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Biography
...love to get people excited about it as well. I like to say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual exhilaration," in other words, the student is excited because they were... Read more
Can also tutor: Literature, Writing, English Grammar and Syntax and 61 more subjects.
Education
- Reed College - Current Undergrad, Philosophy
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...Test Prep in the past. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in a way that helps them better understand both the subject matter in front of them and themselves as a student. I believe that the healthy combination of creativity and patience can lead... Read more
Can also tutor: Fiction, College English, High School English and 54 more subjects.
Education
- New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Test Scores
- ACT Math: 34
- ACT Reading: 33
- SAT Math: 740
Biography
...the literature of Valdimir Nabokov, so I'm prepared to work with any age or skill level. When I'm not tutoring this summer, I'll be doing electrophysiological research at NYU's Center for Neural Science and preparing to write my BA on James Joyce's Ulysses. I'm extremely versatile with expertise in a range of subjects and really enjoy helping students learn. I also excel at standardized testing and am excited to share the strategies that made me... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, Literature, Adult Literacy and 54 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...comes to academic achievement and standardized test prep, no two winning strategies are ever exactly alike. Because every student learns in their own unique way, my teaching style is designed to pinpoint each student's individual strengths and weaknesses to develop a customized tutoring experience. My 3+ years of experience as a science teacher in Morningside Heights and beyond have made me appreciate the power of one-on-one instruction and the great advantages that exceptional grades and... Read more
Can also tutor: ESL/ELL, Reading, Phonics and 33 more subjects.
Education
- Columbia College, Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 800
Biography
...for team tutoring 10 elementary-aged students in French on a weekly basis. After graduation, I worked at Hanover Research in Washington, D.C., where I worked to support student achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and high school aged students as a... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, Writing, English Grammar and Syntax and 65 more subjects.
Education
- Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
- Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
- SAT Verbal: 730
- SAT Writing: 760
Biography
...and tutoring, I can offer support across a range of subjects including middle and high school math, high school biology and chemistry, and writing and study support in English and History. A little more about me! I am currently living and working in Boston, where I grew up. I received my BA in History of Science from Harvard University, completing coursework in history, government, social sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. I recently graduated with First... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, Writing, Literature and 32 more subjects.
Education
- Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
- National University of Ireland-Galway - Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights
Biography
...throughout high school, and have always loved working toward academic milestones with students. I like to make learning fun- my students can always look forward to activities and other creative strategies to master a subject. Outside of academia, I love to be active and to enjoy the outdoors, I played soccer throughout my childhood and then continued on Notre Dame’s women’s club team. I have a strong commitment to service and community engagement both in... Read more
Can also tutor: College English, Public Speaking, Reading and 37 more subjects.
Education
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Science Pre-Professional
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 33
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 32
Biography
...years, tutoring my fellow students in writing across disciplines. I love helping others improve academically, and even though I have left the collegiate environment of Kenyon, I wish to continue sharing knowledge. I am honored to be able to help children and young adults succeed in academia and know the gratification of good grades, a good score, or simply a lesson well learned. I encourage my students to see the opportunities learning presents, and I... Read more
Can also tutor: Public Speaking, Literature, Writing and 72 more subjects.
Education
- Kenyon College - Bachelors, English Literature
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Reading: 34
Biography
...content or go step-by-step through a problem. Each time, it really helped me understand the concept and all its nuances, and I believe that being able to teach a concept to someone else proves mastery of the subject. I stand by that philosophy and my hope is that by the end of a tutoring session, the student can tutor me! I hope to help students realize their goals through middle school, high school, college and... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, English Grammar and Syntax, Reading and 37 more subjects.
Education
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, History
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT English: 33
- ACT Science: 35
Biography
...BA in English Literature from St. Joseph's College, NY. I also did graduate study in English Literature at SUNY Stony Brook (MA program) and New York University (PhD program). My subjects include reading, writing, and literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are taking a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or SAT, I can help you with the verbal sections and with general test-taking strategies. I see helping a student... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, Vocabulary, Reading and 119 more subjects.
