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Biography
...Wesleyan, I also worked as an ESL instructor, tutoring a Moroccan immigrant and helping him to gain citizenship and employment. Education has given me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about, and I hope to help others gain that same opportunity through tutoring. I tutor in English, French, and standardized tests, and especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, Adult Literacy, English Grammar and Syntax and 80 more subjects.
Education
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
- SAT Math: 720
- SAT Verbal: 780
Biography
...confidence in and become excited about a subject. I especially love to tutor in French, which I studied at the Universit du Havre and minored in during college. I believe that curiosity is the most important ingredient in learning. As a tutor, I ask questions to help students come to right answers on their own, and I show students how to ask their own questions as well. I believe in giving my students resources that... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Writing, Reading and 53 more subjects.
Education
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Reading: 36
Biography
...great---we'll see if anyone else agrees. I attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT from 2002-2006. I worked hard, and I did very well. I was admitted early to Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would ever reverse.... Read more
Can also tutor: Literature, Writing, Reading and 53 more subjects.
Education
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
Test Scores
- SAT Verbal: 800
- SAT Writing: 800
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: Writing, High School English, Reading and 67 more subjects.
Education
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
I am a junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia double majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I have previous tutoring experience in ACT, reading, writing, math, and history. ... I don't have one teaching philosophy. Every student has a different learning style, and I try my hardest to accommodate all learning habits. Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, High School English, Vocabulary and 100 more subjects.
Education
- Emory University - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Psychology
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 35
Biography
...or someone to explain the issue a different way. Tutoring can provide that missing element -- whether it's a sudden "I get it!" moment or a more gradual path to understanding. As for me, I graduated from Macalester College, a well-known liberal arts school in the Midwest, where I majored in political science. I have had the pleasure of working with kids in a number of different environments, from volunteering in schools to working at... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, Writing, College English and 21 more subjects.
Education
- Macalester College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Math: 32
Biography
...critical thinking can play a significant role in cognitive development and long term skill retention. In my experience, communication is the most important aspect of being a tutor. In the classroom, my students can expect me to cover concepts with both depth and clarity. Outside of lesson plans, my students can also expect me to reply promptly to any questions they may have about the subjects we cover. But communication is also a two way... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Public Speaking, College English and 51 more subjects.
Education
- The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad, Finance
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
- SAT Math: 770
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...someone can learn. Most of the subjects that I enjoy - history, government, political science, philosophy, etc. - are subjects that inherently deal with concepts and creations made by mankind, and thus they reflect man's imperfect nature. The ability to analyze these concepts and creations with a mind for the why, the how, and the strengths and the weaknesses is invaluable. Analytical and critical thinking is something I will push for in all subjects that... Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, Writing, AP U.S. Government & Politics and 17 more subjects.
Education
- Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Government
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
- SAT Math: 730
- SAT Verbal: 760
Biography
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques. Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, College English, Reading and 34 more subjects.
Education
- U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
- Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, None
Test Scores
- LSAT: 175
Biography
...Writing, but she also can assist with proofreading and editing, college essays, and organizational/study skills. Academically, Aisha is interested in multiple genres, but most specifically 19th-Century British Literature, Post-Colonial Narratives and Narratives of Oppression, Feminist and Gender Theory, Children's Young Adult Literature, and most prominently, Utopian and Dystopian Narratives under the broader umbrella of Science Fiction. She wrote her undergraduate thesis on the Young Adult Science Fiction works of Scott Westerfeld. In her free time,... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Writing, Literature and 22 more subjects.
Education
- Yale University - Bachelors, English
- Southern New Hampshire University - Current Grad Student, English
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 32
- ACT Math: 31
Biography
I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University, I've been tutoring for about five years now. I come from a public high school of 240 students in middle-of-nowhere rural Connecticut. Plain and simple: I wouldn't have made it to Harvard without finding a way to enjoy studying for the SATs and other tests. My goal is to share that enthusiasm with my students. The test might be frustrating, and it might seem pointless, but I insist... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, Literature, Public Speaking and 51 more subjects.
