Lillith
Certified Tutor
...that are achievable with a certain time scope. I love learning and sharing with others the things I learn. There???s no better reward for me as a tutor than to help a student see just how interesting history, languages, literature, poetry, art and politics can be as subjects. It is a great joy reading and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Government & Spanish & French Literature
Masters, Islamic Studies & Counter-terrorism
Shawn
Certified Tutor
...marvel associated with the human body, how the smallest of chemicals can manage to have the greatest of significance, how the weakest of electric impulses can move the strongest of muscles. Millions of different compounds are present in the body, each of them influencing numerous pathways and, seemingly, interlinked. Science is my passion, and I...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Yuna
Certified Tutor
...I think it is important to find the easiest and the most efficient and enjoyable techniques for each particular student, as every individual learns better in different ways. As a college student now, I still use many of these studying strategies and have been exposed to even more from my fellow peers. I am very...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Undecided
Sean
Certified Tutor
...for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would ever reverse. And if, for now, qualities born of that experience must recommend me more than the usual benchmarks of achievement, they may be of more value anyway. Compassion and patience, with recourse to humor, are...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Adam
Certified Tutor
I'm a current student at Columbia University studying sociology and business management. I'm passionate about helping others learn new material and reach new heights of academic excellence. In my free time, I'm usually visiting art museums, in a ballet class, or exploring the city. Feel free to reach out to me with any further questions!
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Sociology and Business Management
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Zane
Certified Tutor
...to gain teaching experience and give back to my school. In college, for similar reasons, I currently work as a TA in computer science. I also conduct glaucoma research in a clinical research lab. My tutoring approach is very methodical; I identify and isolate issues, while imparting fundamental knowledge and problem solving tips. The key...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
Aaron
Certified Tutor
...prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the Daily Spectator, so I'm pretty much constantly editing and giving advice to my fellow writers. I love sharing my excitement for learning with students, and I hope to be able to...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...hand: notes can be combined into chords played in different orders, and the numbers of a math problem might be altered. Listening to music and taking tests both reward perseverance: one might notice nuances and subtleties in one's favorite song and hearing it repeatedly, and a person's objective score on a test will inevitably increase...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry, Classics
Masters, Classics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Anthony
Certified Tutor
...finishing my PhD work there. I have been tutoring and teaching in this area for six years and have more than ten years of tutoring experience all told. My students' success is my own success; helping you grasp challenging concepts is deeply rewarding to me. My specialties are in GRE Prep, History, Analytical Reading/Writing, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Studies
PHD, American Politics
ACT Composite: 33
Emily
Certified Tutor
...different learning styles and creating a plan that helps them achieve their potential. Tutoring allows me to keep my skills in the sciences fresh, while helping other students. I am passionate about the sciences and like to apply concepts I learn in class to real life situations. In my first year of dental school I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Rithu
Certified Tutor
...Fellowship teaching English to 6th to 8th grade students at a school for underserved girls. I struggled a lot as a teacher in this environment. I had to witness the underfunded and crumbling infrastructure of the government school, had to overcome a strong language barrier, had to diminish the apathy that my girls felt for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
Current Grad Student, Residency - Ophthalmology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 740
Claire
Certified Tutor
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Amna
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate student at Columbia University studying Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History & Economics
Current Grad Student, Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences
GRE: 332
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 165
Neil
Certified Tutor
...MA. I love teaching and tutoring students of all ages. I believe a good tutoring relationship starts with an understanding of the student and his or her goals. I know going in that anyone I work with will necessarily be an expert on something that I know little about, and I try to carry this...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Creative Writing
Masters, Fiction MFA
GRE: 327
GRE Verbal: 170
Kaleel
Certified Tutor
...in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer of 2015. Ideally, I would like to tutor students preparing for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Trey
Certified Tutor
Wesleyan University - B.A. in Biochemistry Columbia University - B.S. in Chemical Engineering Alopecia Areata Center of Research Translation - Alumni Student
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering
Ming
Certified Tutor
I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Ali
Certified Tutor
...physics department two years in a row. The ratings evaluated both my content and my ability to convey complex subjects in a way that even non-science and math students were able to comprehend. As a tutor, I was very successful in improving students' grades in high school math and physics and obtained high ratings from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Masters, Finance
Emily
Certified Tutor
...minor in Chemistry. In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years and have received extensive professional training in this capacity. I personalize my sessions to match each student's unique learning style and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...graduate of Columbia University with a B.A. in History. I'm passionate about history and English, but I'm a competent math tutor as well. I have received outstanding scores on my SAT and AP tests, and am confident in my ability to pass on these skills to the next generation. Whether it's standardized testing or academic...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
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