...students for standardized tests and the New York State Regents. My experience has taught me that not all students learn the same way, but that all students can learn--and enjoy learning--with the right approach for them. Even prepping for standardized tests becomes rewarding when students start to see results. In my spare time I enjoy reading (of course), crossword puzzles, photography, running, and playing with my dog, who I am trying to teach to run...
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...a definite change from the political theory I studied at Whitman. At Montana State University, where I took my prerequisites, I served as a peer instructor for physics classes. Just as I did at the writing center, I tried to get students to see the fun in physics, making their studies less of a chore and more of an inquisitive process. Whenever it’s sunny and warm enough, my free time is spent rock climbing; I...
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...throughout high school and the first years of college. I also have experience working with ESL students as I previously volunteered to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science subjects, my goal is to help students develop study guides and strong study habits that will help them succeed throughout...
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...standardized tests in my classroom, and always loved it. For adolescents, I find that reclaiming their academic experiences through reflection was just as important on drilling them in the facts when it came to ACT, SAT, and AP preparation. A few opportunities to help the parents of my students reinvigorated me as I helped adults get their GED, pass required college courses for their degree, and prove to themselves that anything is possible with hard...
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...the University of Arizona's Tucson campus. My diverse background in both the sciences and humanities means that I can tutor a variety of topics ranging from Literature to Organic Chemistry, including the SAT and ACT. I believe I have a talent for communicating ideas and information in various ways to help others learn. I recognized this skill in my junior year of college when I took non-traditional Organic Chemistry. This course differed from standard Organic...
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Can also tutor:ACT, PSAT, SAT and 65 more subjects.
...Chemistry, Physics, and Geometry. I helped students with homework problems and with test preparation (both for in-class exams and for the SAT Subject Tests). As an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for introductory Russian, and worked with students both in group 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...
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...most success with as a teacher is preparation for standardized tests. I also very much enjoy teaching British literature and the writing process. There is no better feeling to me than seeing the gratitude in a student's face when he or she exceeds expectations and can go on to complete the next step in his or her educational journey. Outside of teaching, I am a rabid baseball fan (Let's go, Mets!), I love going to...
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...University of Arizona with a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Next year, I will become a Genetics PhD student at Stanford University. I have experience tutoring people of all ages and backgrounds in science and math. I find tutoring to be a rewarding experience and I view it as a way to pay-it-forward, as I have also needed the assistance of tutors throughout my academic career. My expertise stems from the coursework in my...
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I have a passion for learning. Helping others learn and understand new ideas brings me great joy. I have bachelors and masters degrees from Georgia State University and completed my teaching certification at the University of North Georgia. I...
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Can also tutor:ACT, CogAT, SAT and 83 more subjects.
...also tutored students of all ages in English/Language Arts, reading and phonics, writing (academic and creative), Social Studies, study skills and organization, college application essays, test preparation, English as a Second Language, and general academic success. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, crafting and making art, and sharing stories with friends old and new. I spent a year in Dublin, Ireland studying literature at Trinity College, Dublin during which I also traveled...
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...you can play with past that initial step. My tutoring style to enforce this philosophy is to first learn about the personality of my students. Every person on Earth learns in a different way and should thus have a personal approach to their own teaching. I work with students to learn their own best style and figure out the sorts of lessons from there that would best improve their skills. Outside of academia, I spend...
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...school, college, and graduate school entrance exams. I've worked with students of all ages on grade-level studies in math, science, the humanities and foreign languages. Students at top high schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my administration...
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Can also tutor:ISAT, PSAT, SAT and 93 more subjects.
...Miami. Outside of academia and work my interests are singing karaoke with friends, swimming, watching movies, and reading about environmental and social justice issues. In the past I have tutored public health topics (including epidemiology) online, taught environmental science and history courses, and tutored students in-person on ACT prep, biology, voice lessons, and Spanish language. My clients have been middle school, high school, university, and graduate students. My favorite subjects to tutor are those that...
