Perry Tessel

Private Tutor and Academic Coach @Pressman Academy Of Temple Beth Am

Los Angeles, CA, US

2017 - Present:One-on-One Short and Long-Term Tutoring - Assignments, L/T Test and project prep, Guidance to Strengthen Fundamental Academic and Life Skills, including Confidence of Self, Willingness, Organizational Strategies, Self-Advocacy, and RESILIENCECollaborating with students, teachers, and parents, I focus on the most effective, accessible, and meaningful academic and organizational tools available for my students\' comprehension, work, and success in the classroom and at home: In the immediate term, today\'s classwork, prep for next week\'s test or next month\'s research project will be well-understood, effectively planned, and with intention, these assignments will be thoughtfully and successfully completed:While tutoring, my overarching goals include:* Confirming and focusing on the student\'s prior, foundational knowledge and skills required for their success * Cultivating an intrinsic drive to produce meaningful academic work and a WILLINGNESS to try that which may seem impossible* Modeling what \"Giving Your Best\" actually looks like and how to build that muscle* Teaching that a lack of immediate success is \"okay\" but focused study and work skills, commitment, some measured risk-taking, and follow-through must ALL work together to achieve academic success going I\'ve discovered that most students CAN \"turn down the volume\" of their often misguided internal thoughts of,\"I CAN\'T.\",\"I\'LL NEVER.\",\"I HATE DOING.\",\"I\'M REALLY BAD AT.\" By encouraging a meaningful shift away from this type of self-talk, I work diligently to foster self-awareness, resilience, and an increasing WILLINGNESS to take on challenges.

Hebrew Union College

Certificate, DeLet Fellow - Second Cohort - Extensive General and Judaic Studies Program

National University

K-8 Education / Best Practices

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric w/ Sales & Marketing minor