Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...Fordham University studying international business transactions with a focus on the emerging markets in Asia and Africa. I also work part-time as a paralegal at a small Chinese immigration law firm. I graduated in 2010 from Hamilton College with a B.A. in Chinese and Comparative Literature. I spent the last year in Chengdu, China on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chinese, Comparative Literature
Juris Doctor, International Business Transactions
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Verbal: 790
Leigh
Certified Tutor
...degree in Elementary Inclusive Education at the Teachers College, Columbia University. I have ambitions to someday affect educational policy and administration - maybe I'll be a principal or school superintendent. In college, I coordinated a reading program with local elementary school students that took place once a week. I also tutored at my college's writing...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts, Elementary Inclusive Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...ages 8-14. I strongly believe that all students have the ability to succeed in school with hard work and dedication. Much of that capacity for success comes from students believing in themselves, and I hope to encourage students to be confident in their ability to succeed in the classroom and in life. I have a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Tyler
Certified Tutor
...from Hamilton College with a B.A. in Economics and Government, and I just finished my first year at Columbia Law School this past May. I ran several student organizations at Hamilton and gained a lot of experience teaching and mentoring younger students. I really enjoy getting to know my students and I like to bring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics, Government
Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Nathaniel
Certified Tutor
...of a concept is difficult for a student, even when the student cannot clearly articulate her own problem. In addition to my experience at Hamilton, I spent a summer teaching science to 4th and 5th graders with Exploration Summer Programs and a Summer teaching chemistry to 8th graders with Breakthrough Collaborative. In both of these...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 700
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...for in all subjects that I tutor, including mathematics, as it is equally - if not more important there. I'm not always such a nerd though. I love action movies and video games the same as a lot of people my age. I love indie music and I like to jam on my guitar. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760
Deanna
Certified Tutor
...NESCAC liberal arts school, and currently, I work as a research assistant for a genetics lab. I have tutored many students and peers from a wide range of backgrounds. I primarily teach middle and high school students, but I minored in mathematics and was a TA for my college's math, biochemistry, and philosophy departments. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Victoria
Certified Tutor
...help them build stronger thesis statements, develop cohesive paragraphs, and organize their papers. Although biology is my favorite subject to learn and research, I love tutoring students in math. Math can be a very difficult and frustrating subject, and students truly enjoy achieving the ???light bulb??? moment where a challenging topic suddenly makes sense. We...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Stephen
Certified Tutor
...I wrote a dissertation on the British military and political strategy in Boston before the American Revolution. My graduate studies abroad provided an excellent setting for working with students of all ages and backgrounds from around the world and increased my ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people. When I completed my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, World Politics
Masters, Intelligence and International Security
Danielle
Certified Tutor
...learn the importance of patience, encouragement, and flexibility while tutoring. I feel best when I know my student feels more sure and excited about a subject. That's when I've truly done my job! I believe it's important to tailor each lesson to the student's personal learning style and interests. That way a subject becomes approachable...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Kathleen
Certified Tutor
...Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and English Literature in 2014. Since graduation, I have served one year as a K-2 literacy tutor with A Community for Education, and this past year I worked as a kindergarten teacher at IDEA Public Schools. I will be beginning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/ Anthropolgoy
Current Grad Student, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...a background in comparative literature, English, German, public policy, and economics. I would love to help you succeed in any of these subjects! Here's a bit of information about my qualifications: Education -Master of Public Policy (MPP) from U.C. Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy (May 2019) -B.A Comparative Literature with minors in environmental studies...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
Dan
Certified Tutor
...Master's in science from the Plant Biology and Conservation program at Northwestern University. Through teaching assistantships and grading I have gained extensive experience in teaching biological concepts to students. Biology is not straight memorization. To perform well on exams, you must be able to interact with and explain complex mechanisms. I aim to help you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Plant Biology and Conservation
GRE Verbal: 164
Taylor
Certified Tutor
...in Clinton, NY with a degree in Linguistics, and will be attending University of Memphis in the fall to pursue a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. I grew up in Lancaster, in Manheim Township, and was in the district's Spanish Immersion program. I believe the key to teaching is finding the method that works for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
David
Certified Tutor
I want to help students learn and apply the lessons of history and improve their critical thinking capacity My goal is to bring my knowledge, skills and passion to a variety of students, and to make a real difference in their lives.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts Teaching, Social Studies Teacher Education
Emily
Certified Tutor
...in Brooklyn, NY and also have several years experience tutoring. I love helping my students build their confidence and find new strategies to tackle challenging academic material. I believe that students can greatly benefit from the addition of one-one tutoring both academically and personally. I am very familiar with K-2 Common Core State Standards for math...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher
Lamon
Certified Tutor
...development, I chose to move to Medelln, Colombia in 2013 to pursue my passion for music which led to a Latin Grammy Nomination and the discovery of my passion for education. As a modern renaissance man, I possess a thirst for knowledge and new experiences; a risk-taker who fosters new ideas and desires to reach...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Rachel
Certified Tutor
B.A. in History from Hamilton College. Third year law student at NYU School of Law. I got a 174 on the LSAT. The LSAT is a conquerable test and I'm here to help!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 174
Caitlin
Certified Tutor
...currently residing in NYC. I graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Hamilton College with a theatre major and minors in Literature and Russian Studies. I have always loved working with younger students and sharing my passion for literature, reading, writing, theatre and music. I have experience teaching college students, fourth graders, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Writing: 790
Sofia
Certified Tutor
...how passionate I am about engaging students in the STEM field and education in general and how important it is to make learning a fun process. I love tutoring students in math, science, and economics because I have a strong background and foundation in these areas. I also wish that I had been introduced to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
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