: Global History, American History, Real Estate, and Personal Finance. 2018-2024


Additional Teaching Experience

Ben Franklin HS NYS Public School located at 116th off FDR Drive (that school is now gone), one semester Sept – December 1974.

NYC Public Schools substitute teacher 1/75- 6/ 77


CUNY PHD Program, NY, NY. Teaching Fellow, Graduate Teaching Fellowship, 9/72- 6/73 teaching Freshman Economics 101


Prior to teaching I worked in magazine publishing and advertising sales for 30 years. I retired and have gone back to teaching.