Howe
Certified Tutor
...West Philly, where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Science in Society
ACT Composite: 34
John
Certified Tutor
...improve my circumstances in my professional and personal life. Sharing our knowledge is one of the greatest gifts we can give for individuals and for society as a whole. I seek to bring a joy and light-heartedness to learning that will encourage the student to overcome and perceived weaknesses and build confidence in their ability...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music and Lat. American Studies
SAT Math: 720
Kathryn
Certified Tutor
...out of a collection of facts, a love of places, peoples, and cultures both near and far that I learned young while describing my family history - with a father from Cape Town, South Africa, and a mother from New Orleans - to others. Tutoring mathematics (and standardized tests) means breaking an idea down to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 169
Kimberly
Certified Tutor
...and in individual sessions. My academic background is varied, and thus I am able to tutor students in a range of topics, including Environmental Science, Biology, Psychology, Statistics, French, Russian, English Language and Literature, and exam preparation (SAT, ACT, AP and GRE). My favorite topics to tutor in are Biology and Environmental Science, since I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Environmental Studies
Masters, Public Health
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Reid
Certified Tutor
...lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
PHD, Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
Ruby
Certified Tutor
...and I am particularly experienced at helping students with their writing. I'm currently working my way through the required courses to apply to Medical School, and I'm excited to share my newfound passion for the sciences with younger students. I believe that academic success can lead students to personal growth as well as a brighter...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, College of Letters
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780
Jessica
Certified Tutor
...Middletown, Connecticut. I continued to pursue my Science career in New York, where I worked in a laboratory at Columbia University Medical Center. While working, I applied to graduate school and entered in Fall of 2013. I am currently earning my PhD at New York University in Molecular Biophysics. I hope to one day apply...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
PHD, Molecular Biophysics
Josh
Certified Tutor
...deeper into their own ideas, synthesize their thoughts, and locate their own areas of deepest engagement. I find that this technique almost always leads to bigger, more complex ideas, more passionate rhetorical argument and more thorough work -- in short, better writing. I then work with you to structure your writing most effectively. Because my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and Women's Studies (double major)
Seth
Certified Tutor
...as well as China's history and culture. After the Flagship program, I learned that my true passion for the language and culture would be best expressed through teaching and tutoring. I have spent years studying and learning Chinese and have reached fluency. I view teaching and tutoring as a way to give back what I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chinese
Master of Arts, Chinese
Jesse
Certified Tutor
...employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Samantha
Certified Tutor
I'm originally from Boston and I graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I majored in Government and Sociology. During my junior year, I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an internship in the federal government and I've stayed here ever since.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Government and Sociology
Lina
Certified Tutor
...My other strength is the college app. essay- one of the most important sections of your application! I believe that anyone, with the right tools, can ace a standardized test. My teaching style is to focus briefly on overcoming testing anxiety, start off by learning the best way to tackle problems, and, as for everything,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Verbal: 780
Gil
Certified Tutor
...old son!) and am very supportive. I encourage questions and believe in making a safe environment where any question is encouraged and no one is afraid to tell me they don't understand something, or to go over something, even if we have already gone over it. Sometimes a different angle or explanation is required, as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Masters, Electrical Engineering
Lucy
Certified Tutor
...program at Hunter College. I expect to enter medical school in 2016 and until then am enjoying this chance to pass on the material I've learned to other students! Since I came to the sciences a little later in life, I learned a lot of helpful tools and tricks to make these subjects more accessible...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
Certificate, Post-Bacc Pre-med
Ashley
Certified Tutor
...the student will be exposed to the material in different ways, allowing him or her to become interested in the subjects. Though I have mastered the topics I am comfortable tutoring, I treat each tutoring session as a learning process in which the student and I learn the material together as a team. This type...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Reta
Certified Tutor
...and lived abroad in Spanish-speaking countries. I also have experience tutoring elementary math; I spent an entire summer creating and teaching an original curriculum of basic skills math classes to high school students. I also took the SAT fairly recently and would love to pass my expertise on to any high school student preparing to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Government and Latin American Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Olumide
Certified Tutor
...comprehend material. To encourage pupils in their learning I have devised some games and tactics to encourage better command of information. I feel that my advanced degree would be relevant; not only is it an academically tough subject, but it enabled me to develop many transferable skills, including the ability to interpret and explain complex...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Masters, Biomedical Engineering
Kelsey
Certified Tutor
...Bachelor's at Wesleyan University in Mathematics and Dance and my Master's at St. John's University in Adolescent Education Math 7-12. I've been tutoring since high school and continued tutoring all throughout college as an AmeriCorps fellow at a local elementary school. After graduating from Wesleyan University, I joined the NYC Teaching Fellows and have currently...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Dance
Master of Science, Adolescent Education Math 7-12
Zach
Certified Tutor
...love tutoring because it allows me to create fun and engaging educational experiences for students that target individual need and build confidence. I am a proud graduate of Wesleyan University, where I studied mathematics and studio art. While teaching in New York City, I also obtained a master's degree at Relay Graduate School of Education...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730
Sarah-Nicole
Certified Tutor
...any help whatsoever. I am especially excited to tutor students in French. I can recognize more than anyone that learning a second language doesn't always come naturally. I can understand that struggle on a personal level, but with hard work and practice, I truly believe that anyone can succeed in a foreign language! In my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French Studies, Government
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