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...I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to Columbia to complete my pre-med requirements. I enrolled in medical school in the fall of 2016.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior

Kendall: Smithtown Biology tutor
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...SSAT to the MCAT. I am very interested in helping students overcome test anxiety by learning strategies that can help them stay calm and be efficient. In particular, I want to help students who struggle with timed essays - I myself had to learn ways to complete them successfully, and I hope I can pass on some of these skills. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering, making music, and reading. I have volunteered in a...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Tejas: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...was recently given the award for Most Outstanding Chapter President. Lastly, I was involved in a group known as BU Science where groups of students from Binghamton University would go to local elementary schools and teach weekly science lessons and conduct experiments with students ranging in the K to 4th grade levels. As a Biology major, I have always been a strong math and science student. I especially love teaching math because I believe that...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Science, N/A

Katherine: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. While I have a love of many subjects, my true passion is Reading and Writing. I have experience in tutoring everything from English to Public Speaking and even developing study skills! I believe strong reading and writing skills are key to every subject, and fortifying them is beneficial across the board. When I am not tutoring, you can find me with my nose in a book or...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master in Public Health, Environmental Health

Lisa: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...fluency in German, which I have studied for ten years. Following these experiences, I also enjoy tutoring in writing, English, German, and the Reading/Writing/Language sections of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, and GRE). My favorite subject to tutor is writing; I love to write myself, and there is nothing better than being able to help students develop confidence and enjoyment in their own writing. When I'm tutoring in any subject, my focus is not on the...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Stony Brook University - Doctor of Philosophy, Marine Sciences

Kathryn: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am an Earth Science Education major at the University of Delaware. I believe my mission in life is to change the world through teaching and being a role model for all of my future students. I hope to inspire the students I tutor and to get them excited about science or any class I tutor them in.
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University of Delaware - Current Undergrad Student, Earth Science Teacher Education

Joel: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of fishes in the Ichthyology Department at the AMNH and graduated with a Ph.D. I became interested in fish scales and made some unique scanning electron and light micrographs which I used to characterize groups of fishes. While a graduate student and shortly after, I taught courses at the City University of New York in anatomy and physiology, cell biology and computer programming. The past seventeen years I worked as a high school science teacher...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Botany
City University of New York - PHD, Evolutionary Biology

Joy: Smithtown Biology tutor
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I graduated from City College with a Bachelors in Arts. I recently got accepted into medical school and will eventually become a pediatrician. I have over 10 years experience with working with children, directing choirs, teaching and tutoring math and algebra from middle school to college students. My ultimate goal as a tutor is to make learning for my students enjoyable and fun for them to understand.
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CUNY City College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Humayra: Smithtown Biology tutor
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I am a medical student trying (and failing) to balance both school and my social life while retain a (semi) normal sleep schedule.
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Upstate Medical University - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine

Fiama: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
As a psychology major, I focus on the development of the mind and its connection to the emotions that are associated with learning. Understanding the process of learning from a psychological perspective gives me an advantage in my ablility to identify where each student meets their challenges, which I then apply the best and most accurate techniques to help them achieve their highest potential academic goals.
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Canisius College - Bachelors, Psychology

Ashley: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...conservation. I was lucky enough to have encountered incredible teachers throughout my education, and intend to provide the same care and attention to each of my students. I am passionate and creative, and will work hard to find out how each student learns and how to best help each student understand the material they are having trouble with. Each student deserves the opportunity to feel successful, and I will work with the students and their...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, 1. Science of Natural and Environmental Systems 2. Economics

Zainab: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...through pop up questions ,practice and conversation. *Implement practices and Aid primary age children with reading and math *Tutored HS students in Regents prep in Math, Science , Humanities, etc + assistance in College Process including Essay writing I will guide and assist in classwork and homework completion. Furthermore I assist in planning and executing practices meant to advance intellectual and emotional learning skills
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Southwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Ryan: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...are free points on every test that can be won by just knowing these rules! -- Study smarter, not longer. Once we know the rules, we can apply them to make our study hours more effective. Fewer hours spent cramming and better scores! -- Relax! Being anxious about your grade doesn't help you take the test. I know techniques to help manage the stress of performance anxiety, and let you perform at your best.... My teaching...
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Marymount Manhattan College - Bachelors, BFA -- Acting

Gi young: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...style is geared towards understanding the abstract components of the material at hand, where focus is put not only on what the material is and how to work with the material, but rather on how it all fits together with previous (or those soon-to-come) concepts and why the material matters. I believe this not only helps the student understand the specific materials, but develop critical thinking skills and conceptual context for the student to excel...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics

Thomas: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...in Nicaragua. Currently I spend my time tutoring students and taking graduate courses at Stony Brook University in the Ecology and Evolution department. I am passionate about teaching and helping students succeed in academics. I believe in treating students as individuals and catering my style to their aptitude and most effective style of learning. I emphasize understanding concepts as opposed to rote memorization, ensuring students have the tools to tackle any problem they may come...
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SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, Biology, General

Ariel: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am an undergraduate student at Stony Brook University pursuing a bachelors degree in Physics and minors in Ethics and English. I've worked as an EMT over the summer, and have volunteered in EMS for several years. In high school I played varsity and junior varsity sports, which included swimming, track, and ice hockey!
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Nicole: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of Stony Brook University with a degree in Biochemistry. I tutored all throughout my college career both in groups and as an individual through the Women in Science and Engineering program. My tutoring philosophy is getting to know how my students learn and then tackle any problems using their strengths. I can explain things a hundred different ways and I won't give up until we feel confident, together, that a concept is understood.... Understanding the strengths...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Nicholas: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
My name is Nick Bafundo. I am a sophomore at Fordham University majoring in Chemistry and Medieval Studies. I think a mix of sciences and humanities makes for a very well-rounded person, which is why I chose my two different majors. After I graduate from Fordham, I plan on applying to medical school and pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor.
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Aishvarya: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...an approachable Vice President and Director of Outreach for two years for the CCNY Biology Club. During these two years, I was a founding member of the Division of Science Student Council and also, with the help of my team, brought Relay for Life, a cancer fundraiser event, to CCNY for the first time in many years. I have also been a workshop leader for college-level students of general chemistry. Despite the hardships I faced...
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CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Osa: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I was born and raised in Nigeria. I moved to the United States in 2003. I have BS degree in Biochemistry, that I received in 2002 while in Nigeria and a BA in Economics / Pre-Med from Lehman College. I graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in June 2014. I hope to be an Internist in future. I have tutored extensively for years and volunteered for various non-profit organizations.
Education & Certification
CUNY Lehman College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics/Pre-Med
Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
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