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Helen: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty. I am lucky to help students grow and flourish in many subjects and I enjoy working both with students who just need a little extra practice to students who are struggling in classes. Practice makes perfect and I utilize a mix of explaining difficult concepts and working through practice problems to...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Brandon: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...Besides tutoring, I enjoy reading, binge-watching shows on Netflix, and learning how to cook. I'm also a huge music nerd; I love finding new artists and I play the drums myself. My teaching philosophy is heavily influenced by my engineering education. I rely on a Socratic, discussion-based method where I encourage my students to not only work through problems but to explain them back to me, to help build confidence in their own understanding of...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730
Rachel: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
I am a recent medical school graduate excited to spend extra time teaching and tutoring other students. I know how important it was for me to meet the right mentors along the way to college at Yale and to medical school at Stanford, and I would love to help mentor you along your journey, too! My hobbies include: running, take spinning and cardio kickboxing classes, listening to RadioLab and This American Life, and cooking.... Every student...
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Yale College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Stanford University School of Medicine - Masters, Medicine, M.D.
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
Catherine: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...allow me to tell great stories and (hopefully) increase the level of knowledge among the public. As a recent student myself, I understand how the pressures of school can sometimes work against your innate curiosity. As a tutor, my goal is of course to help you maximize your success in school and standardized tests. But it's also (again, hopefully) to make room for curiosity, and to remind students, at least a little bit, about what...
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University of Tulsa - Bachelors, Economic, English, Math minor
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Health and science journalism
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Elie: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...a boost in school or in studying for an upcoming test. I am an incoming freshmen at Rutgers University Honors College, intending to major in Math and Philosophy on a pre-law track. In my free time I love to read, play chess, soccer, and basketball, and volunteer. I am also very involved with several types of debate and speech competitions. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Philosophy, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
Adnan: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...and is highly interdisciplinary. It is never a one-way stream of information. I will be asking you a lot of questions along the way. The two most lessons that I teach to my students: 1. tolerance of uncertainty; and 2. confidence in your own self-efficacy. Everyone can attain mastery. I never doubt. Anything can be learned, if you breathe, accept that you are a beginner, and give into the process. To learn how to learn,...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Christopher: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well during high school and now as I approach the end of my undergraduate education, and while I cannot of course guarantee particular results for any student, I've found that in my experiences volunteer teaching and elsewhere that my method has been generally...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
John Raffles: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...a beautiful composition of art and science. One must understand both the material and the student. Not just simple comprehension, but in what manner the comprehension is reached. I enjoy breaking down problems into logical sub-units. First, the underlying equations (or axioms, or vocabulary, or processes) must be understood, preferably on an instinctual level, as it is easier to remember ideas when they make sense at a core level. Then these ideas are applied to...
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University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Jessie: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...can also understand the struggle of realizing academic goals. I care a lot about developing study methods that set me up for success, and this outlook has ultimately contributed to my score of 100 in the Calculus I and II courses of my first year of university (an achievement which I had thought impossible, but isn't!). In addition to helping you in the subject, I hope to pass on academic study tips I found helpful...
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University of Toronto - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Genetics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 770
Josh: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach that works for the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods that work best. I believe a student learns best when choosing to engage with the subject on a personal level. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, outdoor activities e.g. hiking, playing board and video games, and spending time with friends.
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Elizabeth: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...small group settings. I honed my ability to explain even the most challenging material in simple terms and to motivate the most disheartened students to try again. In September 2012, I began my work in Rwanda with the United States Peace Corps. The only Westerner living in Kinazi sector, I integrated myself into community life and tried to build a better understanding of the priorities, goals, and daily challenges of the rural poor in Rwanda....
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 740
Rebecca: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...been helping students understand calculus, improve their reading comprehension, and excel on assignments and tests for more than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics,...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770
Joey: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...subject tests. I believe in supporting and encouraging my students and making material as accessible as possible, breaking down what may be difficult subject matter into terms and concepts that they already understand. I firmly believe in the potential of every student to grasp material that they may think is out of reach, and aim to reduce the stress factor of studying as much as possible. Outside of tutoring, I am a professional actor and...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Michael : New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...European and American History, English Literature, Spanish, and Biology. I started doing standardized test prep by helping my younger sister study for both the PSAT and SAT on all three sections. When studying I love to make history fun, make math simpler and easier to understand, and help students feel calmer and more confident when taking tests. In my freetime, I like to explore everything New York City has to offer, including watching great Broadway...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 780
Sharon: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...is Sharon and I'm a 2018 graduate of Cornell University, with a degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society and a minor in Health Policy. I am currently a 4th year medical student with plans to pursue Ob/Gyn after graduation in 2022! For me, tutoring is one of the most rewarding opportunities! I love connecting with students and empowering them to get to where they want to be academically. My students have ranged in age...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Human Biology
Foster: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...as the COVID pandemic began. What can I say? I'm a lucky guy! To cope with the postponement of my theatre graduate program (and with an eye on my future financial situation), I decided to take a swing at the LSAT. I studied hard over a two-month period, and I took the LSAT Flex in June 2020.* *Since July, I have worked with over 20 LSAT students. With each, I have learned more about the...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Matthew: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
University of Pennsylvania '18, Bachelor in Science of Economics. Starting Harvard Law School this fall.
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
Harvard University - Juris Doctor, Business, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
Allegra: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to make your college essay the best it can be? I'm...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Logan: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...my academic career, and only through years of practice was I able to figure out new tricks and methods for teaching myself new material. I want to save this time and effort for all my students so that they can get to learning. I received a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, and just graduated in June 2016, and will tutor for Economics, the SAT, and the ACT. My interests outside of schooling include basketball...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Science: 32
Aleeza: New York City Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in New York, NY
...are all subjects I have tutored in before. I believe that every student can learn the material they hope to with the right guidance and effort. I hope that I can help students realize their full potential and grow in confidence as a learner. Outside of teaching, I like to perform in musicals, most recently I have been in local productions of Mamma Mia and Footloose, as well spend time with friends.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
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