...down, and carry on having a "Moo" conversation for some minutes. By meeting her where she was, I was able to spark her awareness of our mutual humanity, and this gave her permission to trust me. I have a certificate of Proficiency from the University of Michigan and Cambridge University, a bachelor's in architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology - Albert Dorman Honors College, and a master's degree in Historic Preservation/Urban Planning from...
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...I was halfway around the world teaching American culture and English as a foreign language at a private English school in Anshan, China. It is exciting and challenging for me to teach while immersed in a new cultures and meeting new people! I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my B.A. from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. I have intermediate working knowledge of Spanish and Mandarin Chinese and am always looking for ways to improve...
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...or pharmacy subjects like pharmacology and pharmacy calculations. Regarding the NAPLEX (a professional licensing exam for pharmacists) I am familiar with the current sections being tested and have up-to-date resources to help anyone trying to pass this exam. I feel that every student learns subject matter in different ways - some are visual learners, others are more hands-on. If you don't understand what I am saying when trying to solve a problem or question, I will...
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...and am furthering my expertise in it. I love to teach students math as well. I love to help kids learn from the basic and work their way up. When kids tend to be confused, they don't follow the teacher through further studies; they get stuck. this is where I fit in and help kids solve their confusions and make sure they understand the foundations of each subject and work their way up. i plan...
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I am a graduate of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a Master's in Business Administration. I have lived abroad in Colombia, South America, and since have developed a passion for tutoring individuals who want to learn the Spanish language. I like to make learning a fun experience while meeting goals at the same time. Knowledge is power. Let's get stronger together!
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...for Measurement Inc., and Leader in the development of Standardized and Test Prep development. As a Licensed Educator M.Ed MHS-MFT, Ed.S, it is important that my Students enjoy themselves in the things they learn organically as they develop their confidence in each subject matter. As a Educational Leader, it is my duty to assess At-Risk and Fail grade situations with care and compassion. My goal with students is to quickly assess, plan, fully commit, and...
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I have been tutoring for over 20 years. I've worked with all age groups. I've been an ESL teacher (English as a second language) for over 12 years and the last position I held was with high school teachers. I believe that I'm good at what I do because I am a native of the language.
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...in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and I am...
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St. John's University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
St. John's University - Master of Arts, Psychology
...3 years, and at the high school level for 5 years; 5 years as to which I had the joy of teaching inside an ESE all inclusive classroom. I have 4 years experience in tutoring mostly elementary age students in Reading and Math. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature,American History and Math. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem...
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...hold a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Karachi, Pakistan, as well as a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and a teaching certification from the University of Texas at Dallas. This is my seventh year of teaching overall. Teaching science and math is a passion of mine. I have had the privilege of teaching numerous classes and students, and I am excited to continue applying my experiences and skills to inspire my future...
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...for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) while serving as a peer tutor for the federal TRIO program. At my previous college, I graduated with an Associates of Arts with Special Honors, Phi Theta Kappa recognition, and an Honors Institute certificate. There, I first began my tutoring career in the federal TRIO program, where I received tutor training through Cambridge-Stratford's tutoring courses. I've helped those with mental and physical disabilities, senior citizens, and every kind of...
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...math. Sometimes, it just takes a different approach or perspective. I have been a teacher for 22 years at the high school level and 18 years at the college level. I have taught from pre-algebra to college math, online courses and dual enrollment. I also run the credit recover program at my high school. I have a passion for math and love it when one of my students "gets it" for the first time. Doing...
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I am an undergraduate student at Yale University majoring in Religious Studies. Outside of class I spend a lot of time pursuing a career in theater, film, and comedy. I have worked as a freelance tutor and babysitter since sophomore year of high school.
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I'm an engineer by trade, and an excellent math tutor. I'm passionate about helping to demystify math for people of all ages. My core beliefs are that math is for everyone, and that consistent incremental progress can produce great results!
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...University of Southern Mississippi (USM). I began tutoring math my second year of college and have done so since. Although I began tutoring intermediate and college algebra, I have since tutored a much broader scope of high school and college mathematics. Since graduate school, I have taught high school pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus at a local public high school and in my own private home school. My home school students went on to...
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...a Haitian-American household and doing foreign exchange in Brazil, I speak unaccented English, fluent Portuguese, and Kreyol. I also studied Latin, Russian and French, allowing me to read most Romance languages. I spend much of my time working with non-profits that benefit children, including a 6-year stint running the Information Technology Department and Media Center at a private school as well as the building of a Literacy Center/Library at a church. The current non-profits I...
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...sessions especially. I also encourage students to keep a diary of ideas or a notebook where they can keep track of their work and ideas. Some examples I am proud of: I taught one adult student good basic conversational and written French in 6 months. Two of my students whom I tutored in a few subjects each for several years in High School went from being B/B+ students to gaining admission to the University of...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Columbia Business School - Master of Arts, Business Administration and Management
...professor at Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it together! I look forward to talking to you.
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...of several multi-million dollar companies in the South Florida area. In early 2015, I combined my extensive accounting and business knowledge with my passion for teaching and mentoring students to establish a K-8 private school as well as a tutoring company in Miami, Florida. I am now using all of my energy and talents to bring the world much-needed knowledge and instill the values of education in our society, one student at a time. While...
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...in Biology. After college, I joined Teach For America and taught High School Special Education in several subjects including earth science, forensic science, and chemistry. Science is my passion. I then went on to pursue my medical degree and will be starting my Neurology residency this year. As the eldest of six children, I have unofficially been tutoring for most of my life and officially been tutoring for over 10 years. My three summers as...
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The ACCUPLACER exams are administered to help colleges get a sense of how well applicants or incoming students know certain subject areas. Many students hope to do well on these tests to impress their college of choice but may need a little bit of help to reach their goal. If you or your child could use assistance with your test prep, Varsity Tutors can connect you with an experienced ACCUPLACER tutor to help you work to your academic potential.
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Most ACCUPLACER exams use a multiple-choice format on a computer, with artificial intelligence in the testing software selecting the next question based on how you did on previous ones. The number of questions varies by test, ranging from 12 to 40. There is no time limit for these exams, so students are encouraged to take their time on every question during ACCUPLACER prep.
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ACCUPLACER tutoring also introduces you to a knowledgeable expert who can explain what your score means. Since the exam is intended to help students be placed in the correct courses for their skill level, it isn't as simple as "passing" or "failing." A tutor can answer any questions you have about your performance in an expedient manner.
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