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Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts Teaching, Childhood Education

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Certified Tutor
...essays and test taking skills. I specialize in coaching students through the personal essay writing process from start to finish, whether for college admission or other applications. I am patient, resourceful, and insightful, and have a broad knowledge base from science to political science; from fine literature to fine arts. I also know my way...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts Teaching, General Education
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720

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Certified Tutor
...environments to ensure cultural and academic success. With 9 years of teaching experience, I have taught 1st Grade for 4 years, 4th grade for 2 years, and music for 3 years. As a teacher, I use education as a tool to empower scholars with a strong sense of self-esteem, creativity, and knowledge. With such tools,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Master of Arts, Childgood Education K -6

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Certified Tutor
...70% pass rate on the rigorous Common Core ELA Assessment, and over a 90% pass rate on the Common Core Math Assessment. This past school year I was an Assistant Principal in my school, overseeing our K-2 instruction for four months and our third and fourth grade instruction for six months. As an Assistant Principal,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science; Human Rights
Master of Arts, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 750

Brittany: Yakima tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello! I am a former third grade teacher who is excited to help you or your student build the skills and confidence needed to be successful.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy and Psychology
Masters, Elementary Education

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...their prior experience. I have reached this assertion by being a middle school math teacher. I have worked with both special education and gifted students and I have seen both be curious, motivated and successful in math. I am so excited to focus in on one-on-one instruction at Varsity Tutors and I look forward to...
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Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Middle school math and special education

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Bachelors, English
Masters, Education

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Certified Tutor
...subjects for elementary education, with a focus in English and Math. I am also a proficient Spanish-speaker, and am available for test preparation, college essay writing, high school reading and writing help, preparing for high-level college experiences, or other inquiries. Outside of academics, I thoroughly enjoy traveling, I am an avid reader, writer, and I...
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Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Childhood Education (1-6)

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Certified Tutor
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Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, Middle Childhood Education Specializing in English

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...teacher in a public school while completing my Masters degree in Teaching through Relay Graduate School of Education. I'm passionate about teaching math through problem solving and I push against the idea that math is a set of rules to be memorized. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, coffee, and salsa dancing.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31

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Certified Tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Design
Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education

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Certified Tutor
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Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
State Certified Teacher

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Certified Tutor
...earning a Masters of Education from the Relay Graduate School in New York. After 7 years of tutoring and 3 years of teaching, I am excited to support students in science, math, language, and exam prep. A mild caffeine addict, I stay active through lacrosse and running, listen to podcasts while roaming the city, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education

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Certified Tutor
...to fall in love with learning blossomed in New York. After New York, I moved to Charleston, South Carolina where I helped found a new Private/Public school (a first of its kind) in North Charleston. In Charleston, I helped write curriculum for Kindergarten and led my students to score the highest test scores and make...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Advertising
Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education

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Certified Tutor
...all, I am an experienced tutor and teacher. Tutoring English in Brazil, and teaching special education full time (all subjects grades 7-12). I am most confident in ELA and writing. I published my first research article in 2017 as well as worked as a research assistant. I enjoy helping students learn and conquer intellectual challenges....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
Masters in Education, Education

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Certified Tutor
...4th and 5th grade reading levels. I am experienced in all areas of reading instruction, including phonics, comprehension, and fluency. I teach a variety of phonics curriculum including Open Court and Reading Mastery. I am able to teach phonics to new readers to target any phonics-based reading difficulties. Please contact me with any questions or...
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Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher

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Certified Tutor
...is my life. Everyone has the ability to learn if the teacher can find the right way to teach. I'm dedicated to molding the lives of others in and out of the classroom and my specialty is finding a way connect them both so my students get the most out of our time together. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Sports Studies
Master of Arts Teaching, Early Childhood Education

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Certified Tutor
...through Teach For America. Currently, I am a second year teacher at a high school in Chicago. I primarily work in Special Education. Additionally, I am beginning my studies toward a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I love teaching because I view education as empowerment. I approach my teaching with an attitude of creativity and a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Current Grad Student, Special Education
ACT English: 32
GRE: 308
GRE Quantitative: 153

Stephanie: Yakima tutor
Certified Tutor
I am committed to seeing a love of literature and a rise in literacy rates among young people. I believe that every child is able to be successful in their lives and that reading is a tool that will help to get them there.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Language Arts Teacher Education
Master of Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education

Emily: Yakima tutor
Certified Tutor
...am a lifelong learner and love teaching others to love learning. I am a 2012 alum of the University of Virginia, and a 2012 Teach for America Corps member. I taught 8th grade Language Arts for 5 years in Houston, Texas, before moving to Saint Louis, Missouri, where I am currently teaching 5th grade language...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Arts Teaching, Middle School Teaching
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