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Tanu (Sutanuka) Basu
Tutor, Teacher, Instructor
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As a life-long enthusiast with a go-getter attitude, I strive to “connect” and excel as an educator. I hold degrees in English, Education and Dance. As a professional, I firmly believe in discipline and hard work. Integrity, sincerity, loyalty and above all, respect, and love for my work.
v Advanced English educator / Reading & Spelling Specialist / Grammar and Creative Writing & Language facilitator - for grades 5 through 11.
v English & Homeroom teacher - Grade 5 & Curriculum Planner for English, grades 1 through 5
v International Coordinator for schools handling the following: - Teacher exchange programs with schools in www.*** - www.*** Coordinator for the school - Curriculum sharing with schools in www.*** , www.*** and Singapore - Students' project exchange programs with schools, globally
v Responsible for monitoring online teaching-learning sessions between teacher and student
v Mentored and trained teachers prior to sessions and provided constructive feedback after each session
v Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
v Supervised and trained new teaching assistants
v Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
v Applied progressive teaching principles to a class of 22 students, improving standardized tests scores by 30% within a year of starting the job
v Reading Specialist for grade 3 and 4
v Designed and implemented nature-based Pre-K- www.*** Enrichment Program for a Waldorf inspired school and utilized nature's resources and designed compelling lesson plans focused on nature and fine arts
v Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
v Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles
v Received high remarks for creativity of teaching and instructional techniques from students and faculty.
v Prepared the dossier for Best International School competition and subsequently received the Best International School Award for the school from the British Council
v Spelling Bee Mentor, Coordinator and Conductor for grades 1 through 9, with the school winning Spelling Bee Championship in the state level, competing with other International Schools
v Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
v Led special instruction resource services at elementary level in Reading & Mathematics and successfully transitioned special needs fifth graders into the middle school setting
v Significant contribution in preparing dossier for 501(c) (3) status for schools and other community organizations
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Olivia Smith
Tutor, Teacher, Instructor
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I am a trained tutor with a BA in Written Arts and Classical Studies, and 4+ years of experience tutoring students of all ages. I work particularly on supporting students as they develop writing, reading, and studying skills. In my work I meet students where they are in their academic process and collaborate with them to build achievable goals. I work to change student outcomes--not just the grade on one paper or test; this work is not simply editing, but rather engaging with the roots of students’ academic struggles and joys and building up from there. I believe in supporting students as they interrogate their own academic processes and their own ideas--and do this by leading them through rounds of Socratic questioning, free writing, and showing examples of model work. I have worked at the Bard College Learning Commons as a tutor for over four years, where I have been a peer tutor and Writing Fellow. I am also TESOL certified and have worked at Bard College as an ELL specific tutor. Through the Bard Prison Initiative, I have gained experience working with "non-traditionally aged" students. I am now employed by Bard College as the Tutor Coordinator, a job that allows me not only to tutor, but also to support, collaborative with, and hold training workshops for the undergraduate tutors at the college.
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Amy V
Tutor, Teacher, Instructor
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English and biology lessons online.
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Austin Carpentieri
Tutor, Teacher, Instructor
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I am a tutor with almost 3 years of tutoring experience and a semester of instructing at the college level. I am CRLA certified and have tutored students of all kinds-- ESL and native speakers alike. I enjoy helping students learn to utilize the power of their voice through the written word. I have a passion for organizing and helping people succeed academically.