I love creating personalized tutoring plans that fit each student's needs. I use digital resources to make learning fun and help students develop great study habits and character. It's extremely rewarding to see their academic improvement and hear from parents about their child's amazing progress. My tactic is to get acquainted with the students to show that I care. Progress will always stagnate without the students' trust, willingness, and parents' cooperation.
Since 2011, I have helped numerous students change their perspectives about studying and learning. Although I now work exclusively with middle school students, I have taught elementary and high school students, especially those preparing to take special exams (G&T, SSAT, ISEE, Hunter, SHSAT, SAT) in New York.
Prepared and developed tailored tutoring plans that fit the student’s individual needs.
Integrated online and external resources to augment the school curriculum and learning experience.
Helped foster organizational skills and efficient study habits to help promote independence.
Supported students with technological skills to streamline their work completion.
Received numerous positive feedback from previous students, parents, and school teachers highlighting substantial improvements in students’ academic performance, increased subject understanding, and study habits.
Guaranteed students to be on or above grade level by the time they return to school; students who were tutored during the pandemic were not negatively affected academically when they returned to school.
Attended Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) alongside or independently of parents to assess individual student requirements with their school teachers.
Communicated with parents to outline strategies and measures for students to achieve and maintain academic benchmarks.
Although a private tutor, I've worked effectively and efficiently at a privately owned academy and an academic franchise like JEI Learning Center. Throughout my career in "afterschools," I've helped many students thrive and get into specialized high schools in NYC. It's been amazing to see their growth and success. Whether it's a small academy or a big franchise, I always focus on what each student needs to excel.
April 2022 - July 2024
Assisted the development and execution of strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
Contributed to implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines that promote compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance operational consistency.
Developed project plans, set milestones, and managed timelines to deliver successful outcomes on schedule and within budget.
Ensured compliance with JEI’s guidelines, policies, and quality standards, maintaining high educational excellence.
Actively participated in meetings with senior management to discuss center performance, share insights, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives, which resulted in the center receiving the franchise-of-the-year award in 2023 from North America.
Created comprehensive and user-friendly help centers on Google Sites to serve as an internal resource hub for staff and a portal for parents. These sites provided academic and administrative information while also functioning as a marketing hub for internal networking.
Identified inefficiencies in existing templates and restructured them, reducing time spent on document creation and data entry.
Created forms and conducted thorough interviews to assess candidates' qualifications, teaching expertise, and alignment with the organization's values and goals.
Maintained consistency with the business's branding guidelines while creating graphics, ensuring the visual elements aligned with the company's identity.
Collaborated and provided feedback to JEI Headquarters in North America for drafting new JEI math workbooks (Level-M) for Algebra II.
Helped organize, train, and efficiently place 30+ interns from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) every summer.
Jan 2023 - June 2024
Established and scaled an independent alternative learning center catering to students above the 6th grade, addressing the specific educational needs of older students beyond the scope of JEI Learning Center, and drafted and created a website for this institution.
Drafted and executed a logical business strategy and provided direction to the organization’s goals, retaining in-house students by 90%.
Structured and readied internal materials, curriculums, timetables, and notices for students and parents and communicated with them to ensure academic goals in test preparations were met.
Conducted regular assessments and evaluations of program effectiveness, collecting feedback from students, parents, and instructors and making data-driven improvements.
Recruited, trained, and supervised instructors for test preparation classes.
January 2017 - December 2020
Streamlined work productivity in each class (Grades 1 – 12) using web conference tools before the pandemic.
Recruited and trained new tutors, focusing on classroom management and ensuring instructors’ lesson plans aligned with NYS Common Core standards.
Maintained high retention rates and returning students through positive feedback from parents.
Established a company website communicating essential updates to parents, ranging from general facility news to school-related information.
Guided students beyond academics, encompassing career aspirations, high school and college expectations, and the cultivation of character through morals and ethics.
Provided timely and comprehensive updates to parents on their child's academic progress, strengths, areas for improvement, and noteworthy achievements.
Created efficient transportation routes for the afterschool and summer programs, ensuring smooth and efficient pick-up and drop-off arrangements.
Arranged school outings to museums, college campuses, movies, and other similar venues, and planned and supervised the annual out-of-state summer camp involving over 60 students and over 10 instructors.
August 2011 - January 2017
Educated and guided up to 26 students while effectively communicating with parents regarding student’s academic progress.
Established and maintained proactive communication channels with parents or guardians, ensuring consistent updates on students' advancement, achievements, and areas for development.
Provided comprehensive tutoring for non-native students, successfully guiding them to graduation from ESL/ENL.
Instructed numerous students interested in the SHSAT and/or other prestigious high schools, resulting in exceptional acceptance rates to their preferred schools, including Townsend Harris.
Developed personalized study plans for students based on their strengths and weaknesses, targeting specific areas that required improvement to maximize their SHSAT scores.
Initiated and led an extensive 9-week summer school curriculum in English and math for MS students and moderated the SAT class.