Alexa
Certified Tutor
...and my work as a professional editor, you can tell I love grammar! I lived and worked in Argentina for four months which prepared me well to help you with your Spanish, and I keep my skills fresh by still taking classes. In my free time, you can find me taking ballet, reading about cosmology,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 790
Jimmy
Certified Tutor
NYU writing graduate with honors and a passion for education. I believe in the merits of patience, practice, and positivity.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting
GRE Verbal: 163
Susan
Certified Tutor
...Often, I'll ask students to stop for a second and walk me through what they are thinking in order to teach me about how they are approaching the problem. It's important to me that a student feels that the tutoring relationship is a two way street, as they already have lectures and lessons. I believe...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 730
SAT Math: 730
Sumathy
Certified Tutor
...York University after studying politics, American history and social justice. While at school, I refined my writing and vocabulary skills and deepened my knowledge of American history. I would love to help current students improve in those subjects in any way I can. I have tutored and taught students for several years and in a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
GRE Verbal: 168
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...or discussing topics. I believe that when students can see or experience a concept for themselves, it creates long-term internalization as opposed to simple memorization. At the end of a lesson or tutoring session, I make sure to check that students can demonstrate knowledge in the topic in the same way they will be asked...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts, Education
Joy
Certified Tutor
...been studied Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language over 6 years. And I just gained my mater degree in education from NYU. Now, I'm a certificated teacher in New York State. I've worked with different age groups both in and after class to serve different purpose. I always believe that language functions far beyond communication,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Masters in Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...it. So, I would play with numbers, because I could create the value. I can specifically remember multiplying 2 by itself 20 times, just to see what would happen, and I had no idea that I was uncovering an exponential growth rate. For the students that I will tutor, I will not only provide them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Math: 31
SAT Math: 710
Natasha
Certified Tutor
...in TESOL and Foreign Language Education, and I've put that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL and Japanese. I have experience tutoring for standardized tests as well....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770
Connor
Certified Tutor
...school and as a volleyball coach, which is when I first realized how much I enjoy providing instruction and a positive learning environment to people. Having just been through the college application and selection process myself, I am passionate about helping other people through what can be a rigorous and difficult time, which is why...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Farhin
Certified Tutor
...I remember the fast thoughts and the uncertain words finding their way from my head to my hand, miraculously arranged to make sense. I can remember how passionate I felt writing my first essay. These flashbacks are like dreams, silent whispers of the past that were written through the filter of untouched ideas that only...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
ACT Reading: 33
Kelly
Certified Tutor
...thesis. I hope to give my students the skills to clearly and effectively communicate their unique ideas and perspectives in their writing. I started tutoring my fellow classmates as a peer tutor in high school for students who needed extra support in writing, study skills and reading comprehension. In college, I tutored elementary school children...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts, Psychology
Samuel
Certified Tutor
...the first of which was the GO Project during the spring semester of my freshman year. I tutored a classroom of underprivileged eighth graders who were struggling with their studies, in hopes of preparing them for the rigors of high school. I also tutored juniors at the High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Nancy
Certified Tutor
...class, where I held review sessions and made worksheets. I have also had experiences tutoring 3rd grade and 7th grade students, individually and in the group setting. I primarily tutored in the subject of elementary mathematics and algebra. In addition, I have also tutored both 1st and 2nd grade classrooms for two years at a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Bachelor in Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
Joanna
Certified Tutor
My passion for supporting children and families is what initially drew me to the field of education. Building their confidence and skills through exploration and play brings me joy. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to tutor children one-on-one again.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Master of Arts, International and Comparative Education
Anthony
Certified Tutor
As a tutor, I am aware that the student is the top priority. I want the student to reach their full potential under my tutoring and develop a rapport with them so that they feel comfortable reaching out to me. Accessibility is most important to me and it really enhances the tutoring experience.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Current Grad Student, Biology, General
Tim
Certified Tutor
...one of the most difficult jobs and receive the least amount of respect for it--not to mention a salary that rarely reflects their efforts and impact. For me, tutoring excises some of these political issues, allowing me to focus entirely upon the task at hand--instructing one student on a particular subject. It's liberating and fun...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
Master of Arts, English
GRE Verbal: 168
Mati
Certified Tutor
...I am here to help. In addition to my experience in education, I have also been writing for over 30 years and have had articles and poems published in multiple magazines and journals and have co-authored several medical journal articles related to food allergy and bullying and have also published two books about counseling and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Doctor of Education, Special Education
SAT Verbal: 750
Lisa
Certified Tutor
...tutor based in Suffolk County. I have succeeded in the competitive Long Island high school arena and I have a BA from Yale, MA from NYU and won a Fulbright and Javits Fellowships. I have taught college level courses and am very capable of helping with all aspects of high school homework as well as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Architecture
Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 700
Keith
Certified Tutor
I am a recent NYU grad, who studied Global Public Health and Biology, with a wealth of knowledge to share!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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