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Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic - pro baseball (Go Mets!), Broadway theater, American public policy & politics, global affairs, and public economics.... I believe...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics

Gabriela: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, 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

Farah : Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to actually getting through to a student. Instead, I believe it is the duty of a tutor to inspire his/her tutees with creative study ideas and helpful organizational skills that they will be able to implement on their own outside the tutorial session. I also believe that as a tutor it is my duty to not only make sure my tutees have mastered their material, but also to incite confidence in them. School work, tests,...
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Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Marianna: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...especially when I see the "light bulb" go off in someone's head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences and different learning styles. I try to present information in an engaging and simple way and often in more than one way for a better understanding.
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry

Jacob: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...school and hope to instill my excitement for learning into my tutees. While sometimes tests (both standardized and otherwise) can be tricky and decrease students' faith in themselves, I am certain that, with a little confidence boost, any student can make great strides with their coursework. As a teacher, I offer patience, humor, and brevity. I have enjoyed the time I've spent getting students to become engaged, excited, and proud of their knowledge. I look...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology

Sylvan: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I have two years of experience working in formal education including day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Philosophy and Political Science

Joshua: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and self reflection that will help you achieve your short and long term MCAT goals. The MCAT is widely considered the hardest graduate level exam in existence. The scope of the exam is extraordinary and easily encompasses 4 years of college biochemistry degree courses. To me however, earning a high MCAT score is similar to a feedback loop. Test takers can set week by week goals focusing on high yield topics of the exam and...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Sharon: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to medical school this August! For me, tutoring is one of the most rewarding opportunities! I love being able to connect with students and help empower them to get to where they want to be academically. I've tutored students of all ages, ranging from as young as 6 years old to college-aged. I've been tutoring individually for over 6 years now, and I love helping students with math, chemistry, biology, and test-prep.
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Human Biology

Tina: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I believe in expanding the students' world by teaching not only facts and theories but the implication behind them in addition to sufficient application practice. I want the students to foster intellectual curiosity as they delve into a particular subject. Born and raised in Beijing for 18 years, I can also teach Chinese and the rich culture around it. I'm also experienced in test prep and would love to help students get into their dream...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Michael: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...seeing other people learn pushed me to apply for tutoring and teaching positions shortly after I graduated from Pacific. After graduation, I decided I wanted to pursue a career in medicine but I wanted to work while I got my resume ready for the medical school application process. In the year between graduating from Pacific and starting at Jefferson Medical College, I worked as a math and science tutor and as an SAT and MCAT...
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Pacific University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Jefferson Medical College - Current Grad Student, MD

Rebecca: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...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, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED talks, running, or trying a new food or cooking technique.... A first...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance

Steven: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...passing rate in the nine-year history of Astor Collegiate Academy, a college preparatory high school in the Bronx. Additionally, I have worked in one on one tutoring settings since I was of high school age. Beginning as a near peer tutor for gifted students, my abilities to communicate and educate have grown continuously. As an undergraduate student, I volunteered as a high school tutor, and upon graduation I worked full time as a tutor and...
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Colorado College - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
City University of New York - Lehman College - Masters, Master of Science Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, International Development
State Certified Teacher

Melody: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.
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Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies

Lexi: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I have always been an avid reader, which, I believe, has helped me develop an innate understanding of grammar. I love helping students with reading, English language and literature, and writing particularly around college applications, admissions essays, and SAT preparation. I have extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
State Certified Teacher

Emily: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years and have received extensive professional training in this capacity. I personalize my sessions to match each student's unique learning style and needs. I am enthusiastic about empowering each student to reach his...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)

Blake: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...them. Due to this fascination, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes certain learning techniques "better" than others, and I have become well versed in a variety of teaching styles. Personally, I learn through understanding, and try to teach others through that same understanding. In my spare time I like to practice piano, guitar, and, of course saxophone. I also love to sail, to read, and to draw when I have...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Neuroscience

Gus: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to talk out difficulties when they arise. I hate memorizing, and would much prefer to make everything from Biology to History into exciting (if very small) stories that are not only easy to remember, but actively difficult to forget. I've had tutors that I hated going to, and tutors that I enjoyed spending my time with, and I do my best to emulate the latter. And, as always, I'm happy with your results when you...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Andrew: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Aside from being an avid scholar, I am a world traveler and enjoy trying new things! I also love to run, draw, read, and cook, either with friends or simply by myself. I stay in shape both mentally and physically: I am constantly training to be my best. Whenever the opportunity arises to help elevate someone, I take it. Helping a student reach their goals is equally as rewarding for my student and myself.
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Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology

Katherine: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure that you can not...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling

Helen: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
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