Education
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Music and Economics
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
I received my Bachelor of Arts with a double-major in English Literature and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in May 2014. After graduating, I served as an Augustinian Volunteer for a year in Chulucanas, Peru, where I worked as a computer teacher at a technical institute called CETPRO Betania. I have previously tutored a broad range of subjects and age groups, and I have especially enjoyed working with students to develop their writing... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, English Grammar and Syntax, High School English and 17 more subjects.
Education
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 31
Biography
...skills. I can read and write Spanish with high proficiency and have tutored Spanish speakers, and received highest scores on the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I have received perfect scores on a variety of standardized math exams, including SAT I math, SAT II math IIC subject test, BC calculus AP exam, and the GRE quantitative exam. In addition to tutoring mathematics at all levels, I... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Elementary Algebra, Life Sciences and 73 more subjects.
Education
- Emory University - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
- Northwestern University - PHD, Biology and Public Health
Test Scores
- SAT Math: 800
Biography
...same year. I have spent several semesters in my undergraduate career teaching in a variety of subjects. I have tutored computer programming, been a TA for the same class, and been a TA for organic chemistry. I have also taken the SAT and the MCAT and scored well, so I have an understanding of teaching those tests. I have also taken and passed Step 1, and am currently studying for Step 2, so I'm well... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, College English, Reading and 45 more subjects.
Education
- Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Bachelors, Neuroscience
- IU School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Test Scores
- SAT Writing: 740
Biography
...to the second largest city in the world), and love for learning on your side. I have a BA (Magna Cum Laude) from Hillsdale College in Politics and Philosophy. I grew up in the Treasure Valley and spent summers working on a ranch in eastern Idaho. I have worked in publishing and painting. I've taught courses for junior and senior high school. I spent internships in the Idaho Governor's office, assisting a retired US Ambassador... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, Math and 32 more subjects.
Education
- Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Philosophy
Test Scores
- SAT Math: 750
- SAT Verbal: 790
- GRE Quantitative: 167
Biography
...and with my students on various subjects, including writing, economics, math, and standardized testing. Some qualifications: I recently took the LSAT and scored a 180 after intensive independent study. I am very committed to helping other students increase their scores, as I fully understand the challenges of the test and I know that it can be frustrating not to see your score improve (I often felt that way myself!) The same is true of the... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, Public Speaking, High School English and 26 more subjects.
Education
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 780
- SAT Verbal: 780
Biography
...for the PSAT, SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because I believe that having a good connection and feeling comfortable is a key first step in a successful tutoring relationship. I enjoy walking all... Read more
Can also tutor: Adult Literacy, College English, English Grammar and Syntax and 51 more subjects.
Education
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
- University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
Test Scores
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 710
Biography
I'm a senior at the New York University Stern School of Business majoring in Finance and Economics and minoring in Comparative Literature. I have tutored throughout high school and college, focusing on the areas of SAT preparation and essay editing. Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, Literature, English Grammar and Syntax and 22 more subjects.
Education
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Finance and Economics, Minor in Comparative Literature
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
- SAT Math: 780
- SAT Verbal: 760
Biography
...within the parameters of their schoolwork. I'm committed to making learning as fun and enjoyable. Having been an occasionally reluctant learner, I believe that most people are happiest when they feel that they're learning independently, and are empowered enough to make their education their own. I want to help students create this sense of worth and importance within their studies and schoolwork, which I believe can ultimately lead to a more joyful, fulfilled life. Read more
Can also tutor: Literature, College English, Reading and 82 more subjects.
Education
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Plan II Honors
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
- SAT Verbal: 770
- SAT Writing: 740
Biography
...assumed a role of a mentor, instead of being a simple tutor. Tutoring in general is a perfect means of passing down tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge passion to touch every little piece of the globe. The world's various cultures and people have lived a different subset of... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, High School English, Financial Accounting and 109 more subjects.
Education
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance & Management
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 35
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 36
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