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Tessa: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Alexander: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...Morningside Heights. I've got six years of teaching/tutoring experience, working with kids K-12. I've mostly helped students with mathematics (middle-school level through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities....
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Jimi: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...chose me as your tutor! I have a long history of academic success in high school and college and I want to help you achieve the same. Check out my excellent scores on the SAT and SAT subject tests, including a perfect score on Math II. I'm friendly, flexible, and always put students' and families' needs first. I also know a lot about teaching, due to my background in ESL teaching, educational nature tours, and...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 790
John: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...a B.A. in Literature, including studies in modern fiction, comparative literature and communications. My professional sales and marketing background includes several decades in industries ranging from retail and hospitality to TV programming and distribution. Years of management experience taught me the importance of teaching, practice, sound strategy and motivation to improve any performance. I also have an advanced math aptitude that I put to use in business analysis, problem-solving (for fun!) and tutoring middle- and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Literature
Alana: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...MD in NYC. I graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Biology and a minor in Spanish Literature. Since high school, I have tutored various subjects including biology, math, Spanish, and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Noah: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 6 years experience teaching students aged 3-65 from the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Russia, and the Czech Republic, I am a seasoned professional. I am also the author of over a dozen science fiction, horror, and fantasy novels and novellas, which can be found at all of your favorite online book stores. I am a good listener,...
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Bard College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Creative Writing (Dual Major)
Sarah Lawrence College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Asha: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...has a strong understanding of the expectations of university-level work! I have always had an open mind towards diversity and value different perspectives, personalities, and cultures. Teaching ESL has taught me that every person is a different learner, and it is important to stay flexible and open, in order to attune my teaching methods according to what each student needs. I have also had the mind-opening experiences of teaching and living in France for two...
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Northern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Master of Arts, TESOL
Jessica: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...tutor for your student! Education has been a passion of mine from a very young age. I remember forcing my younger siblings to sit for "lessons" - and I still enjoy creating those innovative, engaging lessons today! I am a certified English teacher for grades 7-12 and a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. I love working with students of all ages in order to highlight their potential and strengthen any areas of concern. My...
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Fairfield - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sacred Heart - Master of Arts Teaching, Education/Reading
Ellis: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...ESL which I have done for several years as a volunteer for several CT libraries. And, finally, I am the author of several books published by prestigious companies, including Commerce Clearing House and Simon & Schuster. This experience, including working with professional editors, has informed my tutoring in all aspects of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself in bringing out the best in my tutees, in...
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Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Kendall: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...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 number of healthcare environments and would love to talk to any student...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Elizabeth: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each of our tutoring sessions if you'd like. We are a team! That means I will maintain contact with your school teachers and keep parents in the loop to make sure we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities....
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Unknown, Music/English
Long Island University - Unknown, Library Science
Sabina: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...students and watching them grow and develop as people and scholars. I love helping students gain both the academic knowledge to succeed and the confidence to know that even if they haven't seen a problem or task before, they will be able to figure it out. Having worked with students from a variety of backgrounds, I have learned how to adapt and adjust in order to meet my students where they are and help them...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, English
Teachers College Columbia - Masters, Counseling Psychology
GRE Verbal: 169
Jessica: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student's love for literacy at the same time as their skill, no matter what age they are. When I'm not...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Child Development, French
Simmons School of Library and Information Science - Masters, Children's Literature, Library and Information Science
GRE Verbal: 163
Tamu: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...Therapy assistant for over 15 years. Throughout this time I have worked with both regular and special needs children in helping them improve their communication needs. This includes social language as well as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My philosophy for learning is learning should...
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Temple University - Bachelors, Speech, Language & Hearing
Justine: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...outgrowth of my own personal study habits. I believe that organization is key. I have found that a certain combination of systematic organization and simplification of every detail helps to illuminate the solution. Having a structured and repeatable approach can then be engrained in the thought process through repetition, and improvement will surely follow. Furthermore, I believe positive reinforcement and encouragement are also invaluable tutoring tools. Inspiring confidence in students so that they don't become...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Melissa: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...the balanced and caring educator I am today. My strengths include strong problem-solving skills, proactively assessing my classroom and students, creativity in motivating various types of learners and being flexible in various situations. I enjoy creating lessons that bring a multi-sensory approach to learning and accommodate students' varied learning needs. When preparing lessons, I take into account what motivates my students, what their interests are, learning styles and what challenges they face (if applicable). I...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Saint Joseph's University - Master of Science, Dual Elementary and Special Education
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Tiffany: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
I have been tutoring for years in a variety of subjects, but my true passion is the structure, mechanics, and analysis of language - both English and Spanish. I graduated as Valedictorian from Stony Brook University with my B.A....... Bring a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Spanish Language & Literature
New York University - Master of Science, Spanish-English Translation
SAT Writing: 800
David: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing all levels of difficulty, I am able to give students a firm foundation, with which they can grasp truly complex ideas in the topic...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Benjamin: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...in science to younger students of ages between 5-12 years old. In my free time, I am an avid soccer player and music fanatic (particularly alternative/independent rock). I am extremely passionate about teaching (both my brother and mother are teachers) and truly look forward to sharing some of the tools I have developed along the road with others. I know personally of the successes and, unfortunately, failures that have faced me upon my academic path...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Evolutionary Anthropology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Nicholas: Bridgeport Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...communication can affect the way one's perspective; Specifically, how fiction can shape the boundaries of the real world. Studying English, and writing in general, also allows the student to analyze information critically, which will help the student in every possible career choice. Personally, I grew up reading as much as I could, playing music, and studying film in order to understand as many aspects of the human condition as possible. I am a strong believer...
Education & Certification
Western Connecticut State University - Bachelors, English
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, English
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