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...best experiences of my life. I have experience helping Middle School, High School and College students with comparative essays and with basic grammar. I love reading non-fiction and biographies; I'm a real fact finder aficionado. Aside from my writing abilities, I have vast experience working as a Spanish interpreter. I worked in a law firm for two years where I was the main source of communication between families, clients and court officials. I have helped...

I am a recent graduate of Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. Teaching is something that I have always enjoyed. It helps reinforce the subject knowledge for myself, while also helping other people. Throughout the years, I have tutored - formally and informally - students of all ages and backgrounds and I feel comfortable helping others fully understand important concepts that they may struggle with. ... My philosophy for teaching is...

...a Princeton in Africa fellowship, and later, I completed my Master's in Public Health at University College Dublin on a Mitchell Scholarship. Having completed many applications in the course of my college and postgraduate degrees, I have significant experience in personal statement editing and application counseling. I am also happy to tutor for SAT critical reading and writing sections, MCAT, essay writing, and English courses. I love teaching and look forward to meeting more students!

...in drama with a concentration in musical theatre. Being an actor always made sense with my warm, outgoing, fun personality, and also with my love of kids. I have worked with kids between the ages of three and sixteen for a long time in both professional and theatrical settings. I currently organize and lead school groups that come to New York around the city and provide them with interesting historical facts as well as help...

...can really help them with that. Being able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help to get to that "ah ha" moment. Every student should feel proud of his or her work in and outside of school, and I hope to...

...I also work as an instructor of English Language Arts as part of a weekend, after-school, and Summer program for 1st generation children in New York City. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects from Writing to Math to Social Studies. I am passionate about education because I believe it is the foundation for building a just society, and I enjoy teaching and learning from people of all ages from elementary to college-age. I...

...day-to-day substituting in Brookline and long-term class coverage in Boston, as well as experience in private, non-essential education (teaching with Education First in Quito, Ecuador). While I very much enjoy classroom teaching, the one-to-one or small-group teaching I did with Education First is something that I found to be most rewarding. Really being able to form close relationships with a small number of students and helping them grow was amazing. I aim to build these...

...achieve greatness and must work to insure they are afforded all opportunities to do so. Based on my previous experiences, my favorite subjects to tutor are Math and History. I also love to tutor students preparing for the SAT or ACT because I know that success on these standardized tests can unlock a great future for any child. When not working or tutoring, I enjoy playing sports, seeing theater, cooking, and reading.

...a painter taking brush to canvas, or a sprinter gliding along a track. Keeping this and other lessons in my mind, I teach my students the value of hard work and the virtue of perseverance, all in an effort to achieve their potential. I have spent the last three years working as a high school English teacher in the NYC public school system, and earned a Master's degree in Education (grades 7 to 12). Prior...

I am currently a rising senipr at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. I am a double major with psychology. I love to tutor many different subjects especially writing, math, spanish, and any kind of test prep! Please reach out to me with any questions!... I love to teach using a Socratic method-- ask questions and encourage full participation. Talking through the subject whether it's math, reading, Spanish, or anything is always more helpful than...

...who completed seven courses with a minimum of a B+ cumulative average and received an A on the proficiency exam. From my experience working as a legal intern at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a History major, I have strong writing and research background. During my time at Williams, I also worked as a student technology consultant and a teaching assistant to a high-school summer program on campus. What makes me unique as...

...a variety of subjects, from SAT, SHSAT and Regents prep to Calculus, Physics, and Geometry. I specialize in mathematics, however, my writing and reading comprehension skills are of an equally high level. Having achieved top scores on both the SAT and SHSAT, along with various regents tests, I know what it takes to understand subject matter, and as a result, achieve high scores. I believe that everyone possesses the ability to excel in their academic...

...the United Arab Emirates and France in order to pursue my foreign language goals. While I am able to tutor a breadth of subjects, my favorite to teach is writing because it enables students to be creative as well as hone skills in articulation and argument. I always look forward to meeting new students and hope to encourage them in all of their academic and non academic endeavors because I firmly believe both are important....

...been studying history, primarily European history from the Crusades to the Renaissance. I also studied several areas of Ancient Civilizations starting from the Persian Era all the way to the fall of Rome. In doing so, I hope to tutor in those areas in which I listed above in order to shed some light to those who have trouble understanding them. More importantly, I hope to share some important assets like critical thinking to those...

I am a bilingual certified (English-Spanish) speech-language pathologist with certification in special education. I graduated summa cum laude from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience with tutoring and I always tailor my teaching technique to the individual student. I am very patient and I believe that dedication and practice are the keys to academic success. I always aim to leave my students more independent and confident in their academic ability. ... Not...

...plans, which I strive to make as engaging and effective as possible. Prior to teaching English I was a journalist and writer for seven years, contributing to publications such as The Village Voice, LA Weekly, and Minneapolis City Pages. These experiences honed my writing and grammar skills to the highest level in addition to fostering a love of language which I try to impart to my students. An enthusiastic and empathetic teacher, I look forward...

...since high school and have worked with students of all ages. My specialty is English Language and Literature, and my background is in both English and Drama, which gives my approach to language and tutoring a dynamic edge. I'm passionate about finding creative problem solving methods and fresh, engaging ways of approaching grammar and technique. My favorite book is Virginia Woolf's The Waves; I can't wait to find out what your yours is!... Everyone learns differently....

...find their voice. I am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a variety of subjects (primarily liberal arts.) Everyone has a unique learning style. As a tutor, I identify and utilize study techniques that each student feels works best for them. When a student is not sure how to approach a subject, I...

...in English Education from NYU. While attending school, I worked with graduate and undergraduate students on their college writing assignments. Prior to this, I was a 7th grade English teacher working with younger pupils on grammatical structure. I think it is important for students to have confidence and feel relaxed in their approach to writing. The best way to improve in writing is to consistently practice and understand the importance of the written word.

...cappella groups and to play my cello. After college, I had my first experience teaching music, math, and language skills to students at an international school in Italy. This opportunity opened my eyes to the wonderful rewards of tutoring and teaching, and I have not looked back since! Since returning to the United States, I have offered private tutoring focused on test preparation, worked to coordinate music education outreach projects with a non-profit organization, and...