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...seem daunting at first. During my time as an undergraduate, I volunteered as a tutor for middle school students as part of a joint athletic and academic after school program. I am most passionate about helping people learn history, social sciences, and mathematics. I also assist with standardized test prep, primarily with the Reading and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy, Economics
ACT Math: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Writing: 730

Joshua: Petaluma tutor
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...in financial need. Interestingly enough, I too was once a student in the REACH Program. This is where my love of education and belief that a strong educational background is essential to advancing in life and improving one's circumstances. As an English tutor, I believe that reading comprehension and writing skills are essential to advancing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1360

Kevin: Petaluma tutor
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BA in Economics, Honor Society Member, and economics journalist for the Financial times with proficiency in 3 languages. I am experienced particularly in teaching inner city children and generating a drive to succeed in unmotivated students. Happy to answer or assist in all subjects of expertise for questions big or small!... Patience is the key to finding disconnects, and solving disconnects is the key to nurturing understanding.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 770

Dexter: Petaluma tutor
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...primary school in Kingston, Jamaica, migrated to the USA and completed prep school at Phillips (Andover) Academy in Massachusetts. My post-secondary education includes an A.B. degree in Economics from Princeton University, a Juris Doctor from Fordham Universitys School of Law in New York City, and a Certificate of Legal Education from Norman Manley Law School....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
PHD, Law

Rachel: Petaluma tutor
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...enjoyed this experience, but I have found that many smart, motivated students lack the skills they need to maintain a strong GPA in college. To address this problem, I began to focus my high school tutoring on writing and critical analysis skills, and I worked one-on-one with some of my college students. I developed a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Master of Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
LSAT: 171

Joe: Petaluma tutor
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...student in evolutionary biology. There I quickly found out that I was more keen on teaching than I was on doing research and have since transferred to obtain my teaching certificate in high school biology. Despite my many years in biology, I never found it to be easy. Science is hard. There's a great deal...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
Masters, Ecology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Ashley: Petaluma tutor
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I am a New York State Licensed Social Worker with over five years experience working with youth and young adults as a mentor, life coach and therapist. My hobbies include working out, playing sports, going to professional sporting events, cooking, and event planning.... I aspire to be a role model for my students and encourage them to believe that they too can succeed if they put their mind to it.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Master of Social Work, Social Work

Catherina: Petaluma tutor
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...I love helping students understand material in a way that is easily understood by all. Nothing makes me more happy than the brightened face on a student content with working on a subject they previously struggled with. I work with all ages and abilities while striving to reach every individuals end goal. I hope to...
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Bachelors, Mathematics and economics

Michael: Petaluma tutor
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No one ever said that everything we do will be easy. Easy happens through hard work and learning. It doesn't matter how slowly you go so long as you don't stop because then what you do will be worth it.... My philosophy is aligned with that presented by psychologist Carol Dweck. She sees the necessity of a growth mindset in learning where people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communications and Media Studies
Masters, Educational Technology

Dean: Petaluma tutor
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...an EMT. I began college on the track for medical school, yet I always managed to keep my interest in psychology by enrolling in at least once course each semester. This pattern continued until my sophomore year, when I changed my major to psychology and decided to pursue it wholeheartedly. Throughout my undergraduate career, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
PHD, Clinical Psychology

Greg: Petaluma tutor
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...and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning needs, and have experience motivating students to enjoy learning and feel inspired to achieve their goals. I look forward to supporting student learning as a tutor with Varsity Tutors.... My teaching philosophy is to individually tailor lessons and activities based on students' academic proficiency levels, and differentiating materials based on their particular learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science/History
Masters, Masters of Science in Teaching

Lucy: Petaluma tutor
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...enthusiastic about helping students meet their own goals and develop useful skills. I began tutoring as an undergraduate, for history, French, German, and Latin. I also have extensive experience editing English essays (my own, those of my peers, and those of my students.) I spend a lot of time thinking about these subjects, and about...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and German
Current Grad Student, History

Seun: Petaluma tutor
Certified Tutor
...and public speaking successfully in three schools. I have a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/Communications

Kendra: Petaluma tutor
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I'm 18 years old and I am a sophomore at Fordham University. I promise I won't disappoint!... I believe that it's important to establish a comfortable but professional relationship with a student so they ask questions more freely and are more willing to learn.... I would ask the student which areas of school they need help in, and develop a study plan that accommodates the student's preferred/most effective ways of studying.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Sociology/Criminology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Roberto: Petaluma tutor
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...am currently a 4th/5th Grade Math Teacher in Miami, FL. Before this, I taught 5th Grade Math and Science in West Palm Beach, FL. Before that, I taught Geometry and Living Environments for 2 years in the South Bronx (I am a native of New York). If you like humor, high energy, and tons of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), concentration in Mathematics
Masters, Special Education Grades 7-12 Generalist

Sarah: Petaluma tutor
Certified Tutor
...in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if it cannot be made digestible. In this light, I employ a range of techniques to engage and drive my students towards their own litmus of success. I love integrating games, technology, or a points system to support students....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745

Hannah: Petaluma tutor
Certified Tutor
I believe that every child should love learning. Learning new skills and content is fascinating, and getting really good at a skill through lots of practice is exciting. As a teacher, it is my job to help your child achieve their academic goals and feel joy, curiosity and a sense of achievement while doing so.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology, Minor in Math and Chemistry
Masters, Teaching
State Certified Teacher

Patricia: Petaluma tutor
Certified Tutor
...education. I graduated summa cum laude from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience with tutoring and I always tailor my teaching technique to the individual student. I am very patient and I believe that dedication and practice are the keys to academic success. I always aim to leave my students more...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, Communicative Sciences and Disorders
GRE: 309
GRE Quantitative: 150
GRE Verbal: 155

Suzanne: Petaluma tutor
Certified Tutor
...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,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 760

Dawn: Petaluma tutor
Certified Tutor
...I am an avid learner. Two of my own children have some learning issues and I have worked with them to achieve success. This gave me the ability to tutor other children as I have seen what works with students and what does not work. The key to academic success is confidence. Without confidence there...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History Political Science
PHD, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 750
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