Gabriel
Certified Tutor
...international relations and commerce, is spoken in over 100 countries across the world! With mastery of these three global languages, you will find yourself capable of communicating with an enormous 25% of the entire global population! That's a lot of territory! Once you have the language basics down, there remains only one question to ask...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Foreign Languages--Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
Masters, Global Affairs
Charlotte
Certified Tutor
...to 18. I am a theater director and freelance artist. However, when I am not at the theater I can be found listening to podcasts, watching reality tv, playing video games, or reading. Travelling is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. I just got finished solo backpacking around Europe this...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Drama
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
Laurie
Certified Tutor
...music and art as tools to make any lesson more engaging. I am patient and understanding and will always make sure to listen to every question asked. My goal is to ensure that you feel confident and comfortable with the material at hand and will not continue on with any instruction until we are on...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Social Work
Masters, Special Education
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...encourage questions from my students so that together we may work through any lingering confusion. While studying at NYU I worked at 2 public schools in New York City as a teacher's assistant, and last year I taught english to high school students in the south of France. I have spent several summers working as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French, Classics
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...get into the college that you want to attend. The SAT might seem intimidating, but it's mostly based on skills that you can acquire and develop with diligent practice. I walk my students through the test problems, guiding them to reason through it themselves so that the problem-solving method becomes ingrained. From dissecting vocabulary questions...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800
Chris
Certified Tutor
...student at NYU pursuing my Master's degree in Psychology. Before moving to New York, I completed my undergraduate degree at Stevenson University in Baltimore. During this time, I worked as a peer tutor for three and a half years, covering subjects such as math, writing skills, and psychology. While at Stevenson I also helped to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Minor in Applied Mathematics)
Masters, Psychology
ACT Math: 32
Emma
Certified Tutor
...mentored both graduate and undergraduate students in my program. Additionally, I have taught students studying English as a Second Language. I have extensive experience working with all kinds of students in the U.S. and across four continents and have taught a variety of school subjects as well as adaptive skiing and Ju-Jitsu. I obtained my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations; French
Masters, International Education
James
Certified Tutor
I am a dental school student at NYU. I grew up in Taiwan for 15 yrs, and I spent the last 10 years in USA. I'm very fun to interact with, please don't hesitate to talk to me. ... Teach him/her the approaches to that subject. Each subject requires a different approach.... Find an interesting way for student to learn the material.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
Current Grad Student, Dentistry
SAT Math: 800
Cassidy
Certified Tutor
...really enjoy tutoring test prep, especially the verbal and writing sections of the GRE and SAT, as mastering a few tricks and strategies of how to tackle these sections can make the tests much more approachable and fun. I also enjoy teaching essay writing and inspiring students to write captivating, unique college or graduate school...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature and Environmental Economics
Current Grad Student, English Literature
GRE Verbal: 168
Sara
Certified Tutor
...nurses, businesswomen and men, as well as nuns, athletes and computer scientists. Teaching is a job and a mission to me; my goal is to help students reach their personal goals, using materials and methods that make the 'journey' to success an interesting and sometimes even enjoyable experience. It would be a pleasure to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Education
Anna
Certified Tutor
...have gained a wealth of teaching experience with students of diverse backgrounds. I have worked with students as young as third grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics
Masters, Education Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Demi
Certified Tutor
...cultural understanding by using "authentic" materials (newspapers, magazines, advertisements, pictures etc.). Language and culture are inseparable. In order to be proficient in the English language, ESL students need to understand the underlying culture. In order to ensure that I am the right tutor for the student, I offer a free phone consultation during which I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology and Business Administration
Masters, Finance
Liam
Certified Tutor
...types of questions you find on the GRE. My approach is to spend as much time reviewing the basics as required and then I can coach you through strategies for answering particular question types and how to improve your question answering speed. I am currently working towards a PhD in political science. I taught undergraduate...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics
PHD, Political Science and Government
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 170
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...tutor a student, the student must understand the basic foundation of concept and it relates to the problem. I truly believe that all students can succeed in every subject. I would like to have a tutoring environment that is fun and helpful for the student. Let me pass on my experience and help you achieve...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 31
Viola
Certified Tutor
...introduction of every concept in order to gage their understanding of the material thus far; this was beneficial because I could usually monitor when a child would get confused thus understanding when I had to focus on certain material. I, too, was a child who was too nervous to stop my teachers/tutors anytime I would...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 32
Kimberly
Certified Tutor
Licensed attorney in New York and Nevada. Digital Media Consultant. Writer. Experienced Tutor.... In a typical first session with a student, I get to know their strengths and weaknesses and learn what they would like to work on in our sessions.... I can help a student be an independent learner by giving them assignments, walking them through the process, and giving them feedback on results.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
PHD, Law
Mike
Certified Tutor
...of the topic rather than just feeding information to memorize. I like to read, especially fantasy, and I enjoy drawing, graphic design, and going to the beach on my spare time. I also enjoy a night watching Netflix and spending time with friends. I am comfortable to be around because I am friendly and can...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biolgical Sciences
Masters, Biological Sciences
Cadence
Certified Tutor
...I've learned that testing well requires as much skill as it does knowledge, and I look forward to helping students learn to recognize the type of questions testers create so that they can better figure out how to find the right answer. In my free time, I like sewing (very poorly), yoga, soccer, and pining...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English, Economics
Masters, Economics
Kevin
Certified Tutor
...my experience, students can do extremely well on tests like the SAT, the ACT, the LSAT, and the GRE once they understand how the test works and what each type of question is asking them to do. Whether a student is new to a test, feels like it presents a genuine source of difficulty for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
PHD, Law - J.D.
LSAT: 172
Valerie
Certified Tutor
...levels and can help you improve your AP Test scores. I have also helped adults prepare themselves for trips to French speaking countries. I believe that communication starts with the correct pronunciation in order to understand and be understood. Therefore I make a point of teaching my students how to correctly pronounce words which can...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Production and Sales / Certified Financial Analyst (1995)
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