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Michael
- Price $107
- Answer 1h

$107/h
1st lesson free
- Reading
- Literacy
- Test prep
Tenured NYC DOE Special Education Teacher - (ALL AGES) Essay Writing, Reading, College Essays, Test Prep, SAT, Resume Building, Life Coaching, Social Studies, Creative Writing, Comprehension, Fluency,
- Reading
- Literacy
- Test prep
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About Michael
Hello All!
I am a tenured New York City Department of Education teacher and New York State Certified Special Education Teacher with extensive experience helping students from elementary through high school achieve measurable academic growth. I specialize in reading comprehension, writing, English Language Arts, social studies, executive functioning, essay writing, resume building, study skills, test prep, life coaching, and academic support for students with ADHD, Autism, and learning differences.
My teaching philosophy is centered on empowering students to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve lasting academic success. Because every student learns differently, I create individualized learning plans that leverage each student's strengths while addressing areas for growth. Whether a student is working to raise grades, strengthen reading and writing skills, prepare for exams, improve organization and time management, or craft standout college application essays, I provide targeted instruction and proven strategies that lead to meaningful results and increased self-confidence.
As a classroom teacher, I bring real-world educational expertise, patience, and a results-driven approach focused on helping students overcome challenges, reach their academic goals, and become successful, self-directed learners both inside and outside the classroom.
About the lesson
- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +7
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
Year 12
TAFE
Adult
Diploma/Certificate
PhD
Early childhood education
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My name is Michael, and I am currently a "Tenured New York City Department of Education" teacher and am "New York State Certified - Special Education (7-12)" with experience working with students in elementary, middle, and high school. I graduated with a Master of Education with honors.
I am able to dig deep and see things other teachers cannot to ensure the best approach to working with a student. I will make sure I dedicate and commit to the time that you or your child want to work with me. Throughout my time as an educator, I have helped my students make consistent gains in all areas of education. As an educator, it is not only my job to teach, but to be a positive role model to all of my students.
I have access to different curriculums and texts to best support you or your child's needs.
Whether your child is struggling academically, looking to improve grades, develop executive functioning skills, prepare for college, seeking special education services, needs test prep, or looking to become a stronger writer, I can help create a personalized plan to help them reach their goals.
Other than English, I teach "Social Studies", work as a life coach, and have worked with many students when it comes to test preparation, college essays, and resume building.
I take a multi-faceted approach to education and understand that students learn in a multitude of ways. I make sure I get to know my clients on an intrinsic level to help them reach their full potential
Sample Reading Comprehension Support Plan:
Diagnostic Assessment
• Identify strengths and areas of need in vocabulary, fluency, inference, main idea, text evidence, and critical thinking.
• Establish measurable goals and progress-monitoring benchmarks.
Weekly Reading Comprehension Instruction
• Close reading strategies for fiction and nonfiction texts.
• Annotation and note-taking techniques.
• Identifying central ideas, themes, author's purpose, and tone.
• Making inferences and supporting answers with textual evidence.
• Vocabulary development using context clues and word analysis.
Writing and Response Skills
• Constructing clear, evidence-based written responses.
• Organizing short and extended responses.
• Improving grammar, sentence structure, and academic writing skills.
Executive Functioning and Study Skills
• Organization and time-management strategies.
• Test-taking confidence and self-monitoring techniques.
• Goal setting and accountability.
State Test and Entrance Exam Preparation Plan:
Assessment and Goal Setting
• Review prior test performance and identify target skill areas.
• Create a customized preparation timeline.
Reading and Language Arts Preparation
• Practice with grade-level passages and exam-style questions.
• Strategies for multiple-choice and constructed-response questions.
• Vocabulary and academic language development.
Test-Taking Strategies
• Time management and pacing.
• Eliminating incorrect answer choices.
• Identifying key words and question types.
• Reducing test anxiety and building confidence.
Practice Exams and Progress Monitoring
• Regular practice assessments.
• Detailed feedback and error analysis.
• Targeted instruction based on performance data.
Rates
Price
- $107
Pack prices
- 5h: $535
- 10h: $1070
free lessons
The first lesson with Michael will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $107/h
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