Education
- St. Joseph's College - Bachelors, English
Biography
I am currently a student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Business and hoping to eventually go to medical school. I was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a tutor for the past two to three years and enjoy the task of being able to help students succeed in any subject. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing and volunteering at the local hospital. ... I... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, College English, English Grammar and Syntax and 55 more subjects.
Education
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Business
Test Scores
- SAT Math: 770
- SAT Writing: 710
Biography
...through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of teaching experience, I have worked with a diverse array of students and enjoy supporting all types of individuals with their many learning needs. Since graduating from NYU, I have spent three months in Uganda conducting public health outreach in rural villages and am now interviewing for medical schools. Outside of my professional aspirations, I also enjoy competitive weightlifting, hip-hop dance, traveling, drawing, painting, and reading. Read more
Can also tutor: College English, Writing, Reading and 71 more subjects.
Education
- New York University - Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 32
Biography
...night. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language and Literature--particularly plays. In the past, I've had the most fun teaching students how to think critically about their reading assignments and how to write. I believe that both of these skills are invaluable to any student, and eventually, to any adult. I also believe very strongly in the value of education--I am very fortunate to have studied at... Read more
Can also tutor: Writing, Phonics, Public Speaking and 37 more subjects.
Education
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Theater and Performance Studies / English Language and Literature (double major)
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
- ACT Math: 32
- ACT Reading: 33
Biography
...with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight (my eyes don't thank me), so if you need help with following any sort of literature, I've got your back (excluding the original text of the Canterbury tales, I never learned Middle English). Live long and prosper, friends. Read more
Can also tutor: College English, Reading, Literature and 155 more subjects.
Education
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...is one of my personal passions, and my creative work has been published in several literary journals. I love working with writers of all skill levels, and I am prepared to address difficulties related to grammar and mechanics, syntax, structure, style, content, and editing. I studied Latin at the honors level for over six years throughout middle school and high school. I believe in the value of classical study and I am excited to help... Read more
Can also tutor: Reading, Public Speaking, Literature and 21 more subjects.
Education
- Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 35
- ACT Math: 33
Biography
...for a survey art history course. During college I was a Math, ESL, and SAT tutor for Collegiate Academy in Queens. I did private tutoring for ESL students and classes of about ten students for other subjects. Since graduating, I have worked in the art world to get experience before embarking on my graduate studies. I also worked in the Education Department of the School of the International Center of Photography as their Teaching Assistant... Read more
Can also tutor: Literature, Reading, High School English and 79 more subjects.
Education
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Art History and English Literature
Test Scores
- GRE Quantitative: 166
- GRE Verbal: 164
Biography
...is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just how to make the testing environment one where a student feels both perfectly at ease and well equipped to succeed. I know first hand that testing and learning can be all too ridden with stress and have great techniques to reduce that. My approach to teaching is simple: kindness, calmness, clarity, and fun. I keep my students consistently engaged... Read more
Can also tutor: Algebra 3/4, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 2 and 48 more subjects.
Education
- Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 720
Biography
...I have lots of experience tutoring at all levels, in a variety of subjects: English Writing, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, High School Physics, AP and College Physics, Spanish and Economics. Because I am studying Engineering, I also have learned a lot of practical applications for many of the subjects in which I tutor. I find that explaining the practical applications of an otherwise difficult subject helps students make sense of the material. Of the subjects... Read more
Can also tutor: High School English, College English, Writing and 40 more subjects.
Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 34
- ACT English: 34
- ACT Math: 34
Biography
...opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Public Speaking, Reading and 92 more subjects.
Education
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
Test Scores
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
- SAT Math: 800
- SAT Verbal: 760
Biography
...Language and Literature. Her tutoring specializes in reading comprehension, writing, test prep, ACT and SAT Reading and 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... Read more
Can also tutor: English Grammar and Syntax, Literature, College English 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
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