Michael
Certified Tutor
...three sections. When studying I love to make history fun, make math simpler and easier to understand, and help students feel calmer and more confident when taking tests. In my freetime, I like to explore everything New York City has to offer, including watching great Broadway plays, hanging out in Central Park, and catching a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 780
Duncan
Certified Tutor
...for a tutor and I consider myself lucky that I can continue to tutor while working on my degree. My favorite subject to tutor is Statistics, although I'm available for other subjects as well. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy cooking, hiking, camping, biking, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and playing and watching soccer.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Math
Master of Science, Math (Statistics)
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...I believe a deeper understanding of the subject material helps students to perform better and also maintains their interest in the material. Although my main concentration has been statistics, I also want to help students excel in algebra, calculus, and math for standardized tests (SAT/GRE). In addition to my interest in mathematics, I am a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Science, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Amber
Certified Tutor
...my passion in the theater. I'm now living in New York City pursuing a career in casting and producing theater. Although I have found my passion in the arts, I find great fulfillment tutoring math and science, because I think it's important for students to know they can succeed in these challenging subjects. I seek...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theater
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Chad
Certified Tutor
...and physics. I've had great success on the SAT and ACT as well as my AP tests in high school, and I hope to help others succeed as well. My favorite subject to tutor is physics because I feel like learning to apply a few fundamental principles to different real world situations is extremely useful...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Byrne
Certified Tutor
...aspects of learning can be fun and gratifying. I always feel personally invested in my students' ongoing success and love to work with dedicated students who are equally invested in their own success. I'm passionate about the stories behind everyone and everything. In my spare time, I enjoy reading fantasy novels and historical non-fiction. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Wouter
Certified Tutor
...or preparing for Standardized Tests. I am flexible, patient and can adapt myself to any learning needs a student has. My interests are reading literature (as well as some sci fi), travel and getting up with the sun to go hiking or to go for a long bike ride in the beautiful desert.... My philosophy of education is focused on sharing my own passion for a subject and developing a similar appreciation in the students that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Engineering Sciences & Studio Art
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Courtney
Certified Tutor
...motivation. Given my extensive and diverse background, I feel comfortable tutoring all types of students from consistently high achievers to students that may need some extra motivation and patience. While I able to tutor students in math through Algebra 1, high school entrance exam test preparation, SAT prep, reading, and college essay writing, I most...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
SAT Math: 720
Zachary
Certified Tutor
...at several different age levels. During my time at Dartmouth, I served as a study group leader in Governmental Statistics, where I reviewed homework assignments with students, explained central concepts and formulas used in statistics, and helped students prepare for their final projects conducting real world statistical observations. It was an incredibly awarding experience watching...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Government, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Lauryn
Certified Tutor
...instead of trying to understand everything all at once, I would listen closely for the few words I understood, paying close attention to the words and structures most often used by the locals. I also always came prepared with tools. (Yes, I carried a clunky dictionary around all the time, because my data plan did...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 700
Crystal
Certified Tutor
...school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include being a French drill instructor and Linguistics T.A. at Dartmouth, a teaching assistant at the Kimball Union Academy Summer Language Institute, and a Dartmouth Partners in Community Service Fellow at the Chinatown Community Children's Center in San Francisco. I am an enthusiastic,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 770
Allison
Certified Tutor
...another word for 'hard-working' and that goals can be achieved with a good plan of action. Setting - I am happy to open up my home in Roseville, MN for tutoring sessions because it provides a nice, quiet place to study. Before every meeting, I will set an agenda for the session based on the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ben
Certified Tutor
...writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tutor for beginning classes in the Dartmouth French department, and spent the past year in France teaching English to middle and high school students. I look forward to helping you however I can!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 790
Felicia
Certified Tutor
...raised in New York City, I studied ballet at the at The Joffrey Ballet School and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts as a Dance major. I have been teaching fitness classes in the Chicago area since 2011 and loves spinning, yoga, barre, and dance fusion classes. My...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Government
Current Grad Student, Pre-medicine post baccalaureate certificate
William
Certified Tutor
...Chinese), and graduated with high honors. My tutoring philosophy is to focus on inquiry and engagement with the student to increase comprehension and enthusiasm for any materials. While my specialties are Mandarin Chinese and the environmental sciences, I have a deep enthusiasm for English, writing, grammar, history, and test preparation. I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Studies & Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Margot
Certified Tutor
...star student who wants a tutor who will challenge you at new levels, I can help you get there. I am passionate about making every student feel confident and prepared, no matter the academic situation. I began working as a tutor and teacher in high school, and have loved working with students of all ages...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710
Blaine
Certified Tutor
...in International Studies. Throughout college, I worked as a research assistant, as a language instructor of Chinese and Spanish, and as team leader for college orientation, student life, and study abroad programs. In addition to being a bit of language nerd, I also enjoy spoken word poetry and terrible puns. I currently live in DC...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology and Chinese
Masters, Management Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790
Grace
Certified Tutor
...am a recent Dartmouth College graduate. I have experience with 12 AP exams, SAT (99th percentile), GRE, SAT subject tests, ACT, english, and much more. I enjoy adapting to individual students study and learning styles and making work more efficient and productive. In my spare time I run obstacle courses like Spartan Races.... I tailor individual study plans to help dedicated students reach their full potential with efficiency and accuracy.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Neuroscience and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Isabel
Certified Tutor
...college, I still find that learning and discovering are forces that both fascinate and drive the direction of my life. As a researcher for documentary film, I have made learning about new things the center of my professional life. I am attracted to tutoring for many of the same reasons; I love witnessing the magic...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Religious Studies, Film Studies
Masters, Film Studies
Dwight
Certified Tutor
...calculus problems. Sometimes this insight is based on physical intuition--but it does not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach. With years of hands-on-experience in electrical engineering and physical systems, I am able to associate the equations describing a system with its behavior. If concepts in mathematics...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Engineering Sciences
PHD, Electrical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
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