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Sarah: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Hello! I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Elizabeth: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Ellis: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer for several CT libraries. And, finally, I am the author of several books published by prestigious companies, including Commerce Clearing House and Simon & Schuster. This experience, including working with professional editors, has informed my tutoring in all aspects of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself in bringing out the best in my tutees, in...
Education & Certification
Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Michael: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Grace: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I have great experience and very strong English writing skills. I am a good fit for all students but particularly for students who are struggling with motivation when it comes to writing.
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Lee: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in English. I predominantly tutor reading comprehension and writing skills, in addition to providing essay planning and editing help for all subjects and grade levels. I...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, English
Matthew: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...my specialty is in the area of mathematics education. I am always thinking of new ways to teach difficult material, and I have an intense knowledge of common core subjects, methods, and procedures. I care mostly about both how and why you do something in mathematics, not just how to do it. I love to be challenged with hard questions, and even if I don't have an answer ready, I will undoubtedly research, and I...
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Adelphi University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
David: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...succeed. Outside of tutoring, I am a high school mathematics teacher. I have been teaching for roughly 9 years (4 years college, 5 years high school). At the high school level I have taught Algebra, Algebra II, AP Calculus, and SAT Math. I am currently teaching solely Geometry because that is my only requirement right now. I have taught an Applied Algebra course on the college level and have tutored Statistics as well. In addition...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Information Systems and Mathematics
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Dean: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...open and supportive environment for children in order to foster healthy problem solving and general life skills. In order to bolster my application to graduate school, I took Kaplan's GRE prep course and enrolled in several PhD level courses at the University of Rochester, including Intro to Clinical Research Methods, Child Development and Learning in Context ages 5-12, and Psychopathology-I. In 2015, I was accepted in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Fordham University, where...
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University of Rochester - Bachelors, Psychology
Fordham University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Krishna: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...been dancing for the last seven years and am versed in modern, hip-hop, contemporary, kathak, and Bhangra. I have also been a professional photographer for the last 4 years. I am involved in several organizations at Cornell and hold leadership positions in several. I have conducted original research through the American Museum of Natural History, and upon graduating from Cornell, I hope to enter the Healthcare Management/Consulting field or go to medical school.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Meg: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...For undergrad, I went to Ohio State where I studied English and Creative Writing. Reading is my absolute favorite thing, so tutoring English is my favorite subject! While my background is in English, I taught Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to know the individuals I work with. Everyone has their own strengths, and I believe tutoring is...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
Columbia Teacher's College - Current Grad Student, Sociology and Education
Shejla: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Biology, CLEP Pre-Calculus and CLEP Calculus, History of Science, Homework Assistance, Test Prep and many more. So far, the experience has been fun and so rewarding. It is refreshing to work with a variety of age groups and science backgrounds. As a hands-on experimentalist, I'm always incorporating real world examples to break down concepts and areas which students struggle with, whether working with a pre-K/K or college student. At the end of the day, we...
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Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelors, Chemistry
Rachel: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I am a college English professor at Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it together! I look...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English
Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 165
Ken: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...college and graduate school, I have tutored students from a multitude of backgrounds and helped them along their journey to academic success. Each student has their own path of least resistance, and helping them find the best way to understand a particular subject paves the way for future excellence in all areas of learning. When I'm not working with students, I enjoy playing classical piano and hiking to all the corners of the world.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
ACT Math: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
Alicia: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...my neighborhood, helping students learn better through connection. I enjoy tutoring a variety if not all, Sciences and Math. During my undergraduate year, I have tutored college students, who have came back for tutoring every semester. Working with students to help them achieve their goals has been a passion of mine since I was in Junior High School. I am confident that I can help others in the best ways possible, getting them through all...
Education & Certification
CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Biology/Sciences
CUNY College of Staten Island - Current Grad Student, Biotechnology/Biology
Sam: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to each individual's specific needs. I strongly believe that a good education is key to a happy and successful life. Oftentimes, students just need the right person with the right teaching style for that education to be a fun, easy process. In my free time, I enjoy reading, working out, word and number games, and spending time with my friends...
Education & Certification
State University of New York at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 760
Bin Zhao: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...US, I became interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese. In addition to tutoring Japanese, I can tutor high school...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Marketing
Marisa: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to both undergraduate and graduate students and have had great results. Not only did their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such as the TOEFL for English Language Learners, SAT Reading and GRE Analytical Writing. I hope...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
New York University - Master of Arts, TESOL/Adults & Linguistics
Jessica: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...My preferred subjects are history, literature, reading comprehension, and writing, and I can tutor verbal sections for standardized tests including the GRE. My favorite subject, you may have guessed, is history, but I also have a long personal history learning foreign languages, and I feel that this contributes to my skill in teaching English reading comprehension. When I'm not teaching students or sitting in a library, I'm walking my Australian shepherd dog around Fort Tryon...
Education & Certification
New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, South Asian Studies
GRE Verbal: 166
Landon: Smithtown ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...now wish to pay it forward and be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a new...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Public Relations and Government
ACT English: 32
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