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Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
State Certified Teacher

Lauren: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...my lessons when applicable. Further, I believe in the communicative approach to language learning and enjoy using the target language as the means of instruction. In my free time, I enjoy working with horses, playing with my three dogs, and singing in a competitive Women's Barbershop chorus in which I sing Baritone.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Masters, Spanish
State Certified Teacher

Joni: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...have tutored high school and college students for close to 20 years, tutoring privately and as a Tutor during college. I think of myself as a guide or coach, helping my students acquire relevant life skills, such as, learning how to learn, developing a desire to learn, and how to develop diverse ways to think...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Science, Secondary Education

Katie: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...year experience as an ACT/SAT test prep tutor in an expensive tutoring center. In addition to all my experience and training, I'm also a good test-taker with an in-depth understanding of how to do well on standardized tests. I achieved a perfect score on PRAXIS English teacher certification exam and did well with other standardized...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education
Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32

Sara: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...a B.S. in Environmental Biology, and since I've graduated, I've held tutoring jobs, an internship at the Environmental Protection Agency, an English school in Quito, Ecuador, and an international school in Washington, DC. I'm dedicated, energetic and creative, I'm fluent in both English and Spanish, and I have extensive experience with languages and environmental sciences.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Biology

Collin: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelors, Pre-Medicine
Masters, Biomedical Science

Erin: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelors, English Education 7-12
Masters, School Counseling

Jay: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...to receive my graduate degree in Higher Education. When I am not working I love watching ALL sports, going to concerts, hanging out with friends and family, and running! I am an extremely easy going person who loves working/talking with people. If you need help with writing a class paper or a college essay let...
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Bachelors, Business/sports administration
Masters, Higher Education

Joseph: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
I will always be a lifelong learner. The tutor-student relationship is one of reciprocity where each person must work to learn from each other in effort to best understand the subject matter at hand. Ultimately, learning should be both fun and challenging. Like most things worthwhile, knowledge a reward of working through limits. ... As a tutor, I aim to develop customized methods for each student that is sensitive to each individual's learning strategies. This starts...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English

Rachel: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello, I am a third year teacher in an Indianapolis private school. I specialize in English Language arts and teaching English to non-native speakers. I have a license to teach grades 5-12 between the states of Ohio and Indiana, as I attended college in Ohio. I love reading , learning, animals, and the outdoors. ... Dr. Seuss wrote, and I agree, that "A person's a person, no matter how small." Any student with the willingness and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, AYA ELA 7-12
Masters, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement

Jeffrey: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...makes sense. I got into engineering because I love working with my hands (woodworking, small electronics, fixing things, etc). For that reason, I love the practical applications of physics, math, etc. And I love to write, playing with words and digging into etymology. I have an insatiable curiosity about how things work, and where they...
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Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Masters, Mechanical Engineering

Alexander: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...their understanding in a diverse number of subjects including development mathematics, Algebra, English, and humanities courses including philosophy, history, and religious studies. Elected Walk-In Tutor Council President at the University of Dayton and assigned a managerial role over the Algebra Lab at Sinclair Community College, I have striven to go above and beyond expectations and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy

Nicholas: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...find it fun. Although, I do find things other than school fun (I'm not that lame). I'm involved in a considerable amount of extracurricular activities at UD. I play trombone my school's jazz band (which recently travelled to New Orleans) and for my school's pep band (which supports the best basketball team in the A10...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33

Eric: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
I enjoy helping students understand mathematics as well as gain the confidence to apply the information in many different ways.... My teaching philosophy is to help students understand math in a context related to students. This includes explaining things in terms the student understands as well as using multiple approaches.... I would ask the student what are the areas the student is struggling with as well as areas they are succeeding in mathematics.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Educational Leadership

Karen: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...of the things I love and find most rewarding about tutoring is the "Aha!" moment; that moment when it finally clicks for my students is the most exciting part of tutoring for me! I enjoy talioring my approach to each student and capitalizing on their strengths. My background includes several years of tutoring ESL, math,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Delanie: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...moment that something clicks. My favorite subjects in which to work with students are literature and writing, because those are the subject I like to engage in myself. I am currently working on my master's degree in English at Wake Forest University and beginning a Ph.D. with further studies in literature this fall. I believe...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Bob: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...is your interest? Music, sports, or any other area of interest is used to translate "academic language" to real-life, practical language for the material you are learning. We will work together to understand your needs and accomplish your educational goals. I was a University professor for many years as well as a corporate executive. We...
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Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Tonica: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...hone their skills! I have both my undergrad and graduate degrees in Education from the University of Dayton in Ohio and consider myself a lifelong learner! I believe learning should be fun and enjoyable as often as possible, and I am passionate about alleviating my students' stress and worries when they are faced with something...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Language Arts Teacher Education
Masters in Education, Education

Melissa: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...University of Dayton with a degree in 7-12 Mathematics education, as well as a degree in Mathematics. At the collegiate level, I was a tutor for 3 years with subjects ranging from calculus with review to differential equations. I was also a teaching assistant for 3 years for a calculus course as well as for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Dave: Passaic tutor
Certified Tutor
...overall science GPA during my undergraduate studies was a 3.9, and I would be happy to provide references from both my fellow tutors and students I've helped. I already have 15 semesters of higher education under my belt and am also happy to provide guidance around organization, time and stress management, test-taking strategies, career and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences
GRE: 334
GRE Verbal: 168
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