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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Math: 720
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Bachelors, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 760
Grace: Halifax tutor
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I'm a senior at the New York University Stern School of Business majoring in Finance and Economics and minoring in Comparative Literature. I have tutored throughout high school and college, focusing on the areas of SAT preparation and essay editing.
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Current Undergrad, Finance and Economics, Minor in Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Eric: Halifax tutor
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...believe whole-heartedly in a multi-faceted approach to learning and strive for depth of practice as well as breadth of knowledge. I am well trained in all of the subjects I have listed on my profile, whether through tutoring experience or academic and professional exploration. High school sciences have been a strength of mine since taking...
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Current Undergrad, Finance and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
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Bachelors, Supply Chain Management
Masters, Film
SAT Math: 700
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Bachelors, Psychology
PHD, Clinical Psychology
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Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Current Grad Student, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760
Jamie: Halifax tutor
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Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Lizzie: Halifax tutor
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Bachelors, Comparative American Literature, Critical Theory
Kirsten: Halifax tutor
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Bachelors, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, Pre-med
Elena: Halifax tutor
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...for over 15 years, from Beginner through Advanced, including AP and college-level. I am patient, reliable, and good at simplifying and explaining complex ideas. I love teaching and helping people to learn. I graduated with a degree in Spanish from Duke University and also hold a master's in International Relations from NYU.... I like to get a feel for what the student needs help with, and what kind of learner he/she is (e.g. verbal, visual, etc.)....
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Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, International Relations
Monica: Halifax tutor
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Bachelors, Individualized Study in Art History, Writing, and Studio Art
Masters, Childhood and Special Education
George: Halifax tutor
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Current Undergrad, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760
Emile: Halifax tutor
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Bachelors, Art history - Film Studies
Masters, Cinema Studies
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Bachelors, Physics
PHD, Physics
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Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Mariana: Halifax tutor
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Bachelors, Anthropology
Masters, Zooarchaeology
Raquel: Halifax tutor
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Bachelors, Media and Communications
Current Grad Student, Teaching Urban Adolescents with Disabilities
Theresa: Halifax tutor
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...transferring to New York University in my junior year, I became the language program intern for Deutsches Haus at NYU, where I assisted in children's classrooms and administered Goethe-Exams in addition to performing administrative tasks. In the fall of my senior year I worked with a German publishing company, and gained translation experience; the following...
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Bachelors, German Language and Literature; Art History
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