Suzanne
Certified Tutor
...in Spain, I also developed and taught curriculum for private children and adult classes. I then became head soft-skills trainer and curriculum developer for Anudip Foundation in Calcutta, a non-government organization aimed at teaching technology and language skills to rural Bengalis. I have been tutoring pre-numeracy through Algebra in New York for the last year,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Isabel
Certified Tutor
I am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Economics, East Asian Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Shelby
Certified Tutor
...school teacher in New York City. I have experience working with diverse student populations and believe that all students can become lifelong learners regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As a former fifth grade teacher and current fourth grade teacher, I have experience teaching math, writing, reading, science, and social studies. My teaching...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English literature (concentration Creative Writing)
Margaret
Certified Tutor
...College of Columbia University, I've worked as a tutor since I was in high school, helping peers and younger students with physics and math. I love helping people understand my favorite subjects and can't wait to do more work as a tutor. Outside of tutoring, I spend a lot of time exploring New York, reading,...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Physics
Jessica
Certified Tutor
...creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the opportunity to have an impact on students' lives from an...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French, Women's Studies
PHD, Comparative Literature
Emily
Certified Tutor
...their learning. My proudest moments as a teacher are when a child goes home and independently researches or reads about a topic because a lesson has piqued their curiosity. In addition, school content should be both challenging and applicable to the students experience outside the classroom. Delpit argues for this dual aspect of learning that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
Masters, Childhood General and Special Education
Lila
Certified Tutor
...for a class or standardized test. I know that each student needs something different depending on their grade level, learning style, background, and academic goals and I tailor my teaching style to my students. My main goal when I tutor is to have my student leave the session knowing that they learned a ton and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Linguistics
Masters, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Studies Program
Lillian
Certified Tutor
I am a senior math major at barnard college of Columbia University. I've tutored in the math help room through calculus III for 2 years. I enjoy algebra, number theory, and topology. I am also premed and enjoy chemistry, intro physics, and organic chemistry.... With Analysis, I like to walk the student through a fairly simple problem with a lot of detail to emphasize why the details of the definitions are important and provide counterexamples as...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 34
Anne
Certified Tutor
...Over the past eight years, I've worked with a wide range of students, ages elementary through college as both a tutor and classroom instructor. I teach college literature classes during the year and work in a pre-college program at Columbia teaching research, writing and public speaking to high school students every summer. I love discussing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, English
GRE Verbal: 169
GRE Verbal: 169
GRE Quantitative: 154
Lucy
Certified Tutor
I am an experienced tutor in chemistry and math with degrees from Columbia University and Stanford University. My teaching philosophy is tailored for each student and I believe in team work.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
PHD, Structural Biology
SAT Math: 730
Jacey
Certified Tutor
I have 7 years of tutoring experience and continue to be passionate about education!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Amanda
Certified Tutor
...a middle school student and haven't stopped, continuing into my high school years, year abroad and college. Through the years I have gained experience in tutoring chemistry, pre-calculus, algebra and reading. I find that patience is the most important attribute of a tutor because I believe that in due time and with the right assistance...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Aisha
Certified Tutor
...to continue to pursue a masters in biomedical engineering. I have tutored students in the past for the SHSAT and the SAT. I also enjoy teaching chemistry and Spanish because they are two of my favorite subjects. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to have a great education. In my free time I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 800
Katie
Certified Tutor
...graduate student living in New York and have been tutoring and teaching test prep classes for the past several years. I love working with students to help them gain confidence and understanding in subjects that have been giving them trouble, and I strive to make learning the most positive and enjoyable experience possible!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Literature, History, and Criticism
Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Quinn
Certified Tutor
...tutoring and, as I am currently in law school, it is a good fit for my busy schedule that allows me to have an income but flexibly and while setting my own hours. I'm an outdoors girl who loves camping, hiking, skiing, diving, and everything in between! I also enjoy live music and historical fiction.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 790
Nicole
Certified Tutor
Hi! My name is Nicole, I'm a Mathematics-Statistics major at Barnard College. I love math and am so excited to be a tutor.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Liz
Certified Tutor
I believe the key to education is to promote the underlying understanding of the concepts. Once a topic is understood, the application of the numbers comes easily. People don't really hate math; they hate feeling uncomfortable with it.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
Master of Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...Rachel. I've long been involved in language education as a tutor, teacher, and administrator. A lover of all things linguistic, I have tutored three languages (Spanish, ESL, and Quechua) to dozens of students ages five to fifty. My background is in language lesson and curriculum development, specializing in less commonly taught and indigenous languages. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Hispanic and Latin American Languages
Rebecca
Certified Tutor
...a passion for math, and have experience both taking, teaching, and tutoring high school and college mathematics. I am highly experienced in Algebra 1 and 2, Pre-calculus, Calculus, AP/BC calculus, statistics, and economics. I love working with numbers, and breaking down math problems into steps so it is understandable for all. I love tutoring, learning,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Abigail
Certified Tutor
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
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