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...also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar... Read more
Education
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...Jaimie and I am a recent graduate of Northeastern University with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT Subject Tests, SSAT, SAT and 93 more subjects.
Education
- Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...certified and highly qualified secondary English teacher in the metro Detroit area. I am looking to help middle and high school students with any area of English they need - grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, analysis, etc. - in addition to helping them stay organized with school work. I have taught and tutored many ages in many places - all the way from elementary students in rural China to college students in a university writing center.... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, SAT Subject Tests, Reading and 17 more subjects.
Education
- University of Michigan - Bachelors, Education (English)
- Oakland University - Current Grad Student, Reading and Language Arts
Biography
...2015 graduate of Oberlin College, where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them... Read more
Can also tutor: Biology, High School Biology, 3rd Grade Math and 43 more subjects.
Education
- Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...a Bachelor's degree at the University of Virginia, where I plan to study Business, and I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children... Read more
Can also tutor: Advanced Placement, Languages, High School Writing and 39 more subjects.
Education
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...Matt and I'm an Aerospace Engineer. I graduated in 2015 from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied in college and my hope is to share my knowledge of math and physics with those who need... Read more
Can also tutor: Calculus 2, Algebra 2, Geometry and 22 more subjects.
Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Biography
...for many years and I have found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus... Read more
Education
- Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
- SAT Math: 700
Biography
...here at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I graduated from Wayzata High, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in neuroscience. At the University, I'm usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, Advanced Placement, SAT Mathematics and 38 more subjects.
Education
- University of Minnesota - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...tutor. Watching people really understand and be excited about learning is what makes it worthwhile for me. The key is to spark the fun and excitement of learning within the student. I have tutored primarily middle and high school students but am comfortable with any age. I tutor many subjects, but am especially proficient in the areas of test preparation, math, and Spanish. I took several AP classes, was on the honor roll, and was... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, Advanced Placement, PSAT and 34 more subjects.
Education
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Pre-Information Systems
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students a firm toolkit of techniques and tactics so that they do not have to improvise in that kind of situation, and can instead focus on showing what they know. Read more
Can also tutor: ISEE, PSAT, Advanced Placement and 34 more subjects.
Education
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
- SAT Math: 710
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math... Read more
Education
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
- SAT Math: 790
- SAT Verbal: 730
Biography
...During my college career, I was a part of several study groups and helped classmates with their writing informally, but during my senior year, I tutored another student formally in their chemistry class. Becoming a tutor for the first time made me realize how much I valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student with their own learning journey was a very positive experience, and it ignited an interest in tutoring again. At... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, College Essays, Reading and 22 more subjects.
Education
- Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and... Read more
Can also tutor: Advanced Placement, SAT Subject Tests, GED and 146 more subjects.
Education
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
- SAT Math: 740
- SAT Verbal: 770
Biography
...my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a... Read more
Can also tutor: Advanced Placement, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT and 106 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 36
- ACT English: 36
- ACT Math: 36
Biography
...have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of... Read more
Can also tutor: PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, ISEE and 55 more subjects.
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...National Merit Commended Scholar, and a Presidential Scholar Qualifier. I have over 3 years of mathematics tutoring experience with students in grades K-12, and I love to help students build confidence in analytical and applied mathematics at all levels, from simple addition to complex calculus. In my free time, I enjoy planning events for my residential community at UD, exploring the DFW area, and spending quality time with friends - always with a cup of... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT and 64 more subjects.
Education
- University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Double-Major in Mathematics and Business with a French Language and Literature Concentration
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.... I'm big on listening. It's my job to hear what a... Read more
Can also tutor: Advanced Placement, PSAT, AP English Literature and Composition and 67 more subjects.
Education
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...grade science at a high-performing middle school for the past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, SAT Subject Tests, REGENTS and 43 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 770
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a BS in mathematics, as well as minors in creative writing and computer science. While I do not have any formal experience with teaching, I have spent much of my academic career tutoring friends and family to help them succeed in school, and I have personally improved the grades of many of my peers through studying sessions with me by as much as 30%. I am... Read more
Can also tutor: PSAT, SAT, SAT Reading and 33 more subjects.
Education
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and... Read more
Can also tutor: SAT, SAT Subject Tests, English and 99 more subjects.
Education
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
- SAT Math: 710
- SAT Verbal: 800
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