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...settings, and even abroad. I went to a private liberal arts school for my undergraduate degree, where I learned the value of a well-rounded, dynamic educational approach which I bring to all of my studies and teaching. I have taught and researched in a range of areas but for the last three years, my particular focus has been on Classics, Archaeology and Foreign Languages at the University of Texas at Austin as a graduate student....
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...educator, in particular one who specializes in English language arts. Language is perhaps the only subject that has the potential to truly further every student on their path to self and world discovery. Through teaching reading and writing, we are, in reality, giving students a myriad of tools: the ability to communicate, to perceive the world through a multitude of perspectives, and the power to understand history and one's place within it.
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Can also tutor:PSAT, SAT, ACT and 50 more subjects.
...experiences I also learned flexibility in learning and teaching styles. I have a knack for quickly developing rapport with students. I have been a classroom teacher, an instructor, and a tutor for more than 10 years. I have tutored public and private high school students and college athletes at a Division I university. I have taught classes in a variety of subjects from high school to adults. When a subject -- like History -- is...
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...thorough understanding of the material, allowing me to reason through not only problems I've seen before, but also through ones I haven't. I apply the same philosophy when helping others. I often ask questions to grasp others' understanding of certain material and guide them with their thinking process using diagrams, hand gestures/models, and deductive reasoning. This way I help others to really form a concrete understanding of the material and formulate solutions on their own...
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...Urbana-Champaign pursuing a degree in Accountancy and Finance. I have three years of experience in tutoring K-12 children in math and reading, and have personally succeeded in a large variety of standardized tests, including the ACT, the SAT, and various AP tests. I am especially passionate about teaching students optimal test-taking strategies for conquering standardized tests and honing their critical thinking skills. I believe that education is not only necessary for being successful academically and...
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...and tutoring experience includes working as a physics teaching assistant for three semesters, tutoring basic math and statistics to incarcerated individuals through the Cornell Prison Education Program for two semesters, and instructing an MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) Preparation course through Examkrackers for a semester (which included the Biological Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, and Verbal Reasoning). I keep coming back to teaching because I love working with students and seeing them reach their goals....
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Can also tutor:GED, SAT, ACT and 46 more subjects.
...to work with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely needs instruction. The goal of any tutoring session should be to bring out and foster a student's own capacity to understand and excel in a given field, which begins with respect. I am currently pursuing...
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Can also tutor:SAT, ISEE, PSAT and 88 more subjects.
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Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, English, Theater
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The College Board's Advanced Placement (or AP) classes give high-performing high school students the opportunity to earn college credit by taking college-level classes during high school. Each May, students take the AP exam for their particular class(es), and if you earn a score of 3 or higher, you can earn college credit at almost all American colleges, along with many others around the world. With so much at stake, Advanced Placement tutoring makes a lot of sense, and Varsity Tutors can help you find the right tutor for you.
There are currently 38 AP courses offered in seven categories, as shown here.
Arts, 5 courses
English, 2 courses
History and social sciences, 9 courses
Math and computer science, 5 courses
Sciences, 7 courses
World languages and cultures, 8 courses
Capstone, 2 courses
Students who take AP courses can make an good impression on college admissions professionals. With the help of Advanced Placement tutoring, you could possibly increase your chances of getting into the college or university of your choice.
Some AP courses require you to have met certain prerequisites, such as AP Physics 1 and others. By planning out your high school path with an Advanced Placement tutor, you can make sure you are prepared in a timely manner for the AP courses you want to take.
No student is expected to take all of the AP courses. Whether your strengths lie in STEM subjects, the arts, languages, or other AP categories, there are Advanced Placement tutors who can help you reach your goals. Qualified students can take any AP class, so they are also a way to explore your interests before reaching college.
At the end of the course, each AP student faces the AP exam. Fees are involved with these exams, but they are far below the cost of an equivalent college course, and help with fees is available for students who need it. The exams are rigorous, and the stakes are high. That's why working with someone who understands your learning needs and is experienced in Advanced Placement prep could make all the difference to your future.
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