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...teach 5th grade in a public school in Western Florida. I have also taught kindergarten in Arizona, and 3rd grade, 4th grade, elementary music, and tutored K-12 grade students in Michigan. I also currently assist college level students with entrance exams, essays, and writing/editing research projects and papers. In my spare time I love to read, travel, lay on the beach or hang out with my animals. I look forward to working with you!
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Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of Michigan-Flint - Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education

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...BYU from Sacramento, CA. Currently, I am studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Management. I love understanding how everything works and that is one of my biggest motivators in school and learning in general. The subjects in which I am most proficient are Calculus, any type of Algebra and test-taking skills. I am also fluent in Spanish having spent two years in Spain where I talked with peoples of various Spanish-speaking countries emphasizing the...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies

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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

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...producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons...
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Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution

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CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

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I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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...down problems, analyze each component, and then proceed step-by-step to a solution. This same approach has helped me excel as a tutor because breaking down problems for students and guiding them as they grapple with the concepts involved helps identify sticking points and facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the material at hand. My previous tutoring experience has taught me how to be patient, present information to students in a way that matches their individual learning...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Applied and Computational Mathematics

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...my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and North African studies. During this period, I started tutoring at my school's academic success center. I truly enjoy helping students understand the content necessary to succeed in their academic endeavors, but I also offer my students study and organization tips that will carry over to various aspects of their lives. Currently, I am pursuing my Master's...
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Bachelors, Linguistics
University of Chicago - Current Grad Student, Middle Eastern Studies

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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German

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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

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Middlebury College - Bachelors, Philosophy

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University of Florida - Bachelors, Entomology and Nematology
Arizona State University - Masters, Biology, General

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I am currently a student at Ithaca College pursuing a degree in physics. I am very passionate about math and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best for which students.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry

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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

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West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance

Ian: Troy Algebra tutor
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...Michigan State University with a major in Psychology. After earning my degree I spent the next two years in Canton, MS as a algebra/geometry teacher with Teach For America. During my experience as a teacher and coach I have logged countless hours after school preparing students for the ACT and various math courses. In my free time I love to play soccer, basketball, hike, and go camping. I strongly believe that every child has the...
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Michigan State University - Bachelors, Psychology
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