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Tasfinul: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...recently where I was also a teaching assistant for biology classes. I am a tutor for middle and high school biology and chemistry, as well as elementary and middle school math. The role of an excellent tutor is to provide clarity and context - to act as a guide in learning, not an answer key. I understand how to deconstruct complex ideas into basic concepts and to build knowledge on strong fundamentals. Rather than bombard...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
India: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...A.S. in Liberal Arts and Science. Currently, I am enrolled at Norfolk State University to obtain my BA in Interdisciplinary Studies. I have worked with children for 5+ years as a tutor and teacher's assistant for grades 3 and 4. In this role, I prepare children for state examinations. Although I specialize in tutoring Math, ELA, and Writing, my favorite subject is Science. I enjoy helping children build their academic confidence and develop a love...
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Norfolk State University - Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Serena: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
My name is Serena, and I am a graduate of the George Washington University. I am from Washington, D.C. and love to write. Previously, I have taught English, Spanish, and introductory courses to high school and college students. I also used to teach ballet, so I love to focus on a student's creativity and personal goals. I aim to booster confidence and self-growth in my students while making lessons fun and entertaining.
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Daniel: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
To utilize my academic ability and personal desire to instruct/tutor students in a variety of subject areas, and to instill a sense of desire into students within the areas of subjects taught.
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
Dan: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Dan spent years building analytics systems for Investment Banks before starting his own technology company. He love all aspects of technology subjects and is an avid rugby player . He lives in New York with his wife and his black lab named Bear.
Education & Certification
Connecticut College - Bachelors, Economics
Jamal: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...was instilled (okay, hammered) into my mind at an early age. Any questions brought up at the dinner table led directly to a reference book. Wondering where your meal came from? Pick up the Oxford Companion to Food. Any question about word origins? Grab your magnifying glass, and pour over the dictionary. This type of curiosity has followed me into adulthood. I'm a full-blown Wikipedian. My rsum goes beyond tutoring. From grant proposals to album...
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Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, English
Jill: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...English and SAT Prep teacher at an urban high school, I've worked with students ranging from a first-grade reading level to a college-level. My goal is always to bring all of these students to the same level so that they can have the same opportunity for success. Any student can learn when you give them a chance. My inclination for intense differentiation allows me to work with students of any ability and push them toward...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Nonfiction English Writing, Communication and Rhetoric
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Yves: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
When we work together, we'll be successful!... We will work out as to WHY you don't know as to WHAT you don't know.... Please provide all the past homework, classwork, and notes to gain a clearer understanding of what to expect in the future. This helps to "break the ice" and establish a working relationship. The more information provided, the easier to diagnose WHY you don't know.... There's an old saying, "You can lead a horse...
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CCNY-City College of New York - Bachelors, Economics
Adrienne: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a graduate of St. Johns University with a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. I have a Masters Degree from LIU CW Post University in Special Education. I have 5 years of experience as speech and language therapist in a school setting. This experience as well as my education has given me a strong foundation in language development. I believe strong language skills are necessary for success in reading. I enjoy reading, running, traveling and...
Education & Certification
St Johns University - Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology and Audiology
LIU CW Post - Master of Science, Special Education
Victoria: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...have a passion for the Spanish culture and language. I travel to Spain every summer. I enjoy traveling and learning about new cultures. In addition to Spain, I have visited Turkey, Mexico, Honduras, Ireland, England, Wales, France. My goal for my students is to communicate in the target language and to instill in them a curiosity for learning about different cultures. I am a graduate of SUNY New Paltz, earning a Bachelor's in Adolescent Education...
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SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, Adolescent Education K-12
New York Institute of Technology - Master of Science, School Counseling K-12
Erin: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Sociology. I have a great deal of experience with teaching and tutoring, and I absolutely love working with students. I love helping students enjoy the process of learning and studying, because that is a skill and a disposition that they will take with them for the rest of their lives. I spent a year with AmeriCorps tutoring at a middle school in all core subjects as well as ESL courses, and I have also worked...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 720
Eric: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. My work at Stony Brook primarily focused on statistics and data analysis. During my time at Stony Brook I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant; it was during that work that I discovered that I not only had a passion, but a skill in helping others understand mathematics. I believe that math is a beautiful tool in everyday life, and I seek to help others understand why math is both...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Rafael: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...me, even if I was not conscious of it at the moment. Due to the relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico, I was exposed to English as a second language since the beginning of my formal education. This is when it all began. As I grew up, I became aware of the incredible benefits of being bilingual. I could read, write, and speak in two languages. Fortunately it wouldn't be just two for...
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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez - Bachelor in Arts, French Language and Literature
Middlebury College - Master of Arts, French Language and Literature
Dan: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I can use my position to provide students with opportunities for a better future. Students are evaluated starting in preschool. If I can provide skills at any level that help a student perform better, those skills can alter the course of a student's life. For the past 25 years. I have worked with students ranging from early elementary to high school, college and beyond. I have taught a variety of subjects including English as a...
Education & Certification
University of Scranton - Bachelor in Arts, English
Western Connecticut State University - Master of Arts, English
Joshua: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a composer, arranger, orchestrator, pianist, vocalist, music director, etc. I have a bachelors degree in music composition and piano performance from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Music is my life-long passion. But right alongside my love for music is my love for languages. Learning another language is much like opening a window to examine and explore another culture, often in brilliant, intimate detail. Of particular interest to me are language studies, language...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Music Composition
Deanna: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Oxford. I previously attended the Yale School of Public Health and earned a Master of Public Health in Health Policy with a concentration in Global Health. I also hold two Bachelors degrees - a B.A. in political science and a B.A. in biology - from Vassar College. I have been a tutor for twelve years and enjoy teaching very much. I have taught both graduate and undergraduate level courses at Yale as well as multiple...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Architecture, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Diana: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
My love for teaching and tutoring stems from my experience growing up on a sailboat in the Bahamas and Florida. I was an only child, home-schooled from age 5 through age 18, so I was accustomed to learning independently, immersed in a constantly changing educational environment. I draw upon this experience as I teach others to learn conceptually, applying newfound knowledge to the world around them.
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Theater Arts
James: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...NYU, where I studied Screenwriting and Creative Writing. Throughout my time at college, I maintained a high 3.8 GPA, and was placed on NYU's Dean's List. When I took the SATs in 2015, I got an overall score of 2120, and was in the 91st national percentile for writing, and in the 99th national percentile for critical reading, with a score of 770 out of 800. While at NYU I not only wrote numerous papers...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 770
Katherine: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...for economically challenged children grades K-6th. I am the kindergarten reading specialist in the Early Childhood Reading Program and also work with students in other grade levels whenever necessary. I have taught 6th grade Social Studies remotely to students in South Carolina. I tutor privately working with students from K-12. Additionally, I have worked with a company where teachers work remotely with students in one on one, small group, and whole class instruction settings, since...
Education & Certification
Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Cinnamon: Smithtown English tutor
Certified English Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...what I was born to do. I am in love with the English language, and I want to share that love with others. I graduated from Columbia University in 2013 and decided in my senior year that I wanted to become a teacher, so I joined Teach for America. Eight years and a Master's in Education later, I am still teaching in the South Bronx as a Middle School ELA Teacher. I have also taught...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Relay Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
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