Jonah
Certified Tutor
...and appreciate. Students who "hate" math seldom truly do; often only a past bad experience has ruined the subject for them. From there, I branched out to the sciences and things only became more fun. In all my tutoring, I strive to emphasize the underlying beauty of the subject. I find that enthusiasm is infectious...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Amy
Certified Tutor
...their potential and achieve their goals. Beyond tutoring, I enjoy hanging out with friends, mentoring, going for runs, and playing music (I play guitar, piano, and am currently learning cello). I also love to read making my life as an English major quite enjoyable and one of my greatest delights is seeing a neat pile...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 780
Liz
Certified Tutor
...have come to love the city. At Princeton, I was a four-year member and senior co-captain of the women's crew team. My passion for the sport led me to coach both high school and middle school students in my hometown of Milwaukee, and I loved working with the students and helping them achieve their goals....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Robert
Certified Tutor
...you build your Facebook profile. Your college application "profile" is your opportunity to show colleges how awesome you are with the aim of compelling them to send you a friend request. It would be my pleasure to work with you on test prep; including SAT, SAT II Latin, SAT II German, AP English, ACT, ISEE,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Brandon
Certified Tutor
...Rome. But what else is different about the two that could explain why that's the case?"). Finally, I've found that the best way to facilitate learning is to highlight easily understandable parallels to the content being studied. For example, I would compare a historical event to an ongoing, contemporary controversy. Or I would encourage students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics
Heather
Certified Tutor
...Tutors, I am available to tutor these subjects, including college application essay writing, essay editing, and study skills and organization, as well as French and music theory. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy listening to music, singing, translating, and learning new languages (I am currently working on learning German, which will be my fourth language). I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music
Shellee
Certified Tutor
...develop greater self-confidence in the process. I have a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. I've previously tutored elementary and middle school math, as well as Algebra and SAT prep. I really enjoy tutoring math because numbers are fun and there are many...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Masters, Business Administration, General
Neil
Certified Tutor
...a tutor, I strive to keep students engaged by employing a more hands-on approach to learning. I aim to minimize time spent "lecturing" and instead focus on working together with students to solve problems. I've found tutoring sessions to be most productive when students remain actively involved in the learning process. I played soccer through...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Lyn
Certified Tutor
...and ages, including adults. For math students, I work to engender a real understanding of the underlying concepts, rather than just memorization. Under test pressure you may forget what you memorize, but you won't forget what you understand. I have an advanced degree in Computer Sciences, and am currently finishing a master's degree in Community...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
PHD, Computer Sciences
Natalie
Certified Tutor
...Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Nicolas
Certified Tutor
...high school programs. I've also worked extensively with kids and teens, at a waterspouts day camp in Miami, and a sleepaway camp in North Carolina. I think the most important motivator in tutoring is to show my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. Breaking down a problem, and making "problem maps" for complex problems...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Shelly
Certified Tutor
...years and gained an experience as a private tutor in high school biology. Having studied molecular biology for more than 10 years, and having experience in teaching high school and college students, I am confident that my skills would be appreciated by my clients. My fluency in Korean can also deliver academic assistance and preparation...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
PHD, Molecular Biology
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700
Arthur
Certified Tutor
...My own academic experience has taught me that often the difference between a fulfilling, exciting experience and a difficult, draining one, is how invested the teacher is; in my best classes, the professors have walked with me every step of the way, and I have achieved much more because of that. By walking with my...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Architecture
Peter
Certified Tutor
...I studied History. I'm excited to be back on the East Coast and to get a chance to continue working with students! While I'm comfortable work with students of all ages, my most recent teaching experience was serving as a volunteer teacher's assistant for sixth, seventh, and eight graders in English, Math, and Science. Before...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Blair
Certified Tutor
...see the light come on and to see their progress. I have an undergraduate degree in Politics from Princeton, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Quantitative Studies for Finance from Columbia, and an MBA from London Business School. I served as an officer in the Marine Corps and have worked in a number of academic and private-sector...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics
Masters, Business Administration and Management
GMAT: 760
Dennis
Certified Tutor
...ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Banke
Certified Tutor
...from Princeton University in 2013 and I am currently working on getting my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Adelphi University. I have worked as a school counselor for the past 9 years. I am a life-long learner and am interested in helping others deal with their academic difficulties and become excited about their own...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Herve
Certified Tutor
...Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School with an MPA and concentrations in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. I did my undergrad at The Ohio State University where I studied Arabic and Development Economics. Previously, I worked in international affairs in various hotspots throughout the world including Afghanistan and Iraq. I enjoy teaching and empowering students to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Arabic
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis
Mary
Certified Tutor
I have a great passion for learning, and look forward to sharing this passion with my students. I feel as if I succeed when my students do!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Architecture
Juris Doctor, Comparative Psychology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Reilly
Certified Tutor
...Princeton University with passions for Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Latin, and Music; however, his interests do not stop there! Reilly is driven daily by his deep-rooted curiosity about the world and will never miss an opportunity to share his innate love of learning with others. Whether you are struggling with a subject, or if you...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
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