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...of Arts in English having also concentrated in 20th Century art history and Critical Theory, the History of Philosophy, and Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to...

...in Brooklyn, NY. I first began tutoring during college, where I worked with students on reading and writing skills and Spanish language. With Varsity 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...

Non-traditional Premed applicant. B.S. in Biology at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Pursing higher education with a passion for teaching.... I believe a fundamental goal of teaching is to inspire curiosity and genuine interest in subject matter. There are many ways to teach and to learn, and an effective teacher is familiar with more than one.

...learning fun, and showing students how the subject is relevant to their life in a very practical way. I'm also a big believer in self learning; whenever possible I try to guide the students to the point where they can find the answer on their own, rather than just telling it to them straight out....

...in non-fiction at Columbia. My extensive coursework in English and Creative Writing has given me a great deal of experience in workshop-based classes, and has made me a careful and skilled editor. I believe one of my greatest strengths is not only my own ability to write fluidly, but also to help others do the...

...examination. I write for many organizations, including Weill Cornell Medical College, Ameriprise Financial, Rutgers University and Demand Media. I have taught in the New York City public school system, and I have extensive experience in one-on-one tutoring. I tutored numerous students after school to help them improve their English language skills. I treat tutoring as...

...been involved in be it my studies or my work, I have always harbored a deep love of learning. When I taught elementary school, or worked with my peers in the library writing center, it was this love of knowledge and curiosity that I wanted to pass on. This desire - coupled with my enthusiasm...

...This makes it easier for my students to remember what they have learned throughout the semester/year, and it helps them pick up new concepts quickly. When I am not studying or tutoring, I love to read, exercise, and explore. My favorite author is Stephen King, my favorite sports are basketball and snowboarding, and my favorite...

...is collaborative and experiential. Some things we can learn on our own by doing, but others require seeing an issue from a different perspective for real understanding. My approach to tutoring is not to batter students with information for rote memorization but rather to guide them to solve their own problems through a deeper understanding...

Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!

...Hunter College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Film and English. I also graduated from City College with an M.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). After graduation, I began to teach ESL as an Adjunct Instructor in Canal Street. Languages are amazing because they are pieces (letters, sound, words) that...

...and US history, and I I have also been involved with theater, public speaking, and creative writing for a large part of my life, and I enjoy sharing the knowledge that I've gained from these experiences as well; in fact, one of my favorite things to help people with is finding the best ways to...

...University in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and am now a PhD student at Rutgers University in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources. I tutor throughout the sciences but also enjoy helping with written assignments. I believe that effective communication is key regardless of the field. In my free time I enjoy anything that...

...in English from Boston University and just finished my second year with Teach For America. I moved to New York to study drawing and architecture, but my passion for education remains. I believe that students need to learn how to ask the right questions so that they can navigate the increasingly sophisticated world around them....

...hold a Diploma on Professional Education. After class hours, I tutored students from kindergarten up to the 6th grade. Some of them were regular students who came everyday after class and some of them only came during exam week. I assisted them in doing their homework, helped them study for their exams, guided them in...

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.

...Sarah Lawrence College, a writing-intensive liberal arts college, where I amassed a portfolio of over 500 pages worth of research papers. I have also given several talks and presentations over the years including a TEDx talk. My style of tutoring is collaborative and student-centered. I believe in meeting the student at his or her own...

...I was a quiet, independent kid in high school, and I look forward to helping kids who keep to themselves especially. I have a great love for reading, writing, and French, and I pride myself on making abstract concepts manageable. I look forward to meeting you or your child and helping them achieve their potential!

...full-time. I primarily work with children with learning difficulties and health issues that affect their energy and performance level in relation to their academics. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to...

...integrated into their current skill set. Complete explanations, which I review with them, point by point, are printed on the back, first by me, and then, by imitation, by them. I stress the quality of each of these seemingly obvious steps, because the effectiveness of my method depends upon all of them working together. I...