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PHD, Chemistry
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Masters in Education, Education
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The reason I want to be a tutor is because I like to help students achieve success in a difficult subject such as math. I want to show them even though it is a subject of great difficulty, math can still...... I will review the materials, preferably an old exam, and figure out the strengths and weakness and work from there.
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Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
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Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
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Master of Science, Education
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SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780
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ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor in Psychology
PHD, Doctor of Physical Therapy
SAT Math: 780
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ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 32
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ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Verbal: 740
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Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Religion
Master of Arts, Theology
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Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 700
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Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Alex: Smithtown tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Master of Science, Organic Chemistry
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Bachelors, Cultural Anthropology
Current Grad Student, Post-Bac Premedical Sciences
Kile: Smithtown tutor
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...I have taught classes, tutored, been a Teachers Assistant and a Research Assistant at two different graduate Universities. I am primarily interested in Religious Studies and Philosophy, but I also love to tutor literature, writing, special education, and research methods. Whenever I tutor, I make sure it is a fun and enjoyable experience. After all,...
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Bachelors, Theological Studies
Masters, Religion, Ethics, and Society
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