
Gabriela: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies

Nicolas: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...for the LSAT as well as the SAT and the ACT. I have really enjoyed my experience assisting students in test preparation. In my experience, students first approach tests in an ad hoc fashion, and often with a fair bit of trepidation and hesitancy. I find it tremendously satisfying to help students conquer those initial hurdles and gain a feeling of mastery and confidence. I am patient, and I encourage my students to be patient...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Margarita: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how...
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Georgia: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...major, but am most interested in studying environmental science, and Russian. Throughout high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with the hope that they find their own reasons to be interested in the subjects....
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Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided

Krupa: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...times over, both in undergrad and grad school. I've also been a private tutor since high school. My goal is help you achieve, if not exceed your own. I believe in using a student's background and interests to help them understand concepts they may not grasp upon first review. I'm always available as a resource online when there in person. I really do enjoy tutoring, and I can't wait to be yours.... I believe in finding...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Sociology
Cornell University - Masters, MBA

Scott: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...Thailand for a year and upon coming home to New York, worked in fundraising for a nonprofit for a year before entering the public sector in marketing at a media agency. Since returning from Thailand, I have really missed teaching. I get tremendous satisfaction out of knowing that I am helping people learn and grow and succeed -- I decided to join Varsity Tutors to re-inject that joy into my life. I have excelled on...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Accounting
TBD - Masters, Law

Jerry: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...the ability to make the stories of our past fun and interesting. I constantly update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores the moment is very rewarding to me. If there is a problem that you do not understand, I will help you understand it fully. Outside of academic I...
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CUNY Queens College - Bachelors, Sociology

Sherry: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals in a flexible, tailored, understanding way, and hopes to...
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New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Allegra: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...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 here to help.... My role as...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies

Brian : New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...seeing them have their "aha!" moment makes my day! I know what it's like to be in your shoes. During my first semester at Stuy, I had a really hard time with physics. I was fortunate enough to have a kind upperclassman walk me through concepts like projectile motion and practice questions. He was a huge reason why I ultimately did well in the course. Having a patient and understanding tutor can make all the...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Christopher: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...meaning of a sentence. In history I try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can 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...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics

Kelly: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...can help students connect conceptual ideas with how to apply them and solve problems. I am a firm believer in "practice makes perfect". Practice and large amounts of exposure is the only way to succeed in a subject, so I will go over a topic multiple times if necessary. I will not skim over areas that any students may potentially have difficulty with. Outside of academia, I love reading, running, and figure skating. I am...
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New York University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics

John: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and tutoring middle- and high-school students. I have tutored all subjects and strategies for ACT and SAT test prep. I am also the parent of teenagers (boy and girl), who have helped me understand the value of patience and encouragement when tackling high school studies and tests. My personal interests include sports, movies, music and technology.
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Literature

Erin: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...students in middle school math. I also taught a class of first graders in my parish. I feel that the most important part of learning is understanding. Using my experiences as both a tutor and as a student, I work with students to help them reach a high understanding of the subject material. Instead of giving a student the answer outright, I will talk the problem out with them and help them to reach the...
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New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture

Lee: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...It is important to be able to approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs. Asking questions is an integral part of the learning process and my approachable nature allows students to feel comfortable enough to ask the questions that they feel they need to. Because of this I am able...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Kaleel: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...Arts in Biology (Columbia University), and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer of 2015. Ideally, I would like to tutor students preparing for...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General

Kunnal: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...majoring in life sciences. I am planning on attending medical school next year. I enjoy learning science and plan on continuing to learn science. I have been tutoring since I was in high school, originally through a tutoring company and then unprofessionally since. I have a passion for tutoring as it is great teaching students that are driven to learn more about topics they are interested. As long as a student is willing to learn...
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New York Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Bryan: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
I am an undergraduate studying Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania. There are many challenges when it comes to learning new things, and I understand how helpful it may be to have someone with more experience guide you. I have had experience tutoring students for the SAT/ACT in the past, as well as leading coding workshops at local libraries.
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University of Pennsylvania - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Mary: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...my time volunteering as a member of Delta Gamma for the Service for Sight Foundation. I was lucky enough to have spent a semester abroad in Paris, capitalizing on the availability of French pastries and museum access. After spending time as a Teaching Assistant for Biology and Organic Chemistry Lab in college, I discovered a passion for teaching. I am currently a full time Teaching Assistant for the Americorps- affiliated program Blue Engine, teaching Algebra...
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University of Rochester - Bachelors, Neuroscience

Clare: New York City ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in New York, NY
...I worked as an SAT and TOEFL tutor with high school and college students. While I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am the most passionate about history, reading, and writing. As a former Managing Editor for a tech company, I understand how vital reading and writing are as a basis for other studies. And as a former history major, I know the importance of building analytical skills, and how a strong...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
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