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sara D.

Private tutor in Cold Spring, NY

Education

MA from NYU School of Education, special focus on counseling, 1997. Graduate of Barnard College (Columbia) with honors in American Studies. National Honor Society student in high school, where I was editor of the School paper and played flute in the band and orchestra. a president of my youth group and active volunteer working with underprivileged children.

Experience

With a Masters degree from New York University School of Education; experience teaching and counseling adults, college-aged, and younger students; a writing coach and study-skills tutor with background as expert editor and writer of materials ranging from academic materials to 30 nonfiction books for all ages. Through research for my books on school success, developed an simple 3-step system to use in writing, reading study, and test-taking that leads to success in any subject at any age. I've always been a good test-taker myself, and my scores in those big tests were high enough to land me early admission to ivy league school. I enjoy being a tutor (as I enjoyed being a self-help author) because I feel useful in sharing my skills and experience with others who are coming up. All of my counseling courses and special credentials enhance my tutoring relationships with clients, as I can work with their special characteristics to develop success on their terms. I am the author of 30 books of useful nonfiction, including "Using your Head," "Ready, Set, Go – finding a Career that’s Right for You"; "How to Succeed as an Online Student"; "You Can Speak up in Class"; and of course , "How to Do Your Best on Tests."

Availability

Any day in the afternoon, Any day in the evening

Can Meet

Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

Paralleling my main career activities as a professional writer and a counselor have been tutoring and designing recreation activities for children, teens, and older students, and I've always enjoyed interacting with young people. I have always had pets and I also enjoy choir singing, gardening - and laughing! Reviewers of my books comment on my direct approach to my young readers - and my RESPECT for them. Respect is the foundation for our work.

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