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Bachelor in Arts, Geography/Economics
Masters, City and Regional Planning
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780
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It has always been a joy to help others succeed and it would be my pleasure to help you or your child reach your goals. I have tutored at the college level for the last 6 years. I enjoy working with students from various backgrounds, and I have effective tutoring methods.
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Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
PHD, Environmental Science
SAT Math: 700
Miles: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
...taking little time to explain difficult mechanisms and concepts. As such, few students were learning the material, and almost all of them needed a tutor to re-explain the material. As a result, I developed the ability to tutor at a pace that matches the students' needs. I truly mean it when I say I take...
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Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Master of Arts, Exercise and Sport Science
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Certified Tutor
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Bachelors, Philosophy
Masters, Cognitive Science & Philosophy
Warren: Albany County tutor
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Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Martha: Albany County tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies, Minor in Creative Writing
Erika: Albany County tutor
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Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Yan Ying: Albany County tutor
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...and AP Environmental Science. My tutoring experience started when I worked with elementary school students and continued during my high school years and college. I peer tutored a wide variety of subjects, ranging from Chinese to mathematics to sciences. My goals for tutoring are to academically prepare a diverse group of students and ensure scientific...
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Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Jessica: Albany County tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Geography (human activity)
Masters, Healthcare Administration (finance)
Marion: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
...broad range of subjects, I am especially enjoy working with students on Math, English, and Writing. I always work on first ensuring that students understand the underlying fundamental concepts before tackling more complex problems. I love to use real-world, relevant examples to make concepts come to life, and I always try to instill a love...
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Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science and Philosophy
History and Philosophy of Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 720
Naquita: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Jeffrey: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
...subjects but felt that I did my best work and was most impactful preparing others for the SATs and PSATs. I was always a very strong math student and able to break down concepts in a variety of ways to adapt to the different learning styles that each of my former students had. In addition,...
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Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750
Joel: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Juris Doctor, Law
Sarah: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, English and Spanish
PHD, English
Cheryl: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
I'm a great tutor because I've been teaching high school math for 20 years. I've taught algebra 1 and 2, precalculus, trigonometry, and geometry. I know the curriculum and am confident with the subject matter.
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Bachelor in Arts, Math
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Evan: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
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Bachelor of Science, Physics
Master of Engineering, Computer Science
Doctor of Engineering, Computer Science
David: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
...driven educator determined to enable and strengthen the knowledge and skills of all my students. I have over 3 years experience teaching and tutoring mathematics, science, state and SAT test preparation; I am a certified math teacher. Please contact me with an opportunity to match my desires to serve. I look forward to hearing from...
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Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ben: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
...After receiving a PhD, I hope to pursue a career as a college professor while possibly doing some independent consulting work. It is my eventual goal to be involved in academic administration. Along with a strong economics background, I am also well-versed in mathematics (up to multi-variable calculus), geography, writing, literature, reading, and history. I...
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Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Jenna: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
...friendly and personal level; it is important to me that my students understand I am accessible and there to help, not to intimidate them or make them uncomfortable and confused. I feel that this makes it much easier for a student to approach me with questions or a simple I have no idea whats going...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 31
Eddie: Albany County tutor
Certified Tutor
...including AP European History, AP US History, and AP US Government and Politics; reading comprehension and writing of all levels, as well as college admissions essay editing; test preparation for all three sections of the SAT; study skills and organization; public speaking; and, of course, Religious Studies (my college major). I have a particular passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 730
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