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...Human Development and Psychology. I am very passionate about education, and especially in student motivation and learning effectiveness. Growing up in China, I have rich experiences in test taking and learning strategies, which led me to Peking University, one of the two top universities in China. I would be thrilled to help you where I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Laws, International Politics/Sociology
Master of Science, Education

William: Hickory Hills tutor
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...head of the Blues Department at the radio station, I taught seminars on the history of blues music to other undergraduates. I am most interested in tutoring students in Latin or in English literature. I can also teach elementary Ancient Greek to any interested students. My strengths include language, writing, and literary analysis. I can...
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Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages and Literature
Masters, Classical Languages and Literature
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Chris: Hickory Hills tutor
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...become and a certified EMT and served a member of the Harvard Emergency Medical System. I am passionate medicine and plan to apply to medical school. I have always enjoyed teaching. During college, I would tutor my friends in Calculus and Organic Chemistry, both to help them prepare for exams and to master the material...
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Bachelor in Arts, Neurobiology and Spanish

Marie: Hickory Hills tutor
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...I intend to eventually go back to get my Masters in Education and possibly Statistics to continue my career in education policy. I tutor pretty much all elementary and lower middle school subjects, as well as the subjects I tutored in college such as Public Speaking, Psychology and US History. I enjoy teaching test prep...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Government
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480

Sarah: Hickory Hills tutor
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...students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time management. As an educator, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and Jazz studies
PHD, Ethnomusicology
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730

Tina: Hickory Hills tutor
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...I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate about to my students. I tend to approach problems from several angles and enjoy hearing new perspectives. In my free time, I play violin in an orchestra and in a mariachi band. I enjoy jogging and writing stories, as well as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math - Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Gus: Hickory Hills tutor
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...egg (the key is vinegar). In my spare time I act, perform improv, and think about how great dogs are. As a tutor, I believe my greatest strength is that I am not a textbook. I'm here to make even the driest material interesting and personally relatable, and to talk out difficulties when they arise....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Ava: Hickory Hills tutor
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...low income students as the Director of Student Resources for Bard Early College. I attended Middlebury College for my undergraduate degree where I majored in History. I love the mountains, play the cello, and most importantly, love working one on one with students to help them achieve their goals. At Middlebury I worked at the...
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Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters in Education, Education

Dylan: Hickory Hills tutor
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...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,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Ciara: Hickory Hills tutor
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...public speaking, French, history and even test prep. I love exploring new ideas, practicing languages, and learning about other times. Tutoring is not just a chance to catch up or review materials but also an opportunity for collaboration, participation and the development of ideas, knowledge and learning strategies. I like taking an interactive approach with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
Master of Arts, International Human Rights

Lisanne: Hickory Hills tutor
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...students in math and Spanish. Later on, I tutored high school students in Pre-Calculus, Spanish, English, and essay writing. More recently, I have been tutoring young entrepreneurs in Portuguese. Currently, I tutor all levels of Spanish, English grammar and writing, and Reading. I love to travel and meet new people and share wonderful new experiences....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Development Studies
PHD, Black Studies & Social Anthropology

Mary: Hickory Hills tutor
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...Mary attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education and earned her Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management in Spring 2015. Mary currently lives in New York City and works as a consultant for an education non-profit. She tutors most K-12 subjects, but she especially passionate about teaching reading and writing to students of all ages....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Spanish
Masters, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400

Ezra: Hickory Hills tutor
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...Applications from Baruch College's esteemed Financial Mathematics department and I am CFA candidate. The subjects I tutor are math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus), statistics, finance, economics, SAT Math and LSAT prep. I believe that classroom instruction is not always the most effective pedagogical approach for all students, and that 1-on-1 instruction can be tremendously...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 170

Mary: Hickory Hills tutor
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...and in New York, Chicago, Ann Arbor and California. We have developed writing, enhanced critical reading capacity, honed grammar and strengthened subject-based knowledge. Ask what connection a task has to your life and the things you care about as a way of awakening your interest. Let's focus on critical analysis and creative reflection along with...
Education & Certification
Master in City Planning, City and Regional Planning
PHD, Sociology

JP: Hickory Hills tutor
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...Arts in Statistics. Since graduation, I have worked at hockey camps instructing young people on the ins and outs of the game. I am comfortable teaching all ages, but I specialize in SAT prep. I find teaching rewarding because I enjoy helping people reach their full potential. In my free time, I play hockey and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Mosab: Hickory Hills tutor
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...standardized test preparation. My personal tutoring style is to use a combination of relatable metaphors and real life examples to help my students genuinely understand whatever material we are covering. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT and the MCAT2015, so I feel confident with a variety of test preparation. I am currently...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations and Arabic
Current Grad Student, Health Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540

Walaa: Hickory Hills tutor
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...school. In my spare time, I enjoy watching musicals, singing and playing music, and discovering new restaurants and cafes around Boston. My interest in tutoring started in high school when I tutored freshmen in biology. I also have extensive informal experience in tutoring. Growing up, I have helped each of my younger siblings with their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Cathleen: Hickory Hills tutor
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...other courses in my 25+ year instructional career. I have worked in formal and informal settings, including independent schools, an urban rim public school, and museums. Recently I completed another master's degreethis time in museum studiesto add to my other two in education. My experience as a competitive fencer and coach, along with my experience...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Masters, Mind Brain Education

Tom: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor
...musical director for various musical theater productions and singing ensembles. Additionally, I invested substantial amounts of time preparing for the SAT and many AP exams: I know the tests well and am excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, American History & Literature
PHD, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800

Jorge: Hickory Hills tutor
Certified Tutor
...I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Social Anthropology
Masters, Human Rights
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